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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … County) Fuel purchases reviewed by auditors appeared to be for legitimate district purposes. However, district … of duties, supervision and oversight. ### For access to state and local government spending and nearly 50,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSchool Districts’ Energy Performance Contracts (2015-MR-1)
… report - pdf] We also released five letter reports to the following school districts: Half Hollow Hills Central … [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the projected cost and/or energy savings achieved … which energy services are installed, maintained or managed to improve the energy efficiency of, or produce energy for, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/06/school-districts-energy-performance-contracts-2015-mr-1Central Islip Union Free School District – Financial Management (2013M-380)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s oversight and management of the … a combined $13.2 million over the five-year period) to help finance the next years’ operations, District officials actually used less than $5.3 million to fund District operations. Additionally, the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/central-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2013m-380Village of Pomona – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-17)
… Reported the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: Conduct an annual audit, or cause to be audited, the CFO’s 2022-23 financial records and … 30. Report the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public, as required by GML Section 30 and Village Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-pomona-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-17Village of Mount Kisco – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-18)
… l Reported the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board … for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2023 was not presented to the Board until March 2024, more than nine months after … 30. Report the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public, as required by GML Section 30 and New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-mount-kisco-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-18Alden Central School District – Fuel Management (2024M-90)
… Crittenden Volunteer Fire Company (Fire Company) have keys to access the District’s fuel tanks, potentially allowing individuals to access to fuel and the ability to bypass the fuel pump system. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/alden-central-school-district-fuel-management-2024m-90Rochester City School District – Payroll and Procurement (2016M-435)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District properly calculated and … procedures that designate specific responsibilities to the payroll department staff. Develop adequate monitoring procedures to verify that all payroll-related payments are accurate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/10/rochester-city-school-district-payroll-and-procurement-2016m-435Pittsford Central School District – Security of Personal, Private and Sensitive Information (PPSI) on Mobile Computing Devices and Extracurricular Cash Records and Collections (2016M-92)
… Purpose of Audit The objectives of our audit were to determine if District officials adequately safeguarded … periodically reconcile the athletic event ticket inventory to account for the number of tickets sold. Key Recommendations Adopt formal written policies to protect PPSI on MCDs and ensure that a complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/12/pittsford-central-school-district-security-personal-private-and-sensitiveVillage of Herkimer – Clerk-Treasurer's Records and Reports (2024M-136)
… Clerk- Treasurers maintained complete, accurate and up-to-date financial records and reports. Key Findings The … Clerk-Treasurers did not maintain complete, accurate or up-to-date financial records and reports. As a result, the … Board (Board) lacked the financial information necessary to properly monitor and manage Village finances. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/03/14/village-herkimer-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-136CUNY Bulletin No. CU-276
… Purpose To explain processing of the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit … Council 37 SF, SJ, SK, T9, TG, TH, TJ, TK, TL, TM, TO, TP, TR, TU, TX, U3, U6 $107.00 PL3 Note : For employees … represented by DC 37, this benefit will be applied to all members in the specified bargaining unit whose address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-276-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesTioga County – Social Service Contracts (2023M-162)
… contract terms or were aware and allowed the contract to continue without termination as follows: One agency … were not always met and the impact of services intended to improve the well-being of residents is reduced. If … measures are not properly monitored, officials are unable to assure residents that services were delivered as intended. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/03/29/tioga-county-social-service-contracts-2023m-162City of Amsterdam – Recreation Department (2023M-29)
… a substantial risk that not all collections were remitted to the Treasurer’s office . For example: The total projected … in a vehicle’s glove compartment until it was brought to the Director’s home, over the weekend, before being … Craft Beer Fest the day of the event . Tickets cost $45 to drink beer and $5 for designated drivers . Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/21/city-amsterdam-recreation-department-2023m-29State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor's 2023 State of the City Address
… seeing profitability and bonuses decline, adding further to the city’s budgetary pressures. “The city’s economic … fragile and relies on the city and state working together to address these challenges. The mayor identified … and savings in his budget. Still, more can be done to incorporate recurring costs, including those to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-2023-state-city-addressState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Boeing Lawsuit Settlement
… program that will provide a channel for Boeing employees to raise work-related concerns, and adding an additional … Boeing will enhance its mandatory safety reporting to its Board of Directors and Aerospace Safety Committee. … from the directors’ insurers. “What happened at Boeing led to great tragedy. The settlement approved today not only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-boeing-lawsuit-settlementTown of Delhi - Highway Department Leave Records (2020M-53)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Delhi (Town) officials accurately maintained Highway … (Deputy) from 2015 through 2019 were overstated by a total of 362 hours valued at almost $8,000. Of this 272.5 hours was from leave time not being properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-delhi-highway-department-leave-records-2020m-53Town of New Baltimore – Procurement Practices (2013M-203)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s procurement practices for the period January 1, 2012, to March 1, 2013. Background The Town of New Baltimore is … contract pricing and did not have documentation to that effect. Our comparisons of items and prices against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-new-baltimore-procurement-practices-2013m-203City of Cortland – Non-Contractual Employees’ Payroll Benefits (2020M-161)
… at $13,700. The Mayor did not require department heads to track their time worked or to submit leave requests for taking time off, and the Council … $4,900, respectively. In addition, the City paid $59,500 to provide health insurance for two Council members without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/08/27/city-cortland-non-contractual-employees-payroll-benefits-2020m-161Rombout Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-88)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s internal controls over financial … with them. The Board designated a financial advisor to act as custodian of the District’s funds, instead of a … borrowed $100,000 each year from District reserve funds to fund operating expenses, which is not in compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/28/rombout-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-88Cheektowaga Central School District - Capital Project Management (2022M-90)
… for. As a result, voters were not afforded the opportunity to approve or reject the added work. Without the additional … did not ensure change orders were submitted timely to the New York State Education Department (SED) for … competition through bids when required, or request quotes to provide assurance the District is receiving the lowest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/16/cheektowaga-central-school-district-capital-project-management-2022m-90Village of Castleton-on-Hudson – Internal Controls Over Information Technology and Online Banking (2013M-59)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls over information … and online banking for the period of June 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Village of … a breach notification policy, and implement procedures to effectively safeguard the Village’s IT resources. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/24/village-castleton-hudson-internal-controls-over-information-technology-and-online