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V.1 Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance Overview and Policies – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… by streamlining agency administrative practices. Enhances Controls – Improves internal controls by focusing on preventive and automated approaches, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v1-chart-accounts-coa-governance-overview-and-policiesNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Executive Budget Proposal
… government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-executive-budget-proposalExamination of Travel Expenses
This is a continuation of our examination detailed in Report 2015BSE104 which outlined our findings regarding travel expenses incurred by a Department employ
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesMedicaid Overpayments for Non-Emergency Out-of-State Inpatient Services (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four … Medicaid made potential overpayments totaling $9.2 million to out-of-state hospitals because the Department did not use … audit report contained recommendations for the Department to recover improper Medicaid payments and adhere to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/11/medicaid-overpayments-non-emergency-out-state-inpatient-services-followTravel Advisory No. 2
… : Tax Consequences Associated with an Incorrect Official Station Designation Reference : Guide to Financial Operations … Tax Consequences of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Travel Manual … with the OSC Travel Manual an employee’s official station (i.e., usual work location, regardless of where the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/2-taxable-travelCity of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-139)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency (GCIDA) Board of Directors … These funds should have been paid to the City of Glen Cove (City), $75,039, and to the school district and library, … Determine whether the City of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency GCIDA Board of Directors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/16/city-glen-cove-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2020mVillage of Islandia – Overtime (2023M-121)
… overtime was paid to the Fire Marshal and Building Inspector. The overtime paid to them was equivalent to 73 … to have in support of his overtime pay. The Building Inspector approved his own overtime that totaled $53,719 for the audit period. Village officials and the Building Inspector had no documentation to support the hours that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/09/village-islandia-overtime-2023m-121Rapids Fire Company – Credit Cards (2023M-86)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Rapids Volunteer Fire Company (Company) credit card purchases were made by … audit fire company rapids …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/09/22/rapids-fire-company-credit-cards-2023m-86Town of Perth – Conflict of Interest (2024M-142)
… Municipal Law (GML) Article 18 and the Town’s Code of Ethics. The prohibited interest occurred when the Board … the Supervisor, who is a member of the Town’s Board of Ethics, had concerns with the payment, he was unable to … why he did not bring this matter to the Town’s Board of Ethics. The remaining Board member approved the claim because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-perth-conflict-interest-2024m-142Town of Philipstown – Financial Management (2024M-100)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/09/town-philipstown-financial-management-2024m-100Galen-Clyde Joint Fire District – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2014M-329)
… from the Town of Galen and the Village of Clyde, located in Wayne County. The District, which is governed by an … Recommendations Adopt policies and procedures to assist in budgetary control, including Board review of budget status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/21/galen-clyde-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-and-information-technologyBrookhaven Fire District – Procurement and Information Technology (2014M-339)
… not enter into written agreements with all professional service providers. The Board has not established written … and password and has not designated someone independent of Business Office operations to be the financial software … username and password and designate someone independent of Business Office operations to be the financial software …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/02/27/brookhaven-fire-district-procurement-and-information-technology-2014m-339Uniondale Fire District – Firehouse Hall Rentals and Questionable Board Practices (2013M-244)
… and procedures related to credit cards. The District’s capital asset policy does not provide adequate guidance … and custody of monies. Update the District’s credit card use policy to ensure that it provides guidance regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/uniondale-fire-district-firehouse-hall-rentals-and-questionable-boardGeorgetown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-264)
… that complete and accounting records were maintained, that bank reconciliations were performed or that annual financial … audit the Treasurer’s financial records or hire an external auditor. The Board has not adopted policies and … adequate accounting records are maintained, that monthly bank reconciliations are prepared for the Board’s review and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/georgetown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-264County of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-14-24)
… Putnam and Westchester counties. Our Office completed a review of the County’s preliminary budget for the 2015 … may have a $2.9 million revenue shortage if it does not renew its law establishing a County mortgage recording tax. If the Legislature does not renew the law, County officials will have to find another …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/11/12/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-14-24Wayne County – Financial Management (2012M-249)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s financial condition and management for the period … January 1, 2010, to August 31, 2012. Background Wayne County is located in Central New York, covers approximately … square miles, and has approximately 94,000 residents. The County is governed by a Board of Supervisors which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/12/wayne-county-financial-management-2012m-249Marlboro Central School District – District Officials’ Outside Business Activities (2014M-241)
… have private interest in a limited liability company (LLC) that provided report card services to the District. After the LLC discontinued providing services, the Superintendent … to the Board, and the Board approved, a contract with the LLC’s principal owner to provide services similar to what the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/06/marlboro-central-school-district-district-officials-outside-businessVillage of Belmont – Water and Sewer Operations (2014M-101)
… water and sewer operations for the period June 1, 2012 through February 20, 2014. Background The Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/22/village-belmont-water-and-sewer-operations-2014m-101City of Niagara Falls – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-47)
… has not developed adequate procedures for data backup and storage, or a comprehensive disaster recovery plan. Key … Establish policies and procedures for data backup and storage, and comprehensive guidelines for disaster recovery. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/04/city-niagara-falls-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-47Elmwood Village Charter School – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-174)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the student … expenses for the 2011-12 fiscal year were approximately $2.7 million. These expenses were funded with revenues of … verify student information by periodically requiring new proof of residence, such as a utility bill, or requiring that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/08/23/elmwood-village-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2013m-174