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Hilton Central School District – Network Access Controls (2022M-200)
… not ensure that network access controls were adequate. As a result, data and personal, private and sensitive … at greater risk for unauthorized access, misuse or loss. In addition to sensitive network access control weaknesses … adding or disabling user accounts and permissions. The District had 230 unneeded enabled network user accounts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/hilton-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2022m-200Town of Tyre - Long-Term Planning (2019M-61)
… Determine whether the Board established adequate long-term plans which appropriately address the Town’s operational and … not develop: Comprehensive multiyear financial or capital plans. A reserve plan which details justifications for … to be established or maintained, funding levels and plans for use. The Highway Superintendent did not: Submit an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/29/town-tyre-long-term-planning-2019m-61Poughkeepsie City School District - Payroll (2019M-110)
… District officials ensured that payroll payments and leave accruals were accurate, properly approved and … were paid a total of $26,088 for 168.5 days of accrued leave above the carryover limit without Board approval. Key … contracts and CBAs. Implement and enforce procedures over leave accrual record maintenance. District officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/13/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-payroll-2019m-110Dansville Central School District - Information Technology and Non-Instructional Employee Leave Benefits (2018M-169)
… The Board and District officials have not adopted adequate security policies and procedures to safeguard IT assets. District officials did not provide IT security awareness training for employees. As of February 27, 2018, leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/dansville-central-school-district-information-technology-and-nonChateaugay Fire Company, Inc. - Financial Activities (2018M-77)
… by the Company. Ensure compliance with the bylaws and pay bills after membership approval, as required. Fire Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/08/10/chateaugay-fire-company-inc-financial-activities-2018m-77Pulaski Academy and Central School District - Separation Payments (2020M-20)
… accurately calculated in accordance with Board-approved employment contracts. Key Findings District officials need to … based on past practice, even though their individual employment agreements did not provide for such payments. Did … in this report that are inconsistent with the individual employment agreements or any other applicable laws. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/20/pulaski-academy-and-central-school-district-separation-payments-2020m-20Chenango Valley Central School District – Budget Review (B4-16-5)
… expenditure projections in the District's proposed budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … to fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budget for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/11/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-16-5Chenango Valley Central School District – Budget Review (B4-14-8)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … and expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background … revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. The District’s proposed budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/11/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-14-8State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … were accurately distributed. Fairview Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (Dutchess County) The board and … that she did not initially have access to the OSC’s online portal to file the reports. Town of Marathon – Transparency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… to incur $11,430 in borrowing costs. Village of Penn Yan – Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Overtime (Yates County) Because village officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsEarly Childhood Education Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED’s) guidelines, including … between the ages of three and five years. Pursuant to the State Education Law, providers such as ECEC are reimbursed by … requirements. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest State Education Department: The Norman Howard School - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/early-childhood-education-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualReview of Travel Card Expenses
… of Suicide Prevention (Director) were appropriate and made in accordance with New York State travel rules and … State will only reimburse actual, necessary and reasonable business expenses for employees traveling on official State … 2013. Key Findings We found the Director certified $4,666 in inappropriate or unsupported travel expenses on vouchers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/review-travel-card-expensesReal Property Tax Cap: Overview of the Role of the Office of the State Comptroller
… The State’s property tax cap limits the amount of property taxes that local … A) law [pdf]. Determines How Local Governments Report Tax Cap Information Local governments and school districts … in a reserve fund if a local government: exceeds the tax cap due to clerical or technical errors; or exceeds the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-overview-role-office-state-comptrollerTown of Ripley – Town Clerk Collections (2024M-139)
… $560,000 daily as required and record timely in the cash receipts journal 248 non-property tax collections … totaling approximately $34,000. Accurately record the form of payment (cash or check) for 503 non-real property tax … receipts indicating who collected the payment or the form of payment received for 552 payments collected totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/14/town-ripley-town-clerk-collections-2024m-139DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts III
… the following statement today on the passing of Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts III. “Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts III was a spiritual leader not only for … issued the following statement today on the passing of Rev Dr Calvin O Butts III …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-statement-passing-reverend-dr-calvin-o-butts-iiiFocus on Identity Theft
… You probably know or have heard about someone whose personal … only the credit and bank cards you need. Avoid giving out personal information on the phone, email or social media. … URL beginning with “https” (rather than “http”) and a lock icon near browser location field. Don’t click on links …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theftMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2011 Through September 30, 2011
… ended September 30, 2011, eMedNY processed approximately 178 million claims resulting in payments to providers of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2011-through-september-30-2011State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… totaling $33,446 were paid without an invoice attached to the claims, checks for 39 payments totaling $141,904 were … $70,458 did not have receipts or invoices attached to the claims. Nineteen credit card purchases exceeded the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: Overtime Planning and Management
… Reducing the cost of employee salaries and benefits by even a small percentage can result in significant savings. Employee salaries and benefits, including pension benefits, are large expenses for … New York's local governments and school districts. These costs represent nearly 57 percent of annual budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-overtime-planning-and-managementState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… fees and $2,000 of security deposits for facility rentals in accordance with statutory requirements. In addition, the accounting functions performed by staff were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits