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Albany Water Board – Software Management (2020M-159)
… devices (32 percent) including gaming, streaming and shopping software. Establish controls to prevent computer and … unmanaged mobile devices. AWB officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/03/26/albany-water-board-software-management-2020m-159Newark Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-38)
… District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and … information. Key Findings District officials maintained a website but certain financial information was not posted, … multiyear financial plan, audits and CAPs are on the website in a transparent location. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/newark-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-38Fabius-Pompey Central School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-83)
… and approved prior to payment. Key Findings We reviewed 100 claims totaling approximately $5.3 million and found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/fabius-pompey-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-83Westhill Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-32)
… Properly manage network user accounts. We examined all 31 enabled network user accounts on the District Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/09/westhill-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-32Newfane Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-88)
… 4 percent statutory limit. $13.4 million was improperly restricted in two reserves: $12.6 million in the employee … a manner that benefits taxpayers. Return funds improperly restricted to surplus fund balance in compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/06/newfane-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-88West Seneca Fire District #2 – Purchasing and Capital Project Management (2018M-241)
… statute. Determine whether the Board properly managed a fire hall capital project. Key Findings The Treasurer made … than $115,000. District officials did not obtain quotes for 16 of 21 purchases totaling approximately $56,000. The … may have improperly charged the District more than $14,000 for administrative fees and sales tax. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/30/west-seneca-fire-district-2-purchasing-and-capital-project-management-2018mFrankfort Hill Volunteer Fire Company - Financial Activities (2020M-47)
… and reported and that money was safeguarded. Key Findings The bylaws provided limited guidance on financial … 43 deposits totaling $16,023 were either supported by only a deposit receipt or had no supporting documentation. Key … adopt separate written financial policies and procedures to establish internal controls over key financial areas. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/06/12/frankfort-hill-volunteer-fire-company-financial-activitiesSayville Union Free School District - Purchasing (2019M-69)
… a competitive bid as required by District policy. Due to the District’s inconsistent purchasing policies, officials do … may not be procuring goods and services as intended by the Board. Key Recommendations Review and update purchasing … vendor. District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations but indicated they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/sayville-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2019m-69New York State Financial Reporting
… and monthly State cash basis financial statements. Annual Report 2025 Annual Cash Basis Report on State Funds Prior Fiscal Years 2024 Annual Cash Basis Report on State Funds 2023 Annual Cash Basis Report on State … Annual Comprehensive Financial Report | Financial Condition Report | Cash Basis Reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/financeReal Property Tax Cap and Tax Cap Compliance
… online reporting system. For Local Governments Webinar On Demand Slide Show Presentation [pdf] For School Districts Webinar On Demand Slide Show Presentation [pdf] Please visit The … page to view past webinars and for more information on our upcoming training opportunities. Contact Call our Help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-capWest Babylon Union Free School District – Claims Audit (2024M-62)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the West Babylon Union Free School District’s (District) claims … Determine whether the West Babylon Union Free School Districts District claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/20/west-babylon-union-free-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-62Clarendon Fire Company – Financial Activities (2023M-50)
… financial records for each fundraising event and hall rental activity and ensure credit card charges are supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/08/04/clarendon-fire-company-financial-activities-2023m-50Saratoga County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-12)
… establish adequate policies and procedures to enforce and monitor court order restitution obligations. 12 of the 30 … obligations. Provide meaningful oversight. Enforce and monitor restitution according to court orders and Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/saratoga-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-12Rensselaer County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-5)
… officials enforced restitution orders, notified the court when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim restitution payments … officials enforced restitution orders notified the court when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim restitution payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/rensselaer-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-5Chenango County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-3)
… officials enforced restitution orders, notified the court when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim restitution payments … officials enforced restitution orders notified the court when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim restitution payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/chenango-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-3East Rockaway Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2020M-85)
… supported and for legitimate ECA purposes. Key Findings The ECA clubs did not maintain adequate records; therefore, … however, ECA deposits were not always timely. Managing the finances of ECA activities is meant to be a learning experience for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/15/east-rockaway-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-fundsEast Rochester Union Free School District – Procurement (2022M-56)
… with Board policies and applicable statutory requirements. Of the $1.88 million in purchases tested from 25 vendors, … From six professional service providers totaling $130,510. The Board and District officials did not develop adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/east-rochester-union-free-school-district-procurement-2022m-56Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District – Financial Condition (2020M-91)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District (District) officials … Determine whether Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/25/cayuga-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-financial-condition-2020m-91Franklin Central School District – Information Technology (2022M-19)
… plan, update the plan as needed and distribute it to all responsible parties. District officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/17/franklin-central-school-district-information-technology-2022m-19Operational Advisory No. 6
… recording all re-appropriations contained in the 2025-2026 fiscal year enacted budget. All appropriations scheduled to lapse on March 31, 2026 contain the appropriate lapse date. Please see the … review appropriations scheduled to lapse on March 31, 2026 by utilizing the SFS report NYKK0004 as detailed in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/6-lapsing-notice-and-reminders