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Local Government Ethics
… acting in relation to certain matters in which they or a relative have an interest and expanding the issues required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/local-government-ethicsEffectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Effectiveness of the Information … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Effectiveness of the Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/13/effectiveness-information-technology-transformation-followLehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… in our initial report, Lehman College: Controls Over Bank Accounts ( 2014-S-69 ). Background Our initial audit, … (totaling $1,248,139) from five judgmentally selected bank accounts, 25 payments totaling $114,554 were either … These findings point to weaknesses in the monitoring of bank accounts, which increase the risk that Lehman College …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followTrash Can Free Stations Pilot Program (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial report, Trash Can Free Stations Pilot Program (2014-S-29). Background Our … three recommendations included in our initial report Trash Can Free Stations Pilot Program 2014S29 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/14/trash-can-free-stations-pilot-program-followSelected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program (Follow-Up)
… identified in the initial report. However, several of the strategies the Program plans to implement are scheduled to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/selected-aspects-migrant-education-program-followManagement and Control of Employee Overtime Costs (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Management and Control of Employee Overtime Costs ( 2009-S-87 ). Background … (Port Authority) generally did not effectively manage and control employee overtime costs and we noted numerous … included in our initial audit report Management and Control of Employee Overtime Costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/19/management-and-control-employee-overtime-costs-followOversight of Nurse Licensing (Follow-Up)
… independently verifies information submitted by nursing license applicants; monitors nurses once they are licensed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/oversight-nurse-licensing-followTown of Solon - Financial Management (2018M-233)
… a fund balance and reserve policy and long-term plans to address the Town’s operational and capital needs in the … that establishes the level of fund balance and reserves to be maintained. Develop and adopt a comprehensive multiyear … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-solon-financial-management-2018m-233Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York
While the FY 2024 budget remains balanced, the city-stated budget gap in FY 2025 is $7.1 billion, the highest level on record and the highest share of city-funded revenue since FY 2011, suggesting significant budgetary pressure to manage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-16-2024.pdfNon-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment (2020-S-29)
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) maintains an inventory and consistently retires/disposes of its non-revenue service Highway Fleet Vehicles, and whether LIRR performs preventive maintenance on these vehicles and on-rail equipment ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s29.pdfThe Arc Erie County New York – Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2022-S-10)
To determine whether the costs reported by The Arc Erie County New York on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual and the ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s10.pdfA Comparative Assessment of New York City’s Federal Pandemic Education Aid
The COVID-19 pandemic placed many State and local governments in a precarious position, both financially and operationally. Continuing to provide services during the pandemic increased costs at the same time revenue stability came into question, straining municipal budgets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2023.pdfKids First Evaluation & Advocacy Center - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2021-S-12) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by Kids First Evaluation & Advocacy Center on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s12-response.pdfEast Syracuse Minoa Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-174)
Determine whether East Syracuse Minoa Central School District (District) officials established adequate information technology (IT) controls to ensure employees’ personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) on the financial server was adequately protected from unauthorized access, use and loss
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/east-syracuse-minoa-2020-174.pdfAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (Follow-Up) (2021-F-3)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (2019-S-5).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f3.pdfTown of Southold-Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-24
… officials properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all collections were … officials properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund CPF to ensure that all collections were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-southold-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-24New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in City of Newburgh Embezzlement Case
… District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced today that, John Aber, 49, of Staten Island, pleaded guilty before Orange … department for their investigation and the arrest of John Aber. I also thank the Office of the New York State … District Attorney David M Hoovler announced today that John Aber 49 of Staten Island pleaded guilty before Orange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-david-m-hoovlerDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… from the previous year, but $28.8 million lower than updated projections due to weaker sales tax collections in … $131.6 billion through February, $1.2 billion higher than updated projections. The majority of the variance was in … billion through February was $147.2 million lower than updated projections. Spending for local assistance grants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileTown of Danby – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-8-F)
… to assess the Town of Danby’s (Town’s) progress, as of May 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report … was to assess the Town of Danbys Towns progress as of May 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/29/town-danby-audit-follow-2022m-8-fSewanhaka Central High School District – Business Office Information Technology Systems (2023M-12)
… (IT) contingency plan to help secure and protect business office IT systems in the event of a disruption or disaster. Key Findings District … plan to help them adequately secure and protect business office IT systems in the event of a disruption or … technology IT contingency plan to help secure and protect business office IT systems in the event of a disruption or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/30/sewanhaka-central-high-school-district-business-office-information