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Town of Bridgewater – Financial Operations (2013M-309)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Bridgewater is located in Oneida County and has a population of approximately 1,500 … of real property and sales taxes among tax bases. In addition, separate general ledger cash accounts were not maintained for funds in which cash was commingled and the Board was not provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-bridgewater-financial-operations-2013m-309City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B22-6-6)
… Background The Office of the State Comptroller, as Fiscal Agent for the City of Yonkers (City), determined that the … year 2022-23 and the related justification documents are in compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal Agent … overtime costs could potentially be over budget by as much as $591,000. Workers’ compensation costs could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/06/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b22-6-6Town of Fishkill – Fiscal Stress (2013M-188)
… a $2.2 million deficit at the end of 2012. This resulted from overestimated revenues in 2009 and 2010 and … 2011. The town-wide general fund balance deficit increased from $384,000 in 2009 to a $1.4 million deficit at the end of … deficits in all the major funds and develop a realistic plan to accumulate fund balance so that the Town is prepared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/16/town-fishkill-fiscal-stress-2013m-188Village of Keeseville – Financial Condition (2013M-192)
… 31, 2013. Background The Village of Keeseville is located in Essex County. The Village is governed by a Board of … operations, which contributed to the Village being in fiscal stress at the end of the 2011-12 fiscal year. … during the 2011-12 fiscal year. The sewer fund remained in fiscal stress at the end of the 2012-13 fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/20/village-keeseville-financial-condition-2013m-192City of Troy – Budget Review (B19-5-8)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2020 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/07/city-troy-budget-review-b19-5-8Administration of the Article 8-A Loan Program
… Purpose To determine whether the loans awarded by New York City’s Department of Housing … recipients are complying with the requirements of their loans with respect to correcting violations and making other needed repairs. The audit covers loans awarded during the two fiscal years ended June 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/18/administration-article-8-loan-programAudits of Local Governments: The Audit Process
… districts and BOCES by OSC. Entrance Conference: The audit team discusses the audit process with local government management. Preliminary Audit Survey: The audit team conducts a survey of organizational and operational … supervises the day-to-day activities of the onsite audit team. Preliminary Audit Findings: The audit team and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-audit-processCity of Troy – Budget Review (B5-14-23)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2015 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, issued debt totaling … City of Troy Budget Review B51423 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/07/city-troy-budget-review-b5-14-23City of Troy – Budget Review (B5-15-22)
… revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2016 fiscal year are reasonable. … all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit their … City’s 2015 proposed budget continues to provide minimal funding for equipment and capital outlay. Appropriations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/10/city-troy-budget-review-b5-15-22DiNapoli: NY State Pension Fund Purchases $20 Million in State of Israel Bonds
… Retirement Fund has purchased an additional $20 million in Israel bonds offered by Development Corporation for Israel, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. The purchase brings the state pension fund’s holdings … Retirement Fund has purchased an additional $20 million in Israel bonds offered by Development Corporation for Israel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-ny-state-pension-fund-purchases-20-million-state-israel-bondsOakfield Fire Department – Apparent Misuse of Funds (2014M-187)
… The Department, which is governed by an eleven-member Board of Directors, provides fire protection services to … year totaled approximately $56,500. Key Findings The Board failed to establish adequate internal controls or … which resulted in the misuse of funds and unaccounted-for raffle proceeds. The Board’s audit of claims was ineffective. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/03/oakfield-fire-department-apparent-misuse-funds-2014m-187Town of Darien – State Contract Loader Purchases (2013M-88)
… State contract price lists, apply the appropriate contract discounts, or compare the resultant prices with the invoice … State contract list prices, as adjusted for State contract discounts. Recover any overpayments Town made to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/14/town-darien-state-contract-loader-purchases-2013m-88Town of Owasco – Financial Management and Procurement (2021M-70)
… capital plans. Determine whether professional services and playground equipment were procured in a manner to ensure the … ensure the proper procurement of professional services and playground equipment. The Board did not: Adopt an adequate … agreements for the services provided. Properly procure playground equipment totaling $397,000. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/13/town-owasco-financial-management-and-procurement-2021m-70Village of Hewlett Bay Park – Financial Management (2022M-30)
… For example, about $6,000 was needed to balance the budget in 2020-21; however, the property tax levy was $209,000. For … an excessive level of unassigned surplus fund balance in the general fund. Balances ranged between $273,348 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/06/17/village-hewlett-bay-park-financial-management-2022m-30Neptune Hose Company No. 1 of Dryden, Inc. – Disbursements (2024M-5)
… that 34 (20 percent) totaling $30,126 were not processed in accordance with the Company’s accounting manual. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2024/05/17/neptune-hose-company-no-1-dryden-inc-disbursements-2024m-5Village of Odessa – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2020M-11)
… Determine whether the Clerk-Treasurers accurately and completely accounted for, recorded and reported financial transactions in a timely manner. Key … did not properly record her leave usage . She earned and used leave that she was not entitled to and paid herself …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/06/16/village-odessa-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2020m-11Village of Dolgeville – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2024M-28)
… – pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Dolgeville (Village) Treasurer maintained adequate records and reports to allow the Board of Trustees (Board) to properly manage Village finances. Key … funds to separately account for the financial activity of projects undertaken. Periodically reconcile water and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/07/03/village-dolgeville-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-28Apalachin Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… February 4, 2013. Background The Apalachin Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/10/apalachin-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25Village of Northville – Joint Youth Activity Program (2016M-339)
… operate youth development activities for children residing in the Village and the Towns of Northampton, Edinburg, Benson … for deposit. Key Recommendations Review bank statements in conjunction with a review of the bank reconciliations to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/09/village-northville-joint-youth-activity-program-2016m-339Village of East Rockaway – Justice Court Operations (2017M-206)
… recorded, deposited and disbursed in a timely manner for the period June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017. Background … cash exceeds known liabilities. Maintain a record of bail for each account and review existing bail records to … Review cash receipt documentation included with deposits for completeness and accuracy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/12/15/village-east-rockaway-justice-court-operations-2017m-206