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Garrison Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-127)
Determine whether Garrison Union Free School District (District) officials secured the District’s network user accounts, established physical controls and maintained inventory records for information technology (IT) equipment, and developed an IT contingency plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/garrison-union-free-school-district-2023-127.pdfInternal Controls for Tax Collection Webinar Presentation
Please join us as we discuss internal controls over the collecting and depositing of money, the disbursement of money, maintaining adequate accounting records and reporting responsibilities for tax collection in Towns and Villages.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/internal-controls-for-tax-collection-11-10-2021.pdfDiNapoli: City of Kingston Is Addressing Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Needs While Maintaining Fiscal Stability
… work and improvements on Robert H. Dietz Memorial Stadium. Kingston has prioritized a number of projects to … and the proper infrastructure investments we will create jobs and improve economic growth,” Business Representative of … issued for improvements to the Kingston Library and Dietz Stadium. The city’s 2023 debt burden per capita was $2,874, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-city-kingston-addressing-infrastructure-and-affordable-housing-needs-while-maintainingCity of New Rochelle – Financial Condition (2014M-158)
… The City’s budgeted appropriations for the 2014 fiscal year are approximately $118 million. Key Findings The City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/29/city-new-rochelle-financial-condition-2014m-158New Hyde Park Fire District - Payroll (2018M-165)
… Findings Direct supervisors did not review or approve 244 of 309 timecards (79 percent) totaling $171,092. The Secretary did not document the reasons for adjustments of 151 of 158 payroll hours (96 percent) totaling $4,451. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/26/new-hyde-park-fire-district-payroll-2018m-165New Hartford Central School District – Procurement (2016M-153)
… audit was to examine the District’s procurement procedures for the period July 1, 2014 through February 22, 2016. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $49.4 … did not specify the frequency of seeking competition for professional services. Key Recommendation Update the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/new-hartford-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-153New Hartford Central School District – Payroll (2021M-149)
… District officials to strengthen internal controls over payroll. Officials did not: Adequately segregate the duties … of or establish adequate compensating controls over the payroll clerk who could add new employees to the financial … adding and changing salaries and pay rates, processing the payroll, and signing and distributing payroll checks. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/new-hartford-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-149New Paltz Central School District – Payroll (2021M-45)
… accurately but did not establish adequate controls over payroll. Payroll was not always properly reviewed and certified before … the months reviewed. The District has not performed a payroll audit or payout test (e.g., requiring employees to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/06/new-paltz-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-45DiNapoli: Special Education Contractor Convicted for $2 Million Fraud
… to fraud charges earlier this year following a joint investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … also praised the work of the Special Commissioner of Investigation for New York City’s Department of Education, … District Attorney’s Office for their collaboration in this investigation. DiNapoli has identified fraud and improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-special-education-contractor-convicted-2-million-fraudCancer Service Network, Inc.
… contract payments the Department of Health made to Cancer Service Network, Inc. (CSN) for the Cancer Services Program … contract payments the Department of Health made to Cancer Service Network Inc CSN for the Cancer S …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/24/cancer-service-network-incVariety Child Learning Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… services and programs to children with disabilities from birth to eight years of age. During the period July 1, 2013 … for preschool special education services through rates set by SED. These reimbursement rates are based on financial information, including costs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/31/variety-child-learning-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualTruxton Academy Charter School – Tuition Billing and Collections (2025M-8)
… school districts of residence (resident districts) $84,689 for State aid attributable to students receiving special … New York State Education Department (NYSED) guidance for calculating State aid, did not always maintain necessary documentation to support calculations of the amounts billed or ensure billings were accurate and did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/06/truxton-academy-charter-school-tuition-billing-and-collections-2025m-8Selected Financial Management and Administrative Practices
… expenses have been paid, the Public Administrator is responsible for distributing any residual value to estate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/28/selected-financial-management-and-administrative-practicesDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2025
… for a fourth consecutive year," DiNapoli said. “The rate of inflation has decreased since the highs of 2022, but local governments are still facing higher prices … year, above the 2% allowable levy increase, and indicative of the higher costs facing these localities. The tax cap, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-percent-2025Oversight of Kendra’s Law
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is effectively monitoring Assisted … for court-ordered AOT for individuals with severe mental illness who meet criteria outlined in the Law. The Law … among OMH, its five regional Field Offices, and local mental health authorities in 57 counties and New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/08/oversight-kendras-lawAudits of Local Governments & Schools
… The Office of the New York State Comptroller’s Division of Local Government and School Accountability conducts performance audits of local governments and school districts. Performance audits … based on an evaluation of evidence against criteria. Local officials use audit findings to improve program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/auditsLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew Over 12 Percent in the Second Quarter of 2022
Local government sales tax collections in New York State totaled over $5.5 billion in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of 12.2 percent, or nearly $604 million, compared to the same quarter last year. April and May collections grew by 15.7 percent and 16.7 percent, respectively, while June inc
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-12-percent-in-second-quarter-of-2022.pdfOpinion 92-18
… discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Imposition of (solid waste generation fee); (retroactively) LANDFILL -- Town (imposition of solid waste generation fee) LOCAL LAWS -- Fees (imposition of solid waste generation fee by town) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND … Whether the town by local law may impose the solid waste generation fee as either a user charge or a benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-18Sunshine Developmental School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Manual (Manual). The audit included all expenses claimed for the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2011. Background … Developmental via tuition payments based on reimbursement rates set by SED. SED periodically revises these rates based on the financial information reported by Sunshine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/10/sunshine-developmental-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-16-10)
… fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt totaling $45 million to liquidate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/19/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-16-10