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City of Lockport – Budget Review (B24-1-8)
… and conservative. The City’s proposed budget includes a tax levy of $13,853,089. Key Recommendation Be mindful of the legal requirement to maintain the tax levy increase to no more than the tax levy limit as permitted by law, unless it properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b24-1-8Town of Alden – Town Supervisor (2024M-105)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Alden (Town) Town Supervisor (Supervisor) prepared and … not receive adequate financial reporting, it was not aware of the Town’s financial status and, as a result, adopted … in a timely manner during 2023, with an average of 40 days between the collection date and the recording …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-alden-town-supervisor-2024m-105City of Glens Falls – Financial Condition (2013M-150)
… to December 31, 2012. Background The City of Glens Falls is located in Warren County and has approximately 14,700 residents. The City is governed by the City Council which comprises an elected … balances in the water and sewer funds. The budget is continually monitored throughout the year and budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/02/city-glens-falls-financial-condition-2013m-150Endwell Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-277)
… separate from the Town of Union and the County of Broome in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners, … property taxes. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that all disbursements were for proper purposes. The Board did not … long-term capital plan. Key Recommendations Ensure that all expenditures are for allowable purposes and audit all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/endwell-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-277Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B18-6-4)
… expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-suffern-budget-review-b18-6-4New Suffolk Common School District – Selected Financial Operations (2013M-197)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate selected District financial … New Suffolk Common School District is located in the Town of Southold, Suffolk County. The District is governed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/new-suffolk-common-school-district-selected-financial-operations-2013mTown of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
… through August 9, 2012. Background The Town of Hamlin is located in Monroe County and had a population of 9,045. The Town is governed by the Town Board, which comprises four elected … Monitor the Town’s financial activity to ensure it is accurately recorded and reported on a timely basis. Insist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197Town of Edwards – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-20)
Town of Edwards Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations 2013M20
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-edwards-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-20Village of Hoosick Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected Operations (2013M-1)
… 2010, to May 31, 2012. Background The Village of Hoosick Falls is located in the Town of Hoosick in Rensselaer County. … Village of Hoosick Falls Internal Controls Over Selected Operations 2013M1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-hoosick-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-operations-2013m-1Town of Dresden – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2012M-191)
… through March 31, 2012. Background The Town of Dresden is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately 650 residents. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board, which … Financial records are incomplete or missing and there is no way to accurately determine the Town’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-dresden-board-oversight-financial-activities-2012m-191Village of Forestville – Water Fund (2012M-207)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the financial management of the water fund and the … Key Findings The Board authorized substantial improvements to the Village’s water system and obtained funding for the … duties or implement compensating controls. Verify that the list of unpaid water rents is complete and accurate prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-forestville-water-fund-2012m-207Village of Altmar – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-331)
… Purpose of Examination The purpose of our examination was to determine if the Village … was first incorporated in 1876 and had a population of approximately 400 residents. In July 2010, voters in the … Village of Altmar Apparent Misappropriation of Funds 2013M331 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/03/19/village-altmar-apparent-misappropriation-funds-2013m-331Charlotte Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-232)
… The Charlotte Valley Central School District is located in seven towns within Delaware, Otsego, and Schoharie … period. These estimates ranged from as little as $9,000 in 2010-11 to $269,000 in 2011-12. The Board’s adopted budgets also included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/charlotte-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-232Village of Village of the Branch – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-43)
… Key Finding The Village Building Inspector did not take an oath of office and, as generally required of a Village … Building Inspector receives an Internal Revenue Service Form 1099, and does not receive any fringe benefits. During … office, including being properly appointed to the office, taking and filing an oath of office, meeting residency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/village-village-branch-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-43Town of Huntington – Payroll and Legal Services (2013M-28)
… the Town could save $179,000 a year in overtime costs by adjusting the arrival times on supervisors’ schedules and by controlling overtime use. The Town allowed employees to … balances that were much higher than those permitted by contract bargaining agreements. The Town contracted with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-huntington-payroll-and-legal-services-2013m-28Village of Smyrna – Clerk-Treasurer’s Duties (2013M-114)
… Board properly monitored the Village’s fiscal operations for the period June 1, 2011, to February 6, 2013. Background … the Mayor and two Trustees. The Village’s annual budget for all funds in the 2012-13 fiscal year was $162,478. Key … the Clerk-Treasurer to provide monthly financial reports for monitoring the Village’s financial condition; and did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/19/village-smyrna-clerk-treasurers-duties-2013m-114City of Troy – Budget Review (B5-13-20)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, 1993, 1994, and 1995. Local … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/18/city-troy-budget-review-b5-13-20Wyoming County Industrial Development Agency – Project Management (2015M-62)
… requirements. WCIDA has not ensured that the Center Street Business Center project converting 28,000 square feet of a vacant mill into an office building is for a … Review with WCIDA legal counsel whether the Center Street Business Center project is a permissible IDA project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/wyoming-county-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of Clare – Fiscal Stress (2013M-317)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition … January 1, 2012 to April 30, 2013. Background The Town of Clare is located in St. Lawrence County and serves about … Town of Clare Fiscal Stress 2013M317 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/04/town-clare-fiscal-stress-2013m-317Cattaraugus County – Internal Controls Over Inmate Healthcare (2013M-123)
… through December 19, 2012. Background Cattaraugus County is located in the southwest portion of New York State and has a population of 80,317. The County is governed by a 21-member Legislature. The Chairman of the Legislature is the County’s chief executive officer; however, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/06/28/cattaraugus-county-internal-controls-over-inmate-healthcare-2013m-123