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Maximus, Inc.
… process DOH is required to follow under New York State procurement laws. Purchasing this same equipment at … DOH should ensure staff understand and comply with State procurement laws, including procurements conducted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/21/maximus-incSeaford Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2014M-319)
… and separate from the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, in which it is located. The District is governed by an … with GML. Ensure that the point system is applied in a manner consistent with GML and that points earned are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/21/seaford-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2014m-319Town of Chemung – Conflict of Interest (2022M-176)
… Town of Chemung (Town) officials had prohibited interests in Town contracts. Key Findings Two Board members are the … to the Town, totaling $5,931, during our audit period. In accordance with New York State General Municipal Law … the Board members were deemed to have an interest in each of the contracts. As no statutory exceptions applied …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-chemung-conflict-interest-2022m-176Town of Orange – Former Highway Superintendent’s Records (2019M-30)
… submitted five inaccurate claims to the New York State Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement … and activity. Town officials should work with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to resolve any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/16/town-orange-former-highway-superintendents-records-2019m-30Grand Gorge Fire District – Conflict of Interest and Claims Auditing (2020M-151)
… and his snow plowing business. Contrary to New York State Town Law, the Treasurer paid certain claims totaling … are familiar with and follow the requirements of New York State General Municipal Law Article 18 as they relate to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/01/grand-gorge-fire-district-conflict-interest-and-claims-auditing-2020m-151Town of Alexandria - Redwood Water and Sewer District Charges (2019M-90)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Town billed charges in the Redwood Water and Sewer Districts in accordance with Town ordinances. Key Findings Town officials did not bill water and sewer charges in accordance with Town ordinances. We found: The water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-redwood-water-and-sewer-district-charges-2019m-90Chenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B17-4-5)
… fund and food service fund as of June 30, 2008. New York State Local Finance Law Section 10.10 requires municipalities … obligations to fund operating deficits to submit to the State Comptroller each year, starting with the fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/07/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b17-4-5XI-A.9 Receiving – XI-A. Purchasing
… that agencies receive the goods and services they ordered in the proper condition and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the purchase … point of control, receipts can and should be entered in a timely fashion independent of other activities in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a9-receivingComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … Town of Salem and the Westbury Water District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for … The board consistently budgeted to appropriate more fund balance in the town-wide general fund than was actually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Hampton Bays Union Free School District Harpursville Central School District Roosevelt Childrens Academy Charter School and South Colonie Central School District
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Central School District , Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District , Penfield Central School District . “In … by the meal sales. Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District – Financial Management (Erie County) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsHate Crime Reporting
… Justice Services (Division) adequately monitors hate crime reporting and takes steps to ensure complete and … city, and local police agencies (agencies) to report crime data, including hate crimes, to the Division. Crimes … the Division had data for 2,601 hate crimes that occurred in New York State during the period of January 1, 2010 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/25/hate-crime-reportingOpinion 2008-1
Whether there would be a conflict of interest if a school board member also served as a board member of a foundation that gifts money to the district
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-1Opinion 95-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- … twenty-five points "shall be granted ... for participation on the minimum number of calls" as specified in that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-9Opinion 2007-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Fund … under an alternative or optional form of government on September 1, 1945; and (3) issuances of bonds or capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-5Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (2019-S-72) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) made improper payments for claims in violation of federal and State requirements related to ordering, prescribing, referring, or attending (OPRA) providers who were no longer participating in the Medicaid program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19s72-response.pdfA Comparative Assessment of New York City’s Federal Pandemic Education Aid
The COVID-19 pandemic placed many State and local governments in a precarious position, both financially and operationally. Continuing to provide services during the pandemic increased costs at the same time revenue stability came into question, straining municipal budgets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2023.pdfSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (2020-S-40) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has taken steps to ensure that persons who are required to register as sales tax vendors, including those with no physical presence in the State, have done so.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s40-response.pdfOversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City) (2023-S-15)
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) adequately oversees juvenile justice facilities for youth placed in local detention facilities to ensure they meet State regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s15.pdfOversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City) (2023-S-15) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) adequately oversees juvenile justice facilities for youth placed in local detention facilities to ensure they meet State regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s15-response.pdf