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Tully Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-138)
… were secure. Officials did not develop written procedures for granting, changing and revoking access rights. Officials … network user accounts, including 24 that were created for former employees or third-party consultants who no longer work for the District. Unneeded network user accounts can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/tully-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-138Wynantskill Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-85)
… thresholds. Officials did not: Develop clear guidance in procedures to seek competition for purchasing goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/19/wynantskill-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2022m-85Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District – Procurement of Goods and Services (2022M-122)
… a cost-efficient manner and provided adequate oversight of awarded contracts. Key Findings District officials did not … cost-efficient manner, or provide adequate oversight of awarded contracts. As a result, the District could have paid … a costefficient manner and provided adequate oversight of awarded contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/katonah-lewisboro-union-free-school-district-procurement-goods-andAddison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2023M-6)
… Central School District (District) officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services. Key Findings District officials did not seek competition for most professional services in accordance with … 14 professional service providers without seeking competition. Did not solicit a request for proposal (RFP) for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/07/addison-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2023m-6Town of Bolton - Urban Development Action Grant Repayment Funds (2017M-216)
… use of UDAG repayment money totaling $4.5 million for long-term loans to fund capital projects was not consistent with their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/18/town-bolton-urban-development-action-grant-repayment-funds-2017m-216Canaseraga Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-104)
… to comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/09/canaseraga-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-104DiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… procedures in family court, rather than the adult criminal justice system, and can no longer be detained in county jails … implement the law locally and are reimbursed by the state for costs,” DiNapoli said. “Our analysis shows a recent … eligible costs to be reviewed by the state Office of Children and Family Services and the state Division of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawGorham Fire District – Procurement (2026M-37)
… Did Gorham Fire District (District) officials ensure the procurement of goods and services in an economical … Period January 1, 2024 – March 25, 2026 Understanding the Audit Area A fire district board of fire commissioners … should seek competition for goods and services to ensure the best value for taxpayers, prevent conflicts of interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/06/26/gorham-fire-district-procurement-2026m-37Village of Horseheads – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-134)
… Village of Horseheads (Village) officials properly audited claims and authorized non-payroll disbursements. Key Findings Based on our sample of $1.1 million in claims and disbursements reviewed, Village officials did not … Perform a deliberate and thorough audit of claims and supporting documentation and transmit an order to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-134Town of Philipstown – Financial Management (2024M-100)
… operations and used the Town’s general fund to pay for the Garrison Landing Water District’s (GLWD’s) operation and maintenance (O&M) costs. As a result, during the audit period, the Town’s residents paid … for GLWD operations. For example, although the Town had a GLWD water fund and budgeted approximately $20,000 for debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/09/town-philipstown-financial-management-2024m-100Teacher Days Worked Calculator
… Employees must work a total of 150 days to be eligible for a performance advance. Please refer to the Salary Manual, Payroll Bulletins and Bargaining Agreements for additional information. Calculator Instructions Enter the first date of work and the day after last date of work for the academic year, and then select Calculate . (Repeat …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/teacher-days-worked-calculatorHampton Bays Union Free School District - Claims Processing (2018M-68)
… purchase orders. The purchasing agent approved 34 percent of the purchases tested, or 74 invoices for $19,845, after … ordered. Key Recommendations Enforce the District’s policy of not allowing confirming purchase orders. Develop … procedures and/or a policy governing employees’ use of the District’s Amazon Prime (Amazon) account. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/31/hampton-bays-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2018m-68Cicero Volunteer Fire Department - Financial Activities (2025M-138)
… fire department’s board should provide adequate oversight of the financial operations to ensure that public funds are … effectively monitor the budget, provide adequate oversight of the Department’s financial activities and make informed … contained invalid reconciling items and, as of March 2025, the Treasurer was 11 months behind in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/04/10/cicero-volunteer-fire-department-financial-activities-2025mDiNapoli: New York's Medicaid System Improperly Paid Over $16 Million in Claims
… Department of Health’s eMedNY computer system improperly paid $16.2 million in Medicaid claims during a six-month … other key findings in the audit include: $2 million was paid for fee-for-service inpatient claims that should have been paid by managed care. $1.3 million was paid for newborn birth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-medicaid-system-improperly-paid-over-16-million-claimsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… following local government audits were issued. Montgomery County – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and … monitoring usage, maintaining perpetual inventory records, performing inventory reconciliations or establishing … were used solely for town purposes. Town of Allen – Town Clerk Collections (Allegany County) The town clerk did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Climate change poses significant threats to communities in New York. … are shouldering much of the financial burden of climate change as they maintain important infrastructure such as … Smart Communities, a state program addressing climate change. The survey asked respondents to assess their actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsOmnibus Procurement Amendments
… competitive negotiation concluding with a best and final offer; clarifying the use of best and final offers for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-procurement-amendments-1Etna Volunteer Fire Department - Procurement (2019M-48)
… for the procurement of goods and services. Adopt a code of ethics to set forth standards of conduct in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/05/10/etna-volunteer-fire-department-procurement-2019m-48Village of Hancock – Insurance Withholdings (2022M-108)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Hancock (Village) officials ensured insurance premium … the Clerk-Treasurer (Clerk) did not enforce the collection of retiree health insurance contributions, resulting in … for dental insurance. Four employees overpaid a total of $1,400 because the Clerk and Deputy Clerk Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/10/28/village-hancock-insurance-withholdings-2022m-108Otselic Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-58)
… District (District) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. Key Findings District officials did not always seek competition to procure goods and services not subject to competitive … District District officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services not subject to competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/otselic-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-58