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Town of Salem – Financial Management (2015M-295)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management … January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015. Background The Town of Salem is located in Washington County and has a population … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns financial management and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/29/town-salem-financial-management-2015m-295City of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B21-5-5)
… that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit to the State Comptroller … require City officials’ attention. The proposed general fund budget includes estimated revenues of $975,000 for … benefits between the operating funds using unsupported allocation methods. The proposed budget does not appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/07/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b21-5-5Town of Philipstown – Financial Management (2024M-100)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Philipstown (Town) Town Board (Board) properly managed financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not properly manage the Town’s financial … Determine whether the Town of Philipstown Town Town Board Board properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/09/town-philipstown-financial-management-2024m-100City of Amsterdam – Recreation Department (2023M-29)
… remitted for the four-hour Craft Beer Fest the day of the event . Tickets cost $45 to drink beer and $5 for designated … could not support the number of tickets sold for the event. $286 was remitted for the 10-hour Italiafest and wine … tasting with no record of how many people attended the event . However, based on the ticket cost of $10 per person, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/21/city-amsterdam-recreation-department-2023m-29City of Binghamton – City Operations (2015M-280)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the City’s operations for costs savings and revenue enhancement … January 1, 2014 through May 21, 2015. Background The City of Binghamton is located in Broome County. The City, which has approximately 47,000 residents, is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/06/03/city-binghamton-city-operations-2015m-280Town of Wayne – Justice Court (2013M-52)
… 72 hours from the date of receipt, excluding Sundays and holidays. Submit accurate monthly reports to the JCF no later …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-wayne-justice-court-2013m-52Village of Allegany – Vehicle Fuel (2012M-308)
… of vehicle fuel inventories for the period June 1, 2012 through September 13, 2013. Background The Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/31/village-allegany-vehicle-fuel-2012m-308Village of Spencer – Financial Condition (2013M-119)
… has approximately 800 residents. The Village is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. The Village’s … If the Board believes it is necessary to accumulate money for a future planned purpose, it should consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-spencer-financial-condition-2013m-119Town of Chautauqua – Fiscal Stress (2013M-220)
… Key Recommendations Ensure that the annual budget includes all necessary appropriations and that the amounts budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-chautauqua-fiscal-stress-2013m-220Town of Niagara – Justice Court (2015M-218)
Town of Niagara Justice Court 2015M218
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/12/11/town-niagara-justice-court-2015m-218Town of Ashford – Water District (2015M-343)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s oversight role of the Water District … detailing the project scope, timetable or documentation to support the estimated costs. The Board did not ensure that adopted water rates would be sufficient to cover the cost of District operations. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/25/town-ashford-water-district-2015m-343Town of Brunswick – Justice Court (2017M-285)
… balance. There were 26 checks signed using a signature stamp rather than signed by the Justice. Key Recommendations … bank reconciliations. Discontinue the use of a signature stamp. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/05/04/town-brunswick-justice-court-2017m-285Oversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds
… Education Department (Department) is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts … 1, 2015 through August 27, 2019. About the Program The Smart Schools Bond Act (Act) was approved by New York State … school aid they received. Districts must develop a Smart Schools Investment Plan (Plan) that details how they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/oversight-smart-schools-bond-act-fundsCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B23-5-4)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2023-24. Background Chapter … exceed $8.3 million to liquidate the cumulative deficits in the City’s general, transportation, sewer and recreation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/05/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b23-5-4Village of Schoharie - Board Oversight (2018M-184)
… records. The Clerk-Treasurer has accrued compensatory time in excess of the 80-hour maximum, worth approximately … records. Monitor and enforce policies governing comp time leave accrual that address the accrual, use and payout of comp time. Except as specified in Appendix A, Village officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/12/21/village-schoharie-board-oversight-2018m-184Town of Thompson - Board Oversight (2018M-69)
… Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of the Comptroller’s duties to ensure that they were … Key Recommendations Provide sufficient oversight of the Comptroller by requesting financial reports to verify the adequacy of the work performed and to adequately monitor financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-thompson-board-oversight-2018m-69Village of Walden – Financial Condition (2017M-255)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and Village … 1, 2016 through September 19, 2017. Background The Village of Walden is located in the Town of Montgomery in Orange … Village of Walden Financial Condition 2017M255 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/02/02/village-walden-financial-condition-2017m-255Town of Oxford – Financial Management (2016M-420)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town's financial operations … 1, 2015 through August 22, 2016. Background The Town of Oxford is located in Chenango County and has approximately … Town of Oxford Financial Management 2016M420 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-oxford-financial-management-2016m-420Town of Corinth – Claims Auditing (2017M-102)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether claims were adequately … 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017. Background The Town of Corinth is located in Saratoga County and has a population … Town of Corinth Claims Auditing 2017M102 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-corinth-claims-auditing-2017m-102Town of Owego – Financial Management (2015M-179)
… to assess the town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014. Background The … was to assess the towns financial condition for the period January 1 2012 through December 31 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-owego-financial-management-2015m-179