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Oneida City School District – Information Technology (2020M-80)
… was adequately secure to protect the student information system (SIS) against unauthorized use, access and loss. Key … was adequately secure to protect the student information system SIS against unauthorized use access and loss …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/16/oneida-city-school-district-information-technology-2020m-80Susquehanna Valley Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-95)
… user access to protect against unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings District officials did not establish … user access to protect against unauthorized use, access and loss. District officials did not: Adequately manage user accounts including periodically reviewing and disabling unneeded network user accounts. Maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/23/susquehanna-valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2020mIntroduction – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… or to perform other job-related duties. While travel and conference expenses are generally not a significant budgetary … improper or even fraudulent reimbursements make travel and conference expenses a risk area that creates the need for … to provide guidance regarding the management of travel and conference expenses. Some examples of our audit findings in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/introductionSeneca Falls Central School District – Procurement (2021M-201)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Seneca Falls Central School District (District) officials used a … Determine whether Seneca Falls Central School District District officials used a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/25/seneca-falls-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-201Raquette Lake Union Free School District - Business Office Operations (2023M-151)
… and responsibilities of the District and the third-party provider. Implement controls to safeguard the Treasurer’s … on disbursement checks and monitor the third-party online access to the District’s bank accounts. Key … Safeguard the Treasurer’s signature and monitor online banking access. District officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/12/raquette-lake-union-free-school-district-business-office-operations-2023mLewis County Industrial Development Agency – Staff Services Agreements (2025M-1)
… agreements (agreements) with Naturally Lewis, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation (Corporation), to provide general administrative and staff support services to LCIDA for the last quarter of 2023 and for 2024. However, the Board did not ensure the fees paid to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/05/23/lewis-county-industrial-development-agency-staff-services-agreements-2025m-1Town of Volney – Financial Operations Oversight (2024M-93)
… the New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-volney-financial-operations-oversight-2024m-93Town of Rotterdam – Water Rents (2016M-347)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s water rent billing and … January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Background The Town of Rotterdam is located in Schenectady County and has a … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns water rent billing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/23/town-rotterdam-water-rents-2016m-347Town of Glenville – Justice Court Collections (2016M-246)
… the Court’s operations over the collection, recording and reporting of receipts for the period January 1, 2015 … Town has two elected Justices who oversee Court operations and each Justice has a full-time clerk. The Justices’ total … in 2015 totaled approximately $390,600 for fines, fees and surcharges and $48,000 for bail. Key Finding Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2016/10/21/town-glenville-justice-court-collections-2016m-246Town of Evans – Board Oversight (2016M-2)
… residents, is governed by an elected three-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled approximately … general fund and highway fund operations. Key Findings The Board hired an accounting firm to assist the Board in preparing a written response to our 2012 audit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/04/08/town-evans-board-oversight-2016m-2Town of Alabama – Town Clerk Operations (2013M-369)
… of our audit was to assess the processes and procedures for the Clerk’s fiscal operations for the period January 1, 2012 through November 8, 2013. … of our audit was to assess the processes and procedures for the Clerks fiscal operations for the period January 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/14/town-alabama-town-clerk-operations-2013m-369Health Insurance Coverage in New York State
Public policies over the last decade have had a significant impact in reducing the number of uninsured people nationally and especially in New York, where the share of those without health insurance declined to 5.2 percent in 2021, well below the national average of 8.6 percent.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/health-insurance-coverage-in-new-york-state.pdfGetting Started with the New Annual Financial Report
Your local government will soon have access to the new Annual Financial Report (AFR), which is replacing the Annual Update Document (AUD). This webinar presentation will provide an overview of how to access and complete filings in the AFR, including a demonstration of new application features.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/getting-started-afr-2-15-23.pdfGetting Started with the New Annual Financial Report
Your local government will soon have access to the new Annual Financial Report (AFR), which is replacing the Annual Update Document (AUD). This webinar presentation will provide an overview of how to access and complete filings in the AFR, including a demonstration of new application features.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/getting-started-with-afr-may-2023.pdf2023 Corporate Governance Stewardship Report
Our Corporate Governance Program works to help protect the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s long-term value by exercising prudent stewardship of our portfolio by engaging with the public companies we invest in on key environmental, social, and governance issues that have a financial impact.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/2023-corporate-governance-stewardship-report.pdfEnvironmental Facilities Corporation: An Overview of Major Water Quality Improvement Programs
New York State is fortunate to have an abundance of natural resources, including water. At the same time, aging infrastructure and a long history of underinvestment in water system maintenance have resulted in a significant backlog of water quality improvement projects needed to protect the waters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/environmental-facilities-corporation-report.pdf2024 Corporate Governance Stewardship Report
Our Corporate Governance Program works to help protect the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s long-term value by exercising prudent stewardship of our portfolio by engaging with the public companies we invest in on key environmental, social, and governance issues that have a financial impact.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/2024-corporate-governance-stewardship-report.pdf2025 Corporate Governance Stewardship Report
Our Corporate Governance Program works to help protect the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s long-term value by exercising prudent stewardship of our portfolio by engaging with the public companies we invest in on key environmental, social, and governance issues that have a financial impact.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/2025-stewardship-priorities.pdfProperty Tax Cap Reporting for Local Governments
Please join us for a general overview of the Property Tax Cap for Local Governments. Presenters will discuss the Property Tax Cap legislation, highlight common reporting errors and review reporting requirements. They will also demonstrate how to complete the tax cap form using OSC's online reporting
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/local-government-tax-cap-09-08-22.pdf2026 Corporate Governance Stewardship Priorities
Our Corporate Governance Program works to help protect the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s long-term value by exercising prudent stewardship of our portfolio by engaging with the public companies we invest in on key environmental, social, and governance issues that have a financial impact.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/2026-stewardship-priorities.pdf