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DiNapoli Audit Finds Fixes Needed in NYC High School Matching Process
… New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) needs to do more to ensure students are matched to high schools in line with existing regulations, according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-fixes-needed-nyc-high-school-matching-processOpinion 92-43
… Equipment (necessity to obtain prior town board approval for purchases of); (purchases governed by town board's … and Duties (necessity to obtain prior town board approval for purchases); (purchases governed by town board's policies … town board approval is required by the superintendent for purchases of materials for highway repair and improvement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … by adding specific language specifying who is responsible for approving bills for payment and reviewing the treasurer’s work. Town of Rush …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Registration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up)
… Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) is responsible for administering motor vehicle laws to promote highway … and Traffic Law outlines the Department’s responsibilities for administering the registration and licensing for certain types of automotive businesses, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-service-sales-and-salvage-facilities-followCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-16-11)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers’ … will not be available in future years. The City continues to rely on fund balance to close gaps in the budget. The City’s budget is relying on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/06/22/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-16-11Accounts Payable Advisory No. 28
… the internal controls over the payment process as a basis for that certification. This certification requirement is … the head of the agency certify or approve vouchers for submission to the Comptroller for audit. Other individuals may also approve vouchers if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/28-internal-controls-certificationCounty of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-15-21)
… expenditure projections in the County’s preliminary budget for the 2016 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … operating deficits to submit their preliminary budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review … to cover revenue shortfalls that may occur. Monitor salary savings from employee participation in an early …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/10/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-15-21Endwell Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-277)
… separate from the Town of Union and the County of Broome in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners, … the District’s financial condition. We found deficiencies in the manner in which the Board budgeted for operations and capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/endwell-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-277DiNapoli Audit Praises Waterville Central School District
… Oneida County, is conducting necessary background checks and fingerprinting of employees prior to allowing them to … their students,” said DiNapoli. “By following the law and not allowing new employees to work in schools until they … involve direct contact with students must be fingerprinted and undergo a criminal background check. The law requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-audit-praises-waterville-central-school-districtCUNY Bulletin No. CU-570
… of the elimination of TDA deduction codes 417 (Halliday) and 419 (Metlife). Affected Employees Employees who currently … CUNY Board of Trustees Resolution dated November 23, 2015 and January 25, 2016: The CUNY Board of Trustees approved … the sole investment provider. Metlife (deduction code 419) and Halliday (deduction code 417) will be eliminated. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-570-modification-cuny-tax-deferred-annuity-plan-tdaEugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School – Procurements and Information Technology (2013M-136)
… and internal controls over information technology for the period July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2012. … the School entered into the leases without any process for determining the fair rental value of the buildings. … required, we found that the School only sought competition for one of the service contracts. These findings are of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurements-and-informationTown of Seneca Falls – Justice Court (2013M-89)
… internal controls over the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 to March 4, 2013. Background … fines and surcharges. Key Findings The Justice was absent for the majority of our audit period; during this time, the … by the Justices and clerks, that documents the reason for all changes and/or deletions made within the system. Open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/28/town-seneca-falls-justice-court-2013m-89State Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… government audits were issued. Auditors conducted reviews of 20 adopted budgets of various counties, cities, towns and … competition for two of five professional service providers who were paid a total of $37,637. In addition, officials made … soliciting competition. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsCollege of Optometry – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive agencies spend between $100 million and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/college-optometry-selected-employee-travel-expensesCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… whether the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including … in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) under EO 95. The … 2020, there were over 4,800 data items on Open Data. ORDA is responsible for operating and maintaining facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataVillage of Montgomery – Purchasing and Information Technology (2013M-210)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal … January 9, 2013. Background The Village of Montgomery is located in the Town of Montgomery in Orange County and has a population of about 3,800. The Village is governed by a five-member elected Board of Trustees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/25/village-montgomery-purchasing-and-information-technology-2013m-210Village of Hoosick Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected Operations (2013M-1)
… 2012. Background The Village of Hoosick Falls is located in the Town of Hoosick in Rensselaer County. The Village is governed by a Village … of 221 days past the due date for the fiscal years ending in 2008 through 2011. The Board has not implemented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-hoosick-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-operations-2013m-1Town of Dresden – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2012M-191)
… activities for the period January 1, 2010, through March 31, 2012. Background The Town of Dresden is located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-dresden-board-oversight-financial-activities-2012m-191State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… District – Cash Management (Fulton County, Saratoga County and Montgomery County) District officials did not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program. As a result, … payroll was not adequately approved, supported and documented. In addition, a staff person received overtime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Town of Bangor – Board Oversight (2012M-193)
… 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Bangor is located in Franklin County and has approximately 2,220 residents. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board (Board), … primarily with real property taxes. Key Findings The Board is not providing adequate oversight of the Dog Control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-bangor-board-oversight-2012m-193