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Management's Responsibility for Internal Controls Presentation
Internal controls are essential to the effective operation of local governments and school districts. This webinar will explain the integrated internal control framework, and discuss how a properly designed internal control system can reduce the likelihood that significant errors or fraud will occur
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/Managements-Responsibility-Internal-Contols-08-10-22.pdfUpdate on New York City Staffing Trends
New York City employs the largest municipal workforce in the United States. Prior to the pandemic, the City government (which, unlike many local governments, includes its schools), employed about 300,400 full-time employees, an increase of 33,023 employees since City fiscal year (FY) 2012.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-13-2023.pdfPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments (2023-N-2)
To determine whether Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development are being maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of residents, and whether funds at these developments are being used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23n2.pdfWayne County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-30) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by the Wayne County Chapter of NYSARC, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual and the CFR Manual.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s30-response.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, December 2021
On November 30, 2021, the City released its seventh budgetary update since the COVID-19 pandemic began, its modified November 2021 financial plan. The City’s finances have experienced considerable fluctuation throughout this time, fueled by volatility in everything from employment to federal aid.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-16-2022.pdfSupplemental Report on the State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget (As Amended by the Governor)
This report details provisions of the New York State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget proposal, as amended, and is a supplement to the Office of the State Comptroller’s “New York State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget Review” that was published in February 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/executive-budget-report-2022-23.pdfReview of the State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget
The State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget represents the first budget in modern times that is projected by the Division of the Budget to remain in balance throughout the Financial Plan period, including one additional year beyond the typical four-year forecast period.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/executive-budget-review-2022-23.pdfLocal Government Contact Management System (LGCMS)
OSC will be releasing a new system for maintaining municipal contact information and ensuring important OSC communications are received timely, and by the current local government officials. This session will walk through how to create, modify, verify and remove municipal official contact records.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/local-gov-contact-management-system-081924.pdfNew Yorkers in Need Wrap-up (English)
The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating health, economic and social consequences. Yet for many, hardships existed long before that time; millions of New Yorkers face daily challenges to make ends meet as a result of living at or near the federal poverty level.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-wrapup-report.pdfPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments (2023-N-2) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development are being maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of residents, and whether funds at these developments are being used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23n2-response.pdfVillage of Trumansburg - Ambulance Fund Accountability (2018M-168)
… Determine whether Village officials properly accounted for ambulance funds. Key Findings As of May 31, 2018, the … cash balance of $16,100. The Village’s general fund and the Town of Hector were overpaid $12,231. The ambulance … … Determine whether Village officials properly accounted for ambulance funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-trumansburg-ambulance-fund-accountability-2018m-168Town of East Otto - Information Technology (2018M-156)
… a disaster recovery plan or formal backup procedures. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/19/town-east-otto-information-technology-2018m-156Oceanside Union Free School District – Professional Services (2016M-281)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s procurement … Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District, which operates … students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/oceanside-union-free-school-district-professional-services-2016m-281City of White Plains – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-1)
… (SHP Training). Key Findings SHP Training was provided to employees and elected officials. However, of the 150 total … with our recommendation and have indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … audit city white plains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/09/22/city-white-plains-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-1Elmira Heights Central School District - Nonresident Tuition (2019M-120)
… dates for nonresident students placed at the District to the School Business Executive. District officials agreed with our recommendation and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. 1 As of April 22, 2019, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/16/elmira-heights-central-school-district-nonresident-tuition-2019m-120Warwick Valley Central School District - Professional Services (2019M-139)
Determine whether the District procured professional services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory requirements
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/20/warwick-valley-central-school-district-professional-services-2019m-139Madison County Probation Department – Restitution Payments and Revenues (2014M-093)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if restitution payments were adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/06/madison-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-and-revenues-2014m-093Forks Fire District #3 - Financial Planning (2018M-20)
… Board did not adopt financial plans for the maintenance of a reasonable level of fund balance, the funding and use of reserves and a multiyear financial plan. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/11/forks-fire-district-3-financial-planning-2018m-20City of Poughkeepsie – Audit Follow-Up (2013M-30-F)
… The City of Poughkeepsie is located in Dutchess County and has approximately 33,000 residents. The City is governed by an elected Mayor and an eight member elected Common Council. Results of Review … were fully implemented, three were partially implemented and one was not implemented. … City of Poughkeepsie Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/01/city-poughkeepsie-audit-follow-2013m-30-fTown of Seneca Falls – Procurement Audit Follow Up (2018M-143-F)
… Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Seneca Fall’s (Town) progress, as of September 2022, in … of the four audit recommendations were implemented. … town seneca falls audit follow up procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/03/03/town-seneca-falls-procurement-audit-follow-2018m-143-f