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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… practice of consistently appropriating $1.4 million in fund balance over three fiscal years is, in effect, a reservation of fund balance that is not allowed … found five reserves totaling $2.3 million had balances in excess of the district’s needs. In addition, while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 914
… Purpose To inform agencies of new procedures regarding withholding of … on the tax treatment of a military stipend paid as wages to employees, it was concluded that OSC must withhold these … stipends stating that military stipend payments made to employees in active duty for more than 30 days are to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/914-change-taxation-military-stipendsOversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City)
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) adequately oversees … they meet State regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff. The audit covered the period from … public by promoting the safety, permanency, and well-being of our children, families, and communities. Toward this end, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/21/oversight-juvenile-detention-facilities-outside-new-york-cityVillage of Hudson Falls – Information Technology (2025M-10)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Did Village of Hudson Falls (Village) officials adequately secure and … and adopt an IT contingency plan to help minimize the risk of data loss or suffering a serious interruption of services, periodically test backups or provide IT security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/04/25/village-hudson-falls-information-technology-2025m-10State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… by the County Clerks (County DMVs). A prior audit, issued in October 2023, found that some offices were not using … by the Plan. Auditors also determined that, due to gaps in the law, DMV did not have sufficient authority to enforce … DMV offices. DMV officials made some progress in addressing the five recommendations in the initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0DiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… teams are understaffed, with too few available services and inconsistent and limited oversight of mental health education for students, an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found. “The … teams are understaffed with too few available services and inconsistent and limited oversight of mental health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsEast Bloomfield Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-10)
… School District (District) officials identify, report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in … Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, especially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/east-bloomfield-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25Homeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (Follow-Up)
… as of June 2025, of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report ( 2021-S-23 ). About the Program … the State. Each client who receives temporary housing in a certified shelter must take part in a Needs Assessment (Assessment) and the development of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessment-followPine Plains Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-18)
… School District (District) officials identify, report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in … Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, especially … issues such as slowing children’s growth, causing learning and behavioral issues or causing hearing and speech problems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/pine-plains-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-18Tupper Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-14)
… School District (District) officials identify, report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in … Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, especially … issues such as slowing children’s growth, causing learning and behavioral issues or causing hearing and speech problems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/tupper-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-14West Sparta Independent Volunteer Fire Department Company Number 1, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-44)
… bylaws and a four-member Board. The Board is responsible for managing the Department’s financial activities. The … The Board did not have the necessary information it needed to help ensure that the Department’s financial operations were adequately accounted for and reported. Also, it did not enforce the limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/08/29/west-sparta-independent-volunteer-fire-department-companyThe Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… June 2021 PDF Version En Español Highlights In 2020, New York State had the fourth-largest construction sector in … for the private sector overall. Most construction firms in New York City employ fewer than 20 people (91 percent in … was the fourth highest-paying employment sector in New York City in 2020, with an average salary of $87,200. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/construction-industry-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Jamesport Fire District - Gasoline Inventory (2019M-04)
… and obtain a vendor contract to ensure the price paid is accurate. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/04/19/jamesport-fire-district-gasoline-inventory-2019m-04Ulster County – Financial Condition (2014M-27)
… September 30, 2013. Background The County of Ulster is governed by a 23-member elected County Legislature and has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/09/ulster-county-financial-condition-2014m-27Village of Farmingdale - Procurement, Claims Audit and Check Signing (2018M-100)
… the bidding threshold. The Board conducts a proper audit of claims. The Village’s check signing process is adequate. … Village officials did not seek competition for nine of 10 professional service providers paid $733,497. The Board … individual claims. The Mayor does not maintain custody of his signature stamps. Key Recommendations The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/10/26/village-farmingdale-procurement-claims-audit-and-check-signing-2018m-100Rensselaer County Water and Sewer Authority – Debt Proceeds (2014M-17)
… by an appointed five-member Board, was established in 1986 to promote economic development through financing, … managing and operating public water and sewer utilities in Rensselaer County and neighboring local governments. Key … for. Key Recommendations No recommendations were included in this audit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/04/11/rensselaer-county-water-and-sewer-authority-debt-proceeds-2014m-17CUNY Bulletin No. CU-531
… new deduction codes when applicable. Agency update access is not available for this deduction. Agency Actions Notify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-531-new-deduction-codes-580-city-university-new-york-medicareState Agencies Bulletin No. 1491
… the new voluntary deduction code for life, disability and accident insurance. Affected Employees Members of COBA of … the new voluntary deduction code for life disability and accident insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1491-new-voluntary-insurance-deduction-code-527-court-officers-benevolent2016 Financial Condition Report – 2016 Financial Condition Report
… Message from the Comptroller I am pleased to present the State of New York’s Financial Condition Report for the … which enhances budgetary flexibility in the near term and is expected to support increased capital investment and … Provides citizens with an overview of the financial condition of New York State It presents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2016-fcrDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-10
… To explain a union-requested change in the description of Deduction Code 391. Affected Employees Employees … Date Checks dated March 10, 2004 Background At the request of District Council 37, OSC will change the pay stub … To explain a unionrequested change in the description of Deduction Code 391 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-10-new-narrative-description-deduction-code-391