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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District and Mount Vernon City School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … use policies, but they have not been revised for changes in technology since December 2006. The board has also not … exceeded the statutory limit each year during the period. In addition, the district's reserve funds were not used as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … manner. Neither justice properly pursued collections for those cases where defendants failed to appear in court. … on the town's average dismissal rate and average fines for adjudicated VTL cases, auditors estimate these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2312
… and CUNY. Background: To correctly calculate the charges for the split payroll for Fiscal Year Ending 2024-25 and the Fiscal Year Beginning … Operations. The appropriation charges to be used for the following Fiscal Year End payroll allocation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2312-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-fiscal-year-end-rollover-positionMontauk Fire District – Payroll - Advanced Life Support Employees (2024M-153)
… of a fire district’s budget. The Board is responsible for establishing and approving all salaries and hourly wages … reader) to help ensure that they are properly compensated for all the time worked. In 2023, the District’s payroll for ALS employees totaled $328,847, which was 64 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/25/montauk-fire-district-payroll-advanced-life-support-employees-2024m-153Richburg-Wirt Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-73)
… Did the Richburg-Wirt Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provide adequate oversight of financial operations? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – April … are district corporations and political subdivisions of the State of New York (State), distinct from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/11/07/richburg-wirt-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-73Homeless Outreach Program at the Metro-North Railroad
… Purpose To determine whether the Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North) has appropriate … shelters off Metro-North property. Our audit covered the period June 16, 2017 to September 30, 2018. Background … and an average of 298,300 customers daily – Metro-North is the second busiest commuter railroad in the United States. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/21/homeless-outreach-program-metro-north-railroadState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2015-S-63) For the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, auditors … costs that did not comply with the state requirements for reimbursement and recommend such costs be disallowed. … service costs. Department of Health (DOH): Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… to ensure that cash receipts were properly accounted for due to internal control weaknesses. Hamburg Central … technology (IT) cybersecurity awareness training for individuals who used district IT assets. In addition, … Auditors analyzed the budget-to-actual expenditures for 2013-14 through 2017-18 and found that the board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsOtsego County – Cost of Temporary Housing (2015M-97)
… County’s administration of the temporary housing program for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. … Department of Social Services provides temporary housing for eligible individuals and families, for which the program cost in 2013 and 2014 totaled almost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/01/22/otsego-county-cost-temporary-housing-2015m-97Claryville Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2014M-59)
… purpose of our audit was to examine budgeting practices for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 20, 2013. … Sullivan and Ulster Counties. The District is responsible for providing equipment for the Claryville Volunteer Fire Department. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/23/claryville-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2014m-59Town of Colden – Highway Operations (2017M-127)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review highway department operations for … 1, 2016 through April 21, 2017. Background The Town of Colden is located in Erie County and has approximately … Town of Colden Highway Operations 2017M127 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-colden-highway-operations-2017m-127Franklinville Joint Fire District – Claims Processing (2017M-141)
… was to examine the District’s claims processing procedures for the period January 1, 2016 through May 25, 2017. … Fire Commissioners. General fund budgeted appropriations for 2017 total $349,000. Key Findings The Board has not … equipment and supplies. Board resolutions approving claims for payment did not indicate the number or dollar amounts of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/22/franklinville-joint-fire-district-claims-processing-2017m-141True North Troy Preparatory Charter School – Enrollment and Billing (2013M-147)
… was to examine the student enrollment and billing process for the period July 1, 2011, to January 22, 2013. Background … eighth grades. The School’s budgeted operating expenses for the 2012-13 fiscal year were about $5.6 million. Key … their residence in each of the resident school districts for the 30 students reviewed. At the end of the fiscal year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/08/09/true-north-troy-preparatory-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2013mVillage of Nassau – Budgeting (2018M-3)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board adopted budgets based on … fund balance increased by $97,547 (25.7 percent) to $477,621 over the past three years as of May 31, 2017, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/20/village-nassau-budgeting-2018m-3Brentwood Public Library – Leave Accruals (2018M-26)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Business Office employee leave accrual … Recommendations Develop and implement written procedures to provide details for the maintenance of leave accrual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/04/20/brentwood-public-library-leave-accruals-2018m-26Vendor File Advisory No. 11
… important that agencies select the correct vendor Location for each transaction in SFS. This will ensure the State does … should not assume the default is the correct Location for each individual transaction. Instead, agencies must review and select the appropriate Location for each transaction, based on the vendor’s preference. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/11-vendor-locationVoorheesville Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-181)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials properly accounted … requests are adequately supported and approved prior to disbursing ECA funds. Ensure that student treasurers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/08/voorheesville-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017mTown of Union Vale – Procurement and Information Technology (2017M-172)
… unauthorized use, access and loss for the period January 1, 2016 through May 24, 2017. Background The Town of Union … in Dutchess County and has a population of approximately 4,900 residents. The Town is governed by an elected … five-member Town Board and its 2017 budget totaled $4.1 million. Key Findings Eight professional service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/01/town-union-vale-procurement-and-information-technology-2017m-172Cattaraugus County - Onoville Marina and Probation Department (2018M-32)
… for and enforced the collection and disbursement of all funds. Key Findings Marina employees did not accurately record the number of tickets sold and may not have collected and reported the … Marina employees did not issue duplicate receipts for all money collected. Department officials can continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/09/07/cattaraugus-county-onoville-marina-and-probation-department-2018m-32Canastota Central School District – Payroll (2016M-56)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine payroll for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background … seven-member Board of Education. General fund expenditures for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $25.5 … collective bargaining agreement provisions and paid $6,962 for unused vacation to the former Superintendent that was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/canastota-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-56