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New Legislation Providing Financial and Budgetary Flexibility to Local Governments and School Districts
The purpose of this Legislation is to relieve some of the financial stress experienced by local governments and school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/providing-financial-and-budgetary-flexibility-to-local-governments-and-school-districts.pdfEast Ramapo Central School District - Textbooks Loaned to Nonpublic School Students (2019M-171)
Determine if District officials established eligibility for and maintained an inventory of textbooks loaned to nonpublic school students.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/east-ramapo-2019-171.pdfMedicaid Program - Inappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers (2016-S-63) 90-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid made inappropriate payments to providers that failed to use modifier codes properly.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s63-response.pdfMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Payments to Transportation Management Contractors and Providers (2016-S-67)
To determine whether the Department of Health made improper Medicaid payments for transportation services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s67.pdfMedicaid Program - Improper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider (2018-S-10) 90-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid made inappropriate payments to a transportation provider. The audit covered the period from September 26, 2012 to December 31, 2016.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-18s10-response.pdfAccounting for Gifts and Donations to the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program
Accounting for Gifts and Donations to the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/dare.pdfSpringville-Griffith Institute Central School District – Access to Network and Information Applications (2021M-148)
Determine whether Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District (District) officials adequately secured access to the network, student information and financial applications.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/springville-griffith-institute-2021-148.pdfCompliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels (2019-S-6) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority was complying with requirements to maintain its systems at vendor-supported...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-19s6-response.pdfStaying Ahead of the Curve: School Districts Responding to Fiscal Challenges - Regional Profiles
Staying Ahead of the Curve: School Districts Responding to Fiscal Challenges - Regional Profiles
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/regionalprofiles.pdfTown of Dayton – Supervisor's Records and Reports Audit Follow-Up (2019M-189-F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Dayton’s (Town’s) progress, as of November 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Town of Dayton – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2019M-189), released in January 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2025/pdf/dayton-town-2019-189-f.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 2022
… Purpose: As we await the enactment of the New York State (NYS) fiscal year 2022-23 budget, OSC would … does not apply to employees of the State University of New York (28***, excluding SUNY Construction Fund [28990], City University of New York [70***] or State Insurance Fund [00640, 00650]) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2022-paycheck-distribution-april-13-2022-administration-cycle-paychecksPublic Housing Modernization Program – Administration of Selected Projects Outside of New York City
… To assess the effectiveness of the Division of Housing and Community Renewal’s administration of Public Housing … January 4, 2016. Background The Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) is responsible for the supervision, maintenance, and development of affordable low- and moderate-income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/12/public-housing-modernization-program-administration-selected-projects-outside-new-york-cityState Agencies Bulletin No. 296
… The changes will be bolded in gray. (See Attachment 1) Effective Date The processing of the new changes will take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/296-revised-data-capture-files-nhrp-716-and-nhrp-517Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… through 2014-15. District officials also overestimated health insurance, contractual special education and certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Harborfields Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-31)
… component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key Findings The District did … mental health that educators should know were not included in the District’s training. Key Recommendation Provide mental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/harborfields-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newOversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities
… Procedure Manual, conduct regular fire safety inspections, have an emergency plan, maintain sanitary conditions, and … were completed and documented as required or were done within the required time frames, creating the risk of … facilities. Further, these assessments and screenings can be vital because youth entering juvenile justice programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/03/oversight-juvenile-justice-facilitiesAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… vulnerable adult protective services; preventive services for children and families; and juvenile justice. OCFS owns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-followSeaford Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-36)
… District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education … York State Education Department (SED) regulations. Nine of the 12 recommended components of mental health that educators should know were not included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/seaford-union-free-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… were reasonable, adequately supported, and properly approved. The audit covers the two fiscal years ended March … million that were discretionary in nature. Each public authority and benefit corporation should have formal policies … Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Battery Park City Authority: Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingCaton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2013M-237)
… $6,100 and $9,500, respectively. Key Findings The Company by-laws did not clearly establish the responsibilities of the … The Company does not have a code of ethics as required by statute, and the Board is not certain of the Company’s … organization. Key Recommendations Revise the by-laws to include more guidance as to the roles and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/01/caton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial