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DiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program
… New York State has more than 7 million acres of farmland, and many of its crops are dependent on pollination by bees … Plan. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets should step up efforts to ensure honey bee … Interactive Map Journal (Supplement to Jan. 2023 audit of AG and Markets) New York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-department-ag-and-markets-should-improve-pollinator-protection-programAccess to Preschool Special Education Services
… but are not limited to: speech pathology and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, specialized instruction, parent training, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/05/access-preschool-special-education-servicesHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (Follow-Up)
… as of June 2025, of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report ( 2021-S-23 ). About the Program … the State. Each client who receives temporary housing in a certified shelter must take part in a Needs Assessment (Assessment) and the development of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessment-followArkville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-65)
Arkville Fire District Internal Controls Over Financial Activities 2015M65
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/03/arkville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-65Stafford Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-274)
… Background The Stafford Fire Department, Inc. is located in the Town of Stafford in Genesee County and provides fire protection services to … revenues into its own bank accounts without authorization in the Department’s bylaws. The Board did not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/stafford-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financialTown of Brownville Joint Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-207)
… made during our audit period, totaling $31,300, and found that 15 totaling $7,159 were not audited and approved by the Board. The District used debit cards to … totaling approximately $14,000. The Board did not audit and approve the associated claims before payment. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/01/25/town-brownville-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-207Town of Seneca Falls - Town Hall Capital Project (2018M-220)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight and management of the Town hall capital project. Key Findings … The Board established an initial amount to be used from its capital reserve for the project of nearly $2.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-seneca-falls-town-hall-capital-project-2018m-220Orange Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2015M-146)
… 2015. Background The Orange Lake Fire District is located in the Town of Newburgh, Orange County. The District, which … surplus funds to its reserves, which was not included in the budget. Key Recommendations Develop policies and … over the budgeting process so that proposed budgets are in the required format and contain sufficient and complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/orange-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2015m-146Hamlin Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-13)
… operations to ensure that assets were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through January 6, 2015. Background The Hamlin Fire Department is a not-for-profit corporation incorporated in 1929, located in the … services to the Towns of Hamlin, Kendall and Clarkson. For 2013, revenues totaled $147,989 and expenditures totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/29/hamlin-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialTown of Elmira – Financial Condition (2015M-226)
The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns financial condition for the period January 1 2012 through August 12 2015
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/08/town-elmira-financial-condition-2015m-226Town of Beekman – Dover Ridge Sewer and Water Districts’ Financial Operations (2016M-260)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Dover Ridge sewer and water districts’ … respectively. All amounts billed could not be traced to deposits, all expenditures could not be explained and bank … repaid in a timely manner. Require the Town Comptroller to report amounts billed and to perform a monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/09/23/town-beekman-dover-ridge-sewer-and-water-districts-financial-operations-2016m-260Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDelaware County – Third-Party Contractual Services (2014M-287)
… service providers for the period January 1, 2013 through June 9, 2014. Background Delaware County, which has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/03/06/delaware-county-third-party-contractual-services-2014m-287Columbia County – Payroll (2014M-121)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if controls over employee time and attendance and leave accruals were adequate for the period January 1, 2012 through October 3, 2013. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/08/14/columbia-county-payroll-2014m-121Magee Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2017M-294)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether financial activity was properly recorded and reported and Department money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2016 through September 7, 2017. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/03/30/magee-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activities-2017mRomulus Central School District - Financial Condition Management and State Transportation Aid (2018M-136)
… 2016-17 budgets overestimated appropriations by an average of 9 percent over these years and did not include more than … plans. District officials retained an annual average of $798,735 in the debt service fund over the past four years … aid in a timely manner. As a result, the receipt of aid totaling approximately $148,672, which could have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/05/romulus-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-stateBrewster-Southeast Joint Fire District - Recordkeeping and Procurement (2018M-86)
… services. Key Findings Accounting records were not accurate as of December 31, 2017. Cash accounts were … the capital reserve balance was overstated by $200,790. In addition, all 45 general ledger accounts did not comply … in a timely manner. Update financial records and reports to conform to OSC’s uniform system. Ensure budgets are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/03/brewster-southeast-joint-fire-district-recordkeeping-and-procurement-2018mCity of Albany Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2018M-65)
… Board of Directors (Board) approved projects that provide for net tax exemptions with appropriate and measurable goals. … The CAIDA did not monitor project performance for investment or revitalization goals. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/09/21/city-albany-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2018m-65Town of Tonawanda – Recreation Fees (2017M-133)
Town of Tonawanda Recreation Fees 2017M133
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-tonawanda-recreation-fees-2017m-133Village of South Corning – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2017M-114)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and reports for the … 2017. Background The Village of South Corning is located in the Town of Corning in Steuben County and has a population … $790,000. Key Findings The Clerk-Treasurer did not maintain complete, accurate and timely accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/11/17/village-south-corning-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2017m-114