Search
State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… the following audits have been issued: City University of New York: Lehman College - Controls Over Bank Accounts … found weaknesses in the monitoring and authorization of bank accounts, which increase the risk that Lehman … conduct transactions using unauthorized accounts. A review of Lehman’s accounts found that a non-tax-levy account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Motor Vehicle Fatalities Rise Sharply in NY
… York state rose 25.8% from 2019-2022, with fatalities at the highest level in a decade in 2022, even as the number of vehicle miles travelled, licensed drivers, and … in New York have grown at an alarming rate since the pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “While there are fewer drivers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-motor-vehicle-fatalities-rise-sharply-nyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… County) District officials did not always seek competition for professional services in accordance with district policy. … providers without seeking competition and used a request for proposals (RFP) process to select certain professional … and reviewed or ensure all claims paid in advance were for allowable purposes. Town of Waterloo – Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOversight of Select High-Technology Projects (Follow-Up)
… State Development (ESD) is the chief agency responsible for the coordination of the State’s economic development … ESD undertakes projects intended to generate employment and economic benefits and provide financial assistance to … yield higher rates of growth, generate higher-paying jobs for workers, and produce other positive economic and fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/15/oversight-select-high-technology-projects-followAvoca Central School District – Payroll (2025M-14)
… pay employees’ salaries and wages? Audit Period July 1, 2022 – January 28, 2025 Understanding the Program School … corrective action. A written corrective action plan (CAP) that addresses the findings and recommendations in this … To the extent practicable, implementation of the CAP must begin by the end of the next fiscal year. For more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-payroll-2025m-14Meridale Fire Department and Emergency Squad - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2018M-203)
… controls were not implemented. Fundraising revenues of more than $8,400 were deposited between 26 and 59 days … disbursement duties. Deposit all money timely. Ensure that the minutes contain adequate information regarding the bills that membership approved for payment. Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/01/04/meridale-fire-department-and-emergency-squad-cash-receipts-andAudits of Local Governments
Local officials use OSC audit findings to improve program performance and operations reduce costs and contribute to public accountability
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/auditsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-177
… Purpose To notify agencies of the new voluntary supplemental insurance program available to members of the NYS Court Officers Association. Affected Employees … to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … To notify agencies of the new voluntary supplemental insurance program available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-177-new-deduction-code-550-boston-mutual-lifeAccounts Payable Advisory No. 57
… the purchase order, the SFS will no longer allow an agency to submit the voucher into workflow or to OSC for approval. In these cases, the SFS will create a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/57-selecting-correct-vendor-idUlster County – Financial Condition (2014M-27)
… our audit was to review the County’s financial condition for the period of January 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. … 182,000 residents. General fund appropriations for 2013 totaled approximately $290 million. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/09/ulster-county-financial-condition-2014m-27Westchester Community College – Fixed Assets (2017M-78)
… County and the State University of New York and is located in Valhalla, New York. The College is governed by a 10-member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/06/30/westchester-community-college-fixed-assets-2017m-78Town of North Hudson - Payroll (2018M-166)
… from January 2017 through May 2018 and found that except for minor deficiencies related to clerical errors, employees were paid at the approved rate and for the correct number of hours. There were no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/19/town-north-hudson-payroll-2018m-166Foreign Fire Insurance Report Filing
… as "two percent tax money") must file an annual report of the receipts of expenditures and balances relating to such … our office. Annual Report Form [pdf] For assistance with the completion of the annual report form, please call our … Foreign Fire Tax Program here . For additional information about the foreign fire tax program, contact the Bureau of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/foreign-fire-insurance-report-filingNortheast Central School District - Payroll (2018M-140)
… Objective Determine if compensation paid to employees was in accordance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) … accurately paid and provided benefits to employees in accordance with CBAs and Board-approved contracts. We used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/12/northeast-central-school-district-payroll-2018m-140Broadalbin Youth Commission - Financial Operations (2018M-19)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether: The participating municipalities entered into an intermunicipal agreement to govern the Commission. Collections were adequately documented and deposited. The Board ensured that claims were properly audited, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2018/10/05/broadalbin-youth-commission-financial-operations-2018m-19State Agencies Bulletin No. 1056
… Purpose To notify agencies of a new deduction code. Affected Employees New York … to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … To notify agencies of a new deduction code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1056-new-deduction-code-479-new-york-conservation-officers-associationDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-93
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic dues increase. Affected Employees Employees … to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … To notify agencies of an automatic dues increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-93-dc37-local-1359-dues-increaseOneonta City School District – Payroll (2017M-202)
… of compensation paid and benefits provided to employees for the period July 1, 2015 through May 23, 2017. Background … governed by a Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total $38.6 million. Noteworthy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/08/oneonta-city-school-district-payroll-2017m-202Crown Point Central School District - Claims Auditing (2018M-76)
… by adequate documentation, for appropriate purposes and audited and approved before payment. Key Findings Checks were printed and signed before the claims auditor audited and approved the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/crown-point-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2018m-76Scio Central School District – Payroll (2017M-10)
… our audit was to evaluate the accuracy of payroll payments for the period July 1, 2015 through December 22, 2016. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year total approximately $10.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/03/17/scio-central-school-district-payroll-2017m-10