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Firemen’s Benevolent Association of the Village of Le Roy – Oversight of the Association’s Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Moneys (2014M-026)
… transfers that were made from the Association’s bank accounts to the Le Roy Fire Department’s checking … The Board did not compare financial transactions listed on bank statements and canceled check images with the amounts … recorded by the Treasurer or compare cash balances on bank statements with the cash balances reported by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/firemens-benevolent-association-village-le-roy-oversight-associationsChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… and Soil District pleaded guilty today to stealing $4,100 in county funds, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … she collected from the public, instead of depositing them in the bank. DiNapoli’s office discovered the gap during an … with Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson in the criminal investigation. Kelley, 48, of Portland, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftTown of Chesterfield – Town Clerk (2024M-110)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Chesterfield (Town) Town Clerk (Clerk) properly recorded, … receipts for collections totaling $18,289 received for 273 of 805 fees (34 percent). The Clerk also did not: Prepare … and accountability analyses which compare the amount of cash on hand and on deposit in the bank to detailed lists …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/24/town-chesterfield-town-clerk-2024m-110Clinton Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Oversight of Financial Activities (2014M-142)
… fire protection services to the East Clinton Fire District in the Town of Clinton, Dutchess County. The Department has … 31, 2013, the Department received approximately $83,000 in revenue. Key Findings The Executive Committee did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/08/29/clinton-volunteer-fire-department-inc-oversight-financialMontauk Fire District – Payroll - Advanced Life Support Employees (2024M-153)
… to an OSC Audit Report , which you received with the draft audit report. We encourage the Board to make the CAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/25/montauk-fire-district-payroll-advanced-life-support-employees-2024m-153Richburg-Wirt Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-73)
… operations? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – April 29, 2025 We extended the audit period through October 6, 2025, to … the 2023, 2024 and 2025 fiscal years was $102,007. Audit Summary The Board did not provide adequate oversight of … and adopt required policies, including an investment policy, a procurement policy and a code of ethics. Use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/11/07/richburg-wirt-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-73DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
… funding reductions and an uncertain revenue picture but also weakens checks and balances over the use of public … billion after proposed budget actions for the coming year but before actions to limit future annual State Operating … funding reductions and an uncertain revenue picture but also weakens checks and balances over the use of public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-executive-budgetCanisteo-Greenwood Central School District – Claims Auditing (2025M-84)
… to allow the claims auditor to determine whether the claim was a valid legal obligation, a proper charge against the District, mathematically correct, or in compliance with the District’s procurement policies. While … and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/31/canisteo-greenwood-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2025m-84DiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceed Latest Projections by $7.7 Billion
… quarter of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23, exceeding the latest projections from the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) Mid-Year Update to … totaled $42.1 billion and were $8.1 billion above the latest financial plan projections through Dec. 31. However, … quarter of State Fiscal Year SFY 202223 exceeding the latest projections from the Division of the Budgets DOB …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceed-latest-projections-7-point-7-billionDiNapoli: 1st Quarter State Tax Receipts Modestly Higher Than Division of Budget Projections
… higher tax collections,” DiNapoli said. “Record financial market levels, near full employment recovery, and easing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-1st-quarter-state-tax-receipts-modestly-higher-division-budget-projectionsDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Tracking Close to Projections Through First Half of the Year
… of the year, risks including global unrest, labor market weakness, or adverse weather could negatively impact … reflecting, in part, the impact of wage and financial market growth over the course of the year. Year-to-date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-tracking-close-projections-through-first-half-yearDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… Local governments in New York levied a total of $36.6 billion in property taxes in 2019 – an increase of 2.4 percent over 2018, according to a report … Local governments in New York levied a total of $366 billion in property taxes in 2019 an increase of 24 percent over 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesHenderson Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-67)
… and reports? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – February 27, 2025 We extended the audit period to review the District’s … and primarily funded by real property taxes. Audit Summary The Board did not adequately monitor financial … funds received and disbursed during the month or balance sheet reports. Additionally, the Treasurer began providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/31/henderson-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-67Village of Rushville - Board Oversight and Information Technology (2018M-118)
… audit of claims. Complete payroll certifications. Invest money as allowed by law. Develop and implement IT policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-rushville-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2018m-118Village of Hobart - Board Oversight (2018M-88)
… taxpayers. A Trustee, as co-owner of a local hardware store, had a prohibited conflict of interest. 1 She received … as a result of 59 contracts totaling $2,398 between the store and the Village during our audit period. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-hobart-board-oversight-2018m-88Town of Marathon – Town Clerk (2022M-143)
… and accurate manner . As a result, the Board’s ability to effectively monitor financial operations was diminished . … documentation and deposit, remit and report collections to the appropriate parties in a timely manner. Prepare … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/09/town-marathon-town-clerk-2022m-143New York State Health Insurance Program – Upcoding of Selected Evaluation and Management Services (Follow-Up)
… in our audit report, entitled New York State Health Insurance Program: Upcoding of Selected Evaluation and … (Report 2007-F-41). Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (Program) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, participating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-upcoding-selected-evaluation-and-managementDiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… County Sheriff Nathan "Bud" York, we have exposed this scam." "It has been a pleasure working with State Comptroller … for vendors. Decker was also indicted for associated tax fraud. Decker’s alleged ill-gotten gains include: $187,000 … public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeState Fiscal Year 2022-23 Enacted Budget Analysis
… for safety net hospitals ($900 million), long-term care services, including home care minimum wage increases … The Enacted Budget also includes new spending for child care, both to help stabilize providers and to expand … insurance costs. Starting August 1, 2022, eligibility for child care subsidies will expand from 200 percent to 300 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/state-fiscal-year-2022-23-enacted-budget-analysisOlean Firefighter Charged With Stealing Over $116,000 From City's Fire Department
… stealing over $116,000 from the City of Olean Fire Department (COFD). Gaylor Jr., a former trustee and current … his personal credit card bills directly from the fire department’s account and writing unauthorized checks to … stealing over $116000 from the City of Olean Fire Department COFD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/olean-firefighter-charged-stealing-over-116000-citys-fire-department