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Urban Choice Charter School – Information Technology (2013M-53)
… to December 18, 2012. Background The Urban Choice Charter School is located in the City of Rochester and is governed by … has not established adequate internal controls over the School’s IT system to ensure the School’s computerized data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/05/17/urban-choice-charter-school-information-technology-2013m-53Vendor File Advisory No. 2
… aids Consistent Formatting: In order to ensure consistency of vendor information and allow agencies to effectively … inconsistent data in searchable fields. All USPS Postal Abbreviation standards should be used when entering vendor … . The chart below reflects some examples of improperly and properly formatted vendor information. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/2-regarding-consistency-adding-vendor-informationReal Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2017-MR-4)
… [read complete report] We also issued 10 letter reports to the following Towns: Callicoon , Carlisle , Chenango , … . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether town assessors were properly … 2016. Background All real property in New York is subject to taxation unless specific legal provisions grant it exempt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/04/13/real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2017-mr-4Withdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – State Police Plan
… Sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to the ‘My Account Summary’ area of your Account Homepage and click “Withdraw My Membership.” You can also apply by mail by submitting a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipLimestone Volunteer Firemen, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-219)
… the Company Treasurer and require that monthly financial information be provided and investigate all transactions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/21/limestone-volunteer-firemen-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-15-15)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year are … totaling $45 million to liquidate the current deficits in the City School District’s general fund as of June 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-15-15Stamford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-199)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Stamford Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and … that was raised in the District’s response letter. … audit school Stamford fund balance management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/stamford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-199Discovery Charter School – Network and Financial Software Access Controls (2022M-156)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Discovery Charter School (School) officials ensured network … and indicated they will initiate corrective action. … discovery charter school network financial software access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/02/17/discovery-charter-school-network-and-financial-software-access-controlsTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 7 – Post-Employment Payments, Claims Processing and Professional Services (2014M-198)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight of selected financial … provides garbage collection and recycling pickup services to households and businesses in parts of the Town of … sanitation supervisors for which it had no legal authority to do so, and the District, as a result, made more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/12/24/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-7-post-employment-payments-claims-processingXI-A.4 Procurement Card Use – XI-A. Purchasing
… April 1, 2018. All Agencies Agencies are required to use PCards to purchase goods and services less than $500.00 when a … a cost effective method of procurement and a direct way to obtain rebates. However, agencies may not use the PCard to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a4-procurement-card-useTown of Benson – Financial Condition (2013M-77)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Benson is located in Hamilton County and has a population of approximately 190 … the Supervisor does not maintain accounting records in a timely manner. As of December 2012, the Supervisor had … the Supervisor did not maintain the accounting records in a timely manner, she could not prepare periodic financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-benson-financial-condition-2013m-77DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… Yorkers by filing for refunds they are not entitled to. My office is stopping those suspicious refunds and ensuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsOswego City School District – Financial Management and Nonresident Foster Student Tuition (2016M-224)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition and nonresident … plan. The District does not have an effective process to identify all nonresident foster students receiving … Develop and adopt a multiyear financial operating plan to provide a framework for future budgets and to facilitate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/oswego-city-school-district-financial-management-and-nonresident-fosterBeacon City School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-20)
… through September 30, 2015. Background The Beacon City School District is located in the City of Beacon, Dutchess … before approving the claim for payment. … Beacon City School District Claims Auditing 2016M20 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/beacon-city-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-20Norwich City School District – Financial Condition and Cafeteria Operations (2014M-143)
… 2012 through January 22, 2014. Background The Norwich City School District is located in Chenango County. The District, … overestimated budgeted appropriations and revenues. The school lunch fund has had recurring deficits. Free meals were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/01/norwich-city-school-district-financial-condition-and-cafeteria-operationsLong Lake Central School District – Payroll (2016M-90)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s payroll procedures for the period … time records; recording the hours worked or salaries to be paid; making changes to employees’ pay rates, … not compare payroll registers to payroll source documents (i.e., time records) to ensure that payments were based on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/long-lake-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-90Greenburgh Central School District – Tax Certiorari Reserve (2023M-163)
… Audit Objective Determine whether Greenburgh Central School District (District) officials properly established the … corrective action. … Determine whether Greenburgh Central School District District officials properly established the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/greenburgh-central-school-district-tax-certiorari-reserve-2023m-163State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the … following statement on New York City's Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Executive Budget: “New York City’s proposed budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-fiscal-year-2026-executive-budgetLewis County Industrial Development Agency – Staff Services Agreements (2025M-1)
… staff service fees were accurately calculated and paid in accordance with written agreements. Key Findings The … calculated and paid according to the agreements, resulting in LCIDA overpaying $316,597 for such services. This was 172 … and certain fees were not properly annualized as specified in the agreements. In addition, LCIDA paid a fee for one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/05/23/lewis-county-industrial-development-agency-staff-services-agreements-2025m-1The Retail Sector in New York City: Recent Trends and the Impact of COVID-19
… To encourage shopping during the holiday season, Mayor de Blasio recently announced the Open Storefronts program, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/retail-sector-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19