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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Nearly Flat in July
… the state totaled $946 million, an increase of 1.2%. 40 of 57 counties experienced year-over-year increases. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-flat-julyComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Academy Charter School , Eastport-South Manor Central School … money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” The Academy Charter School – Board Oversight (Nassau County) The … today announced his office completed audits of the Academy Charter School EastportSouth Manor Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Lewis County – Purchase Cards (2024M-41)
… County could have potentially saved approximately $4,800 in travel expenses and sales tax. Additionally, the … action. Appendix B includes our comment to an issue raised in the County’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/07/26/lewis-county-purchase-cards-2024m-41Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care (Report 2014-S-5 ). … Medicaid inappropriately paid 29,289 fee-for-services pharmacy claims totaling $978,251 on behalf of 18,010 Medicaid recipients whose pharmacy benefits were covered by managed care. We …
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)
… a user for the purposes of establishing a user account in Online Services with the New York State Office of the … Authorizer available to establish the account. Log in Get Help Create Users and Assign Roles General Help for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/electronic-documents-submission-system-edssDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $291.4 Billion at End of Second Quarter
… Sept. 30, 2025, the Fund had 41.7% of its assets invested in publicly traded equities. The remaining Fund assets by allocation are invested in cash, bonds, and mortgages (21.5%), private equity … initiated quarterly performance reporting by the Fund in 2009 as part of his ongoing efforts to increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-291-point-4-billion-end-second-quarterValhalla Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-333)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period … established purpose and transferring excess reserve funds to unrestricted fund balance, where allowed by law, or to other, necessary reserves established and maintained in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/25/valhalla-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-333Town of Rutland – Water and Sewer Charges (2025M-30)
… the Town of Rutland (Town) Town Clerk (Clerk) properly billed water and sewer charges. Key Findings The Clerk did … help ensure meter readings, estimated readings and amounts billed were accurate. Without proper oversight and review of … errors will continue to occur, and customers will not be billed the correct water and sewer charges. Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-rutland-water-and-sewer-charges-2025m-30Town of Saugerties – Claims Auditing (2024M-144)
… (Board) properly audited claims and authorized credit card purchases. Key Findings The Board did not properly audit claims or authorize credit card purchases. We reviewed 50 claims totaling $2.1 million and 50 credit card purchases totaling $28,815. We determined that the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/16/town-saugerties-claims-auditing-2024m-144Wallace Volunteer Fire Department – Board Oversight (2024M-125)
… did not enforce the limited financial provisions outlined in the Department’s constitution and bylaws (bylaws) or adopt … effective financial oversight of Department operations. In addition: The membership did not follow their bylaws and … required by law. The Treasurer did not accurately capture in the monthly meeting minutes the cash receipt and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/03/14/wallace-volunteer-fire-department-board-oversight-2024m-125Village of Penn Yan – Procurement (2024M-152)
… ensured Water Treatment Plant (WTP) procurements were made in accordance with Village policy and in the best interest of ratepayers. Key Findings Village … the Chief Water Operator procured all goods and services in accordance with Village policy. As a result, there is an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/03/07/village-penn-yan-procurement-2024m-152Onteora Central School District – Information Technology (2015M-92)
… for security awareness training. The District’s service level agreement with the Ulster County Board of Cooperative … the District’s needs and expectations and specifies the level of service to be provided by the network support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/17/onteora-central-school-district-information-technology-2015m-92Management of General School Funds (Follow-Up)
… Funds (2009-N-2). Background Our initial report, issued June 24, 2010, found that the New York City Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/management-general-school-funds-followChenango County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-2)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2023 through May 31, 2025. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets … have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/09/12/chenango-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-2Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Meals Provided at Meetings (2023M-183)
… 34 meetings. Key Recommendations Clearly outline when it is appropriate to provide meals at meetings. Maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/03/29/washington-saratoga-warren-hamilton-essex-board-cooperative-educational-servicesVillage of Cato – Water Financial Operations (2023M-145)
… Health Department forced the Board to submit a plan. In addition: $42,696 in unauthorized billing adjustments were made. Of 464 water … that should have been billed and collected and $1,296 in overbillings. 27 percent of the water produced (at a cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/03/22/village-cato-water-financial-operations-2023m-145Pembroke Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2023M-136)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Pembroke Central School District (District) officials properly accounted for … Determine whether Pembroke Central School District District officials properly accounted for and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/19/pembroke-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2023m-136DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Third Straight Year
… Property tax levy growth for school districts and 10 of the state’s cities will be capped … applied to local governments (excluding New York City) and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to … exceptions. The law also includes provisions that allow school districts and municipalities to override the cap. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-2-third-straight-yearOnTECH Charter High School - Information Technology (2023M-71)
… and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/03/15/ontech-charter-high-school-information-technology-2023m-71Oneida County – Court and Trust Funds (2023-C&T-3)
… appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2021 through October 12, 2023. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Commissioner of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2023/12/29/oneida-county-court-and-trust-funds-2023-ct-3