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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor’s Proposed Executive Budget
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following … budget provides a more transparent accounting for new costs associated with collective bargaining wage … with accounting for this cost. The city assumes the state will provide nearly a third of the funding support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-proposed-executive-budgetAudits of Local Governments & Schools
… The Office of the New York State Comptroller’s Division of Local Government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/auditsRockville Centre Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-140)
… as shopping, entertainment and social media, on District computers although the District’s regulations for acceptable … and the District’s ability to protect District computers and the data contained therein. Six nonstudent … private and sensitive information (PPSI) on District computers at greater risk of misuse or loss is increased. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/rockville-centre-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023mEast Quogue Union Free School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-78)
… claims auditor. Conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of each claim before authorizing payment to ensure it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/east-quogue-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-78Cattaraugus County – Internal Controls Over Inmate Healthcare (2013M-123)
… inmates. Certain costs for these services are eligible for Medicaid reimbursement, for which the County’s Department of Social … verify that the correct Medicaid Diagnostic Related Group (DRG) rates were used. The County Department of Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/06/28/cattaraugus-county-internal-controls-over-inmate-healthcare-2013m-123Manchester-Shortsville Central School District – Instructional Complex Capital Improvement Project (2021M-103)
… or have assurance that officials obtained services at the best cost. Officials added another project phase totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/01/manchester-shortsville-central-school-district-instructional-complexMasonville Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-165)
… financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate financial operations oversight. The … protected because the Treasurer used her personal computer to maintain District financial records and perform online … including reviewing canceled check images, ensuring claims have adequate documentation, auditing claims before payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/26/masonville-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-165Inspector General
… issues, complaints or inquiries involving possible ethics violations; Consult with other OSC officials, including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/inspector-generalNiagara Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-172)
… was found on seven computers. Virus scanning was either not activated or not up-todate on three computers. PPSI was not classified and monitored to ensure protection from unauthorized access. In addition, … School officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/12/21/niagara-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-172Incorporated Village of Garden City – Check Signing (2021M-39)
… be affixed to checks without her being present. Alternate signatories did not sign in the absence of the Treasurer and … others use it. In her absence, have authorized alternate signatories sign checks using their own signatures. Except …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/09/incorporated-village-garden-city-check-signing-2021m-39City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B23-5-4)
… review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2023-24. Background Chapter 531 of the Laws of 2019 authorizes the City to issue debt not to exceed $8.3 million to liquidate the cumulative deficits in the City’s general, transportation, sewer and recreation funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/05/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b23-5-4Village of Arkport – Water Fund Financial Operations (2020M-45)
Determine whether the Village Board effectively managed the water services financial operations
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/07/17/village-arkport-water-fund-financial-operations-2020m-45Elmsford Union Free School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-9)
… IT assets or maintain complete IT inventory records. As a result, officials cannot assure taxpayers that money invested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/elmsford-union-free-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-9Ticonderoga Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-23)
… the audit period. Key Findings District officials did not appropriately track or inventory IT assets, maintain … IT inventory records or establish adequate controls to safeguard IT assets. As a result, officials cannot assure … District officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/16/ticonderoga-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-23Town of DeWitt – Planning and Zoning and Recreation Departments' Collections (2024M-6)
… collection activities to ensure accountability and cash is safeguarded. Restrict users’ access to delete records in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/04/26/town-dewitt-planning-and-zoning-and-recreation-departments-collections-2024m-6State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… always record, deposit, remit and report all collections in a timely and accurate manner. Because of this, there was … and members did not enforce financial provisions outlined in the department’s constitution and bylaws or adopt adequate … of the treasurer, as required by law. These actions result in an increased risk of theft and waste of department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Quogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Cash Receipts (2013M-274)
… 2011 through March 31, 2013. Background The Quogue Union Free School District is located in the Town of Southampton, … Quogue Union Free School District Financial Condition and Cash Receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/quogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-cash-receiptsAddison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2023M-6)
… School District (District) officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services. Key Findings District officials did not seek competition for most professional services in accordance with District … without seeking competition. Did not solicit a request for proposal (RFP) for audit services within the last five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/07/addison-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2023m-6Town of Owego - Water Fund Operations (2021M-205)
… of water fund operations. Specifically: 104 of 1,380 water bills tested were not calculated correctly resulting in … national average. Key Recommendations Ensure that water bills are calculated correctly using Board-approved rates. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-owego-water-fund-operations-2021m-205State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… online banking. In 2020, the former bookkeeper received $1,254 in dental and vision insurance through the town and … Services (BOCES) – Cash Management (2023M-40) Over an 18-month period, officials missed an opportunity for BOCES to … revoke unnecessary network user account access. As many as 1,570 accounts were unneeded but were not disabled and four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits