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Central New York Regional Market Authority – Financial Condition (2024M-18)
… analysis was performed prior to buying a $2.3 million warehouse that is currently vacant and not generating any income. Officials were aware the warehouse needed repairs when they purchased it but did not … the finances to complete the repairs. Without tenants, the warehouse will continue to deplete the Authority’s resources. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2024/05/14/central-new-york-regional-market-authority-financial-condition-2024m-18City of Newburgh -- Budget Review (B18-6-12)
… Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of 2010 to issue … as of December 31, 2010. During the time that Chapter 223 is in effect, the City’s proposed annual budgets must be … the amounts budgeted for police and firefighting overtime is likely underestimated by $830,000. City officials have not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/16/city-newburgh-budget-review-b18-6-12City of Dunkirk – Community Development Block Grant Management (2012M-146)
… is governed by its Charter and other laws of the State of New York. The Common Council, consisting of five elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2012/11/13/city-dunkirk-community-development-block-grant-management-2012m-146Caton No. 1 Fire District – Financial Oversight (2013M-262)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Caton and Steuben County in … Key Recommendations Base annual budget appropriations on reasonable assumptions using historical trends and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/caton-no-1-fire-district-financial-oversight-2013m-262Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School – Purchases from Selected Vendors and Enrollment and Billing (2012M-219)
… July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012. Background The Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School is located in the City of Syracuse in Onondaga County. … governed by a Board of Trustees that has five members. The School’s 2011-12 fiscal year operating budget expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/07/05/syracuse-academy-science-charter-school-purchases-selected-vendors-andRoosevelt Children’s Academy Charter School – Selected Financial Operations (2013M-254)
… annual budget and has not established a Budget and Finance Committee as required by School by-laws. The School also paid … realistic budgets. Establish a Budget and Finance Committee as required by the School by-laws. Comply with the … of expenditures incurred by the Board members to attend special meetings. Consider amending the procurement policy to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/10/roosevelt-childrens-academy-charter-school-selected-financial-operationsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-6)
… realized. The City plans to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2023-24 fiscal year. Tax certiorari is the legal process by which a property owner can challenge the real property tax assessment on a given property to reduce its assessment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-6Cooperative Information Technology Services (2012MR-1)
… Intermunicipal cooperation for certain IT services is also occurring in Broome and Tompkins Counties. Additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/02/15/cooperative-information-technology-services-2012mr-1City of Olean – Budget Review (B17-1-3)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … review letter issued in March 2016. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling … City of Olean Budget Review B1713 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/03/17/city-olean-budget-review-b17-1-3Cincinnatus Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2014M-191)
… should be made or optimal or targeted funding levels and why these levels are justified. Key Recommendations Ensure that the amount of … benefits District taxpayers. Such uses could include, but are not limited to, using surplus funds as a financing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/cincinnatus-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2014m-191Town of Gardiner – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-67)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over cash receipts and … financial activities for the period January 1, 2011, to August 30, 2012. Background The Town of Gardiner is … $75,000, despite no express authority for the Town to do so, and the payment of $50,000 to the NPF toward the NPF’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-gardiner-selected-financial-activities-2013m-67Town of Hanover – Town Supervisor and Town Clerk Operations (2013M-40)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the processes … members, is the legislative body responsible for the general management and control of the Town’s financial and … reports and annually audit, or retain an independent auditor to audit, the Supervisor’s books and records. Consult …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/10/town-hanover-town-supervisor-and-town-clerk-operations-2013m-40City of Mechanicville – Records and Reports (2012M-162)
… February 29, 2012. Background The City of Mechanicville is located in Saratoga County and has approximately 5,200 residents. The City government is organized under a City Council, which comprises five elected Commissioners, one of whom is the Mayor. The City finances these services mainly through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/city-mechanicville-records-and-reports-2012m-162Village of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2013M-301)
… November 30, 2012. Background The Village of Westbury is located in the Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County. The Village is governed by an elected Board of Trustees comprising a … does not review claims for payment; instead, one Trustee is appointed as Commissioner of Claims. Village officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-westbury-purchasing-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2013m-301Town of Scio – Highway Fund Financial Condition and Records and Reports (2013M-279)
… were received. Town officials did not develop detailed repair cost estimates and a plan to finance the 2012 projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-scio-highway-fund-financial-condition-and-records-and-reports-2013m-279Town of Fishkill – Apparent Misappropriation of Senior Center Funds (2013M-246)
… of the Center for the period of January 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Fishkill located in … Comptroller. The former Director opened an unauthorized bank account in 2004 which the Board was not aware of, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-fishkill-apparent-misappropriation-senior-center-funds-2013m-246Wyoming County Court and Trust Funds (2020-C&T-2)
… Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to … January 1, 2017 through March 11, 2020. Background The County Treasurer (Treasurer), County Clerk (Clerk) and Surrogate’s Court must develop sound …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2020/05/08/wyoming-county-court-and-trust-funds-2020-ct-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Town of … fund balance. Assuming no additional casino revenue is received, the city will have a projected general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B25-6-6)
… determined that the City’s adopted budget for fiscal year 2025-26 and the related justification documents are in material … Agent Act (Chapter 488 of the Laws of 1976). The City’s 2025-26 adopted budget totals $1.55 billion, which includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/07/02/city-yonkers-budget-review-b25-6-6South Orangetown Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-24-F)
… serves the Town of Orangetown in Rockland County and is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education (Board). The Board is responsible for the general management and control of financial affairs. The Superintendent of Schools is the chief executive officer responsible, along with other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/04/03/south-orangetown-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-24-f