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Village of Forestville – Water Fund (2012M-207)
… The Village of Forestville is located in the Town of Hanover in Chautauqua County and has a population of 697 …
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)
… for the 2010-11 year, the fund balance was under the threshold at 3.95 percent. To reduce the unexpended surplus …
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-317Town of Dansville - Board Oversight (2014M-115)
… 28, 2014. Background The Town of Dansville is located in Steuben County and had a population of 1,842 as of the … and capital plan, and it did not have any other mechanism in place to adequately address the Town’s long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/09/05/town-dansville-board-oversight-2014m-115Town of Bangor – Board Oversight (2012M-193)
… 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Bangor is located in Franklin County and has approximately 2,220 residents. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board (Board), … primarily with real property taxes. Key Findings The Board is not providing adequate oversight of the Dog Control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-bangor-board-oversight-2012m-193Town of Hopewell – Fund Balance and Budget Monitoring (2013M-231)
… The Town’s main operating funds include the general fund, highway fund and water fund. For the 2012 fiscal year, … in each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2012. The highway fund reported deficit unexpended fund balances of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/10/town-hopewell-fund-balance-and-budget-monitoring-2013m-231Town of Alexandria – Non-payroll Cash Disbursements and Fuel Inventory (2013M-129)
… through May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Alexandria is located in Jefferson County and has a population of about … Town paid $45,000 to a law firm of which the Town Attorney is a shareholder. The Town Attorney may have a prohibited … of Commerce that outline the services or benefits the Town is to receive for the payments it makes to or on behalf of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/02/town-alexandria-non-payroll-cash-disbursements-and-fuel-inventory-2013m-129Town of Cherry Valley – Budget Review (B4-14-21)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2015 fiscal year are … Background The Town of Cherry Valley is located in Otsego County. Our Office completed a review of the Town’s … budget review because the Town was categorized as being in "moderate fiscal stress" in a report issued as part of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/12/town-cherry-valley-budget-review-b4-14-21State Agencies Bulletin No. 2162
… in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure, and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program, or who used Empire Star Public Service awards for certification, license, or exam fees are affected. Background: Pursuant to Internal … The CLEFR amount will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2 in box 14 under code FRB . Payroll Register and Employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2162-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2023City 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)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Alden … it was not aware of the Town’s financial status and, as a result, adopted unrealistic budgets. Without adequate … not: Always record collections in a timely manner during 2023, with an average of 40 days between the collection date …
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-150State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and that all claims were approved prior to payment. None of the 18 purchases of goods and services tested, totaling $58,117 (11%), … district making improper or inappropriate payments. Town of Smyrna – Claims Audit Process (Chenango County) The board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Second Quarter Results
… 2017, with an estimated value of $201.3 billion, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "I am pleased to report that the Fund has reached the $200 billion … fiscal year," DiNapoli said. "The Fund's value continued to rise with equities markets this year, but more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-second-quarter-results