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Fiscal Stress in School Districts: Common Themes for School Year 2018-19
This report summarizes results of school district scores for the 2018-19 fiscal school year (SY) and compares results to SYs 2016-17 and 2017-18. The report ref
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/common-themes-for-school-year-2018-19.pdfAmherst Central School District – Network User Account Access and Application User Accounts and Permissions (2023M-5)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Amherst Central School District (District) officials secured user account access to the network and managed user accounts and permissions in financial and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/amherst-central-school-district-network-user-account-access-andMedicaid Program: Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (2021-S-36) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid managed care organizations inappropriately paid for durable medical equipment beyond allowed rental limits, and whether the Medicaid program could achieve cost savings by implementation of a rental cap on oxygen equipment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s36-response.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Positions New York Pension Fund For Low Carbon Future
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced an … he is participating in an investors’ panel as part of the United Nations Climate Change Conference. “Low-carbon, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-positions-new-york-pension-fund-low-carbon-futureComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Ashford , Town of Busti , Genesee County , Nanticoke Volunteer Fire Department and Oswego County . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Halfmoon-Waterford Fire District No. 1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-71)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Towns of Halfmoon and Waterford, and located in Saratoga County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … Ensure that the independent auditor is provided with sufficient documentation in a timely manner to complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/03/halfmoon-waterford-fire-district-no-1-internal-controls-over-financialDiNapoli: Audit Shows Mixed Results on School Districts' Compliance With Physical Education Rules
… spending, the state's 150,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-shows-mixed-results-school-districts-compliance-physical-education-rulesTown of Pittsfield – Supervisor's Records and Reports (2024M-80)
… Supervisor (Supervisor) maintained complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and reports. Key Findings The … 2022 AFR was inaccurate. Provide the Board with records for the annual audit, as required by New York State Town Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/27/town-pittsfield-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-80Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions as Required by GASB 68 and Updated by GASB 82
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide updated information regarding pension accounting treatment and guidance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/bulletin-gasb-68-reporting-pensions.pdfAccounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions as Required by GASB 68 and Updated by GASB 82
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide updated information regarding pension accounting treatment and guidance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/gasb-68-reporting-for-pensions-0320.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… duties; provide oversight of the clerk-treasurer’s payroll, or; perform required annual audits of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsFredonia Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-6)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Fredonia Central School District (District) officials identify, report and implement … Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/15/fredonia-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-6XVI.3.B Fund Accounting – XVI. Financial Reporting
… funds result in inflexibility and inefficient financial administration. The fund categories and related fund types …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3b-fund-accountingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… An accounting firm hired to perform bookkeeping and payroll duties was not under written contract and did not … by the treasurer, but does not review the bi-weekly payroll until after payroll checks are distributed. For access to state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Community College , Dutchess County , Town of Marcellus and the Uniondale Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Onteora Central School District – Procurement and Claims Auditing (2021M-216)
Determine whether Onteora Central School District (District) officials procured goods and services in a cost-effective manner and ensured claims were audited for accuracy and completeness.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/onteora-2021-216.pdfCarthage-Wilna Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-191)
… pickup, health insurance, office supplies, auto parts, payroll accounting services, and fire-related services. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/carthage-wilna-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer of Frewsburg Central School District Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $7,000 in School Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and District Attorney Jason Schmidt today announced the arrest and guilty plea of Angela Smoulder, former Treasurer of the Frewsburg Central School District, for stealing nearly $7,000 in funds raised …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-treasurer-frewsburg-central-school-district-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-7000-schoolGeorgetown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-264)
… whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. … Key Findings The Board did not ensure that complete and accounting records were maintained, that bank reconciliations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/georgetown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-264Poland Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-20)
… in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards of Cooperative … or implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by NYS Public Health … to determine whether officials identified and remediated all water outlets that would have required it. This occurred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/poland-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-20