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Morris Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2023M-47)
… fund balance exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit in all three fiscal years by approximately $1.1 million (10.1 … three fiscal years. For example, the balance of $508,923 in the retirement contribution for employees reserve was … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on issues raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/28/morris-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2023m-47County of Cortland – Departmental Operations (2013M-157)
… number of additional officers hired in the jail and road patrol. The County is not imposing certain allowable fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/08/13/county-cortland-departmental-operations-2013m-157City of Troy – Financial Condition (2015M-185)
… a comprehensive capital plan in accordance with the City’s Charter. The City Comptroller failed to maintain individual … a capital plan that includes all elements required by the Charter and frequently monitor and update the plans. Maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/02/17/city-troy-financial-condition-2015m-185Tully Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-359)
… Background The Tully Central School District is located in the Towns of Preble and Truxton in Cortland County and the Towns of Fabius, LaFayette, … realistically reflect the District’s operating needs based on historical trends or other identified analysis. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/tully-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-359Churchville-Chili Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-354)
… Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $79.5 million. Key Findings The … budgets that overestimated operating expenditures by 6 to 7 percent between fiscal years 2012-13 and 2014-15, totaling almost $15 million. The District reported year-end unrestricted fund balance that complied with the 4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/08/churchville-chili-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-354Village of Akron – Selected Financial Activities (2016M-133)
… operations and the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and reports for the period June 1, 2014 through December 22, 2015. … elected five-member Board of Trustees. The annual budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year was approximately $6 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/08/26/village-akron-selected-financial-activities-2016m-133Cost-Saving Ideas: Justice Court Consolidation Process
… Town Board Adopts Resolution: File Resolution/Petition with Town Clerks Joint Public Hearing Held on Notice Resolution/Petition Approved Prepare Joint Resolution Public Referendum … Court -OR- Town Board Adopts Resolution: File Resolution/Petition with Town Clerks Joint Public Hearing Held on Notice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-justice-court-consolidation-processUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-177
… To notify agencies of the new voluntary supplemental insurance program available to members of the NYS Court … To notify agencies of the new voluntary supplemental insurance program available to members of the NYS Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-177-new-deduction-code-550-boston-mutual-lifeAccounts Payable Advisory No. 45
… “one-time” email address for PO dispatch. Reference : Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XI-A, Section 7 … Update : The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has updated the policy and procedures regarding electronic … the existing default ordering email address or (ii) the vendor is not enrolled in email PO dispatch and the agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/45-electronic-purchase-order-dispatchAccounts Payable Advisory No. 46
… Proper Invoice, agencies must reject the invoice. It is a best practice for agencies to notify the vendor within one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/46-proper-invoiceTown of Queensbury - Water System Cybersecurity (2018M-268)
… disclosure of information on the Town’s water system. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/22/town-queensbury-water-system-cybersecurity-2018m-268Town of East Otto - Information Technology (2018M-156)
… acceptable use policy; we found evidence of personal use on four of the six computers examined. Adopted a disaster recovery plan or formal backup procedures. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/19/town-east-otto-information-technology-2018m-156Village of Farmingdale - Procurement, Claims Audit and Check Signing (2018M-100)
… Objective Determine if: The Village seeks competition for professional service providers and for purchases that are below the bidding threshold. The Board … Key Findings Village officials did not seek competition for nine of 10 professional service providers paid $733,497. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/10/26/village-farmingdale-procurement-claims-audit-and-check-signing-2018m-100Questar III Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Information Technology Hardware Asset Inventory (2023M-166)
… hardware assets reviewed with a purchase value of $612,386 and ensured assets declared surplus were properly disposed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/03/01/questar-iii-board-cooperative-educational-services-information-technology-hardwareEnterprise Charter School – Enrollment and Billing (2014M-378)
… information on file or require that a new proof of residence be submitted when a student's address changes. Key … verify students' residences and require new proof of residence when a student moves. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/03/27/enterprise-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2014m-378DiNapoli Calls for Improvements to Capital Planning Process
… Over the past 10 years, New York spent an estimated $81.7 billion – including tax … fiscal year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report, which reviews New York's capital spending over the past decade and plans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-calls-improvements-capital-planning-processOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… Objective To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately … are safely maintained, and have valid operating permits. The audit covered the period from January 1, 2017 through … To determine if the New York City Department of Buildings adequately monitors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… additional controls are necessary. NYSERDA established 210 days as the expected time required for installers to … timeframe. However, 1,568 projects not only have exceeded 210 days, but have been open for more than 300 days, and do … nor do OGS staff verify the mandatory qualifications. Westchester County Health Care Corporation (WCHCC): …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsCenter Moriches Fire District – Fiscal Transparency (2025M-113)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Center Moriches Fire District (District) Board of … Did the Center Moriches Fire District District Board of Commissioners Board obtain an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/center-moriches-fire-district-fiscal-transparency-2025m-113Town of Brant – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-23)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Brant (Town) Board (Board) conduct or provide for an annual audit of the Town Supervisor’s (Supervisor) financial … Did the Town of Brant Town Board Board conduct or provide for an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/03/20/town-brant-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-23