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Conservation Fund – Sources and Uses of Funds
… established in 1925 to provide a stable, long-term source of revenue to help support the Department of Environmental Conservation's (Department) fish, wildlife, and marine resources program (Program), which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/conservation-fund-sources-and-uses-fundsTown of Ashland – Long-Term Planning (2024M-114)
… or a reserve fund policy to determine needed amounts for fund balance and specific reserves and to establish plans for periodically reviewing these funds. As a result, … over the next five years might cost up to $822,000. For example, a 2005 pickup truck, 2007 backhoe and 2011 mower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/24/town-ashland-long-term-planning-2024m-114Town of Stafford – Capital Projects (2024M-17)
… and a financial advisor (Advisor) to manage the capital projects, the Board was not aware of project overruns, cash … equity issue when a portion of the costs to construct water districts was paid for by taxpayers not living in or receiving benefit from these water districts. Specifically, the Board and Town Supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-stafford-capital-projects-2024m-17City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B24-6-7)
… purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the … purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers financial condition in the current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/12/city-yonkers-budget-review-b24-6-7Town of Harpersfield – Claims Auditing (2024M-71)
… Determine whether the Town of Harpersfield Town Town Board Board properly audited claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-harpersfield-claims-auditing-2024m-71Town of Summit – Town Clerk (2024M-51)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Summit (Town) Clerk properly recorded, deposited and … the Clerk: Did not deposit in a timely manner 98 percent of the fees collected in accordance with New York State (NYS) … the Clerk to remit fees collected on or before the 15th of the month following the date of collection. Did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-summit-town-clerk-2024m-51Oversight of the Early Intervention Program (Follow-Up)
… Program (Report 2021-S-25 ). About the Program When a child has a developmental delay or disability, their early years … located, and referred to the Program. Generally, after referral, children should be evaluated by qualified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/26/oversight-early-intervention-program-followPrivacy and Security of Student Data (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, Privacy and Security of Student Data (Report 2021-S-29 ). … follows all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students’ data and is monitoring New York State … with the legislation and regulations that govern data privacy and security. The audit covered the period from March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/26/privacy-and-security-student-data-followAdministration of Non-Competitive and Limited-Competition Contracts (Follow-Up)
… or foster parents. Consequently, in some cases, the health and safety of children were placed at risk. We also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/09/administration-non-competitive-and-limited-competition-contracts-followOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has effective controls in place to … To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services has effective controls in place to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/21/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirementsSelected Aspects of Incident Intake and Investigation
… Law, Center officials concluded that the Center is only authorized to provide the State Comptroller with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/06/selected-aspects-incident-intake-and-investigationCounty of Cortland – Departmental Operations (2013M-157)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the County’s departmental financial operations for the period … 1, 2011, through December 12, 2012. Background Cortland County is located in central New York State and has a population of approximately 49,000. The County is governed by an elected Legislature which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/08/13/county-cortland-departmental-operations-2013m-157National Directory of New Hires Data Security
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance has met Federal … April 11, 2016 to June 2, 2016. Background The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (Office) is responsible … Two such programs administered by the Office are the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/18/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-47
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Shift Lump Sum … receive a lump sum payment of $750. Employees eligible for the FY 2025-2026 Shift Lump Sum Payment of $750 shall not receive Inconvenience Pay for the same period of the employee’s winter maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-47-fiscal-year-2025-2026-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenanceTown of Lockport – Fuel Inventory (2025M-54)
… not be able to use these reports to ensure fuel cards were only being used by authorized individuals for proper … properly monitor fuel usage or ensure fuel cards were only being used by authorized individuals for proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-fuel-inventory-2025m-54Town of Guilderland – Information Technology (2025M-61)
… use Town-owned IT assets (e.g., computers, and laptops) to perform day-to-day operations and access and store information collected … use, access and loss. Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-guilderland-information-technology-2025m-61Town of Hornellsville – Financial Management (2025M-102)
… fund balance? Audit Period January 1, 2022 – August 6, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A key measure of a town’s … the annual budget and multiyear financial and capital plans and establishing financial policies, such as those for … adopt comprehensive written multiyear financial or capital plans that could have assisted it and officials in developing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/21/town-hornellsville-financial-management-2025m-102Town of Danby – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-127-F)
… the Town of Danby’s (Town’s) progress, as of August 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Town of Danby – Claims Processing and Procurement (2022M-127), released in December 2022. The audit determined that: The Town … assess the Town of Danbys Towns progress as of August 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/21/town-danby-audit-follow-2022m-127-fCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is collecting all fees due the New York Environmental … 845 of the Laws of 1977 established the Oil Spill Fund to pay for the cleanup and removal of petroleum spills. The … To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/13/collection-and-use-oil-spill-fundsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B25-6-6)
… which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of the … year 2025-26 and the related justification documents are in material compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal … to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2025-26 fiscal year. Tax certiorari is the legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/07/02/city-yonkers-budget-review-b25-6-6