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DiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead
… and New York’s share of enrollment has decreased. In Fall 1970, New York’s higher education institutions enrolled about 1 in 11 students nationally; in Fall 2010, when enrollment peaked nationwide, it was 1 in 16. … and is forecast to undergo a precipitous drop beginning in 2025 – a looming “enrollment cliff.” The impact of enrollment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-yearsIX.7.E Disaster Assistance – IX. Federal Grants
… in the Division of Budget (DOB), Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), the Statewide Financial System (SFS), and impacted New York State agencies. This … event is declared a disaster by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), State Agencies, DHSES and FEMA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7e-disaster-assistanceDiNapoli: Numbers of Homeless Population Doubled in New York
… the highest shares in the nation. “New York has long had a housing affordability crisis, and more families are running … state. New York needs to examine how it’s using current housing resources while taking more action to address this … York is second to California in the number of permanent supportive housing units (52,462 vs. 78,758) and permanent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-numbers-homeless-population-doubled-new-yorkVillage of Granville - Financial Condition of the Sewer Fund (2018M-49)
… resulting in operating deficits and a deficit fund balance of $36,539 as of May 31, 2017. The general, water and sewer fund all … deficit. Adopt a fund balance policy to govern the level of fund balance to be maintained in each of the Village’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/06/29/village-granville-financial-condition-sewer-fund-2018m-49Village of New Paltz – Internal Controls Over Building Department Operations (2017M-201)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether … April 13, 2017. Background The Village of New Paltz is located in the Town of New Paltz in Ulster County and has a population of approximately 7,070. The Village is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/12/15/village-new-paltz-internal-controls-over-building-department-operations-2017m-201Village of Walden – Financial Condition (2017M-255)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and Village officials … 19, 2017. Background The Village of Walden is located in the Town of Montgomery in Orange County and has a … $859,588 to $379,387 from 2013 to 2017. The sewer fund has not repaid the general fund $400,000 in interfund transfers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/02/02/village-walden-financial-condition-2017m-255Town of Thompson - Board Oversight (2018M-69)
… Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of the Comptroller’s duties to ensure that they were … Key Recommendations Provide sufficient oversight of the Comptroller by requesting financial reports to verify the adequacy of the work performed and to adequately monitor financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-thompson-board-oversight-2018m-69Conesus Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Controls (2014M-42)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s financial controls for the period of January 1, … December 31, 2013. Background The Conesus Volunteer Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/05/09/conesus-volunteer-fire-department-financial-controls-2014m-42Huntington Manor Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2014M-108)
… of the Board does not audit claims prior to payment. The Secretary signs checks with the Treasurer’s signature stamp … by the Treasurer. In the Treasurer’s absence, the Secretary performs all claims payment duties without … maintain control of her signature stamp. Segregate the Secretary’s claims payment duties. … Huntington Manor Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/06/13/huntington-manor-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2014m-108Humphrey Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-37)
… examine the District’s controls over financial operations for the period of January 1, 2013 through January 14, 2014. … The District’s general fund budget totaled $78,248 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Treasurer did not submit an annual financial report to the Board and has not filed an annual financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/humphrey-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-37Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington BOCES – Payroll (2015M-353)
… our audit was to evaluate the accuracy of payroll payments for the period July 1, 2014 through October 31, 2015. … boards of the component districts. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $35.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/03/11/clinton-essex-warren-washington-boces-payroll-2015m-353Suffolk County Community College - Information Technology (2018M-130)
… College officials adequately safeguarded the College website, financial and student information system and online banking from unauthorized access and misuse. Key … the website financial student information system and online banking from unauthorized access and misuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2018/11/30/suffolk-county-community-college-information-technology-2018m-130Eldred Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-138)
… revenues. Implement cost savings and revenue enhancements for the school lunch fund to be less reliant on the general fund for subsidies and loans. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/19/eldred-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-138Jamestown Board of Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency and Recycling Programs (2018M-155)
… Audit Objective Determine whether energy efficiency and recycling rebates and credits were issued in accordance with … identify the type and/or quantity of materials purchased. Recycling credits were not processed accurately resulting in … BPU’s response. … Determine whether energy efficiency and recycling rebates and credits were issued in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/12/14/jamestown-board-public-utilities-energy-efficiency-and-recycling-programs-2018m-155Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility – Energy Cost Savings (2016M-234)
… weaknesses in the current flaring system and implement its plan to reduce the amount of biogas flared. … Ithaca Area …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/10/28/ithaca-area-wastewater-treatment-facility-energy-cost-savings-2016m-234Town of Seneca Falls - Information Technology (2018M-218)
… to adequately address acceptable computer use, user access rights, disaster recovery, password security management, data … to adequately address acceptable computer use, user access rights, disaster recovery, password security management, data breach notification and backups. Ensure the access rights for users no longer employed are revoked. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/29/town-seneca-falls-information-technology-2018m-218Northville Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Collections (2018M-272)
… $751 more deposited than supported. One club used $2,000 of collections to make a cash payment to a vendor rather than … all cash receipts are remitted for deposit and that cash is not directly used to pay bills rather than following the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/22/northville-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-collectionsAlton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-96)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the … through April 27, 2015. Background The Alton Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … the Town of Sodus, located in Wayne County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/10/alton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2015m-96Forestburgh Fire District – Financial Activities (2015M-203)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial activities for the period October 1, 2013 through July 31, 2015. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 total approximately $191,000. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/16/forestburgh-fire-district-financial-activities-2015m-203Clifton Park-Halfmoon Fire District No. 1 – Length of Service Award Program (2015M-64)
… determine if District officials properly awarded Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) service credit for the period … approximately $802,000. Key Findings The District’s LOSAP point system is not consistent with State General Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/26/clifton-park-halfmoon-fire-district-no-1-length-service-award-program-2015m