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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Town of Lapeer – Budgeting (Cortland County) The board did not develop and adopt realistic budgets. As a … fund balances increased to levels between 85% and 182% of the 2024 appropriations, as of Dec. 31, 2023. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $92,000
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York State … community she served,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Oneida County District Attorney Carville and the New York State … in holding her accountable.” Carville said, “The Oneida County District Attorney’s Office would like to thank the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-92000Homeless Housing and Assistance Program – Project Selection and Maintenance
… Purpose To determine if the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP) is selecting feasible projects … to provide permanent supportive housing to the homeless and if HHAP projects are being properly maintained. This … September 14, 2018. Background The Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation (HHAC) was established on June 8, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/10/homeless-housing-and-assistance-program-project-selection-and-maintenanceOversight of Public Water Systems
… is providing effective oversight of the State’s public water systems to ensure water is suitable for people to drink. Our audit covered the … Protection Agency (EPA) established the public water system (PWS) supervision program under the authority of … is providing effective oversight of the States public water systems to ensure water is suitable for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-public-water-systemsWhite Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2013M-156)
… audit was to examine the District’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2012, to April 23, 2013. Background … The District’s general fund budget totaled $234,950 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board has not … our audit was to examine the Districts budgeting practices for the period January 1 2012 to April 23 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/white-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2013m-156Halfmoon-Waterford Fire District No. 1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-71)
… adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s financial activities for the period January 1, 2011, to January 31, 2013. … consists of five elected members and is responsible for the District’s overall financial management. The District’s general fund budget totaled $848,185 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/03/halfmoon-waterford-fire-district-no-1-internal-controls-over-financialOrleans County – Department of Social Services (2012M-222)
… social welfare examiners in two different County Social Services programs. In addition, we found that 10 out of 45 … Orleans County Department of Social Services 2012M222 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/01/18/orleans-county-department-social-services-2012m-222State Agencies Bulletin No. 793
… Act of 2006, the U.S. Department of Labor has issued a Final Regulation regarding Qualified Default Investment … direct their own investments. In order to comply with this Final Regulation, TIAA/CREF has notified OSC that OSC must … to one of the four QDIA established in the DOL's Final Regulation. Effective immediately, the DOB must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/793-date-birth-dob-requirement-new-members-tiaacref-retirement-planTravel Advisory No. 2
… of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Travel Manual Guidance : In … residence) must be designated in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience of an employee or to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/2-taxable-travelNorth Shore Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2017M-89)
… Shore Central School District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County. The District, which operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/north-shore-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2017m-89Weedsport Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-94)
… The Weedsport Central School District is located in the Towns of Brutus, Cato, Conquest, Mentz, Sennett and Throop in Cayuga County. The District, which operates two schools … Key Findings District officials acknowledged the decline in unrestricted fund balance and developed a plan to increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/weedsport-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-94Wallkill Central School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-52)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/29/wallkill-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-52Adirondack Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-184)
… The Adirondack Central School District is located in the Towns of Ohio, Russia and Webb in Herkimer County; the Towns of Lewis, Leyden, Lyonsdale and West Turin in Lewis County; and the Towns of Annsville, Ava, Boonville, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/23/adirondack-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-184Forestville Central School District – Transportation Operations and Cafeteria Financial Condition (2014M-70)
… years as it experienced operating deficits, resulting in a $215,678 deficit fund balance as of June 30, 2013. Key … and reduce the number of routes, explore sharing bus to locations outside the District with neighboring districts and … fleet to be in accordance with SED guidelines. Develop a plan to address the deteriorating financial condition of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/forestville-central-school-district-transportation-operations-andCattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
… practices and ensure surplus fund balance is in compliance with the statutory limit. Consistently overestimated … as required. As a result, the District was not transparent with taxpayers and has levied more taxes than necessary. Key Recommendations Reduce surplus fund balance to comply with the statutory limit. Reduce the unemployment insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/cattaraugus-little-valley-central-school-district-financial-managementTown of Shelby – Financial Management (2012M-206)
… of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s accounting records and review internal controls over the Court’s financial … Background The Town of Shelby is located in Orleans County and has a population of approximately 5,300 residents. An … body responsible for overseeing the Town’s operations and finances. It is responsible for the general management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-shelby-financial-management-2012m-206Town of Candor – Fund Balances (2014M-157)
… 2011 through April 8, 2014. Background The Town of Candor is located in Tioga County, has a population of approximately … its boundaries. The Town’s 2014 budget of $2.3 million is funded primarily with real property taxes, sales tax and State aid. The Town is governed by an elected Town Board comprising the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/01/town-candor-fund-balances-2014m-157Town of Lebanon – Justice Court (2013M-247)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Justice was properly … January 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Lebanon is located in Madison County and has a population … Town of Lebanon Justice Court 2013M247 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/17/town-lebanon-justice-court-2013m-247State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… but they did not strengthen controls by improving their monitoring procedures. Officials entered into agreements with … electronic transactions. Auditors found the online banking policy does not clearly indicate how online transfers will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Ausable Valley … June 30, 2013. Given the size of district operations this is a dangerously low level. Auditors also found that district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits