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Village of Hempstead – Budget Review (B7-16-4)
… for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings Based on the results of our review, we found the significant … projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. Based on the 2016-17 proposed budget, the Village will have … of its taxing authority. The Village’s ability to rely on real property taxes as an increased revenue source in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/04/07/village-hempstead-budget-review-b7-16-4Allegany County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-74)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2010 through … a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer). … have 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/2014/04/04/allegany-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-74County of Putnam – Recreation and Golf Course Collections (2024M-50)
… (Golf Course) recorded, deposited, remitted and reported collections accurately and in a timely manner and whether the collections were supported. Key Findings The County’s … not always record, deposit, remit documentation and report collections accurately and in a timely manner. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/20/county-putnam-recreation-and-golf-course-collections-2024m-50Orleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-6)
… [read complete report – pdf] 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. Together, the Treasurer, County … The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/12/13/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-6DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $273.4 Billion at End of Third Quarter
… “Although 2024 was generally positive, markets fell in December. Investors will face continued uncertainty in the months ahead with the potential for tariffs and … As of Dec. 31, the Fund had 40.94% of its assets invested in publicly traded equities. The remaining Fund assets by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2734-billion-end-third-quarterTown of Pound Ridge – Procurement and Claims Auditing (2024M-150)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Pound Ridge (Town) Board (Board) procured goods and services in … Determine whether the Town of Pound Ridge Town Board Board procured goods and services in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/01/town-pound-ridge-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2024m-150Agency Financial Reporting Package
… the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) to gather data-in-process which has not been entered into the Statewide … Financial System (SFS) as of the closing date specified in each area. The State's accounting and financial reporting … . AFRP Reporting Application Existing Users Log in to Online Services to get started. If you forgot your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/agency-financial-reporting-packageLimestone Volunteer Firemen, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-219)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls were adequate to ensure that financial … in Cattaraugus County. The Company, which is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors per its bylaws, provides … did not review bills or approve disbursements prior to payment. Company officials did not maintain accurate records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/21/limestone-volunteer-firemen-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Cambridge , Town of Fishkill , City of Mechanicville and the Ramapo Catskill Library System . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … and three were not implemented. Ramapo Catskill Library System – Procurement (Rockland County) Library system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Ischua Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-367)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are … The Ischua Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Ischua …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/19/ischua-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-367Middle Island Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2013M-93)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s budgeting … The Middle Island Fire District is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County. The District is governed by … The purpose of our audit was to examine the Districts budgeting practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/05/middle-island-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2013m-93Colesville Fire District #1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-276)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Colesville and is located in Broome County. The Board of Fire … The District does not have adequate financial policies and procedures. While the Board has adopted a purchasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/12/20/colesville-fire-district-1-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsCounty of Clinton Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring (2014M-205)
… The County of Clinton Industrial Development Agency is an independent public benefit corporation established in 1971. The Agency is governed by a seven-member board appointed by the Clinton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/12/12/county-clinton-industrial-development-agency-projectPlainedge Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-189)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition and extra-classroom activity (ECA) funds for the period July … Bay, Nassau County. The District operates five schools and has approximately 3,025 students. Projected expenditures … duplicate receipts for all funds placed in her custody, and did not always deposit funds in a timely manner and sign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/12/plainedge-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-extraCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor
… on a five-year basis/term. Consider changing the audit firm to ensure independence and fresh prospective. (We … provide an affirmative statement that the individual or firm is independent of the district as defined by Generally … deputy claims auditor The district’s internal auditor Any firm or individual whose hiring would result in a conflict of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditorOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our original report, Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance ( 2015-S-86 ). Background … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-followMonroe County – Golf Course Contract Management (2014M-111)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the effectiveness of the County’s oversight of the golf course operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/08/11/monroe-county-golf-course-contract-management-2014m-111Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2017-MR-4)
… Chenango , Cherry Valley , Coventry , Davenport , Greene , Lisle , Meredith , and Springfield . Purpose of Audit The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/04/13/real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2017-mr-4Opinion 92-56
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … by the town and county officers training school of the state of New York, or in attending a convention, conference … for purposes of the New York State and Local Employees Retirement Systems. October 20, 1992 Bernard Silverman, Esq., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-56Opinion 95-25
Whether the provisions of section 54a of the State Finance Law authorize the State Comptroller to withhold local assistance paid pursuant to chapter 53 of the Laws of 1995
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-25