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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… by state law and the village’s procurement policy. In addition, 36 claims totaling approximately $171,000 were … to the claim but were approved for payment by the board. In addition, the commissioners approved and audited their own … real property tax exemptions. Of the 408 tax exemptions in those categories granted in 2022 and 2023, auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli's Annual Report on MTA Debt Highlights Progress on Capital Investments and Debt Management
… system, choices that could affect service reliability and rider confidence. Whatever choice the MTA makes, DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/state-comptroller-dinapolis-annual-report-mta-debt-highlights-progress-capital-investments-and-debtDiNapoli: New Yorkers Deserve a Transparent Hiring Process When Artificial Intelligence Is Used To Vet Their Job Applications
… City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is falling short in enforcing Local Law 144 (LL144) which … intelligence (AI) in employment decisions, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … apply for work, and that includes knowing if a company is using artificial intelligence to evaluate their resumes or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-deserve-transparent-hiring-process-when-artificial-intelligence-used-vet-theirAudits of Local Governments & Schools
… The Office of the New York State Comptroller’s Division of Local Government and School Accountability conducts performance audits of local governments and school districts. Performance audits … based on an evaluation of evidence against criteria. Local officials use audit findings to improve program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/auditsTips to Help You Keep Your Money
… Learn how to keep your financial accounts and records in order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/tips-help-you-keep-your-moneyXI.4 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… as service agreements that support the mission of an agency by ensuring that critical services are provided. … has been enacted to facilitate timely review and approval of these agreements, including delineation of requirements for the assessment, suspension or waiver of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4-overviewRetroactive Service Credit Due to Litigation, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards – Enhanced Reporting
… NYSLRS can only award retroactive service credit based on litigation, settlements or arbitration when such actions … To adjust a member’s earnings or days worked due to litigation, settlement or arbitration award, follow the … Litigation settlements and arbitration can affect a NYSLRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/retroactive-service-credit-due-litigation-settlements-and-arbitration-awardsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-791
… Benefits Program are affected. Effective Dates: Effective in paychecks dated August 22, 2024, for Institution Current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-791-city-new-york-health-benefit-rate-changesGreenport Union Free School District - Bank Reconciliations (2019M-161)
… whether the Treasurer prepared accurate and timely bank reconciliations. Key Findings The Treasurer did not: Prepare 26 of 43 months of bank reconciliations in a timely manner. Ensure that the recorded balance for the general fund bank account reflected the actual cash balance for 2016-17 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/11/greenport-union-free-school-district-bank-reconciliations-2019m-161Broadalbin Youth Commission - Financial Operations (2018M-19)
Broadalbin Youth Commission Financial Operations 2018M19
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2018/10/05/broadalbin-youth-commission-financial-operations-2018m-19Northeast Central School District - Payroll (2018M-140)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if compensation paid to employees was in accordance with collective bargaining … District officials accurately paid and provided benefits to employees in accordance with CBAs and Board-approved … manual and computer assisted auditing techniques (CAATs) to review payroll records for all employees paid during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/12/northeast-central-school-district-payroll-2018m-140Town of North Hudson - Payroll (2018M-166)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether salaries and wages were paid accurately. Key Findings Town … and wages are paid accurately. We reviewed the annual salaries paid to all 13 elected and appointed officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/19/town-north-hudson-payroll-2018m-166Meridale Fire Department and Emergency Squad - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2018M-203)
… receipts and disbursements. Key Findings Cash receipt and disbursement duties were not adequately segregated and … payment. Key Recommendations Segregate cash receipt and disbursement duties. Deposit all money timely. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/01/04/meridale-fire-department-and-emergency-squad-cash-receipts-andCrown Point Central School District - Claims Auditing (2018M-76)
… and approved. Audit and approve claims before payment in accordance with New York State Education Law (Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/crown-point-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2018m-76Elmira Heights Central School District - Nonresident Tuition (2019M-120)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether District officials accurately and timely billed nonresident student tuition. Key Finding Although District officials billed most nonresident tuition accurately … did not timely bill for nonresident students placed in the District. Key Recommendation Implement procedures specifying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/16/elmira-heights-central-school-district-nonresident-tuition-2019m-120Westchester Community College – Fixed Assets (2017M-78)
… Westchester Community College is a two-year college sponsored by Westchester County and the State University of New York and is located in Valhalla, New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/06/30/westchester-community-college-fixed-assets-2017m-78Ulster County – Financial Condition (2014M-27)
… is governed by a 23-member elected County Legislature and has a population of approximately 182,000 residents. … the level of unexpended surplus funds in the general fund and ensure that budgets are structurally balanced without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/09/ulster-county-financial-condition-2014m-27Oneonta City School District – Payroll (2017M-202)
… Oneonta City School District Payroll 2017M202 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/08/oneonta-city-school-district-payroll-2017m-202Franklin-Essex-Hamilton Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Payroll (2016M-27)
… Educational Services (BOCES) is an association of 10 component school districts. The BOCES, whose component districts educate approximately 8,500 students, is … Board of Education elected by the boards of the component districts. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/04/01/franklin-essex-hamilton-board-cooperative-educational-services-payroll-2016m-27Franklin Central School District – Health Insurance Cost Savings (2016M-50)
Franklin Central School District Health Insurance Cost Savings 2016M50
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/06/franklin-central-school-district-health-insurance-cost-savings-2016m-50