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New York’s Stubbornly High Rates of Chronic Absenteeism
The classroom disruptions caused by the pandemic have had a lingering negative impact on New York’s students. As schools transitioned back to in-person instruction, chronic absenteeism rates increased sharply and have remained high, especially among vulnerable student populations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/missing-school-ny-chronic-absenteeism.pdfTown of Cherry Valley – Budget Review (B25-4-7)
… an independent evaluation of the Town’s preliminary 2026 budget. Background Based on our review, we determined … revenues to fund recurring expenditures. Key Findings The 2026 preliminary budget includes an estimate for Health … could nearly deplete the Town’s general fund by the end of 2026. The 2026 preliminary budget includes a tax levy for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/07/town-cherry-valley-budget-review-b25-4-7Town of Schroeppel - Financial Records and Reports (2019M-187)
Determine whether the Comptroller maintained complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and reports.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/schroeppel-2019-187.pdfTown of Stamford - Annual and Claims Auditing (2018M-227)
Determine whether the Board ensured that audits of records and claims were performed.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/stamford.pdfFiscal Year Earnings and Prior Years’ Adjustments
… Overview You can view your fiscal year earnings and prior years’ adjustments in Retirement … year earnings you have already been billed on. Prior years’ adjustments are adjustments to previous fiscal years’ … Salary Listing and Prior Years Adjustments NYSLRS employers can view salary and days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/fiscal-year-earnings-and-prior-years-adjustmentsTown of Smyrna – Claims Audit Process (2022M-161)
To determine whether the Town of Smyrna (Town) Board (Board) properly audited claims prior to payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/smyrna-town-2022-161.pdfTown of Gaines – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2021M-172)
Determine whether the Town of Gaines (Town) Clerk/ Tax Collector (Clerk) adequately performed her financial duties.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/gaines-2021-172.pdfTown of Guilford - Justice Court Accountability (2018M-248)
Determine whether all money held by the Justice Court are identifiable and disbursed to appropriate parties.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/guilford-jc-2018-248.pdfTown of Cortlandville - Improving Private Property (2018M-219)
Determine whether the use of Town resources to improve private property was appropriate and properly disclosed.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/cortlandville.pdfTown of Caroga – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-182)
… April 30, 2015. Background The Town of Caroga is located in Fulton County and has a population of approximately 1,200. … required 2013 and 2014 annual financial reports with OSC in a timely manner. The Board did not perform annual audits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-caroga-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015m-182Village of Sloan – Clerk-Treasurer (2024M-109)
… six weeks after month-end, were not accurate. For example, the general fund cash balance was repeatedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/11/15/village-sloan-clerk-treasurer-2024m-109Town of Carmel - Procurement (2019M-179)
… procurement policy does not provide a clear method for procuring professional services. The Town procured … The Town did not obtain the required number of quotes for 34 purchases totaling $59,426, a proposal for one purchase totaling $13,404 or competitively bid three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-carmel-procurement-2019m-179DiNapoli and Hein Announce Training For Fire Districts and EMS Agencies
… office will conduct a training session in cooperation with Ulster County Executive Michael P. Hein, on financial safeguards for fire districts in Ulster County. “Fire district officials can benefit from … risk their lives protecting people and property throughout Ulster County. With that said, in light of the announcement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agenciesVillage of Hagaman – Claims Auditing (2022M-11)
Determine whether the Village of Hagaman (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) ensured claims were properly audited and approved before payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/hagaman-2022-11.pdfOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (2020-S-2)
To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services adequately monitors Adult Protective Services activities to protect vulnerable adults.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s2.pdfOversight of Pupil Transportation Services (2019-S-49)
To determine whether the State Education Department is monitoring school districts’ compliance with safety training requirements for school bus per ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s49.pdfTown of Patterson - Information Technology (2020M-37)
Determine whether Town officials ensured the Town’s IT systems were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/patterson-2020-37.pdfCity of Middletown - Information Technology (2018M-235)
Determine whether City officials ensured the City’s Information Technology (IT) systems were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access a
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/middletown-2018-235.pdfTown of Wappinger - Information Technology (2019M-220)
Determine whether Town officials ensured that the PPSI on Town servers was adequately protected from unauthorized access, use and loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/wappinger-2019-220.pdfTown of Lloyd - Information Technology (2019M-36)
Determine whether Town officials ensured the Town’s IT systems were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lloyd-2019-36.pdf