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Fort Edward Union Free School District - Financial Condition (2019M-245)
… for revenue enhancement, cost savings opportunities and to fund the tax certiorari liability. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/fort-edward-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2019m-245Lowville Academy and Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-154)
… claims auditor was also the Athletic Director, his audit of the claims for the athletic department was not … $68,000 had at least one exception, such as a lack of purchasing agent approval prior to purchase, evidence of … Develop procedures to provide additional guidance on the claims auditor’s responsibilities. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/lowville-academy-and-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019mGenesee Valley Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-122)
… These changes followed the former President’s departure in December 2023. From January 1, 2023 through March 31, … deposits totaling $2,180 with correct dates or amounts in the computerized accounting software. Record 104 … disbursements totaling $22,062 with correct vendor names in the computerized accounting software. Obtain any Board or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/genesee-valley-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-122Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… a toll superhighway (Thruway) throughout New York. Most of the toll points along the Thruway only accept cash and … All organizations that accept credit cards as a method of payment must comply with the Data Security Standards (DSS) … Standards Council. The PCI DSS is a comprehensive set of technical and operational requirements addressing security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsDiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools
… it now.” Federal aid is typically only a minor component of local government revenues in New York — about 5 percent of total revenues in 2018, excluding New York City. In … local finances. The report notes that sales taxes are one of the most important sources of revenue for many of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schoolsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for February 2017
… or other improprieties. Cumulatively through February for calendar year 2017, DiNapoli's office has approved 2,957 … ensures that costs are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. … contract with Crane Hogan Structural Systems, Inc. for the I-690 bridge replacement in Onondaga County. $13.7 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-february-2017DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for June 2015
… waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively through June for calendar year 2015, DiNapoli’s office has approved … ensures that costs are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-june-2015State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… 2017-18 through 2021-22 (excluding 2018-19) by an average of $4.1 million, totaling $16.5 million. In addition, the … district appropriated fund balance at an annual average of $2.9 million from 2017-18 through 2021-22 while it had an operating surplus in each of those years averaging $1.1 million. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsUpstate Transportation Authorities Suffer Revenue Plunge
… provide public transportation in four upstate areas of New York State. 1 Combined, the Capital District … State subsidies account for more than 50 percent of total revenues at CNYRTA and nearly 46 percent at RGRTA. … subsidies combined comprise 71 percent and 42 percent of CDTA and NFTA total revenues, respectively. NFTA also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/upstate-transportation-authorities-suffer-revenue-plungeBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… contributions, you will have earned the right to receive a pension once you meet the minimum requirement of five years … Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/becoming-eligible-benefitBellevue Fire District #9 – Procurement (2018M-5)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials … District #9 provides fire protection services for the Town of Cheektowaga in Erie County. The District is governed by an … Verify State and County contract pricing was obtained on purchases made using these methods. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/04/06/bellevue-fire-district-9-procurement-2018m-5Challenging a Determination – Regional State Park Police Plan
… Regional State Park Police Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section383a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/challenging-determinationJefferson Central School District – Procuring Services (2021M-42)
… competition for services. Officials paid: $135,000 to 10 of the 14 service providers reviewed without seeking … for lawn care services without public written disclosure of his interest in the contract with the District. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/jefferson-central-school-district-procuring-services-2021m-42Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks to Return Millions in Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments
… that his office has identified more than $5 million in unclaimed funds for local governments across the state. After … so far. DiNapoli’s office oversees the state’s 31 million unclaimed funds accounts, valued at more than $13 billion. Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments by Region Region …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-return-millions-unclaimed-funds-owed-local-governmentsHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (2021-S-23) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s initial Needs Assessments and Individual Living Plans are completed timely and if clients are receiving services needed to transition to permanent housing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s23-response.pdfIssue Brief: New York City Health + Hospitals
New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) is the largest municipal public health system in the country and the City’s largest provider of care to Medicaid patients, mental health patients, and uninsured patients.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/health-hospitals-issue-brief.pdfHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (2021-S-23)
To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s initial Needs Assessments and Individual Living Plans are completed timely and if clients are receiving services needed to transition to permanent housing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s23.pdfSewanhaka Central High School District - Information Technology Contingency Planning (2023M-12)
Determine whether Sewanhaka Central High School District (District) officials developed an information technology (IT) contingency plan to help secure and protect business office IT systems in the event of a disruption or disaster.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/sewanhaka-central-high-school-district-2023-12.pdfMTA 2025-2029 Capital Program Scenarios
By statute, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) is required to submit its 2025-2029 capital program to the State Capital Program Review Board (CPRB) by October 1, 2024 to begin the process of adoption.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-13-2025.pdfDownsville Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-130)
Determine whether the Downsville Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the procurement policy and claims were approved prior to payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/downsville-fire-district-2022-130.pdf