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DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… in 2018, up 4.4 percent from 2017, according to an annual report that summarizes the performance of IDAs issued today … from Industrial Development Agencies continue to produce jobs across the state, but in the past couple of years the … and the impact on local government budgets.” DiNapoli’s report found: The state’s 109 active IDAs provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportOversight of Public Water Systems
… of MCL violations to consumers; and Ensures Offices account for the status of all active MCL violations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-public-water-systemsInternal Control System Components
… in New York State Government (Standards). The Standards form the minimum expectations for internal control in State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/17/internal-control-system-componentsHealth Information Management Department – Selected Procurement and Human Resources Practices
… Management Department (Department) is responsible for the collection, storage, and transmission of patient … and archives more than 1.5 million records, accounting for roughly 42,000 cartons of stored materials. To manage its … and human resources. SK, Inc. (SK) was awarded a contract for medical records storage services that costs approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/16/health-information-management-department-selected-procurement-and-human-resources-practicesBenefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Benefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment ( 2020-S-41 ). About the … approximately 1 million working-age adults (ages 18–64) with disabilities in New York State in 2021. The employment rate of working-age people with disabilities was about 37% compared to about 75% for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/benefits-advisement-services-individuals-disabilities-seeking-employment-followHomeless Housing and Assistance Program – Project Selection and Maintenance
… funding for the establishment of homeless projects in the form of grants, loans, or loan guarantees to acquire, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/10/homeless-housing-and-assistance-program-project-selection-and-maintenanceGenesee Valley Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-122)
… funds? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – September 22, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A fire department treasurer … correct dates or amounts in the computerized accounting software. Record 104 disbursements totaling $22,062 with … revenues and expenditures of foreign fire insurance (FFI) tax proceeds with the New York State Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/genesee-valley-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-122Greenburgh Central School District – Procurement (2024M-147)
… contracts in a cost-efficient manner and provide oversight of awarded contracts? Audit Period July 1, 2022 – August 31, … per unit/labor hour rather than a fixed cost. The Board of Education (Board) designated a purchasing agent to be … contracts in a cost-efficient manner through the use of competitive bids or an exception to the competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/greenburgh-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-147III.2 SFS Policies – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… The Constitution of the State of New York Article 5 Section 1 states that “The … receipts; and To prescribe such methods of accounting as are necessary for the performance of the foregoing duties.” … The State Comptroller shall be required to audit all vouchers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii2-sfs-policiesPort Washington Union Free School District – Payroll (2025M-38)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Port Washington Union Free School District (District) … as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and standards are included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/27/port-washington-union-free-school-district-payroll-2025m-38Village of Catskill – Accounting Records and Reports (2024M-66)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Catskill (Village) Clerk-Treasurer maintained complete and … to the Village Board (Board).As a result, the transparency of the Village’s financial operations was reduced, and the … required Annual Financial Reports (AFRs) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). Further, the Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/27/village-catskill-accounting-records-and-reports-2024m-66Hauppauge Fire District – Mandatory Training and Procurement (2014M-375)
… purpose of our audit was to assess Board compliance with training requirements and to review internal controls over … Three Fire Commissioners had not attended mandatory training required by New York State Town Law. The District … goods and services. Key Recommendations Complete required training within 270 days of taking office. Closely monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/hauppauge-fire-district-mandatory-training-and-procurement-2014m-375Madison County – Consumer Protections: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-8)
… required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. Key … did not develop and implement procedures for periodic price accuracy testing. Key Recommendations Perform required … required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/madison-county-consumer-protections-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-8Nassau County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-9)
… testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. … not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of businesses … testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/nassau-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-9Niagara County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-6)
… Determine whether the Niagara County (County) Department of Weights and Measures (Department) completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and … records were maintained. Key Findings The Director of Weights and Measures (Director) did not complete all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/niagara-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-6Washington County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-4)
… are at increased risk of paying more than necessary for goods and services. Specifically: Nine of 114 devices … the Director did not develop and implement procedures for price accuracy testing. Key Recommendations Perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/washington-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-4EDSS - Glossary of Terms
Terminology related to a Contract Reporter Exemption Request and a Procurement Record
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-glossary-termsAbout the Academy
… Comptroller DiNapoli launched The Academy for New York State's Local Officials – an innovative and … Ben Schwartz Ben Schwartz is the Assistant Director for the Information, Research and Training Branch of LGSA. … sought-out trainer and technical assistance resource for local government officials throughout the State. He has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/about-academyXII.4.D Certification of Internal Controls over the Payment Process – XII. Expenditures
… Assessment Title 2, Chapter I, Part 6, Section 6.6 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations requires the head of an agency (e.g., Commissioner, Chancellor, Executive … Comptroller annually, or at any time there is a new head of the agency, that the agency has sufficient internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4d-certification-internal-controls-over-payment-processCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Claims/Deputy Claims Auditor
… position must should have or be able to obtain expertise in district finances, and have expertise with purchasing … Any clerical or professional personnel directly involved in accounting and purchasing Any individual responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-claimsdeputy-claims-auditor