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Village of South Glens Falls – Financial Condition and Budgeting Practices (2014M-102)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition … June 1, 2010 through May 31, 2013. Background The Village of South Glens Falls is located in Saratoga County, has a … Village of South Glens Falls Financial Condition and Budgeting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/07/03/village-south-glens-falls-financial-condition-and-budgeting-practices-2014m-102Town of Westport – Internal Controls Over Water and Sewer Charges (2015M-128)
… our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over water and sewer charges for the period January 1, 2014 … The Town lacked comprehensive policies and procedures over water and sewer charges. The Town was not properly billing all parcels in the Westport Water District for operation and maintenance charges. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/09/18/town-westport-internal-controls-over-water-and-sewer-charges-2015m-128Town of Ripley – Water District Financial Condition and Legal Services (2014M-15)
… did not properly allocate operating costs between the Town’s two water districts, and adopted budgets for one district … legal services provided to the municipalities by the Town’s Attorney. Key Recommendations Establish an equitable method …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/09/05/town-ripley-water-district-financial-condition-and-legal-services-2014m-15Town of Clarence – Controls Over Fuel and Vehicle Fleet Management (2013M-312)
… the management of the Town’s vehicle fleet for the period January 1, 2012 through September 18, 2013. Background The … the management of the Towns vehicle fleet for the period January 1 2012 through September 18 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-clarence-controls-over-fuel-and-vehicle-fleet-management-2013m-312Town of Berlin – Internal Controls Over Water District No. 2 Operations (2015M-51)
… $83,015. Key Findings The duties related to water district billing, collecting and recordkeeping were not adequately … duties, including oversight procedures. Ensure that water billing adjustments are approved by the Board. Perform an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-berlin-internal-controls-over-water-district-no-2-operations-2015m-51Town of Camden – Internal Controls Over Salaries/Benefits and Ambulance Services (2014M-82)
… 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. Background The Town of Camden is located in Oneida County and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/30/town-camden-internal-controls-over-salariesbenefits-and-ambulance-services-2014m-82Town of Austerlitz – Internal Controls Over Payroll and Fuel Inventory (2014M-365)
… 25, 2014. Background The Town of Austerlitz is located in Columbia County and has a population of approximately 1,600. The Town is governed by … to ensure that the payroll is accurate. Review payroll records for error. Document procedures to ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-austerlitz-internal-controls-over-payroll-and-fuel-inventory-2014m-365Wyoming County Industrial Development Agency – Payments in Lieu of Taxes (2024M-148)
… Development Agency (WCIDA) officials ensure the payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) they calculated were accurate and in compliance with the PILOT agreements? Audit Period January … officials ensured PILOTs they calculated were accurate and in compliance with the PILOT agreements. During the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/11/21/wyoming-county-industrial-development-agency-payments-lieu-taxes-2024m-148Town of Kingsbury – Multiyear Planning for Fund Balance and Reserves (2025M-66)
… 31, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Multiyear financial planning can be a vital tool that allows decision-makers, … commitments, financial risks and the affordability of new services and/or capital investments over time. The report … corrective action. A written corrective action plan (CAP) that addresses the findings and recommendations in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/21/town-kingsbury-multiyear-planning-fund-balance-and-reserves-2025m-66Henrietta Fire District – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-26)
… of fire insurance policies written by certain out-of-state insurers against loss or damage by fire on property located … paid firefighting personnel and multiple volunteer fire companies, the fire district treasurer should distribute FFI tax proceeds among the paid firefighters and fire companies on a pro-rata share basis. The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/30/henrietta-fire-district-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceedsVillage of Deposit - Nonpayroll Disbursements and Real Property Tax Enforcement (2018M-99)
… and effectively enforced collection of delinquent real property taxes. Key Findings The Board: Did not ensure … Began to effectively enforce the collection of delinquent real property taxes in March 2016, but $172,900 remains … Village of Deposit Nonpayroll Disbursements and Real Property Tax Enforcement 2018M99 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/03/village-deposit-nonpayroll-disbursements-and-real-property-tax-enforcement-2018mDiNapoli: Port Authority Falling Short of Compliance With Americans With Disabilities Act
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Americans with Disabilities Act says that people with disabilities should be able to … are accessible to all.” The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines disability as a physical or mental … a best practices tool kit for state and local governments’ website accessibility. This tool kit recommended establishing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-port-authority-falling-short-compliance-americans-disabilities-actDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… New York City’s Department for the Aging (DFTA) needs to do more to ensure the meals it … trouble preparing their own meals. The city’s Department for the Aging is responsible for helping to ensure their well-being, but its lack of … New York Citys Department for the Aging DFTA needs to do more to ensure the meals it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21% in First Quarter of 2022
… sales tax collections grew by 21.1%, or $901 million, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last … partially driven by inflation, which hit a 40-year-high in March. “Local sales tax collections continue to come in strong. While local governments are collecting more, they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-21-percent-first-quarter-2022DiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Behind on Utility Bills Soared During Pandemic
… The devastating number of job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant increase in the number of residential customers owing money to their utility … 68% of the amount owed. In the first quarter of 2022, the number of customers behind on their bills fell by about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-behind-utility-bills-soared-during-pandemicDiNapoli: MetroPlus Enrollment Reached a Record High Over the Course of the Pandemic
… MetroPlus, a subsidiary of NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), offers low-cost … To help members, MetroPlus needs to actively engage with its partners in the city and the state to ensure a … among other things, providing quality care and improving patient satisfaction. Analysis Economic and Policy Insights …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-metroplus-enrollment-reached-record-high-over-course-pandemicDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Labor Department Step Up Investigations of Violations in NYC
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Labor law violations, such as wage theft, minimum wage infractions and child labor offenses, are a significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nycNew York City Projecting Surplus of $2.7 Billion in Current Fiscal Year
… of more than $2.7 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2020, up from $550 million in November 2019, which it plans to transfer to FY 2021 to … P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s economy has been strong in recent years, generating resources to expand municipal … a surplus of more than $27 billion for fiscal year FY 2020 up from $550 million in November 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/new-york-city-projecting-surplus-27-billion-current-fiscal-yearState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Arrest of Muge Ma for COVID-Related Scam
Comptroller DiNapoli released a statement after the arrest of Muge Ma following an investigation by his office US Attorney Geoffrey Berman and the FBI
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-muge-ma-covid-related-scamDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… the industry in the state that calls for improvements in finding an appropriate balance between reliance on revenue … the industry in the state that calls for improvements in finding an appropriate balance between reliance on revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gambling