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City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B24-7-4)
… in the City of Long Beach’s (City) proposed budget for the 202-25 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/10/city-long-beach-budget-review-b24-7-4Village of Cato – Water Financial Operations (2023M-145)
… capital plans until the Cayuga County Health Department forced the Board to submit a plan. In addition: $42,696 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/03/22/village-cato-water-financial-operations-2023m-145Town of Keene – Records and Reports (2024M-27)
… accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Town Board (Board) to effectively manage the Town’s financial operations. Key … As a result, the Board lacked reliable records and reports to manage the Town’s financial operations, account balances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-keene-records-and-reports-2024m-27Town of Poestenkill – Credit Card Purchases (2024M-34)
… ensured credit card purchases were adequately supported, for legitimate purposes and approved before payment. Key … all credit card purchases were adequately supported, for legitimate purposes and approved before payment. As a result, the Town paid $1,322 for inappropriate personal purchases including, but not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/07/town-poestenkill-credit-card-purchases-2024m-34XI.18.F The Iran Divestment Act of 2012 – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… include certification by the contractor with respect to investment activities in Iran. According to the Act, a person engages in investment activities in Iran … ($20,000,000) or more in credit for a minimum of 45 days to a person for purposes of providing goods or services in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18f-iran-divestment-act-2012Town of Gardiner – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-78)
… remitted and reported collections accurately and in a timely manner. Key Findings The Clerk generally … did not deposit and remit clerk fees and tax collections in a timely manner. In addition, the Town Board (Board) did … a timely manner or in accordance with New York State Town Law (Town Law) Section 30 that requires fees over $250 to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/10/11/town-gardiner-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-78Village of Elmira Heights – Claims Auditing (2024M-44)
… 5-524 requires, with limited exceptions, a village board to audit all claims against a village before payment is made, … of all claims. Ensure quotes are obtained and attached to the claims to help ensure competition is sought in accordance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/07/12/village-elmira-heights-claims-auditing-2024m-44Town of Wells – Records and Reports (2024M-59)
… financial operations. All nine balance sheet accounts for 2022 and six accounts (67 percent) for 2023 were not accurate. Two accounts were overstated by a … not agree with general ledger cash balances at month-end for 18 of the 40 (45 percent) bank reconciliations we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/23/town-wells-records-and-reports-2024m-59Town of Volney – Financial Operations Oversight (2024M-93)
… maintain financial accounting records or present records to the Board for audit as required by New York State Town Law … (Town Law), Section 123. As a result, the Board was unable to monitor the Town’s overall finances or conduct required … The audit report includes 10 recommendations to help the Supervisor perform his financial responsibilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-volney-financial-operations-oversight-2024m-93Town of Castile – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-23)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Castile (Town) Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) remitted all collections as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/20/town-castile-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-23DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Veto of Transparency Legislation
… our bill requiring more transparency and accountability for billions in emergency contracts and those that bypass … raises questions about whether the public is getting the best value for its money. This legislation had unanimous support in both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-veto-transparency-legislationTown of Butler – Highway Asset Accountability (2024M-115)
… diesel fuel was used properly, stolen or caused by a leak in the in-ground storage tank. Key Recommendations Develop, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/24/town-butler-highway-asset-accountability-2024m-115Town of Covington – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-24)
… $800,000 to the County Treasurer in April 2024, instead of paying three separate required payments totaling $706,991 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/03/town-covington-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-24-0Town of Middlebury – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-25)
… not remit collections to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) and Wyoming County (County) Treasurer within the timeframes … 35.As a result, funds were not provided to finance Town and County operations in a timely manner. The Tax Collector … payments totaling $656,657 in February, $327,001 in March and $92,168 in April. The Board did not audit the Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/10/town-middlebury-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-25Town of Warsaw – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-22)
… of Warsaw (Town) Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) remitted all collections as required by New York State Town Law (Town … Town of Warsaw Town Town ClerkTax Collector Clerk remitted all collections as required by New York State Town Law Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/17/town-warsaw-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-22Town of Chester – Property Tax Exemptions (2016M-325)
… through August 2, 2016. Background The Town of Chester is in Orange County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/23/town-chester-property-tax-exemptions-2016m-325Town of LaGrange – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-107)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine potential cost savings and … from service, and users did not log off the system when they were not using it. Key Recommendations Consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/12/town-lagrange-selected-financial-activities-2013m-107XI.12.F Reassignment of Agency Responsibility for Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… agencies and departments may be reorganized, consolidated, or expanded; or responsibility for specific projects or programs may be reassigned to other agencies/departments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12f-reassignment-agency-responsibility-contractsTown of Ripley – Town Clerk Collections (2024M-139)
… deposited, remitted and reported all collections in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings The Clerk did not … record, deposit, remit and report all collections in a timely and accurate manner. As a result, there was an increased risk for money to be lost or used for inappropriate purposes. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/14/town-ripley-town-clerk-collections-2024m-139