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Panama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-73)
… and District officials purchased goods and services in compliance with the District’s procurement policies. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not always comply with the District’s procurement policies or … requires purchase contracts that exceed certain thresholds to be competitively bid. In addition, the claims auditor did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/27/panama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-73Response Planning for Unexpected Events
… Objectives To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation … is resolved. In all significant emergency situations that have the potential to disrupt or actually disrupt service to … or unplanned events. However, the procedures were not always followed. Among the conditions we found: In 38 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/28/response-planning-unexpected-eventsVillage of Canaseraga – Claims Audit (2023M-48)
… audited and approved before payment. Key Findings Although the 300 claims reviewed were for appropriate Village … could have been made and not detected and corrected. Of the 300 claims we reviewed totaling approximately $758,000, … were paid without evidence of being audited or reviewed by the Village Board (Board). 64 claims totaling approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/07/28/village-canaseraga-claims-audit-2023m-48State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… County) Village officials did not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program. During the 12-month audit … readings were not independently reviewed for accuracy. As a result, officials and customers have no assurance that … or unsupported payments could have been made and may not be detected and corrected. Otsego County Soil and Water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsHyde Park Fire and Water District – Procurement (2025M-31)
… when entering into a contract to purchase a ladder truck for $1.9 million or maintain written support to demonstrate … services totaling $41,316 and did not request proposals for one professional service contract totaling $19,043, as … a separately incorporated Fire Department (Department) for $160,000. Key Recommendations Comply with competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/07/18/hyde-park-fire-and-water-district-procurement-2025m-31Town of Morehouse – Records and Reports (2021M-182)
… did not maintain the Town’s accounting records and reports in a complete, accurate, up-to-date or timely manner. The … Town’s accounting records were not reliable. $2,082,924 in revenues and $673,497 in disbursements were not recorded. … by about $1.7 million as of June 30, 2021. Federal payroll taxes were not filed timely, resulting in interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/18/town-morehouse-records-and-reports-2021m-182Oakfield-Alabama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-103)
… goods and services. Key Findings District officials did not always comply with GML Section 103 and Section 104-b or … $4.9 million that were tested, District officials did not have evidence that goods and services totaling $930,806 were … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/22/oakfield-alabama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-103Brighton Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-132)
… of financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of financial operations. The … Directors’ report or any interim financial information to the membership. Of 220 disbursements reviewed totaling … $545,658, 155 (70 percent) totaling $190,160 did not have documented approval on the claim and 93 (42 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/04/23/brighton-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-financialReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, December 2022
New York City’s fiscal year (FY) 2023 budget is projected to rise to $109.4, after transfers, but City finances could come under pressure amid a slowing economic recovery and an increase in demand for City services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-14-2023.pdfGreenport Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-30)
Determine whether the Greenport Union Free School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/greenport-s9-21-30.pdfDover Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-27)
Determine whether the Dover Union Free School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/dover-s9-21-27.pdfCrown Point Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-26)
Determine whether the Crown Point Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/crown-point-s9-21-26.pdfWest Genesee Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-40)
Determine whether the West Genesee Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/west-genesee-s9-21-40.pdfUnadilla Valley Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-37)
Determine whether the Unadilla Valley Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/unadilla-valley-s9-21-37.pdfImproving Government Efficiency and Effectiveness - Lessons Learned from Past OSC Audits
This report summarizes select audits that highlight SGA’s efforts to promote fiscal responsibility and brings renewed attention to ideas that could result in cost savings or revenue enhancements for the State and New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/improving-government-efficiency-and-effectiveness.pdfSeaford Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-36)
Determine whether the Seaford Union Free School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/seaford-s9-21-36.pdfAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up) (2020-F-11)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Office of Children and Family Services to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report Access Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Report 2017-S-56).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f11.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) 2020-S-36
To determine whether the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services under EO 95.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s36.pdfTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (Follow-Up) (2020-F-32)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Technology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f32.pdfMineola Union Free School District – Competitive Quotations (2015M-313)
… Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $87.8 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/12/mineola-union-free-school-district-competitive-quotations-2015m-313