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Allegany County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-74)
… Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to … may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer). Payments made pursuant to court … an estate payment is unknown). Key Findings Although the County Clerk maintains scanned copies of all court orders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/allegany-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-74Wassaic Fire District – Purchasing and Claims Processing (2017M-8)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s purchasing practices and claims … $808,000. Key Findings District officials did not seek competition for the services of 11 professionals … and approved prior to payment. Key Recommendations Seek competition when procuring professional services or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/28/wassaic-fire-district-purchasing-and-claims-processing-2017m-8Town of Mohawk – Records and Reports (2013M-113)
… to review the Supervisor’s accounting records and reports for the period July 1, 2011, through December 31, 2012. … identify and record the appropriate amount of fund balance for each fund. Provide the Board with accurate and complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-mohawk-records-and-reports-2013m-113Cohoes Public Library – Governance and Operations (2015M-259)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of … Public Library is a municipal public library located in the City of Cohoes in Albany County. The Library, which … were approximately $242,000. Key Findings The Board has not governed and operated the Library in accordance with its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/04/01/cohoes-public-library-governance-and-operations-2015m-259Cattaraugus County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-85)
… of Review The purpose of our review was to examine the County’s controls to safeguard and account for court and … may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer. Payments made pursuant to court orders … the condition of court and trust funds and abandoned property to the Office of the State Comptroller. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/11/cattaraugus-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-85Greene County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-294)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have … are entrusted to the Treasurer for safekeeping by order of the Surrogate’s Court. Key Finding We identified $66,637 … The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/greene-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-294Genesee County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-322)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/genesee-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-322Dutchess County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-293)
… and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2013 through January 1, 2014. Background County officials are responsible … and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1 2013 through January 1 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/dutchess-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-293Niagara County – Court and Trust Funds (2015M-228)
… officials established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2009 through July … County officials are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, … officials established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/13/niagara-county-court-and-trust-funds-2015m-228Columbia County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-353)
… turned over to the State Comptroller. The County Clerk’s register of moneys and securities paid, transferred or … Court Clerk has not kept the required Surrogate’s register. Key Recommendations Ensure that all moneys deemed … in a timely manner. Maintain an up-to-date County Clerk’s register as required by law. Ensure that all court and trust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/columbia-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-353Lewis County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-1)
… established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2021 through January 24, 2024. … and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) for safekeeping. Payments made pursuant to court orders … established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/03/22/lewis-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-1Herkimer County – Court and Trust Funds (2023-C&T-2)
… appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2021 through September 22, 2023. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/12/15/herkimer-county-court-and-trust-funds-2023-ct-2Delaware County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-2)
… lien. 2 These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s office when payments are deposited as required by court … Additionally, in certain circumstances, 3 funds from estates are entrusted to the Treasurer for safekeeping by … transactions is handled by the County’s Fiscal Affairs Office. 2 Security interest in property filed to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/07/22/delaware-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-2Town of Stephentown – Records and Reports (2012M-209)
… and accuracy of the Town’s records and reports for the period January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2011. … members and the Town Supervisor, and is responsible for managing Town operations and overseeing the Town’s financial affairs. The Town’s budgeted expenditures for 2012 are approximately $1.4 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-stephentown-records-and-reports-2012m-209Cayuga County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-5)
… were excluded from the annual report. The court and trust register did not include two court and trust actions … The County Clerk should ensure a complete court and trust register is maintained as required by law. 1 Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/27/cayuga-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-5Westchester County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-3)
… are deposited as required by court order. Pursuant to New York State Finance Law, county treasurers are required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/08/23/westchester-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-3Ulster County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-352)
… review was to examine controls over the County’s court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2013 through January 1, … The Surrogate’s Court Clerk did not keep a court and trust fund register. Key Recommendation Ensure that all court and trust fund actions are entered into a court and trust fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/24/ulster-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-352Town of Amsterdam – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-8)
… to balance with the Town's cumulative cash balance versus the cash attributable to each individual fund. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-amsterdam-supervisors-records-and-reports-2013m-8DiNapoli Announces Fiscal Stress Scores
… Monitoring System was implemented in 2013 to keep the public informed about the factors impacting local … In January, DiNapoli also issued fiscal stress scores for school districts and found 31 school districts in some level … reduced or less predictable revenues, while protecting public health and minimizing cuts to their own workforce. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-announces-fiscal-stress-scoresState Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… revenue projections and proper long-term planning." The latest round of scores is based on 2016 financial information … Earlier this year, another 70 municipalities and school districts were classified in some level of fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scores