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Town of Owego - Water Fund Operations (2021M-205)
… unauthorized non-revenue (lost) water, 12 percentage points above the national average. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-owego-water-fund-operations-2021m-205About this Report – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… This report provides citizens with an overview of the financial … information in an easy-to-understand format. The report also presents basic information on trends in State … economic and demographic trends affecting the State. This report fills an information need not met by the traditional, …
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
… 2021 for DYCD. About the Program Children and youth 1 are among society’s most valuable resources. However, … 2017 through December 2020. In September 2008, the Safe Harbour for Exploited Children Act (Safe Harbour) was signed … topics meet DYCD’s standards. Document outcomes of DYCD’s reviews. Establish and enforce written procedures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/06/identifying-reporting-and-providing-services-youth-risk-sexual-human-trafficking-new-yorkTown 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)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Beaver River Central School District (District) officials ensured … Determine whether Beaver River Central School District District officials ensured that …
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 accuracy. Regulation did not clearly address how frequently an official must/may submit an ROA. Official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/changes-reporting-requirementsEagle 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 … We expanded our scope back to January 1, 2019 to review the Annual Financial Reports (AFR) filing status and required annual audits. Understanding the Audit Area A board of fire commissioners must monitor …
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)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Clermont (Town) Board (Board) conduct or provide for an annual audit of the Town Supervisor’s (Supervisor) … Did the Town of Clermont Town Board Board conduct or provide for an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/04/10/town-clermont-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-27Chazy Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-13)
… Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in … to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and … to December 31, 2020 (extended to June 30, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Cycle Three: January 1, 2023 to …
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)
… and services? Audit Period March 1, 2023 – October 30, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Municipal purchases should … for ensuring that goods and services are acquired in a cost-effective manner is to create as much competition as … “piggybacking” 1 exception totaling $416,861 for a digger truck and lawnmower adhered to the competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/04/03/village-churchville-procurement-2025m-140Woodbourne Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-98-F)
… report – pdf] [read complete 2023 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Woodbourne Fire District’s (District) progress, as of November 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the … The purpose of our review was to assess the Woodbourne Fire Districts …
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 implementing our recommendations in the … The purpose of our review was to assess the Plainville Fire Districts …
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)
… whether the Grand Gorge Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured officials did not have … Board did not ensure there were no prohibited conflicts of interest and allowed claims to be paid prior to audit and approval. The Board did not adopt a code of ethics, as required by law. A Commissioner had a …
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)
… oversight of Justice Court (Court) financial activities and ensured collections were deposited timely and intact and properly reported and remitted. Key Findings The Justices … Tully Town Justices provided adequate oversight of Justice Court Court financial activities and ensured collections were …
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 … information throughout the year regarding the amount of tuition anticipated and received. Key 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-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
… or promise to make, any political contribution, whether by gift of money, service or other thing of value. The Model … or employee shall…directly or indirectly, solicit any gift, or accept or receive any gift having a value of seventy-five dollars or more, whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B17-7-9)
… review issued in May 2016. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue … for an unrealized property sale; modified estimates of beach charges; authorized a proposed increase in sanitation … City of Long Beach Budget Review B1779 …
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 … intervals. Comply with the Town’s procurement policy and competitive bidding requirements when making purchases. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/18/town-pawling-procurement-2021m-17