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Town of Pharsalia – Board Oversight (2018M-59)
… of our audit and investigation, the former Supervisor was arrested in 2019 on charges of Grand Larceny in the second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-pharsalia-board-oversight-2018m-59Beaver River Central School District – Collection of Real Property Taxes and Retiree Health Insurance Contributions (2021M-123)
… ensured that real property taxes and retiree health insurance contributions were properly collected, recorded and … The real property tax collections and retiree health insurance contributions we reviewed were properly collected, … money collected for real property taxes and retiree health insurance contributions. Although our testing did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/22/beaver-river-central-school-district-collection-real-property-taxes-andChanges to Reporting Requirements – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… the changes to the regulation that affect the record of activities (ROA) process for elected and appointed … Officials Official did not need to attest to the accuracy of the ROA. Official must sign the ROA to attest to its … submit a new ROA if the previous ROA is not representative of their work hours. Governing Body Regulation did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/changes-reporting-requirementsChazy Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-13)
… Free School District (District) officials identify, report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in … Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, especially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/chazy-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-13Village of Churchville – Procurement (2025M-140)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Village of Churchville (Village) officials seek competition for the … Did Village of Churchville Village officials seek competition for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/04/03/village-churchville-procurement-2025m-140Eagle Mills Fire District No. 1 – Records and Reports (2025M-136)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Eagle Mills Fire District No. 1 (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) … We expanded our scope back to January 1, 2019 to review the Annual Financial Reports (AFR) filing status and required … Did the Eagle Mills Fire District No 1 District Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/04/10/eagle-mills-fire-district-no-1-records-and-reports-2025m-136Town of Clermont – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-27)
… inconsistent, incorrect and/or inequitable compensation. This report includes eight recommendations that, if … on an issue raised in the Town’s response. We conducted this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State … (CAP) that addresses the findings and recommendations in this report must be prepared and provided to our office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/04/10/town-clermont-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-27Woodbourne Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-98-F)
… – pdf] [read complete 2023 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Woodbourne Fire District’s (District) … The purpose of our review was to assess the Woodbourne Fire Districts District progress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/04/03/woodbourne-fire-district-audit-follow-2023m-98-fPlainville Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-31-F)
… report – pdf] [read complete 2021 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Plainville Fire District’s (District) progress, as of October 2025, in … The purpose of our review was to assess the Plainville Fire Districts District progress as of October 2025 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/04/03/plainville-fire-district-audit-follow-2021m-31-fTown of Wappinger – Recreation Department Cash Receipts (2020M-130)
… is accurately recorded and deposited timely and intact (in the same amount and form as received). Key Findings Town … cash and checks) within 10 days, as required. For example, in July 2019, one deposit (composed of $3,085 in cash and $10,810 in checks) was deposited between 11 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/03/05/town-wappinger-recreation-department-cash-receipts-2020m-130Grand Gorge Fire District – Conflict of Interest and Claims Auditing (2020M-151)
… interest in the contracts between the District and his snow plowing business. Contrary to New York State Town Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/01/grand-gorge-fire-district-conflict-interest-and-claims-auditing-2020m-151Town of Tully – Justice Court Operations (2021M-10)
… Town of Tully Town Justices provided adequate oversight of Justice Court Court financial activities and ensured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/16/town-tully-justice-court-operations-2021m-10Albany Community Charter School - Resident Tuition Billing (2019M-138)
… Key Findings Officials did not obtain current proof of residency for all students. Officials did not provide the Board with tuition billing information throughout the year regarding the amount of tuition anticipated and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/09/27/albany-community-charter-school-resident-tuition-billing-2019m-138Jamestown Board of Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency and Recycling Programs (2018M-155)
… documentation to clearly identify the type and/or quantity of materials purchased. Recycling credits were not processed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/12/14/jamestown-board-public-utilities-energy-efficiency-and-recycling-programs-2018m-155Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… Must all provisions of the Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments (“Model Code”) be adopted by municipalities … respect to: disclosure of interest in legislation before a local governing body; holding of investments in conflict with … to disclosure of interest in legislation before the local governing body. The Model Code expands on this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B17-7-9)
… in sanitation charges, and increases in water rates and sewer rents; and modified sewer rent estimates. They did not modify overtime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/05/11/city-long-beach-budget-review-b17-7-9Town of Pawling – Procurement (2021M-17)
… 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 detailed procedures for procuring professional services in their procurement policy. Seek competition for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/18/town-pawling-procurement-2021m-17Arlington Fire District – Station Number 5 Renovation (2022M-54)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Arlington Fire District (District) officials used competitive methods … Board who also serves as a Trustee of the Croft Corners Fire Company (Company) failed to disclose their financial … Determine whether Arlington Fire District District officials used competitive methods to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/10/21/arlington-fire-district-station-number-5-renovation-2022m-54Village of Islandia – Procurement (2021M-203)
… $161,278 from a Trustee’s incorporated gas station and auto repair business, which was a prohibited interest. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/05/06/village-islandia-procurement-2021m-203Town 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 … fuel by $5,600. Key Recommendations Create an inventory list of Department assets and annually review the list to ensure asset accountability. Ensure fuel purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/20/town-harford-highway-asset-accountability-and-procurement-2019m-201