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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… has adopted a code of ethics and a procurement policy, as required, but not an investment policy. The board did not … County) The village general fund balance decreased from approximately $564,000 at the end of 2011-12 to less …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1City of Amsterdam – Recreation Department (2023M-29)
… example: The total projected fees for the six-week summer camp program were $12,014; only $5,213 was collected, … in a projected revenue shortage of $6,801 for the summer camp. $4,303 was deposited from sales during the eight-hour …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/21/city-amsterdam-recreation-department-2023m-29City of Salamanca – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-284)
… of our audit was to review City officials’ financial management practices and the collection of overdue real property taxes and ambulance service charges for the period … balance totaled approximately 11 times the City’s annual property tax levy. The Comptroller did not provide the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/04/city-salamanca-selected-financial-activities-2015m-284School Districts’ Energy Performance Contracts (2015-MR-1)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the projected cost and/or energy savings achieved by the energy performance … The ESCO guarantees energy consumption savings and/or cost savings over the life of the EPC. The five school … districts are projected to realize the guaranteed energy cost savings totaling almost $9.1 million. Only three of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/06/school-districts-energy-performance-contracts-2015-mr-1Wyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B24-7-2)
… is authorized to issue the deficit obligations, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings We found … percent, more than the $9.4 million projected expenditure for 2023-24. The District’s proposed budget includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/05/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b24-7-2Town of Byron – Procurement (2024M-11)
Determine whether the Town of Byron (Town) officials complied with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) and Town policy when procuring goods and services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/byron-town-2024-11.pdfTuition Assistance Program: Audit of the State Financial Aid Program at LIM College (2015-T-2)
The objective of this audit was to determine whether LIM College (LIM) officials complied with the State Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-15t2.pdfAnnual Audit
The objective of our examination was to determine whether claims were appropriate and complied with the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law and mandated fe
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/bse-2018-07-26-b.pdfUnclaimed Property Relating to Pawn Brokers
Unclaimed property subject to Section 1301 of the Abandoned Property Law includes any surplus monies resulting from the sale of personal property by the pledgee
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/pawn-brokers.pdfRabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison
… Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown, joined by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … and Borough Park in Brooklyn. District Attorney Brown said, "The betrayal of the public trust by this … in partnership with Queens County District Attorney Brown, this offender has been brought to justice and millions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-threeComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… funds, district officials have withheld significant funds from productive use and raised taxes unnecessarily. Herricks … taxes on fuel purchases because they did not complete the required tax exemption forms or file for proper refunds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsManagement of Cash and Investments
… Authority effectively managed its cash and maximized its return on investments. Our audit scope period was January 1, … certain important practices to manage cash and to maximize return on its investment portfolio. However, improvements are … Authority effectively managed its cash and maximized its return on investments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/13/management-cash-and-investmentsDayton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-337)
… Company is governed by an elected President, Treasurer and Secretary. Company expenses for January 1, 2012 to October 8, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/12/dayton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialVillage of Herkimer – Clerk-Treasurer's Records and Reports (2024M-136)
… totaling $10.5 million that related to the processing of bank transfers, payroll, real property taxes and cash receipts and disbursements. Perform bank reconciliations in an accurate or timely manner, … to remain unidentified and unresolved. As of February 29, 2024, cash balances did not agree with bank balances for 27 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/03/14/village-herkimer-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-136Village of Mount Kisco – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-18)
… manner. Key Findings The Board did not: Provide for a timely annual audit of the CFO’s 2022-23 fiscal year financial records and reports. The annual audit for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2023 was not presented to … fiscal concerns with the Village’s general fund for the fiscal year 2022-23, the Board’s ineffective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-mount-kisco-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-18DiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… of Health to develop and execute a strategic plan for the maintenance and use of these and future medical equipment purchases, so New York is well prepared for the next public health emergency.” To compete for the purchase of durable medical equipment (DME) at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringVII.9 Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… costs refer to those disbursements incurred by the State for the benefit of its employees and includes the costs to the State, as an employer, for Retirement plans, Social Security, Health Insurance, … etc.) costs. Statutory Authority Statutory authority for assessing, collecting and making payments from funds of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii9-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costsVII.9 Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… costs refer to those disbursements incurred by the State for the benefit of its employees and includes the costs to the State, as an employer, for Retirement plans, Social Security, Health Insurance, … etc.) costs. Statutory Authority Statutory authority for assessing, collecting and making payments from funds of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii9-overviewOpinion 96-17
… of the firefighters who would attend. We have been asked two questions concerning the applicability of General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-17Andes Joint Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-158)
… before payment. Have adequate supporting documentation for seven disbursements totaling $1,194 and evidence it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/12/andes-joint-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-158