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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Maya Angelou
… “Today, America mourns the loss of one of its greatest writers … will remain relevant and vital far into the future.” … Today America mourns the loss of one of its greatest writers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-death-maya-angelouDiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts III
… the following statement today on the passing of Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts III. “Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts III was a spiritual leader not only for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-statement-passing-reverend-dr-calvin-o-butts-iiiLocal Sales Tax Collections up 10.2% in Third Quarter of 2022
… quarter that year-over-year growth did not keep pace with inflation for counties and cities outside of New York … sales tax revenue growth, even as they struggle with higher costs from inflation just like consumers and … quarter. However, local governments are contending with higher costs from inflation, which was 8.3% nationally. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/local-sales-tax-collections-up-10-point-2-percent-in-third-quarter-2022Village of Scotia - Parking Tickets and Justice Court Operations (2019M-44)
Determine whether Village officials properly account for and enforce the collection of issued parking tickets
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2019/06/07/village-scotia-parking-tickets-and-justice-court-operations-2019m-44Town of Cheektowaga – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-293)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s procurement process for the period January 1, 2010 through August 28, 2013. … Town is governed by an elected seven-member Town Board. For the 2013 fiscal year, the Town’s budgeted expenditures … bid specifications clearly communicate the quantity and nature of the work to be performed and the criteria used to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/04/18/town-cheektowaga-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-293Town of Catskill – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-165)
… The Town of Catskill is located in Greene County and has a population of approximately 12,000. The Town is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/03/town-catskill-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2014m-165Selected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Finance … the period from January 1, 2014 to February 4, 2019. About the Program DOF is responsible for collecting and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesTown of Carroll – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-221)
… The Town of Carroll (Town) is located in Chautauqua County and has approximately 3,500 residents. The Town is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/21/town-carroll-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-221Town of Barre – Town Supervisor’s Activities and Board Oversight (2014M-220)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Supervisor’s financial records and reports for … of the accounting firm with which the Board contracted to assist the Supervisor in fulfilling his financial duties. … Oversee and monitor the accounting firm’s work to ensure that accounting records are complete, accurate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/24/town-barre-town-supervisors-activities-and-board-oversight-2014m-220Bradford Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2016M-91)
… fire protection and emergency rescue services to residents in the Town of Bradford in Steuben County and the Town of Orange in Schuyler County. … of approximately 20 active members and is governed by an elected four-member Board of Directors. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/02/bradford-volunteer-fire-company-inc-apparent-misappropriationTown of Chesterfield – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-331)
… the Tax Collector’s financial activities for the period January 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014. Background The Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-chesterfield-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2014m-331Caledonia Joint Fire District – Board Oversight of Long-Term Planning (2024M-102)
… would have on the District’s fund balance and the tax levy. Recommendations The audit report includes two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/11/08/caledonia-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-long-term-planning-2024m-102Town of Colonie – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-41)
… of Colonie (Town) officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services … we reviewed, we identified 67 components (8 percent) where Town officials could consider taking additional steps … taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 67 components identified in this report. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/03/07/town-colonie-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-41Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Information Technology (2024M-38)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) … inventory records and develop an IT contingency plan. As a result, BOCES officials cannot ensure that IT systems, … are properly safeguarded from inappropriate use and access. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/08/09/southern-westchester-board-cooperative-educational-services-information-technologyTown of Babylon – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-30)
… physical accessibility for the 139 components identified in this report. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/01/31/town-babylon-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-30Town of Columbia – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-29)
… provided at selected Town facilities. Key Findings Of the 77 applicable physical accessibility components … at the Town Hall. Specifically: Six components in the restrooms, such as mirrors, hand dryers and grab bars mounted at the proper height. Three components in the parking lot, such as accessible parking with painted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/01/31/town-columbia-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-29Town of Chili – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-33)
… provided at selected Town facilities. Key Findings Of the 781 applicable physical accessibility components … identifying accessible parking spaces and stall doors in restrooms with automatic closers. Four components at the … physical accessibility for the 24 components identified in this report. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-chili-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-33City of Cohoes – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-26)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether City of Cohoes (City) officials could take additional steps … City facilities. Specifically: 25 components at the City Hall, such as accessible entrances to restrooms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/14/city-cohoes-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-26Jefferson County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-3)
… whether the Jefferson County (County) Department of Weights and Measures (Department) completed required testing of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/jefferson-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-3Madison County – Consumer Protections: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-8)
… testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. Key … did not develop and implement procedures for periodic price accuracy testing. Key Recommendations Perform required … and AML. Develop and implement procedures for periodic price accuracy testing. County officials disagreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/madison-county-consumer-protections-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-8