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Village of Green Island – Water Fund Financial Condition (2015M-237)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the financial condition of the Village’s water … has not developed a multiyear financial or capital plan to address the water fund balance’s deficit, aging … loans. Key Recommendations Develop a financial plan to alleviate the fiscal stress of the water fund. Adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/12/31/village-green-island-water-fund-financial-condition-2015m-237State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Village of Franklin and the Town of Hartwick . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … or ensure water rents and penalties were properly billed. In addition, the board did not provide proper oversight of … spending, the state's 145,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOakfield Fire Department – Apparent Misuse of Funds (2014M-187)
… Department’s internal controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through March 25, 2014. Background The Oakfield Fire Department is located in the Village of Oakfield in Genesee County. The … claims prior to payment and ensure that all disbursements are supported by vouchers. Review bank statements and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/03/oakfield-fire-department-apparent-misuse-funds-2014m-187Town of Owasco – Financial Management and Procurement (2021M-70)
… (Board) effectively managed fund balances and reserves for the general, water and sewer district funds and has … increasing to an excessive level. Always seek competition for professional services or have adequate written agreements for the services provided. Properly procure playground …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/13/town-owasco-financial-management-and-procurement-2021m-70Village of Odessa – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2020M-11)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/06/16/village-odessa-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2020m-11Village of Hewlett Bay Park – Financial Management (2022M-30)
… Bay Park (Village) Board adopted realistic budgets, and monitored and effectively managed the fund balance. Key Findings The Board did not adopt realistic budgets, or monitor and effectively manage fund balance. As a result, more taxes … Hewlett Bay Park Village Board adopted realistic budgets and monitored and effectively managed the fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/06/17/village-hewlett-bay-park-financial-management-2022m-30Apalachin Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… and separate from the Town of Apalachin and located in Tioga County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of … investment, and code of ethics policies, as required by statute. The Board also has ensured that procedures … each claim for payment and indicates their approval by affixing their signatures to the claims, and the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/10/apalachin-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25Neptune Hose Company No. 1 of Dryden, Inc. – Disbursements (2024M-5)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Neptune Hose … not processed in accordance with the Company’s accounting manual. These disbursements had one or more issues, such as … Key Recommendations Adhere to the Company’s accounting manual. Ensure all disbursements are adequately supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2024/05/17/neptune-hose-company-no-1-dryden-inc-disbursements-2024m-5Village of Dolgeville – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2024M-28)
… – pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Dolgeville (Village) Treasurer maintained adequate records and reports to allow the Board of Trustees (Board) to properly manage Village finances. Key … funds to separately account for the financial activity of projects undertaken. Periodically reconcile water and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/07/03/village-dolgeville-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-28Village of Northville – Joint Youth Activity Program (2016M-339)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Village’s joint youth activity’s financial activities were properly recorded … Village of Northville Joint Youth Activity Program 2016M339 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/09/village-northville-joint-youth-activity-program-2016m-339Village of East Rockaway – Justice Court Operations (2017M-206)
… accurately collected, recorded, deposited and disbursed in a timely manner for the period June 1, 2015 through May … 2017. Background The Village of East Rockaway is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County and has a … population of approximately 9,800. The Village is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. Fines and fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/12/15/village-east-rockaway-justice-court-operations-2017m-206Town of Shandaken – Employee Compensation and Benefits (2017M-289)
… 31, 2017. Background The Town of Shandaken is located in Ulster County. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. The Town has … were overcharged by $724. A former employee who retired in 2017 received, used and was paid for leave time to which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/13/town-shandaken-employee-compensation-and-benefits-2017m-289DiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal His NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… today announced the arrest and guilty plea of Timothy Gritman, a Pennsylvania resident, on wire fraud and … System and $87,790 in Social Security benefits. “Timothy Gritman hid his father’s death to collect his pension … 1992 and moved to Wyoming from Pennsylvania with his son, Timothy Gritman, in August 2017. In September 2017, Medicare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-his-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… areas, including education, mental health services, and online safety, where action could be taken to help prevent … We must continue to confront hate and bigotry in all its forms so our friends and neighbors can live without the fear … amplified by both anonymous and public figures —be it online and on the campaign trail—are fueling this dangerous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsMiddlesex Fire District – Fiscal Transparency (2025M-130)
… and she did not have access to the OSC Online Services portal 1 to file the AFRs. When AFRs are not filed, … must submit their AFR through the Online Services portal. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/middlesex-fire-district-fiscal-transparency-2025m-130Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Boards of Cooperative Educational Services – Building Access Badge Accounts (2024M-60)
… did not properly manage and monitor badge accounts used to access BOCES buildings. Badges that are not properly … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/08/16/erie-2-chautauqua-cattaraugus-boards-cooperative-educational-services-buildingAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems
… over selected Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) systems are sufficient to prevent unauthorized or … youth, families, and vulnerable populations in New York State. Its responsibilities encompass a wide range of social … information, agencies, such as OCFS, must follow New York State Information Technology (NYS IT) security policy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systemsState Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… of 20 adopted budgets of various counties, cities, towns and villages across the state to assess whether local … while developing estimates for significant revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted budget. Adequacy of 2021 … while developing estimates for significant revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted budget. Adequacy of 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsUnderstanding the Audit Process
… The State Comptroller evaluates the operations of New York State and New York City agencies and of public authorities. The … Comptroller periodically examines the fiscal affairs of New York State and New York City agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/understanding-audit-processUniversity at Albany – Sabbatical and Other Paid Leave
… Purpose To determine whether the State University of New York (SUNY) … pertinent labor agreements. Sabbatical leaves are granted to academic and administrative officers to promote professional development. Other paid leaves are … To determine whether the State University of New York SUNY at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/30/university-albany-sabbatical-and-other-paid-leave