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Village of Sharon Springs – Water Accountability (2014M-148)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s water operations for … 1, 2012 through March 10, 2014. Background The Village of Sharon Springs is located in Schoharie County and has a … Village of Sharon Springs Water Accountability 2014M148 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/09/26/village-sharon-springs-water-accountability-2014m-148City of Yonkers - Budget Review (B21-6-7)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2021-22 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $45 … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/17/city-yonkers-budget-review-b21-6-7County of Oneida – County Clerk (2025M-110)
… requires the Clerk to submit remittances to the County Commissioner of Finance (Commissioner) within five days following the close of each … timely manner, the Clerk did not always remit funds to the Commissioner in a timely or accurate manner. We determined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/12/county-oneida-county-clerk-2025m-110Audit Committee Charter Guidance and Template
… that may include or be comprised entirely of persons other than board members, if the board deems that such … on the board. Employees of the school district and certain other individuals are prohibited from serving on the audit … date of resolution], the Board of Education of the [insert name of district] has established an audit committee to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/audit-committee-charter-guidance-and-templateWayland-Cohocton Central School District – Building Access Accounts and Badges (2024M-113)
… (District) officials properly managed and monitored building access accounts and badges. Key Findings District officials did not properly manage and monitor building access accounts and badges used to access District … and remain active can potentially result in unauthorized building access. District officials: Did not establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/12/20/wayland-cohocton-central-school-district-building-access-accounts-andTown of Erwin – Justice Court (2017M-266)
… and uncorrected. The Justices did not ensure that vehicle and traffic violations were adjudicated and reported … and Disposition reports to identify Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) reporting errors and tickets eligible for DMV’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/03/09/town-erwin-justice-court-2017m-266Village of Speculator – Financial Condition (2013M-381)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s financial condition for the period of June 1, 2009 through August 31, 2013. Background The Village of Speculator is located in the Town of Lake Pleasant in … Village of Speculator Financial Condition 2013M381 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/04/village-speculator-financial-condition-2013m-381Village of Atlantic Beach - Payroll (2018M-254)
… officials: Did not perform an independent review of payroll activities before payment. The Board: Did not audit … based on recent trends. Key Recommendations Ensure that payroll is reviewed and certified by an individual independent of payroll processing before payment. Audit and approve all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/05/03/village-atlantic-beach-payroll-2018m-254Town of Haverstraw - Financial Condition (2019M-52)
… and took appropriate action to address the reasonableness of fund balance. Key Findings Town budgeting practices … is projected to increase to $22.8 million at the end of 2018. The Board appropriated fund balance ranging from … budget surpluses. Develop a plan to reduce the amounts of fund balance in a manner that benefits Town taxpayers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/17/town-haverstraw-financial-condition-2019m-52Town of Cairo - Fuel Management (2019M-150)
… safeguard Town assets. Key Findings We found that 733 out of 840 (87 percent) fuel usage documents were not completed … or kept up to date by Highway Department personnel. Of the 43,632 gallons of fuel (gasoline and diesel) used, … and procedures for tracking fuel usage to ensure fuel is used for Town purposes. Ensure fuel keys are kept locked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/27/town-cairo-fuel-management-2019m-150Town of Wappinger - Information Technology (2019M-220)
… officials did not monitor the computer use policy. Twenty of 66 user accounts were not necessary for Town operations. … access and disabling or deleting user accounts when access is no longer needed. Develop and adopt comprehensive IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/06/town-wappinger-information-technology-2019m-220Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Annual Review of MTA Finances
… capital needs. With less than four months before the start of its new fiscal year, there are still questions regarding … annual report on the MTA’s financial plan. “This is a critical moment for the MTA and for riders,” DiNapoli … and transparency and openness with all stakeholders is essential. If it fails, the consequences could be felt for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-annual-review-mta-financesCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-14-14) - Revised
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers 2014-15 adopted budget totals $1.02 billion. The … City of Yonkers Budget Review B61414 Revised …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/07/03/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-14-14-revisedTown of Mamakating – Records and Reports (2015M-164)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s recorded and reported … 1, 2014 through January 23, 2015. Background The Town of Mamakating is located in Sullivan County, has a population … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Towns recorded and reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-mamakating-records-and-reports-2015m-164DiNapoli Announces Fiscal Stress Scores
… Thirty local governments in New York State ended 2020 in some form of fiscal stress, State Comptroller Thomas P. … announced today identified 19 local governments designated in fiscal stress, including six counties, four cities, and … Thirty local governments in New York State ended 2020 in some form of fiscal stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-announces-fiscal-stress-scoresTown of Berne – Audit Follow Up (2021M-77-F)
… - pdf] | [read complete 2021 report - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of October 2022, in implementing our recommendations in the … The purpose of our review was to assess the Towns progress as of October …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/06/town-berne-audit-follow-2021m-77-fVillage of Webster – Audit Follow Up (2012M-110-F)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Village’s progress, as of September 30, 2013, in implementing our recommendations in … Village of Webster Audit Follow Up 2012M110F …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/12/20/village-webster-audit-follow-2012m-110-fVillage of Ballston Spa – Audit Follow-Up (2017M-256-F)
… [read complete report - pdf] [read 2018 report] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the … in October 2018. Background The Village of Ballston Spa is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately 5,375. The Village is governed by an elected Board of Trustees composed of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/25/village-ballston-spa-audit-follow-2017m-256-fTown of Allen - Town Clerk Fees (2016M-28)
… was to evaluate the Clerk's financial management practices for the period January 1, 2013 through November 19, 2015. … by a five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 total approximately $481,000. Key Findings The Clerk … was to evaluate the Clerks financial management practices for the period January 1 2013 through November 19 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/07/01/town-allen-town-clerk-fees-2016m-28DiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2022-23 Enacted State Budget
… from the Executive and the Legislature, as well as actual results from the three prior state fiscal years. Spending … in SFY 2022-23 is projected to be 5.3% higher than actual results from SFY 2021-22 and nearly 27.5% higher than SFY … reductions. Debt Implications The enacted budget adds $21.7 billion in “backdoor borrowing” debt authorizations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2022-23-enacted-state-budget