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Irvington Union Free School District – Information Technology (2016M-266)
… examine internal controls over information technology (IT) for the period July 1, 2014 through February 22, 2016. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $57.7 … computer users who do not use the District’s computers for instructional purposes or the inappropriate use of IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/irvington-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2016m-266Town of Gorham – Procurement (2024M-7)
… (Town) officials made procurements in accordance with Town policy, statutory requirements and good business practices. Key Findings Town officials did not always procure goods and services in accordance with Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/28/town-gorham-procurement-2024m-7Copiague Fire District– Mechanic Shop Operations (2021M-93)
… used at least $5,365 of District funds to purchase auto parts to repair vehicles not owned by the District or municipalities the Shop services. We also examined one parts invoice where 81 parts were purchased; however, for 72 parts totaling $3,208, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/02/copiague-fire-district-mechanic-shop-operations-2021m-93Avon Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-75)
… million per year which made it appear the District needed to appropriate $300,000 of fund balance each year and increase real property taxes to close budget gaps. However, the District incurred … had $866,000 in unidentified money that should be returned to the general fund. The District lacked written multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/avon-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-75Lewis County Industrial Development Agency – Staff Services Agreements (2025M-1)
… and staff support services to LCIDA for the last quarter of 2023 and for 2024. However, the Board did not ensure the … These overpayments occurred because the calculation of the service fees included certain revenues and other fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/05/23/lewis-county-industrial-development-agency-staff-services-agreements-2025m-1Town of Pound Ridge – Procurement and Claims Auditing (2024M-150)
… were procured in the most cost-effective manner, which may have resulted in higher operational costs that would be … for payment. When a thorough and effective claims audit is not conducted, the Board diminishes its ability to … totaling $54,359 did not have supporting documentation such as receipts or itemized invoices. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/01/town-pound-ridge-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2024m-150Opinion 96-12
… ask how a fire district may change its fiscal year from a calendar year to a year ending in February or March. You … … How a fire district may change its fiscal year from a calendar year to a year ending in February or March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-12Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audits of the Barnard Fire Department , Barnard Fire District , Orange Lake Fire District , Village of Silver Springs , … audits of the Barnard Fire Department Barnard Fire District Orange Lake Fire District Village of Silver Springs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … not audit 83 claims totaling approximately $83,000 prior to the payments being made. Franklinville Central School … million. District officials also allowed reserve balances to accumulate to excessive levels and have consistently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsReal Estate Portfolio (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the nine … The New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) mission is to “provide clean, low-cost and reliable energy consistent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/28/real-estate-portfolio-followExamination of Pitts Management Associates (PMA)
PMA claimed it saved Downstate $138 million during the period December 1 2012 through November 30 2014 through a Restructuring Action Plan RAP under contrac
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/14/examination-pitts-management-associates-pmaState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and effectively." Half Hollow Hills Community Library – Fund Balance (Suffolk County) The library's fund balance … of the budget. For example, the city underestimated pension costs by $576,193 and the proposed budget did not … tax levy limit. Onondaga County Probation Department – Financial Operations (2018M-147) Department officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Collection of Electronic Waste Fees
… electronic equipment to register with the Department, pay a one-time registration fee of $5,000, and then annually … a report of their statewide sales and recycling data and pay an annual $3,000 fee. Sales data is used to calculate a … program with other manufacturers. Each collective must pay a $10,000 registration fee. The Department is required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/02/collection-electronic-waste-feesMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2014 Through September 30, 2014
… eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance … potential Medicaid overpayments. Auditors also identified claim processing control weaknesses that led to many of the … claims that were billed at a higher level of care than what was actually provided, were submitted with an inaccurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/29/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2014-through-september-30-2014Opinion 90-38
Whether the town highway superintendent is required to remove snow and ice from and maintain the highway if after the highway has been so designated one or more residences or commercial buildings on the highway become occupied
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-38Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office … continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsArea #12 – Information Technology Contingency Planning – Information Technology Governance
… include a power outage, software failure caused by a virus or malicious software, equipment destruction, inadvertent employee action or a natural disaster, such as a flood or fire. The plans, policies, procedures and technical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-12-information-technology-contingency-planningDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: Village Fiscal Stress Declines Again
… Stress Monitoring System has identified nine villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress in 2016. Three … Dec. 31 fiscal year end date that are not included on this list. Their scores will be released later this year. Using … towns, 10 villages, and the majority of cities. For a list of villages in fiscal stress, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-village-fiscal-stress-declines-againInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… that are identified during inspections are classified as "Red Flag," "Yellow Flag," and "Safety Flag." A Red Flag designation pertains to the failure or potentially … failure of critical primary structural components. Red Flag conditions pose a clear and present or future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/08/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects