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Opinion 2000-18
… FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (establishment of service award program by joint fire district); (authority for … FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Villages (authority to transfer responsibility for service award program to joint … -- Fire Department and Fire Protection (authority to transfer responsibility for service award program to joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-18City of Mechanicville – Audit Follow-Up (2012M-162-F)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the City’s progress, as of January 2015, in … 5,200 residents. The City’s government is organized under a City Council, which comprises five elected Commissioners, … through real property taxes, State aid and fees charged to residents. Results of Review Based on our limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/07/03/city-mechanicville-audit-follow-2012m-162-fGeneric PINs
… of our examination was to determine whether DEC’s use of fuel cards complied with the Office of General Services’ (OGS) Fuel Card Services Contract Guidelines (Guidelines), the … of our examination was to determine whether DECs use of fuel cards complied with the Office of General Services OGS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/generic-pinsCity of Yonkers – Procurement of Professional Services (2017M-268)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether officials sought … July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. Background The City of Yonkers is located in Westchester County and has a … City of Yonkers Procurement of Professional Services 2017M268 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/02/23/city-yonkers-procurement-professional-services-2017m-268Town of Waterloo – Financial Management (2022M-7)
… procedures, records and reports. Conduct, or contract for, an annual audit of the Supervisor’s records. Establish … balance. Key Recommendations Establish written policies for financial operations, develop written multiyear financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/29/town-waterloo-financial-management-2022m-7Privacy and Security of Student Data (Follow-Up) (2024-F-11)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, State Education Department: Privacy and Security of Student Data (Report 2021-S-29).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24f11.pdfTown of Hornellsville – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-112)
… tax proceeds? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – August 6, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Town officials are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/12/12/town-hornellsville-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceeds-2025m-112Town of Hanover – Procurement (2025M-58)
… 2024, the Board approved 286 payments to 67 professional service providers totaling approximately $364,000. Audit … procuring professional services. Of the 67 professional service providers that were paid approximately $364,000 in … we determined that the Board did not seek competition prior to selecting 54 professional service providers that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-hanover-procurement-2025m-58Halfmoon-Waterford Fire District No. 1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-71)
… distinct and separate from the Towns of Halfmoon and Waterford, and located in Saratoga County. The Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/03/halfmoon-waterford-fire-district-no-1-internal-controls-over-financialC.H. Evans Hook and Ladder Company No. 3 – Missing Funds (2013M-194)
The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls of the Companys financial operations for the period October 1 2009 to January 2 2013
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/01/ch-evans-hook-and-ladder-company-no-3-missing-funds-2013m-194Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards ( 2015-S-65 ). Background Our … of New York (SUNY) schools are in compliance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards and whether SUNY System … of Interest State University of New York: Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards ( 2015-S-65 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followWyandanch Union Free School District - Budget Review (B19-7-1)
… $47.1 million estimated revenues and $22 million property tax levy are insufficient to finance the $78.2 million in … make the appropriate changes to the budget and/or tax levy limit calculation. Be mindful of the legal requirement to maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b19-7-1Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards ( 2016-S-31 ). Background Our … Transportation Authority (Authority) complied with payment card industry security standards. The audit covered … York Regional Transportation Authority: Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards ( 2016-S-31 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/04/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followControls Over CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool (Follow-Up)
… which replaced CUNY’s legacy systems, is an Enterprise Resource Program used for various applications including … student administration, financial administration, and human resources. As of February 15, 2018, there were 1.64 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/controls-over-cuny-fully-integrated-resources-and-services-tool-followYork College – Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff ( 2013-S-65 … nor York College had adequate internal controls over time and attendance for Public Safety officers. No one was … worked by Department of Public Safety (Department) staff, and officers could alter time cards by writing over time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/28/york-college-time-and-attendance-practices-public-safety-staff-followSecurity Over Critical Information Systems (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, … the problems we identified in the initial report. Of the two recommendations, one has been partially implemented and … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/security-over-critical-information-systems-followPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by … we returned 12,335 refunds totaling almost $43.9 million to the Department for follow up evaluation and appropriate … action. Key Findings We identified and returned to the Department 12,335 questionable refunds totaling about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/07/personal-income-tax-refundsRisk Management Planning Group
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine if the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF): … when calculating premiums and providing discounts to North Shore and King Kullen. Background NYSIF provides a … New York State. In 2001, NYSIF accepted RMPG’s proposal to bring its clients to NYSIF for workers’ compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/24/risk-management-planning-groupPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/personal-income-tax-refundsPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … The Department processes all New York State personal income tax returns. All returns that result in refunds are … of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/14/personal-income-tax-refunds