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Town of Stanford – Financial Condition (2013M-225)

… through the budget process. Such uses could include, but are not limited to, reducing the Town’s property taxes, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-stanford-financial-condition-2013m-225

Town of Baldwin – Claims Auditing (2023M-113)

… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Baldwin (Town) Board (Board) properly audited and approved claims prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not always properly audit claims before … Determine whether the Town of Baldwin Town Board Board properly audited and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-baldwin-claims-auditing-2023m-113

Town of Stafford – Capital Projects (2024M-17)

… was not aware of project overruns, cash flow issues or financing source shortfalls. Moreover, the Board created a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-stafford-capital-projects-2024m-17

Town of Hancock – Justice Court Operations (2021M-6)

… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Hancock (Town) Justice Court (Court) fines and fees were … and promptly investigate any differences. Determine the source of unidentified cash balances. Justice Court … Determine whether the Town of Hancock Town Justice Court Court fines and fees …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/05/21/town-hancock-justice-court-operations-2021m-6

Town of Farmersville - Town Clerk (2019M-49)

… recorded, deposited, remitted and reported collections in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings We reviewed 356 … not always recorded or remitted to the appropriate parties in a timely manner. Clerk fees were recorded accurately, … collections totaling more than $5,900 were not deposited in a timely manner as required. Key Recommendations Record …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/24/town-farmersville-town-clerk-2019m-49

Town of Seneca Falls - Procurement (2018M-143)

… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if goods and services were procured in accordance with the Town’s … Develop procedures for procuring professional services to award contracts above a reasonable limit only … Determine if goods and services were procured in accordance with the Towns …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/09/13/town-seneca-falls-procurement-2018m-143

Town of Webb - Ski Collections (2018M-188)

… adequately monitored ski collections and the issuance of season passes and lift tickets. Key Findings The Board and … adequately monitored ski collections and the issuance of season passes and lift tickets …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/30/town-webb-ski-collections-2018m-188

Village of Hilton - Financial Management (2020M-31)

… appropriated fund balances in the general, water and sewer funds. Maintained unreasonable levels of fund balance in the general, water and sewer funds that ranged between 29 percent and 128 percent of … appropriate a reasonable amount of fund balance. Reduce surplus fund balances in a manner that benefits Village …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/06/05/village-hilton-financial-management-2020m-31

Town of Saugerties – Claims Auditing (2024M-144)

… $91,979 did not comply with the Town’s purchasing policy. For example, Town officials paid a contractor $46,500 to clear debris for the highway department without bid or documentation that … credit card to pay for lunch to celebrate an employee’s birthday. This is not an appropriate use of taxpayer money. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/16/town-saugerties-claims-auditing-2024m-144

City of White Plains – Claims Auditing (2016M-367)

… Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the City’s claims auditing process for the period July 1, 2014 through … $184 million. Key Finding The Commissioner did not audit claims in accordance with charter requirements. Key Recommendation Ensure that claims are thoroughly audited before payment, as required by …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/01/06/city-white-plains-claims-auditing-2016m-367

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1167

… Purpose To ensure use of the revised Direct Deposit Form for NYS employees and advise current participants in the … Personal Privacy Law Notification on the Direct Deposit Form for NYS Employees (AC 2772). Agencies are directed to … To ensure use of the revised Direct Deposit Form for NYS employees and advise current participants in the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1167-revised-personal-privacy-protection-law-notification-direct-deposit

Oversight of Construction Management Contracts (2020-S-43)

To determine if the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is adequately monitoring construction management contracts to ensure they meet contract terms and requirements.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s43.pdf

Town of Fishkill – Information Technology (2020M-153)

Determine whether Town of Fishkill (Town) officials ensured the Town’s Information Technology (IT) systems were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/fishkill-2020-153.pdf

New York Youth Jobs Program (Follow-Up)

… Employers are entitled to claim tax credits equal to $750 per month, for up to six months, for each full-time … (or 10 hours per week for employees enrolled full-time in high school). Retaining employees beyond the initial six months …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/new-york-youth-jobs-program-follow

Village of Lake George – Records and Reports (2024M-82)

… balances did not agree with general ledger cash balances for 19 of the 28 bank reconciliations we prepared. The Board …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/13/village-lake-george-records-and-reports-2024m-82

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … (Tioga County) From fiscal years 2011 through 2013, fund balance available for use in each of the four major operating … any policies or procedures to govern the level of fund balance to maintain for each fund. Town of Cornwall – …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

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