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City of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-139)
… Glen Cove (City), $75,039, and to the school district and library, $300,875. Tax exemptions disclosed in audited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/16/city-glen-cove-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2020mPember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-285)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Library/Museum officials provided adequate oversight of the Library/Museum’s financial activities for the period June 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/03/pember-library-and-museum-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-285Plattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (2020M-143)
Determine whether the Plattekill Public Library (Library) Board of Trustees (Board) made purchases in compliance with its procurement policy and invested in accordance with statutory requirements and its adopted investment policy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/plattekill-2020-143.pdfPatchogue-Medford Public Library - Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-126)
Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of non-payroll disbursements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/patchogue-medford-2019-126.pdfDiNapoli: Special Education Providers Shortchanging Special Needs Children
… Audits of special education providers across New York state … In conjunction with the report, DiNapoli released 11 new audits that identified more than $6.7 million in public funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-special-education-providers-shortchanging-special-needs-childrenVillage of Unadilla – Budgeting (2013M-143)
… fund, $243,285 for the water fund, and $19,535 for the library fund for the 2012-13 fiscal year. Key Finding The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-unadilla-budgeting-2013m-143XIV.14.D Criteria for Recording General Capital Assets Including Infrastructure – XIV. Special Procedures
… Land Improvements and Renovations in excess of $100,000 Library Books in excess of $5,000 Works of Art and Historical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14d-criteria-recording-general-capital-assets-including-infrastructureHow is an audit scheduled?
… Most of our audits of local governments are the result of a risk … agencies, citizens and others. A select number of our audits are also mandated by law; such as audits of local government entities that have been authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/how-audit-scheduledAudits
… The Office of the State Comptroller audits State and local governments to ensure that they use … to promote the common good. We provide two versions of our audits: a concise summary called the Taxpayers’ Guides to Audits; and the entire audit report. See Reports for analyses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/auditsWhat is a Performance Audit?
… Performance Audits include: Economy and Efficiency Audits which determine: whether the entity is operating … has complied with laws and regulations. - And - Program Audits which determine: the extent to which desired results …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/what-performance-auditExternal Peer Review Results
… peer review every three years to ensure the completion of audits in accordance with applicable government auditing standards. The audits covered under the peer review process include the Division’s performance audits of local governments and school districts. In total, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/external-peer-review-resultsAudits of State Agencies and Public Authorities - Five-Year Listing
This listing includes all final audit reports related to State agency and public authority operations issued during the five-year period from October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2019.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/fylist14-19.pdfAudits of Local Governments: About Our Audits
… Performance Audits LGSA conducts performance audits. According to the United States Government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-about-our-auditsNorthern Onondaga Public Library District – Cash Disbursements (2013M-236)
… January 31, 2013. Background The Northern Onondaga Public Library District is located in the Towns of Clay and Cicero …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/11/08/northern-onondaga-public-library-district-cash-disbursements-2013m-236DiNapoli: Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… stole the public’s payments for water, sewer, tax and library fees until village officials noted there was cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-former-pulaski-assistant-village-clerk-charged-theft-feesLegal Opinions, 2000 - 1999
… -- Contracts (by school district with cooperative library system) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Library Appropriation (authority to contract with cooperative library system) -- Powers and Duties (authority to contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/legal-opinions-2000-1999Understanding the Audit Process
… Division of State Government Accountability (SGA) performs audits to: Protect taxpayers by improving management of … manage and improve operations. In performing our audits, we are required by State Executive Law to adhere to … audit recommendations. Other Engagements In addition to audits, we perform other engagements as part of our efforts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/understanding-audit-processFinancial Condition Audits
… School Districts Towns Villages … Find Financial Condition Audits for Cities School Districts Towns and Villages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/condition-auditsDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… money, during a news conference at the Riverfront Library in Yonkers. DiNapoli’s office oversees 198,834 … forgotten money during a news conference at the Riverfront Library in Yonkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyDiNapoli Statement on Special Education Provider Guilty Plea in Federal Court
… For a copy of the audit, visit: http://osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093012/11s13.pdf DiNapoli has identified … fraud and improper use of funds in a recent series of audits of special education providers. In addition to this … in stolen public funds. His office has completed 22 audits of preschool special education providers, finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-statement-special-education-provider-guilty-plea-federal-court