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Comptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases
… be protected by school districts,” said DiNapoli. “Each of the districts identified in this audit should take the … I have directed my audit division to expand the scope of this audit and begin examining school districts from every region of the state.” The school districts reviewed were: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databasesTown of Wethersfield – Capital Project (2025M-46)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Wethersfield (Town) Board (Board) properly plan for and … The Board is responsible for the oversight and management of capital projects, including ensuring they are properly … projects are generally large in scale, require large sums of money and are long-term. In May 2017, the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/15/town-wethersfield-capital-project-2025m-46Jamestown Board of Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency and Recycling Programs (2018M-155)
… recycling rebates and credits were issued in accordance with program guidelines. Key Findings The Board did not adopt … adequate management oversight. BPU officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to … recycling rebates and credits were issued in accordance with program guidelines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/12/14/jamestown-board-public-utilities-energy-efficiency-and-recycling-programs-2018m-155Contract Advisory No. 32
… Subject: Updates to Appendix A - Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts Guidance: Changes have been made to Appendix A, Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts. The following updates have been … Act of 1992 – revised to update the contact information for the NYS Department of Economic Development. Section 26 – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/32-updates-appendixCUNY Bulletin No. CU-342
… by the Professional Staff Congress (PSC) are eligible for annual Increments. Existing increment codes were not … the PSC salary schedule. OSC Actions OSC, in conjunction with CUNY Office of Human Resources Management/Human … employees already at the 7 year step where the Max year is not easily identified. Refer to “Agency Actions” below for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-342-new-increment-codes-psc-titlesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-82
… Purpose To explain the change in payment procedures for Judges in order to pay their statutory salary in twenty-six (26) approximately equal payments beginning in calendar year … and the Office of the State Comptroller, a new method for paying Judges was implemented in 2004. Beginning calendar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-82-payment-procedures-judges-beginning-calendar-year-2005Lansing Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-62)
… (District) officials developed and managed a comprehensive investment program. Key Findings District officials did not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not develop and adopt a comprehensive written investment policy as required by New York State General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/09/01/lansing-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-62Town of Hempstead – Procurement (2022M-63)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if Town of Hempstead (Town) officials used competitive methods when … Determine if Town of Hempstead Town officials used competitive methods when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/23/town-hempstead-procurement-2022m-63Northern Adirondack Central School District – Financial Condition (2020M-51)
… and have used $1.5 million in appropriated fund balance to fund operations. Because of the District’s ongoing reliance on fund balance to finance expenditures, the total fund balance has declined … from about $2.5 million at the beginning of 2017-18 to about $1 million at the end of 2018-19. The Board has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/25/northern-adirondack-central-school-district-financial-condition-2020m-51Herricks Union Free School District – Overtime (2019M-127)
Determine whether District officials properly approved and monitored overtime for custodial employees
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/30/herricks-union-free-school-district-overtime-2019m-127Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-10
… Services Unit (Bargaining Unit 03) in the Department of Transportation Background Pursuant to Chapter 103 of the Laws of 2004 which implements payment of the Call-Out Response …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-10-call-out-response-payment-employees-engaged-winter-maintenanceCrittenden Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-190)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board provided adequate oversight of the Department’s financial operations for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/crittenden-volunteer-fire-department-inc-internal-controlsExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits 2016 Annual Report
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine if payment requests and … 345 underpayments totaling $64,206, which is comprised of $13,278 in current payments and $50,928 in future payments … corrective actions based on our findings. As the result of our Office’s current and prior years’ findings, DOL also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/28/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefits-2016-annual-reportDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%
… in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with certain exceptions. The law also … services efficiently as they face the difficult task of managing costs that continue to rise.” The 2% allowable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-at-two-percentImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/improper-fee-service-payments-pharmacy-services-covered-managed-care-followElectronic Documents Submission System (EDSS)
… form identifies a government organization's Authorizer for purposes of establishing the Authorizer’s Online Services … to utilize Bureau of Contracts applications. This form is intended to be used when your government entity does not … of Terms Release Notes Contact Us Phone Weekdays, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time) Long-distance Within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/electronic-documents-submission-system-edssWallace Volunteer Fire Department – Board Oversight (2024M-125)
… and procedures to provide effective financial oversight of Department operations. In addition: The membership did not follow their bylaws and elect a five-member Board of Directors or a financial secretary, and the President did … and help mitigate the risks associated with a lack of segregation of duties. The Treasurer did not submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/03/14/wallace-volunteer-fire-department-board-oversight-2024m-125Village of Sidney – Financial Activities (2023M-14)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Sidney (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) and Clerk-Treasurer properly monitored … 2021-22 was overstated by $571,719, the transparency of Village financial operations was compromised, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/05/19/village-sidney-financial-activities-2023m-14Town of Western - Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2022M-184)
… reports. As a result, the Town Board’s (Board’s) ability to monitor the Town’s financial operations and make sound … not have accurate financial records and has been unable to obtain bonding for a capital project. In addition, the … records. Provide reliable monthly financial reports to the Board and file AUDs, as required. Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-western-supervisors-records-and-reports-2022m-184Rome City School District – Multiyear Planning (2021M-144)
… deficits in future fiscal years or assess the impact of the operating deficits on fund balance and reserves. … operational expenses, resulting in a projected budget gap of about $3 million in 2025-26. A comprehensive multiyear … fully evaluate the long-term impacts and sustainability of using ARPA funds. Key Recommendation Develop and adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/rome-city-school-district-multiyear-planning-2021m-144