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About this Report – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… by the Office of the New York State Comptroller, and is meant to complement those other reports, not to replace … Annual Financial Report . Financial condition is a broad concept aimed at assessing the ability of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/about-reportIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City
… Act (Safe Harbour) was signed into law in New York State. It became effective in 2010, making New York the first state in the nation to recognize sexually exploited minors as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/06/identifying-reporting-and-providing-services-youth-risk-sexual-human-trafficking-new-yorkBeaver River Central School District – Collection of Real Property Taxes and Retiree Health Insurance Contributions (2021M-123)
… errors or irregularities could occur and not be detected in a timely manner. Key Recommendation Adequately segregate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/22/beaver-river-central-school-district-collection-real-property-taxes-andTown of Pharsalia – Board Oversight (2018M-59)
… 2021, he was sentenced to serve one to three years in a State prison. Key Recommendations Disburse Town money only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-pharsalia-board-oversight-2018m-59Chazy Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-13)
… and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards … within 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of the New York State General Municipal Law, Section 2116-a (3)(c) of the New York State Education Law and Section 170.12 of the Regulations of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/chazy-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-13Jamestown Board of Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency and Recycling Programs (2018M-155)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether energy efficiency and recycling rebates and credits were issued in accordance with program … did not adopt adequate written policies or procedures, and management did not provide sufficient oversight. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/12/14/jamestown-board-public-utilities-energy-efficiency-and-recycling-programs-2018m-155Town of Wappinger – Recreation Department Cash Receipts (2020M-130)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Wappinger (Town) officials developed adequate controls to … timely. Officials did not provide adequate oversight of the Department cash receipts process and the duties of the … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the Town’s response letter. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/03/05/town-wappinger-recreation-department-cash-receipts-2020m-130Albany Community Charter School - Resident Tuition Billing (2019M-138)
… districts. Key Findings Officials did not obtain current proof of residency for all students. Officials did not provide the … Recommendations Ensure every enrolled student has current proof of residence on file. Provide the Board with detailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/09/27/albany-community-charter-school-resident-tuition-billing-2019m-138Town of Tully – Justice Court Operations (2021M-10)
… our fieldwork, the Court upgraded its software system to better track receipts. The Town Board (Board) did not … Court’s records or retain an independent public accountant to perform the audit. Town officials agreed with our recommendation and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/16/town-tully-justice-court-operations-2021m-10Grand Gorge Fire District – Conflict of Interest and Claims Auditing (2020M-151)
… ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Grand Gorge Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/01/grand-gorge-fire-district-conflict-interest-and-claims-auditing-2020m-151City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B17-7-9)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the City took appropriate action to implement or … the accumulated deficit in the City’s general fund and certain other funds as of June 30, 2012. Local Finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/05/11/city-long-beach-budget-review-b17-7-9Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… provisions with respect to: disclosure of interest in legislation before a local governing body; holding of investments in conflict with official duties; private employment in … within the county has not, the county’s board may act in relation to the officers and employees of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsVillage of Islandia – Procurement (2021M-203)
… policy. $161,278 from a Trustee’s incorporated gas station and auto repair business, which was a prohibited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/05/06/village-islandia-procurement-2021m-203Town of Pawling – Procurement (2021M-17)
… of Pawling (Town) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings Town officials did not always use a competitive process to procure goods and services. Officials did not: Develop … Key Recommendations Revise the procurement policy to provide a clear method for procuring professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/18/town-pawling-procurement-2021m-17Town of Harford - Highway Asset Accountability and Procurement (2019M-201)
… services and complied with statutes related to conflicts of interest. Key Findings The Highway Superintendent did not maintain a complete inventory of Department assets and the Board did not adequately … those assets. A Board member had a prohibited conflict of interest totaling $4,400. The Town overpaid for fuel by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/20/town-harford-highway-asset-accountability-and-procurement-2019m-201Arlington Fire District – Station Number 5 Renovation (2022M-54)
… referred to as Landlord). Key Recommendations Comply with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/10/21/arlington-fire-district-station-number-5-renovation-2022m-54Etna Volunteer Fire Department - Procurement (2019M-48)
… not establish policies or procedures for the procurement of goods and services. Certain officers did not disclose … Department officials seek, and maintain documentation of, competition for purchases. Adopt policies and procedures for the procurement of goods and services. Adopt a code of ethics to set forth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/05/10/etna-volunteer-fire-department-procurement-2019m-48City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-16-17)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, issued debt … the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings The City continues to rely on one-time revenue from the sale of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/11/10/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-16-17City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-16-9)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to … 2016-17 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-16-9Tuckahoe Common School District - Extra-Classroom Activity (ECA) Funds (2018M-229)
… none of these clubs maintained sufficient documentation to determine how much was collected or that receipts were … days after the date the faculty advisor brought the funds to the Business Office. We reviewed 20 disbursements totaling … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/tuckahoe-common-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-eca-funds-2018m