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Waterville Central School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-111)
… ability to recover from an unexpected IT disruption. In addition to finding sensitive IT control weaknesses that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/waterville-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-and-informationOpinion 88-26
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Permissible Uses (financing construction of building by town for State Police use) NEW YORK CONSTITUTION, ART. VIII, §2; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-26Volunteer Firefighters – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… reimbursement of certain expenses incurred while attending training schools and courses of instruction for firefighters. … approvals that vary depending on the location of the training school or course of instruction. See Appendix A for … reimbursement of certain expenses incurred while attending training schools and courses of instruction for firefighters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/volunteer-firefightersGreenwood Lake Union Free School District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-147)
Determine whether Greenwood Lake Union Free School District (District) officials procured goods and services in a cost-effective manner and ensured claims were audited for accuracy and completeness.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/greenwood-lake-2021-147.pdfCortland County - Financial Management and Reporting (2019M-162)
… Failed to address deficiencies identified in previous audits and will pay at least $428,800 to several accounting … timeframe. Address deficiencies identified in previous audits to ensure the accuracy of the accounting records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/11/27/cortland-county-financial-management-and-reporting-2019m-162Orchard Park Central School District - Financial Management and Payroll (2018M-89)
… not established by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), employment contract or Board resolution and one teacher … pay rates and stipends are paid at rates established by a CBA, employment contract or Board resolution. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/orchard-park-central-school-district-financial-management-and-payrollAccess Controls Over Student Information Systems (2014-MR-1)
… (APW) Central School District [pdf] , Indian River Central School District [pdf] , Lowville Academy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/19/access-controls-over-student-information-systems-2014-mr-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… was purchased through the Office of General Services fuel card services contract during the audit period. The board did … County) District officials developed a process to account for leave accruals and a system over payments for unused … officials restricted access to the student information application, they did not adequately secure access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsRhinecliff Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-154)
… operations. As a result, the Board hindered their ability to make informed financial decisions and cannot assure … financial and capital plans. Adequately audit claims prior to payment. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt policies, … generally agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/16/rhinecliff-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-154Gates Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2024M-10-F)
… [read complete report – pdf] | [read complete 2024 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was … 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Gates Fire District Board Oversight of LongTerm Planning 2024M10 released in June 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/gates-fire-district-audit-follow-2024m-10-fTown of Butternuts – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-24)
… Did the Town of Butternuts Town Board Board conduct or provide for an annual audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/05/29/town-butternuts-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-24Accounts Payable Advisory No. 34
… Subject: Updates to SFS Account Codes for the payment and reporting of interest. … for reportable payments processed through a joint custody account. Proper accounting for interest payments provides for accurate reporting. Below is a list of interest account codes available for use. Account code descriptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/34-payment-and-reporting-interestOpinion 98-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … estimate submitted by a town highway superintendent may set forth only the following two categories: (1) the amounts … You ask whether the annual budget estimate submitted by a town highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-14Cincinnatus Central School District – Procurement (2021M-111)
… been procured in a manner that ensured the economical use of public funds. Officials did not: Periodically seek competition for nine of 11 professional service providers paid $262,862 during the 17-month audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/01/cincinnatus-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-111Town of Pendleton – Special Districts (2018M-4)
… through December 1, 2017. Background The Town of Pendleton is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted sewer … $393,400. Key Finding Town officials are not properly accounting for sewer operations. Key Recommendation Determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/20/town-pendleton-special-districts-2018m-4Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fire Department , Barnard Fire District , Orange Lake Fire District , Village of Silver Springs , Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission and the Town of … continued this positive trend in the 2015 budget. Orange Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (Orange County) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 2004-4
… employee has an "interest" in any "contract" with his or her municipality if the officer or employee receives a direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-4DiNapoli Report Highlights Regional Education Trends
… less on state aid. For example, 68 percent of revenues for Long Island schools come from property taxes and other local … were in low-wealth districts. By contrast, on Long Island and in the Mid-Hudson Valley region, a majority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-regional-education-trendsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office … fines are being imposed below the maximum amounts allowed by law. Also, the duties of billing, cash collecting and … – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-74) Records maintained by the Surrogate's Court were generally up-to-date and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Levittown Union Free School District – Reserve Funds and Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2016M-174)
… and maintain reserve funds. Extra-classroom activity club officials did not maintain adequate supporting … under which each reserve fund will be used. Ensure that club officials issue press-numbered receipts or use some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/levittown-union-free-school-district-reserve-funds-and-extra-classroom