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Opinion 88-37
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- … by the issuance of capital notes only when the vehicle is purchased to replace a similar vehicle which was in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-37Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… of Health: Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2013 Through March 31, 2014 (2013-S-50) For the period October 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. Auditors identified about … six months. At the time of this follow up, DOL only had 305 cases that were open for more than one year. Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsArea #7 – Access Controls – Information Technology Governance
… software program or database. For example, access controls can be implemented to limit who can view electronic files … are set for users, there is limited accountability because someone else knows the password. Holding passwords to certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-7-access-controlsSubway Wait Assessment
… Purpose To determine whether New York City Transit (Transit) provides … structure, and other factors; and where Transit fails to meet the wait assessment, whether it determines the causes and takes corrective action to address them. The audit primarily covers the period March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/06/subway-wait-assessmentLead Poisoning Prevention Program
… discrepancies between LeadWeb and LHD data. On April 12, 2019, the Public Health Law was amended to lower the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/08/lead-poisoning-prevention-programCommack Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-9)
… Free 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/2025/07/11/commack-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-9Lawrence Union Free School District – Financial Management (2025M-115)
… Did the Lawrence Union Free School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials properly manage fund balance? Audit … fund balance totaled $3.2 million. Audit Summary The Board and District officials did not properly manage fund … Did the Lawrence Union Free School District District Board of Education Board and officials properly manage fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/02/20/lawrence-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2025m-115DiNapoli Op-Ed: We Should Be Teaching Financial Literacy in NY's High Schools
… managing money, living within one’s means, saving for retirement...” Financial literacy clearly has the attention … behind the wheel of a vehicle, we have a responsibility to empower students with the skills to effectively manage their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-op-ed-we-should-be-teaching-financial-literacy-nys-high-schoolsEldred Central School District – Building Access (S9-26-1)
… 1, 2024 – November 30, 2025 We extended our audit period to December 17, 2025, to review access activity logs during our fieldwork. … the Audit Area Building access controls are essential for enhancing security and enabling school officials to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/06/05/eldred-central-school-district-building-access-s9-26-1Accounts Payable Advisory No. 69
… Subject : Required Information Related to all State Credit Cards Guidance : Guide to Financial Operations Chapter XIV.10.A – Required Information for State Credit Cards provides agencies with guidance related to required employee information for all New York State Credit Cards, including the Citibank Procurement, Travel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/69-required-information-state-credit-cardsJohnson City Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-204)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial … in the Village of Johnson City and the Towns of Union, Maine, Chenango and Dickinson in Broome County. The District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/31/johnson-city-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-204Village of Springville – Procurement (2016M-330)
… our audit was to review the Village’s purchasing practices for the period June 1, 2014 through June 24, 2016. Background … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year total approximately $8.6 million. … Village’s procurement policy did not include procedures for procuring professional services. Village officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/12/16/village-springville-procurement-2016m-330Elba Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-286)
… Elba Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Elba, Genesee County. The Department, which … The Board did not perform an annual audit the Treasurer’s books. Certain disbursements were not adequately supported or … before payment. Key Recommendations Audit the Treasurer’s books annually. Review all bills prior to payment to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/elba-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mMaximus, Inc.
… RAP achieved the claimed savings. Background DOH added $435 million in contract amendments for services outside the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/23/maximus-incControls Over Selected Expenditures (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program The Office of Victim Services’ (OVS) mission is to provide compensation to innocent victims … for the rights and benefits of all innocent crime victims. OVS also awards grants to VAPs that serve crime victims and … audit report, issued September 4, 2018, examined whether OVS’ internal controls ensured expenditures were made only to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/controls-over-selected-expenditures-followEarly Childhood Learning Center of Greene County – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… is an SED-approved, not-for-profit private school located in Greene County that provides preschool special education … fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, ECLC reported $547,761 in reimbursable costs on its CFR for the rate-based preschool … the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, we identified $12,843 in reported non-personal service costs that did not comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/early-childhood-learning-center-greene-county-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCity of Glen Cove– Budget Review (B7-13-16)
… fund. However, due to overstated revenue estimates, the golf and recreation fund is projecting a $93,308 operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/10/16/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-13-16Niagara County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-2)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether counties are properly maintaining their bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/niagara-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-2Hampton Bays Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2013M-333)
… elected members. Appropriations budgeted for the 2013-14 fiscal year were approximately $47 million. Key Finding … appeared to be properly auditing claims, the purchasing agent did not always formally approve all purchases prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/27/hampton-bays-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-333City of Lackawanna – Garbage Collection Fees (2021M-206)
… were not eligible for such services. 14 of the 27 garbage fee exemptions reviewed (52 percent) lacked appropriate … memos indicating 10 City properties required garbage fee assessment and/or billing updates during our audit … for assessing and billing garbage fees. Ensure garbage service and corresponding garbage fees comply with the Code. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-lackawanna-garbage-collection-fees-2021m-206