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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it's critical that schools make every dollar count," DiNapoli … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Bronxville … appropriations, exceeding the statutory limit. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Hartford Central School District – Cafeteria Collections (2018M-10)
… in Washington County. The District, which is governed by a five-member Board of Education, has approximately 440 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/02/hartford-central-school-district-cafeteria-collections-2018m-10Elmwood Village Charter School – Building Acquisition (2017M-237)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether … and cost-benefit analyses for real estate transactions to ensure the School’s best interest. … Elmwood Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/02/16/elmwood-village-charter-school-building-acquisition-2017m-237State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and signed checks without adequate review or approval by the mayor or board. The board did not receive or review … manage the town’s financial condition, which resulted in the town-wide general fund having unassigned fund balance … state's 170,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Accounts Payable Advisory No. 41
… to use the procurement card as a payment method. The use of POs allows the State to collect, track and report useful … Units should ensure that POs contain an adequate amount of detail to demonstrate the specific goods or services being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/41-requisitions-and-purchase-orders-centralized-contract-purchasesEllenville Central School District – Network User Accounts (2022M-18)
… not ensure network user accounts were adequately managed. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … needed. Of the 550 unneeded accounts, 462 were not used to log into the District’s IT system in at least six months from the date of our test. Established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/ellenville-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-2022m-18Peekskill City School District - Network User Accounts (2021M-195)
… manage and monitor network user accounts. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses which we communicated confidentially to officials, we found District officials should have: … disabled. Provide periodic IT security awareness training to all users who use IT resources. District officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/03/peekskill-city-school-district-network-user-accounts-2021m-195Webster Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-109)
Webster Central School District Financial Condition 2018M109
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/14/webster-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-109Erie County Water Authority – Information Technology (2018M-9)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Authority officials … corporation established in 1949, providing water supply to approximately 550,000 customers across Western New York. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/05/04/erie-county-water-authority-information-technology-2018m-9Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Health Insurance Buyouts (2023M-21)
… requirements to determine if the program is implemented in the most prudent and cost-effective manner. At the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/patchogue-medford-union-free-school-district-health-insurance-buyoutsOil Spill Fund
… New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund … your signature notarized. Attach a cover letter explaining what happened. Attach any documents that you think may prove your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/about/oil-spill-fundXI.11.E Retainage – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… . Since one of the prerequisites for closing a contract in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) is that there is no … that retainages are processed appropriately and timely in SFS. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 03/19/2012 … The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11e-retainageDiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. "We're making it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in … and now charge among the lowest fees in the country." This is the tenth fee reduction in the last 15 years. The largest … risks, charges, expenses, and other information. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesBrighton Fire District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2020M-133)
… rates were used. The financial software allowed changes to transaction data without approval and officials did not use available software controls to further safeguard transactions. Key Recommendations Comply … procurement policy. Ensure claims are audited prior to payment and adequately supported. Implement compensating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/23/brighton-fire-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2020m-133Evergreen Charter School – Credit Card Purchases (2024M-143)
… not always properly approved and/or adequately supported to show they were for a proper School purpose. When credit … and using the School’s 13 credit cards that were assigned to 13 School officials. 255 credit card charges totaling … of our findings but indicated they have initiated or plan to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/07/11/evergreen-charter-school-credit-card-purchases-2024m-143State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… not maintain accurate and consistent capital asset records to ensure district assets were monitored and safeguarded. … records and reports were complete, accurate, up-to-date or timely. The town’s accounting records were also not … and reports it received were not accurate. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Justice Court Fund: Advisories
… Cap Extension VTL 1809 (2) April [pdf] - Reporting to the Justice Court Fund Adjustments and Refunds ENCON Civil … July [pdf] - 2008 Legislative Updates and Reporting to the Justice Court Fund (JCF) Surcharge and Fee Increase PL … January [pdf] - 2008 Legislative Update and Reporting to the Justice Court Fund Surcharge and Fee Extension VTL 1809 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/justice-court-fund-advisoriesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1888
… Employees Employees represented by CSEA Local 1000 in Bargaining Units 02, 03, 04, 41, 42, 47, 78, 79, 87 and 97 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1888-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1974
… Employees Employees represented by CSEA Local 1000 in Bargaining Units 02, 03, 04, 41, 42, 47, 78, 79, 87, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1974-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-increasePine Bush Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-21)
… IT inventory records or establish adequate controls to safeguard IT assets. As a result, officials cannot assure … spent or safeguarded. We selected 40 IT assets to confirm their location and that they were inventoried, and 15 additional IT assets to confirm they were inventoried. We found 7 percent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/pine-bush-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-21