Audits of Local Governments & Schools

The Office of the New York State Comptroller’s Division of Local Government and School Accountability conducts performance audits of local governments and school districts. Performance audits provide findings or conclusions based on an evaluation of evidence against criteria. Local officials use audit findings to improve program performance and operations, reduce costs and contribute to public accountability.

For audits older than 2013, contact us at [email protected].

For audits of State and NYC agencies and public authorities, see Audits.

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3965 Audits Found

Town | Information Technology

June 11, 2021 –

The Board did not ensure that information technology (IT) assets were adequately safeguarded.

School District | Purchasing

June 11, 2021 –

District officials did not always seek competition for services.

City | Revenues, Utilities

June 11, 2021 –

The City Treasurer (Treasurer) did not properly enforce and the Common Council (Council) did not properly monitor delinquent water, sewer and tipping fee balances.

Fire District | General Oversight

June 11, 2021 –

The Board did not provide adequate oversight of District financial activities.

Library | Purchasing

June 4, 2021 –

The Board did not ensure goods and services were procured competitively and in accordance with the Library's policies. Therefore, taxpayers do not have assurance that the best prices were obtained.

Statewide Audit, Town | Other

June 4, 2021 –

To assess whether local officials adequately considered the impact of the pandemic on their financial operations while developing their 2021 fiscal year budgets, our office conducted reviews of 20 adopted budgets of various counties, cities, towns and villages across the State.

School District | Employee Benefits

June 4, 2021 –

District officials did not properly authorize and monitor overtime for non-instructional employees or review the overtime payment calculations.

School District | Employee Benefits

June 4, 2021 –

We found District officials accurately calculated the payments for unused leave accruals for the payments we reviewed.

City, Statewide Audit | Other

June 4, 2021 –

To assess whether local officials adequately considered the impact of the pandemic on their financial operations while developing their 2021 fiscal year budgets, our office conducted reviews of 20 adopted budgets of various counties, cities, towns and villages across the State.

School District | Information Technology

June 4, 2021 –

District officials did not adequately apply established information technology (IT) controls to ensure personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) was protected from unauthorized access, use and loss.

Statewide Audit, Town | Other

June 4, 2021 –

To assess whether local officials adequately considered the impact of the pandemic on their financial operations while developing their 2021 fiscal year budgets, our office conducted reviews of 20 adopted budgets of various counties, cities, towns and villages across the State.

City, Statewide Audit | Other

May 28, 2021 –

To assess whether local officials adequately considered the impact of the pandemic on their financial operations while developing their 2021 fiscal year budgets, our office conducted reviews of 20 adopted budgets of various counties, cities, towns and villages across the State.

Village | Utilities

May 28, 2021 –

Village officials did not accurately bill State Parks for water usage.

Local Development Corporation | Other

May 28, 2021 –

Corporation officials awarded projects in accordance with established guidelines, but once funds were disbursed, officials generally did not follow-up with businesses to ensure they complied with their agreements.

Fire District | General Oversight

May 28, 2021 –

The Board did not establish adequate controls over cash receipts and disbursements.

County, Statewide Audit | Other

May 28, 2021 –

To assess whether local officials adequately considered the impact of the pandemic on their financial operations while developing their 2021 fiscal year budgets, our office conducted reviews of 20 adopted budgets of various counties, cities, towns and villages across the State.

Town | Purchasing, Other

May 28, 2021 –

Town officials did not adequately oversee highway purchasing, planning and interfund charges.

Statewide Audit, Town | Other

May 21, 2021 –

To assess whether local officials adequately considered the impact of the pandemic on their financial operations while developing their 2021 fiscal year budgets, our Office conducted reviews of 20 adopted budgets of various counties, cities, towns and villages across the State.

Statewide Audit, Village | Other

May 21, 2021 –

To assess whether local officials adequately considered the impact of the pandemic on their financial operations while developing their 2021 fiscal year budgets, our Office conducted reviews of 20 adopted budgets of various counties, cities, towns and villages across the State.

Justice Court, Town | Justice Court

May 21, 2021 –

Justice Court (Court) fines and fees were not properly accounted for.