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Opinion 88-26
… State Police, and if so, whether it will be equal the town's debt service on the bonds. We understand, however, that … Law authorizes a town to provide an existing building to house the State Police or to finance the construction of a … its construction are outstanding. In our view, the town's retention of such an interest is necessary to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-26Shenendehowa Central School District – Longevity Payments (2023M-165)
Determine whether Shenendehowa Central School District (District) officials ensured longevity payments for employees separating from service were accurate, supported and approved.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/shenendehowa-central-school-district-2023-165.pdfEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… paid claims for special items according to the provisions of the agreements between Empire and its member hospitals. We … district employees and their dependents. The Department of Civil Service contracts with Empire to administer the hospitalization portion of the Empire Plan (Plan), which includes coverage for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughTown of Ephratah – Supervisor’s Records, Reports and Deposits (2016M-311)
… The Supervisor did not ensure all deposits were made intact and in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Ensure the … and corrected. Ensure all collections are deposited intact and in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-ephratah-supervisors-records-reports-and-deposits-2016m-311Town of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
Town of Hamlin Financial Oversight and Information Technology 2012M197
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent
… Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percentVan Hornesville-Owen D. Young Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-125)
… Objective Determine whether the Van Hornesville-Owen D. Young Central School District’s (District) Board of Education … Determine whether the Van HornesvilleOwen D Young Central School Districts District Board of Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/22/van-hornesville-owen-d-young-central-school-district-financial-managementTown of Inlet – Capital Project Accounting and Internal Controls Over Cottage Rental Receipts (2015M-16)
… 31, 2014. Background The Town of Inlet is located in Hamilton County and has a population of approximately 330. … million. Key Findings The bookkeeper accounted for all waste water capital project activity in the sewer operating … Ensure that the bookkeeper properly accounts for the waste water treatment project separately from the sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-inlet-capital-project-accounting-and-internal-controls-over-cottage-rentalTown of Wells – Records and Reports (2024M-59)
Determine whether the Town of Wells Town Supervisor maintained complete accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Town Board Board to effectively manage the Towns financial operations
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/23/town-wells-records-and-reports-2024m-59Security Self-Assessment – Information Technology Governance
… step you can take to verify and better understand the answer provided. For example, if an up-to-date list of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/security-self-assessmentAccounting for Medicaid Reimbursements Paid by the Department of Health and the Resulting State Aid Deduction
Accounting for Medicaid Reimbursements Paid by the Department of Health and the Resulting State Aid Deduction
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/MedicaidReimbursements0414.pdfTown of Throop – Highway Department (2021M-115)
… loss and misuse. Retain documentation related to scrap metal sales or account for sales totaling $1,277. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/03/town-throop-highway-department-2021m-115Greece Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2024M-129)
Determine whether the Greece Central School District District Board of Education Board and District officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/31/greece-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2024mSewanhaka Central High School District – Business Office Information Technology Systems (2023M-12)
… (IT) contingency plan to help secure and protect business office IT systems in the event of a disruption or … plan to help them adequately secure and protect business office IT systems in the event of a disruption or … plan in place that is properly distributed to all business office staff and periodically tested for efficacy, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/30/sewanhaka-central-high-school-district-business-office-informationTown of Fort Ann – Lake Hadlock Dam Collapse (2013M-60)
… Supervisor and four Board members - governs the Town. The Lake Hadlock Park District, which was created on October 21, … 2011 expenditures were $468,021. Key Finding The Lake Hadlock Dam, which is located in the Lake Hadlock Park District, was under repair from September …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-fort-ann-lake-hadlock-dam-collapse-2013m-60Chittenango Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-155-F)
… County. The District is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education (Board), responsible for managing and controlling financial … the recommendations related to the sensitive IT control weaknesses that we reported to officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/03/20/chittenango-central-school-district-audit-follow-2023m-155-fLong Lake Central School District – Capital Project (2021M-183)
Determine whether Long Lake Central School District (District) officials properly established, authorized contracts and claims, monitored and accounted for its 2021 capital project (project).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/long-lake-2021-183.pdfCooperstown Central School District – School Lunch Fund Financial Condition (2016M-86)
… to determine whether District officials managed the school lunch fund’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2014 … with Milford Central School District to manage its school lunch operations. Budgeted appropriations for the school lunch fund for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled $422,000. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/cooperstown-central-school-district-school-lunch-fund-financial-conditionMoravia Central School District - Fuel Inventory (2019M-183)
… for fuel purchases. Key Findings The District’s fueling area and tanks lacked adequate physical controls to safeguard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/06/moravia-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2019m-183DiNapoli: Energy Companies Agree to Report on Impact of Paris Agreement Goals
… Energy and Southwestern Energy. "Mitigating climate risk through clean technologies and adjusting to the … program's multi-pronged approach to managing investment risk posed by climate change. Sustainable Investing: … developers of a wind farm in Western New York; ESG risk assessments for all new investments; and annual reviews …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-energy-companies-agree-report-impact-paris-agreement-goals