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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the justice court’s accounting and reporting of financial activity are not adequate. The village justice did not … the state Justice Court Fund on time. Village of Perry – Water Accountability (Wyoming County) Village officials do … by the village’s water system, as measured by master meter readings, with the water billed to customers. For the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Global Concepts Charter School – Cash Disbursements (2017M-126)
… of our audit was to evaluate the cash disbursement process for the period July 1, 2015 through March 17, 2017. … and bylaws were followed and at times allowed the Board Chair to control all aspects of the disbursement and … must have dual signatures and may be signed by the Board Chair or his or her designee, but the bylaws designate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/02/02/global-concepts-charter-school-cash-disbursements-2017m-126Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… selected for review were appropriate. For a track coach, however, University officials did not enforce Office … balances to be returned on a timely basis. The track coach routinely overestimated the amount of advance funds … he had over $87,000 in outstanding advances. Also, the coach consistently returned unused advance funds more than 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/07/selected-employee-travel-expensesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… official in New York surrendered her pension as a penalty for corruption while in office. Summary of three audits … village funds and misappropriated more than $1.1 million for personal gain. The former clerk-treasurer was able to … enabled the former clerk-treasurer to abuse her position for personal gain. Payroll The board did not ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Oswego County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-5)
… money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien (i.e., a security interest in property filed to ensure payment for contracted services … rendered on the property). These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s (Clerk) office when payments are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/23/oswego-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-5Opinion 94-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … §177-b; PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §9: In order to qualify for appointment as deputy treasurer of a fire district, an … treasurer. You ask what are the qualifications for appointment to the office of fire district deputy treasurer. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-8Town of Shandaken – Payroll (2013M-201)
… of our audit was to assess the Town’s payroll process for the period January 1, 2012, to January 31, 2013. … The Town of Shandaken is located in Ulster County and has a population of about 3,100. The Town is governed by a Town Board (Board) that includes the Town Supervisor and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/02/town-shandaken-payroll-2013m-201Village of Liberty – Financial Condition (2013M-109)
… our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition for the period June 1, 2011, to May 31, 2013. Background The … Village of Liberty is located in Sullivan County and has a population of 4,392. The Village is governed by an elected … the Village’s accounting records in an accurate manner. As a result, in two of the last five fiscal years, Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/04/village-liberty-financial-condition-2013m-109Virgil Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-329)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Virgil, and located in Cortland County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … cannot verify if it is approving all claims for payment. In addition, it cannot determine whether there are any … the Office of the State Comptroller and file future AUDs in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/17/virgil-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-329Opinion 2001-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … by the village to the town would fall within the literal definition of a "contract" under section 800(2). In addition, based on a literal reading of the definition of "interest", it would appear that, as an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-14Town of Lincoln - Town Clerk (2023M-31)
… of Lincoln (Town) Town Clerk (Clerk) properly accounted for, deposited, reported and remitted collections. Key Findings The former Clerk did not properly account for, deposit, report or remit collections. When receipts are … Town of Lincoln Town Town Clerk Clerk properly accounted for deposited reported and remitted collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/04/12/town-lincoln-town-clerk-2023m-31Town of Willsboro – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2025M-92)
… Understanding the Audit Area The Clerk collects fees for a variety of purposes including licenses, water and sewer … are collected by Town employees and remitted to the Clerk for deposit, including fees for building permits, youth programs and golf course charges. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-willsboro-town-clerktax-collector-2025m-92Administration of Fellowship Leaves
… Jay College, Lehman College, and Queens College) granted 665 fellowships at a cost of approximately $57 million during … semesters. At the time of our audit field work, 616 of the 665 fellowships had been completed. Key Findings Although the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/administration-fellowship-leavesDiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… charged with grand larceny Sunday for allegedly stealing gas from the fire association for his private use, according … charged with grand larceny Sunday for allegedly stealing gas from the fire association for his private use according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftBaldwinsville Public Library – Private Funds and Employee Leave Accruals (2014M-256)
… of July 1, 2012 through February 28, 2014. Background The Baldwinsville Public Library is located in the Village of Baldwinsville in Onondaga County. It is governed by an … Baldwinsville Public Library Private Funds and Employee Leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/12/05/baldwinsville-public-library-private-funds-and-employee-leave-accruals-2014m-256State Agencies Bulletin No. 1793
… with instructions on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due to the two-year look back. … Department ID for the calendar year entered. If the query results in multiple rows for an employee, the earnings from … field. Enter the employee’s Date of Membership in the “ Election Date ” field. The same election date should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1793-two-year-look-back-tier-6-tiaa-voluntary-defined-contribution-vdcComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Auditors found 70 user accounts have not been used in the last six months. In addition, 19 of these accounts were never used and one account was last used to log on to the network more than nine years ago. Pocatella …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… were not properly approved prior to payment, supported or accounted for in a timely manner. In addition, school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Opinion 2002-4
… channel is regularly used by fishing guide boats and other pleasure craft. Ice melt, prevailing winds and water currents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-4State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued. … Assessment of Market Orders for 2015 and 2016 (2018-S-44) The department established procedures to accurately report its assessable expenses for the two years ended June 30, 2016 for the Apple and Sour …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits