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DiNapoli Announces 2019 Fiscal Stress Scores
… and common problems that communities in fiscal stress are facing. Now the economic damage caused by the pandemic … altered the fiscal landscape, and many communities are struggling to provide critical services and pay their … DiNapoli said. “Without aid from Washington, the options are bleak for local governments trying to stay in the black, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-announces-2019-fiscal-stress-scoresTown of Scio – Highway Fund Financial Condition and Records and Reports (2013M-279)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations for the period … did not develop detailed repair cost estimates and a plan to finance the 2012 projects prior to initiating them to ensure that adequate resources would be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-scio-highway-fund-financial-condition-and-records-and-reports-2013m-279Town of Potsdam – Justice Court (2014M-014)
… 5, 2013. Background The Town of Potsdam (Town) is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of approximately … and civil fees. During 2012, the Court reported $167,497 in fines, fees and surcharges to the Justice Court Fund. Key … exceeded the Justices’ total available cash, resulting in a cash shortage of $117,120 during the audit period. Fines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/04/10/town-potsdam-justice-court-2014m-014Town of Hume – Financial Management (2014M-333)
… reports and past trends in order to develop budgets that are based on prior actual results and expected future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/05/22/town-hume-financial-management-2014m-333Town of Russia – Financial Management (2014M-212)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management for the period … Findings The Board has not adopted policies and procedures to govern the level of funds to be maintained, and the Town has accumulated excessive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/03/town-russia-financial-management-2014m-212Town of Horseheads – Financial Management (2015M-211)
… multiyear financial plans to address the use of fund balance to finance operations, the continued reduction of … realistic estimates of revenues, appropriations and fund balance. Develop comprehensive multiyear financial and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/12/11/town-horseheads-financial-management-2015m-211Town of Jasper – Financial Management (2015M-150)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations for the period … approximately $867,000. Key Findings Town officials failed to budget accurately, and the Town’s major operating funds … as a result. Interfund advances from the general fund to the sewer fund have not been repaid as required. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-jasper-financial-management-2015m-150Town of Pierrepont – Fiscal Stress (2014M-314)
… of approximately 2,600. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 are approximately $572,000 for the general fund and $1.17 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/12/19/town-pierrepont-fiscal-stress-2014m-314Town of Ellicott – Justice Court (2015M-111)
… the Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2011 through April 21, 2015. Background The Town of Ellicott … the Courts financial activity for the period January 1 2011 through April 21 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/11/13/town-ellicott-justice-court-2015m-111Town of Ellery – Justice Court (2014M-269)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Justice Court’s financial activity for the … August 6, 2014. Background The Town of Ellery is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately … the financial records and apparently misappropriate funds. Not all collections from individuals had corresponding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/02/06/town-ellery-justice-court-2014m-269State Contract and Payment Actions in April
… In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 931 … contracts and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com . The Governor’s Executive Order 202 suspended the Office … at the New York National Guard Joint Force Headquarters in Albany County. $2.4 million with Streeter Associates Inc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… In May, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 791 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.2 billion and approved … Medical University. $3.1 million with Parkline Asphalt Maintenance Inc. for paving and pothole repairs at Stony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayTown of Milford – Financial Condition (2013M-355)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town’s financial condition for the period … multiyear financial and capital plan, nor did it have any other mechanism in place to adequately address the … operational and capital needs. Key Recommendations Do not rely on one-time revenue sources such as appropriated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/21/town-milford-financial-condition-2013m-355Town of German Flatts – Fiscal Stress (2015M-217)
… did not adopt a policy to determine the amount of fund balance to be maintained. The town-wide general fund relied … a policy setting forth the reasonable amounts of fund balance the Town should maintain in each fund. Decrease …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-german-flatts-fiscal-stress-2015m-217Town of Afton – Budgeting Practices (2013M-304)
… improvements to Town facilities. Additionally, in the current fiscal year over $590,000 was spent on the highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-afton-budgeting-practices-2013m-304Town of West Seneca – Purchasing (2015M-11)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s purchasing practices for the period … 18, 2014. Background The Town of West Seneca is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 45,700. … $49.1 million. Key Findings The procurement policy does not reflect dollar thresholds that were increased in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/07/17/town-west-seneca-purchasing-2015m-11Town of South Bristol – Financial Management (2015M-140)
… financial plan to establish long-term objectives for funding long-term needs. Annually audit or cause the audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-south-bristol-financial-management-2015m-140Town of Worth – Financial Operations (2014M-323)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations … January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. Background The Town of Worth is located in Jefferson County and had a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-worth-financial-operations-2014m-323Town of Tuxedo – Financial Operations (2014M-284)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations for the period … January 29, 2014. Background The Town of Tuxedo is located in Orange County and has a population of approximately 3,600. … special districts. Key Findings The Supervisor did not maintain complete and up-to-date accounting records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/01/16/town-tuxedo-financial-operations-2014m-284Town of Tyrone – Financial Management (2014M-343)
… 1, 2010 through September 26, 2014. Background The Town of Tyrone is located in Schuyler County and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-tyrone-financial-management-2014m-343