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Town of Guilderland – Sales Tax Revenue Allocation (2025M-62)
… audit period, the County distributed nearly $74.3 million in sales tax revenue to the Town. Audit Summary Town … that, if implemented, will improve the Town’s process in properly budgeting for and allocating sales tax revenue. Except as specified in Appendix C, Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-guilderland-sales-tax-revenue-allocation-2025m-62Town of Wawarsing – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2013M-202)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine the accuracy of the amounts paid to employees through the Town’s payroll … Town of Wawarsing Payroll and Leave Accruals 2013M202 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-wawarsing-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2013m-202Town of Newstead – Joint Highway Facility Project (2012M-260)
… five elected members: the Town Supervisor and four Council Members. In February 2010, the Board authorized the … agreement was entered into by the Town and the Village to address their respective involvement with not only … approach and the responsibilities assigned to the Town and Village, many of its terms were not complied with. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-newstead-joint-highway-facility-project-2012m-260Wyandanch Public Library – Oversight of Library Resources (2013M-399)
… is a School District Public Library that is located in the Town of Babylon in Suffolk County. The Library is governed by a five-member … District voters. The Library’s expenditures for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 were $1.3 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/11/20/wyandanch-public-library-oversight-library-resources-2013m-399DiNapoli Op-Ed: The Double-Edged Sword of Pandemic-Driven Technological Acceleration
… year’s widespread introduction of generative AI tools that can create new content such as text and images, it appears … the pandemic – illustrated the unintentional harm that can be caused by government AI systems designed or … and minimizes the potential for disparate impacts. I encourage my colleagues in government to join me in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-op-ed-double-edged-sword-pandemic-driven-technological-accelerationCity of Yonkers – Separation Payments and Health Insurance Buyouts of Yonkers City School District Employees (2024M-36)
Determine whether City of Yonkers (City) officials ensured Yonkers City School District (District) employees’ separation payments and health insurance buyouts were accurate.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/yonkers-city-2024-36.pdfFAQs ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXTENSION OF TOWN SPECIAL DISTRICTS CONCERNING REQUIRED DETERMINATIONS AND METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
FAQs ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXTENSION OF TOWN SPECIAL DISTRICTS CONCERNING REQUIRED DETERMINATIONS AND METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/required-reporting/pdf/Appendix-B-Special-District-FAQ.pdfList of Individuals Owed a Monetary Award for Merton Simpson et al. v. Department of Civil Service et al
Civil Service - Merton Simpson Settlement listing
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/claimants/pdf/settlement.pdfAC2983 Report of the (Chief Fiscal Officer) (Public Administrator) Showing the condition of all Open Estates
AC2983 Report of the (Chief Fiscal Officer) (Public Administrator) Showing the condition of all Open Estates
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/AC2983.pdfTown of Henrietta – Financial Management and Purchasing (2013M-208)
… 29, 2013. Background The Town of of Henrietta is located in Monroe County. The Town is governed by an elected Town … a significant amount of unexpended surplus funds in the general and drainage district funds. The Board did not … of ethics policy and entered into contracts that resulted in a Board member having a prohibited interest. The Town did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/24/town-henrietta-financial-management-and-purchasing-2013m-208State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases City of Newburgh Budget Review
… The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable, except for … and has not made an allowance for uncollectible taxes in the 2015 proposed budget. The city’s proposed budget … was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-city-newburgh-budget-reviewVillage of Montgomery – Purchasing and Information Technology (2013M-210)
… bidding requirements. However, the Board-adopted procurement policy did not specify the number of quotes or … service level agreements. Key Recommendations Amend the procurement policy to include the specific number of quotes … is backed up to a secure off-site location, and that an officer or employee periodically restores/tests the backups. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/25/village-montgomery-purchasing-and-information-technology-2013m-210Village of Mayfield – Water and Sewer Operations (2017M-28)
… 31, 2016. Background The Village of Mayfield is located in the Town of Mayfield in Fulton County and has a population of approximately 800. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/28/village-mayfield-water-and-sewer-operations-2017m-28Town of New Berlin – Ambulance Company Loan (2013M-22)
… 28, 2012. Background The Town of New Berlin is located in Chenango County. An elected five-member Town Board, … and Urban Development (HUD) that program income held in certain Revolving Loan Funds continue to be subject to … was within the allowable purposes of their loan program. In particular, the Board recognized the need for ambulance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-new-berlin-ambulance-company-loan-2013m-22Village of Little Valley – Capital Project Management (2020M-129)
… project debt payments. Village officials incurred $67,000 in additional expenses because they were unable to comply … completion date was December 2017 but was completed in October 2020. Key Recommendations Adhere to original … all change orders, to ensure the project is completed in a timely manner and avoid unnecessary costs. Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/01/15/village-little-valley-capital-project-management-2020m-129Town of St. Armand – Selected Financial Operations (2017M-142)
… managed the billing, collection and enforcement of water and sewer charges; and whether the Town had proper … County and includes a portion of the Village of Saranac Lake within its borders. The Town is governed by an elected … inequities. The Town lacked effective procedures to ensure water and sewer charges were accurately billed, collected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-st-armand-selected-financial-operations-2017m-142Town of Argyle – Town Clerk and Budgeting (2012M-231)
… to June 30, 2012. Background The Town of Argyle is located in Washington County and includes the Village of Argyle. The … Town Supervisor and four Board members – governs the Town. In 2011, the Town had operating expenses of approximately … $8,347, did not deposit fees and real property taxes in a timely manner, and did not remit funds to the Supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/11/town-argyle-town-clerk-and-budgeting-2012m-231Town of Marbletown – Financial and Capital Planning (2017M-234)
… 26, 2017. Background The Town of Marbletown is located in Ulster County and has a population of approximately 5,600. … adopted an adequate fund balance policy, which resulted in the Town accumulating excessive fund balance in the general fund. Key Recommendations Develop multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/29/town-marbletown-financial-and-capital-planning-2017m-234Hermon-DeKalb Central School District – Segregation of Duties (2016M-35)
… to determine if controls over the District’s cash receipts and nonpayroll disbursements were adequate for the period … District is located in the Towns of Canton, DeKalb, Hermon and Russell in St. Lawrence County. The District, which … $9.2 million. Key Findings District officials and employees did not always comply with the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/hermon-dekalb-central-school-district-segregation-duties-2016m-35Town of Lockport – Building Permit Fee Collections (2025M-56)
… Building Inspector (Inspector) properly manage building permit fee collections? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – June 18, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area A building permit is an official document issued by a local government − … own local rules and regulations and establishes building permit fee (permit fee) amounts which vary based on property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-building-permit-fee-collections-2025m-56