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Clarence Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2022M-46)
… year-end commitments related to unperformed contracts for goods and services totaling $3.3 million during the audit period. However, $3.2 million was unsupported or for unbudgeted purchases. In effect, officials improperly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/clarence-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2022m-46Forestville Central School District – Transportation Operations and Cafeteria Financial Condition (2014M-70)
… the internal controls over cafeteria financial operations for the period July 1, 2012 through February 6, 2014. … students and 107 employees. The District’s appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year total $11.5 million. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/forestville-central-school-district-transportation-operations-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Boeing Lawsuit Settlement
… work-related concerns, and adding an additional director with aviation, engineering, or product-safety oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-boeing-lawsuit-settlementTown of New Baltimore – Procurement Practices (2013M-203)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s procurement practices for the period January 1, 2012, to March 1, 2013. Background … comprised of a Town Supervisor and four Board members. For the 2013 fiscal year, the Town’s budgeted appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-new-baltimore-procurement-practices-2013m-203State Agencies Bulletin No. 994
… Purpose To provide agency users with an overview of the new on-line help tool Effective Date(s) Immediately … training topics, and then launch a desired topic in any of the three available playback modes – See It!, Try It!, and … the user to learn by watching an animated demonstration of tasks being performed in a simulated environment. Try It! …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/994-line-help-user-productivity-kit-upkCollege of Nanoscale Science and Engineering – Network Security Controls
… Purpose To determine whether the network security controls at the … Nanoscale Science and Engineering (College) are sufficient to minimize the various risks associated with unauthorized … the next generation of scientists and researchers in nanotechnology. The College is a unit of the University at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/college-nanoscale-science-and-engineering-network-security-controlsUse of Vendor-Supported Technology
… Objective To determine whether the Niagara Frontier Transportation … Authority (NFTA) was complying with requirements to maintain its systems at vendor-supported levels. The audit … that its systems are regularly reviewed and kept up to date. Key Recommendations Take steps to ensure that systems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/12/use-vendor-supported-technologyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… for this property. Auditors noted similar deficiencies in a 2014 audit. Track state and local government spending at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsHousing Authority Administrative Expenditures (2016-MS-2)
… report - pdf] We also issued six letter reports to the following housing authorities: Albany , Elmira , Town of Hempstead , Jamestown , Port Chester and Rome . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/11/18/housing-authority-administrative-expenditures-2016-ms-2Town of Exeter – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-15)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Exeter (Town) Town Clerk/ Tax Collector (Clerk) … accurately and in a timely manner. Key Findings The Clerk generally recorded collections accurately and … and remitted Clerk fees in a timely manner. However, the Clerk did not always deposit real property taxes in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-15DiNapoli to Audit Hempstead IDA, Valley Stream School District in Wake of Controversial Development Project
… multiple requests his office received related to approval of the Green Acres Mall project in Hempstead. “The Green … Valley Stream Mayor Edwin Fare, have brought the concerns of their constituents to the attention of my office. As a result, our auditors determined there were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-audit-hempstead-ida-valley-stream-school-district-wake-controversial-development-projectV.1 Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance Overview and Policies – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… (COA) is the foundation of the Statewide Financial System (SFS). It provides each business unit, department, fund, … The development and implementation of the COA for the SFS allows the State to realize significant benefits: … operations; and generates savings by streamlining agency administrative practices. Enhances Controls – Improves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v1-chart-accounts-coa-governance-overview-and-policiesHammondsport Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2024M-54)
… effect, a reservation of fund balance that is not provided for by statute and a circumvention of the 4 percent statutory … include: the maximum funding goal or annual contributions for each reserve; gains or losses on the sale of investments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2024m-54Village of North Haven – Collections (2024M-99)
… officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/11/27/village-north-haven-collections-2024m-99Village of Pomona – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-17)
… and reports, Filed the required Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), and … was for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2021. Ensure the AFR was prepared and filed with OSC, as required by New York … and reports filed the required annual financial report AFR with the Office of the State Comptroller OSC and reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-pomona-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-17Village of Montgomery – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-50-F)
… of the Mayor and four trustees. The Board is responsible for the oversight and general management of Village financial … Treasurer is the chief fiscal officer and responsible for the Village’s day-to-day financial activities, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/04/04/village-montgomery-audit-follow-2021m-50-fTown of Perth – Conflict of Interest (2024M-142)
… Town’s Code of Ethics. The prohibited interest occurred when the Board member’s business repaired a Town dump-truck …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-perth-conflict-interest-2024m-142Retirement Planning
… The resources below will help you. You can estimate your pension, learn about your NYSLRS benefits and find tips on financial planning for retirement. … Retirement is a big …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/retirement-planningTravel Advisory No. 8
… – Meal and Incidental Expenses Breakdown Guidance : The United States General Services Administration (GSA) … meal and incidental expenses (M&IE) per diem rates for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/8-gfo-updates-meals-and-incidental-expenses-breakdownComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: Department of … place and a plan to make mandatory notifications when ePHI is lost or stolen. However, auditors identified some … SUNY’s requirements to manage cost and could serve as best practice examples if more widely shared among the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits