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Town of Spencer – Disbursements (2025M-35)
… Board did not conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of all claims paid during the audit period. As a result, we … being paid without the Board’s knowledge. We reviewed all 647 non-payroll disbursements made during the audit … included on a Board-approved abstract, which is a list of all claims that have been audited and approved for payment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/18/town-spencer-disbursements-2025m-35Management of the Student-School Matching Algorithm
… students apply to NYCPS’ high school programs across NYC by submitting one application in which they may select up to 12 programs. 2 A single school can have multiple school programs (e.g., … To match student applicants to school programs, NYCPS uses a deferred acceptance matching algorithm (algorithm) that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/24/management-student-school-matching-algorithmTown of Danby – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-8-F)
… the Town Clerks (Clerks) did not identify tax collection account errors totaling $64,959 and could not account for approximately $1,000 in cash from tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/29/town-danby-audit-follow-2022m-8-fXI.2.G Submission and Retention of Bids/Proposals – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… procurement record and all documentation necessary for OSC to complete its review, including, but not limited … an evaluation and selection report or summary; the Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB); the evaluation criteria; and the winning bid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2g-submission-and-retention-bidsproposalsOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program
… developed guidance for the summer program along with Guidelines for the Operation of EOP (Guidelines), which specify the requirements of EOP operations … EOP funds are used in a manner consistent with both the Guidelines and the State Education Law and that documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programTown of Hanover – Procurement (2025M-58)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Hanover (Town) Town Board (Board) use a … seek competition when procuring professional services. Of the 67 professional service providers that were paid … The Board did not always seek competition when procuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-hanover-procurement-2025m-58XI.3 Submission of Agency Purchase Orders – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… order submittals subject to OSC approval. Purchase orders created by State agencies that serve as the complete … the vendor (stand-alone POs) are subject to the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) review when they exceed OSC … Comptroller’s approval of the referenced purchase order. After OSC’s review and approval, the agency will be able to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi3-overviewOversight of the Pesticide Reporting Law
… the status of the Department’s efforts to implement an in-house database and web-based portal through April 24, … the Pesticide Reporting Law (PRL), which was enacted in June 1996. The PRL requires every certified commercial … It also makes the compiled data available to the public in aggregate form. The Department of Health’s (DOH) Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/29/oversight-pesticide-reporting-lawOversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste
… Purpose To determine if SUNY institutions have developed adequate controls to effectively safeguard campus communities against hazardous … To determine if SUNY institutions have developed adequate controls to effectively safeguard campus communities against hazardous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/03/oversight-hazardous-materials-and-wasteTown of Evans – Board Oversight (2016M-2)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review management’s response to … The purpose of our audit was to review managements response to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/04/08/town-evans-board-oversight-2016m-2Oversight of the STEM Incentive Program
… compliance with Program regulations. The audit covered the period April 1, 2014 to July 23, 2018. Background HESC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/28/oversight-stem-incentive-programOversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (Health and Hospitals) ensured that direct hire and temporary nurses were appropriately screened before they … To determine whether the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation ensured that direct hire and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/16/oversight-nurse-hiring-and-retentionHandbook for Reporters of Unclaimed Funds
… for All Reporters Handbook How to Create a Report of Unclaimed Funds Listing of Newspapers ( PDF ) available for … The Handbook for Reporters of Unclaimed Funds provides general information for all types of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/handbook-reporters-unclaimed-fundsCommon Attributes of Successful Emerging Managers
… leadership team investing and operating together Private business, owner-managed experience Size of the AUM of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/common-attributes-successful-emerging-managersOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements
… districts, and other programs to ensure they are complying with legislation and regulations governing school safety … not sufficiently monitoring School Districts’ compliance with the requirements for school safety planning and, … annually adopt their safety plans in accordance with Department guidance, hold public hearings on the plans, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirementsOversight of the Title Insurance Industry
… of Financial Services (DFS) adequately monitors the State’s title insurance industry (Industry). The audit scope … is responsible for regulating all insurance in New York State, including title insurance. Title insurance protects … 2018 written statement to the Assembly Standing Committee on Insurance. For 2016, DFS reported $11.9 billion in net …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/oversight-title-insurance-industryEnforcement of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… of 50 percent, to the monthly rent or carrying charge. Payment of surcharges is a legal obligation. It is important …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsOversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is maintaining adequate oversight of residential programs for victims of domestic violence to ensure these programs are … To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services is maintaining adequate oversight of residential programs for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/24/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programsOversight of Undistributed Child Support Funds
… at least two years, the district is required to petition Family Court. Making the necessary diligent efforts and reporting these undistributed collections (UDC) to Family Court initiates the escheatment process. Accordingly, if Family Court determines the district made appropriate efforts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/09/oversight-undistributed-child-support-fundsOversight of the Agricultural Assessment Program
… the per-acre AAV for soil groups, aquaculture, and farm woodland. Local assessors determine whether land is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/02/oversight-agricultural-assessment-program