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Opinion 89-59
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … a water district You ask whether a town water district may raise the cost of both operation and maintenance and debt … Whether a town water district may raise the cost of both operation and maintenance and debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-59Privacy and Security of Student Data
… NYCPS, previously known as the New York City Department of Education, is the largest school district in the United States. NYCPS is considered one district for State Education Department (SED) reporting purposes. In school year … not only is this information not published on its website, but NYCPS does not have an existing policy. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/04/23/privacy-and-security-student-dataOverview – Legacy Reporting
… through Retirement Online , including their earnings, the number of days they worked and more. You also report and … through Retirement Online including their earnings the number of days they worked and more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/overviewLynbrook Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-81)
… from their individualized education programs (IEPs) and Medicaid-eligible services were properly filed to receive … for Medicaid reimbursements. If all services were provided and the Medicaid claims were properly filed, the District may … eligible services are provided, where practicable, and valid session notes are prepared and retained for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-81Village of Odessa – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2020M-11)
… the Clerk-Treasurers accurately and completely accounted for, recorded and reported financial transactions in a timely … not entitled to and paid herself an unauthorized payment for unused leave to which she was not entitled when she left … requirements. Develop written policies and procedures for the type of records needed to request, approve, earn, use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/06/16/village-odessa-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2020m-11Port Jervis City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-319)
… period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016. Background The Port Jervis City School District is located in the City of Port Jervis, Orange County. The District, which operates four … Port Jervis City School District Financial Condition 2016M319 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/port-jervis-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-319Village of Madison - Collections (2023M-160)
… agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/16/village-madison-collections-2023m-160Border City Hose Company – Financial Oversight (2025M-39)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Border City Hose Company Inc. (Company) officers provided adequate oversight of Company operations to ensure financial activities were … Determine whether Border City Hose Company Inc Company officers provided adequate oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/31/border-city-hose-company-financial-oversight-2025m-39Town of Oxford – Procurement (2024M-88)
… that we reviewed, Town officials did not seek competition for purchases totaling $848,783. In addition, the Town may … in place. Specifically, competition was not sought for: 52 purchases subject to competitive bidding … which were subject to the Policy. Four contracts for public works purchases totaling $31,689. Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-oxford-procurement-2024m-88Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority – Water and Sewer Operations and Wastewater System Cybersecurity (2017M-276)
… determine whether Authority officials ensured that water and sewer account adjustments and the assessment of penalties were approved and accurately and appropriately billed and collected and … Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority Water and Sewer Operations and Wastewater …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/wayne-county-water-and-sewer-authority-water-and-sewer-operations-and-wastewaterTown of Carlton – Town Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-263)
… adequately performed the duties as chief financial officer for the period January 1, 2015 through October 2, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-carlton-town-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-263East Moriches Union Free School District -- Budget Review (B7-16-3)
… independent evaluation of the District’s proposed budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year. Background The East Moriches … local government is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit … obligations are outstanding, their tentative budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b7-16-3Campbell-Savona Central School District – Budget Review (B2-16-6)
… expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budget for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/13/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-16-6Amherst Central School District –Financial Condition (2016M-167)
… Central School District is located in the Towns of Amherst and Cheektowaga in Erie County. The District, which operates … $1.4 million (2.6 percent of 2015-16 appropriations) and did not properly monitor spending during the year. The … improperly used more than $330,000 from one reserve and overfunded two reserves with balances totaling $954,000. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/amherst-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-167Cortland Enlarged City School District - Budget Review (B4-15-12)
… for payroll, health insurance, retirement, debt and utilities by $3.2 million. The District’s budget includes … Develop appropriation budgets that are reasonable and based on prior years’ actual amounts with appropriate … financing sources. Examine the use of fund balance and reserve funds as recurring financing sources and consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/15/cortland-enlarged-city-school-district-budget-review-b4-15-12Bradford Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2016M-91)
… audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2014 through September 17, 2015. … The Bradford Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that provides fire protection and … four-member Board of Directors. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled $100,000. Key Findings The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/02/bradford-volunteer-fire-company-inc-apparent-misappropriationComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Ardsley Union Free School District , Babylon Union Free School District , Berkshire Union Free School District , Cobleskill-Richmondville Central … today announced his office completed audits of the Ardsley Union Free School District Babylon Union Free School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsPrivacy and Links Policy
… Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law, this policy explains the use of information which you provide to … appropriate identification. The address of the privacy officer is: Privacy Officer Office of the State Comptroller 110 State Street, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/privacy-and-links-policyVendor File Advisory No. 6
… Subject: GFO Update - Vendor Designations Guidance: The Office of the … GFO Update Vendor Designations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/6-gfo-update-vendor-designationsPelham Union Free School District – Reserve Funds (2015M-366)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the … by more than $2.2 million from fiscal year 2011-12 to fiscal year 2014-15. Key Recommendation Ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/18/pelham-union-free-school-district-reserve-funds-2015m-366