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DiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill
… misused as much as $50,000 generated by the town’s senior center, according to an audit released today by State … to Dutchess County District Attorney William V. Grady. “Senior citizens who thought they were paying for activities … The town offers various services to residents through its senior center, including providing food, coffee, bingo games, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkillVillage of Nelliston – Department of Public Works Payroll (2015M-104)
… 30, 2014. Background The Village of Nelliston is located in the Town of Palatine, Montgomery County, and has a population of approximately 600. The Village is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/08/21/village-nelliston-department-public-works-payroll-2015m-104Town of Berkshire – Procurement and Conflict of Interest (2023M-84)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Berkshire (Town) officials sought competition for purchases while avoiding conflicts of interest. Key Findings The Town Board (Board) did not … seek competition for purchases or avoid conflicts of interest. As a result, goods and services may not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-berkshire-procurement-and-conflict-interest-2023m-84College of Staten Island - Examination of Fast Track MK LLC
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine if the College conducted an appropriate … Contract Reporter. In addition, the claim for payment was inappropriate because the College had not received the … The objective of our examination was to determine if the College conducted an appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/05/college-staten-island-examination-fast-track-mk-llcXV.12 Refund of Appropriation and Report of Moneys Received – XV. End of Year
… vouchers must pass a post FYE budget check and will flow through the normal approval process. The chartfield …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv12-refund-appropriation-and-report-moneys-receivedTown of Highlands – Receiver of Taxes and Assessments (2021M-120)
… billing adjustments, parcels not being billed, unaccounted for money, and unassessed penalties on late payments. The Receiver did not create sewer and water accounts for 16 resident parcels and did not bill 70 accounts. We also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/21/town-highlands-receiver-taxes-and-assessments-2021m-120Town of Brasher – Spending of Casino Compact Money (2013M-131)
… purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s spending of casino compact moneys for the period January 1, 2010, to … $2.1 million. Key Findings The Board generally expended casino compact revenue during our audit period in accordance … uses. Key Recommendations Ensure all expenditures of casino compact moneys are authorized and adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/26/town-brasher-spending-casino-compact-money-2013m-131Town of Wawarsing - Financial Oversight of Select Activities (2018M-239)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective To examine the adequacy of internal controls over selected financial activities to … clerk) paid a vendor, who is a relative, a double payment of $86,154. The former account clerk did not reimburse the … To examine the adequacy of internal controls over selected financial activities to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/28/town-wawarsing-financial-oversight-select-activities-2018m-239Town of Dresden – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2012M-191)
… records are incomplete or missing and there is no way to accurately determine the Town’s financial condition. … has ignored and not complied with State laws and requirements. For example, the Supervisor has not filed an … performs his required financial duties. Maintain accounting records to ensure that all records are complete, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-dresden-board-oversight-financial-activities-2012m-191Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - City of Saratoga Springs (S9-21-10)
… report - pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Citys adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/14/adequacy-2021-budgets-city-saratoga-springs-s9-21-10Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of North Hempstead (S9-21-12)
… an independent evaluation of the Town’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. Background The COVID-19 pandemic … The pandemic has also created a difficult environment for officials to develop annual budgets given the unknowns of … future financial impacts. The pandemic increases the need for local officials to more closely monitor their budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/21/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-north-hempstead-s9-21-12Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Big Flats (S9-21-20)
… and temporarily or permanently reduce staff positions. In addition, some local officials have decided to delay capital projects, which could result in future delays to other projects to maintain and improve … cities, towns and villages across the State. The Town of Big Flats (Town) is one of the local governments included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/21/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-big-flats-s9-21-20Reimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse
… Objective To determine if the Office of Temporary Disability Assistance (Office) adequately … shelter providers, such as Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse. The audit covered the period January 2020 … Homeless shelters across the State provide an array of services to families and adults, including assessment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/26/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-rescue-mission-alliance-syracuseVillage of Great Neck – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-20)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Great Neck (Village) Board of Trustees (Board): Conducted an … Determine whether the Village of Great Neck Village Board of Trustees Board Conducted an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-great-neck-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-20Village of Hoosick Falls – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-16)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Hoosick Falls (Village) Board of Trustees (Board): Conducted an annual audit of the Village Chief Fiscal Officer’s (CFO) financial records … Determine whether the Village of Hoosick Falls Village Board of Trustees Board Conducted an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-hoosick-falls-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-16Village of Mount Kisco – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-18)
… results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: Provide … year 2022-23, the Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in a lack of transparency with the public regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-mount-kisco-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-18Village of North Syracuse – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-11)
… an annual audit of the Village Chief Fiscal Officer’s (CFO) financial records and reports, Filed the required Annual … not: Conduct an annual audit, or cause to be audited, the CFO’s 2022-23 financial records and reports, as required by … report includes six recommendations to help the Board and CFO improve the transparency of their fiscal activities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/12/20/village-north-syracuse-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-11Village of Addison – Former Clerk-Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2024M-19)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Addison (Village) Clerk-Treasurer properly deposited, … to perform these acts without detection because the Board of Trustees (Board) failed to fulfill its fiscal … provide oversight and segregate the duties of the former Clerk-Treasurer (see Village of Addison – Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-addison-former-clerk-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2024m-19Enforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law
… 2016 through October 3, 2018. Background In 1972, a tragic school bus and freight train collision near Congers, New York, … safe driving record both on and off the job. Additionally, school bus drivers must undergo criminal background checks. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/07/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-lawPerformance of Duty Disability – State Correction Officers and Security Hospital Treatment Assistants Plan
… Officers and Security Hospital Treatment Asst Plan info for ERS Tier 1 and 2 members under Section 89 Performance of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1525/performance-duty-disability