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Town of Carlisle – Fund Balance (2017M-106)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s fund balance management for the period … that year. The Board increased real property taxes to finance operations and its conservative budgeting practices nullified its plan to spend fund balance as intended. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-carlisle-fund-balance-2017m-106Village of Washingtonville – Village Hall Building Project and Board Oversight (2015M-37)
… by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. The general fund budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year was approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/08/07/village-washingtonville-village-hall-building-project-and-board-oversight-2015mDiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… he has approved a $4.7 million contract with Limnes Corp. of Whitestone, N.Y., to paint 13 state bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties after the Department of Transportation (DOT) put an independent integrity monitor in place. “After our rejection of this contract in March, DOT has taken the right step by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeRensselaer County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-6)
… The Department is responsible for the maintenance and repairs of approximately 60 County-owned bridges. It is not … action programs. The County does not track maintenance and repairs by bridge, which could make it more difficult to … repair a bridge. Key Recommendation Record and monitor repairs and maintenance by bridge. … Rensselaer County County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/rensselaer-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-6City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-168)
… and calculated revenues upon which their payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) are based on. These projects have … monitor projects’ progress and document findings in writing. Require the City or one of the taxing … with periodic PILOT payment reports and assess penalties for late payments. CPIDA officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/07/08/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-projectGoshen Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-29)
… Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe … Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/goshen-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkCity of Olean Housing Authority – Board Oversight (2016M-93)
… performance in administering the Authority’s Capital Fund Program (CFP), use of CFP grant funds or financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/07/29/city-olean-housing-authority-board-oversight-2016m-93Hancock Central School District - Non-Resident Student Tuition (2021M-208)
… officials did not inform taxpayers whether the costs to educate non-resident students are recovered by the revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/hancock-central-school-district-non-resident-student-tuition-2021m-208Ontario County Four Seasons Development Corporation – Procurement (2021M-197)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Ontario County Four Seasons Development Corporation (Corporation) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/04/29/ontario-county-four-seasons-development-corporationState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Gov. Hochul's State of the State Address
… for New York as we begin 2022, but my office has also identified economic sectors that are still struggling … point in our history to beat back the virus and to safely get us back to a more normal way of life. Based on what I’ve … from her State of the State, I’m confident Governor Hochul can help us achieve this. I look forward to working with her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-gov-hochuls-state-state-addressHudson Housing Authority – Board Oversight (2016M-302)
… $867,000. Key Findings Board and Authority officials have not adopted policies and procedures to ensure that cash … an audit of claims or designate a claims auditor to do so. Key Recommendations Adopt written policies to ensure … purchasing policies and credit card payments are based on credit card statements. … Hudson Housing Authority Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/10/28/hudson-housing-authority-board-oversight-2016m-302Village of Valley Stream – Cash Receipts and Selected Village Operations (2013M-382)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal … 2012. Background The Village of Valley Stream is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County and has … to the Treasurer. The Village Treasurer should sign all checks, and the facsimile signature file of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/04/village-valley-stream-cash-receipts-and-selected-village-operations-2013mVillage of Fleischmanns – Water Fund (2013M-151)
… The water fund budget for the same period was $136,165. Key Findings The Board did not adequately manage the water … address financial needs and further capital improvements. Key Recommendations Adopt balanced budgets with realistic … estimates for anticipated needs and that are based on historical spending. Establish a long-term capital plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/06/village-fleischmanns-water-fund-2013m-151Town of Pulteney – Financial Condition (2021M-24)
Determine whether the Town of Pulteney Town Board effectively managed the Towns financial condition
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/25/town-pulteney-financial-condition-2021m-24State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… exceeded the statutory limit by $1.5 million and resulted in higher tax levies than necessary. Find out how your … spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Van Hornesville-Owen D. Young Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-125)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Van Hornesville-Owen D. Young Central School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/22/van-hornesville-owen-d-young-central-school-district-financial-managementTown of Corning – Procurement (2020M-93)
… Appendix B includes our comment on the issue raised in the Town’s response letter. … Determine whether the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/12/04/town-corning-procurement-2020m-93East Greenbush Community Library – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-223)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Library’s internal controls over cash receipts … Background The East Greenbush Community Library, located in the Town of East Greenbush in Rensselaer County, is a … adequate internal controls over the cash receipt process to ensure that all cash collections are properly recorded and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/10/25/east-greenbush-community-library-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-2013m-223DiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
… P. DiNapoli’s office. Barnes, 44, admitted before Judge Richard Gumo in Delhi Town Court that she issued four checks … costs,” DiNapoli said, “I thank Troop C of the New York State Police and Delaware County Special Prosecutor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-clerk-admits-writing-nearly-5000-village-checks-herselfWallkill Hook, Ladder and Hose Company – Financial Activities (2016M-223)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s oversight of the Company’s financial … always complete and did not contain sufficient information to verify proceeds. Key Recommendations Adopt and enforce … audits of the Treasurer’s records. Develop procedures to ensure compliance with State regulations for bingo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/09/23/wallkill-hook-ladder-and-hose-company-financial-activities