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Shelter Rock Public Library District – Bank Reconciliations (2015M-249)
… was to examine whether Library officials ensured that bank reconciliations were accurately performed and reviewed … duties related to the preparation and review of review bank reconciliations. Key Recommendation Ensure that bank reconciliations are performed by someone who is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/12/18/shelter-rock-public-library-district-bank-reconciliations-2015m-249Amherst Central School District – Network User Account Access and Application User Accounts and Permissions (2023M-5)
… Central School District (District) officials secured user account access to the network and managed user accounts and permissions in financial and student information … As many as 1,570 accounts were unneeded but were not disabled. Four accounts had unnecessary network …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/amherst-central-school-district-network-user-account-access-andWillsboro Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-156)
… The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District’s controls were adequate to ensure that financial … 2013 through March 31, 2014. Background The Willsboro Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from … Willsboro Fire District Financial Controls 2014M156 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/25/willsboro-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-156Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fire District , City of Salamanca , Town of Ticonderoga and the Upper Mohawk Valley Memorial Auditorium Authority . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… and 2013, counties reduced health service expenditures by $370 million, cities cut transportation spending by $33.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsStockbridge Valley Central School District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2014M-327)
… Smithfield and Stockbridge and the City of Oneida in Madison County, as well as the Towns of Augusta and Vernon in Oneida County. The District, which is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/01/16/stockbridge-valley-central-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accrualsDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement
… $35,000 which she stole from property tax payments and dog license fees deposited with the town over four years, … pocketed more than $27,000 in property taxes and $8,000 of dog licensing and other fees. She covered her crimes by … over $35000 which she stole from property tax payments and dog license fees deposited with the town over four years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the arrests of three contractors for conspiring to defraud the … into paying more than $200,000 in bloated payments. The arrests are the latest in the combined efforts of the … Integrity which resulted in more than 30 public corruption arrests last year alone and more than $5 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudMount Vernon City School District – Purchasing and Claims Auditing (2017M-198)
… was to determine whether the District purchased goods and services in accordance with District policy and statutory requirements and whether claims were adequately … through April 3, 2017. Background The Mount Vernon City School District is located in the City of Mount Vernon in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/mount-vernon-city-school-district-purchasing-and-claims-auditing-2017mComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… or adopt a code of ethics. As a result, the treasurer and lottery account clerk perform all their financial duties with … also no evidence that the board consistently reported the results of monthly audits to department members. Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Utilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility
… the M-7 cars. Moreover, except for occasional use of the wheel truing equipment to round off flat spots on rail car …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facilityFredonia Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-6)
… identify, report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit … used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can … or causing hearing and speech problems which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/15/fredonia-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-6DiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Cautions NYC Leaders to Prepare for Challenging Fiscal Times Ahead
… The New York Daily News published an op-ed from New York … today warning New York City’s leaders to safeguard the city’s finances against the challenges that lie ahead. … The New York Daily News published an oped from New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-cautions-nyc-leaders-prepare-challenging-fiscal-times-aheadPoland Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-20)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Poland Central School District (District) officials identify, … secured against use for Cycle Two. Further, although 28 of the 129 water outlets that the District sampled and … District officials learned on December 22, 2020 that 28 water outlets exceeded the lead action level, as of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/poland-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-20Advisory Council for the Retirement System
… Comptroller pursuant to regulations of the Comptroller (2 NYCRR Part 320), advises and makes recommendations to the … Retired Public Employees' Association, Inc. Charles W. Murphy President NYS Troopers PBA Melinda Person President …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/advisory-council-retirement-systemAlfred-Almond Central School District – Financial Software Access and Monitoring (2014M-371)
… School District is located in the Towns of Alfred, Almond, Ward and West Almond within Alleghany County and the Towns of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/22/alfred-almond-central-school-district-financial-software-access-andRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… and developed plans to mitigate the effect of extreme weather conditions and flooding. We also determined whether … 2022. Background In the decade since Superstorm Sandy, weather predicting models have indicated that, with rising … to prepare for rising sea levels, storms, and severe weather events. According to the MTA’s website, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsHighland Central School District – Non-Instructional Overtime (2021M-8)
… $203,444, primarily for non-emergencies. With appropriate scheduling, over $60,000 of these overtime payments could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/04/highland-central-school-district-non-instructional-overtime-2021m-8DeRuyter Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting(S9-25-4)
… identify, report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit … used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can … or causing hearing and speech problems which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/06/deruyter-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportings9-25-4Glen Cove City School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-17)
… identify, report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit … used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can … or causing hearing and speech problems which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/glen-cove-city-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-17