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Quality of Internal Control Certification
… staff of the Internal Affairs unit, which is responsible for internal audits. Key Findings The Division submitted its … However, it did not provide the required level of detail for two questions. The Division did not list the deficiencies … list of high-risk areas – and one question that called for examples demonstrating the Superintendent's consistent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/quality-internal-control-certificationInmate Sentence Calculation and Release Practices
… accurate and consistent calculation of sentence times in accordance with all laws and regulations. The audit … regarding the sentencing and incarceration of inmates in New York State, including Penal Law Section 70.30, which … We found the Department has appropriate procedures in place to ensure that it accurately determines inmate release …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/inmate-sentence-calculation-and-release-practicesOversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
… collected in accordance with requirements and in support of CWSRF goals, including ensuring projects meet their … $30 billion in low-cost financing to communities. Under a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with DEC, the Corporation, along with … collected in accordance with requirements and in support of CWSRF goals including ensuring projects meet their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/oversight-clean-water-state-revolving-fundOversight of the Farm-to-School Program (Follow-Up)
… The Program is intended to connect schools with local farms and food producers, strengthen local agriculture, … should be better positioned to purchase food from State farms. The Department of Agriculture and Markets … whose responsibilities may include connecting local farms to their school. In such cases, the performance measure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-farm-school-program-followCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… whether the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including … steward of New York’s natural resources and environment, DEC is responsible for managing water, land, and air … overall economic and social well-being. As of March 2021, DEC had published 147 data items on Open Data. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataOversight of Telemental Health Services
… the COVID-19 disaster emergency. In addition, OMH issued a blanket attestation for providers to complete who wished to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/17/oversight-telemental-health-servicesLow-Income Housing Trust Fund Program (Follow-Up)
… Community Renewal (HCR) implemented the recommendations in our initial audit report, Low-Income Housing Trust Fund … Program (Program) funds were being awarded and disbursed in an efficient manner to help meet the State’s critical … 11, 2013. Established as a public benefit corporation in 1985 under Section 45-a of the Private Housing Finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/02/low-income-housing-trust-fund-program-followMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs
… paid – generally in cash – to confidential informants for tips and information. Contract language requires grantees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programsEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)
… collection actions staff must take prior to completing or closing a collection case. Collection actions may include … million, respectively, for the amount due and owed at the time the warrant was filed. These amounts are about 29% and … took adequate collection actions prior to completing or closing cases for one of the five collection steps we tested: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-followEquine Health and Safety
… pari-mutuel wagering, Class III Indian Gaming, the State lottery (including video lottery terminals), and charitable gaming. The Commission was … merged the Racing and Wagering Board with the Division of Lottery to form a single State agency. The Commission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/equine-health-and-safetyHillsdale-Copake Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2025M-111)
… Did the Hillsdale-Copake Fire District (District) Board of Commissioners (Board) provide adequate oversight of disbursements? Audit Period January 1, 2024 to May 31, … Area A fire district board must provide adequate oversight of disbursements to help ensure financial accountability, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/hillsdale-copake-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2025m-111South Hornell Fire Protection Company, Inc. – Disbursements (2025M-108)
… have adequate supporting documentation and are for appropriate company purposes before payment to safeguard … card use. The Company’s 302 disbursements totaled $300,953 for the period January 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025. Audit … in the membership minutes and there were no minutes for nine membership meetings. As a result, 300 disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/04/10/south-hornell-fire-protection-company-inc-disbursements-2025mRFQual0002 – Independent Examiner Services (Individual Physicians)
… D to the contract on the OSC website noted above, or upon email request. All inquiries concerning this procurement must … via email (preferred) to [email protected] or via hard copy mail to: Director of Finance Questions for Medical Examiners … reader, available through this link: https://get.adobe.com/reader/ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfqual0002State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… issued. Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Non-Payroll Disbursements (Albany County) The board and officials … the annual training. Germantown Central School District – Payroll (Columbia County) The district did not have adequate payroll processes to ensure compensation paid to employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-3DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds Another $20 Million to Investing in New York Program
… has allocated an additional $155 million to target early-stage and seed investment opportunities. The latest $20 … Growth Fund, which will provide expansion capital for early stage companies that have gained market traction. In … fintech, healthcare IT, consumer tech, AI & machine learning, digital media, cloud computing and mobile tech. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-another-20-million-investing-new-york-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… hours; salaries or hourly rates and employee benefits. In addition, the village paid overtime payments to employees … or services rendered. They paid approximately $131,000 in renovation claims to the LLC without adequate supporting … state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Auditors also found that probation department officials can continue to improve actions to enforce past due amounts … Auditors also found that probation department officials can continue to improve actions to enforce past due amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District and Roscoe Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … from seven providers who were paid a total of $172,184 in 2016-17. In addition, district officials did not require … 11 purchase contract vendors totaling $91,585 and four public work contract vendors totaling $27,319 in 2016-17. New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Management and Reporting The legislature failed to address extended vacancies in key financial positions and address deficiencies identified in previous audits. In … accountability reports and bank reconciliations. City of Middletown – Water System Cybersecurity (Orange County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… to the board or maintain adequate accounting records. In addition, the treasurer did not file Annual Update … the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) or the board in a timely manner. Village of Greenwich – Cash Management … state's 170,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0