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County of Otsego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) – Oneonta Rail Yards Acquisition (2021M-38)
… of the Rail Yards. The property was acquired based on a $6 million to $20 million development plan, without an … yard and be profitable. The Board decided this was not in County residents’ best interest due to cost and … findings in our report. Appendix B includes our comments on certain issues raised in their response. … Determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/02/11/county-otsego-industrial-development-agency-coida-oneontaTown of New Albion – Justice Court Operations (2014M-161)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the processes and procedures for … January 1, 2011 through April 2, 2014. Background The Town of New Albion (Town) is located in Cattaraugus County and has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/29/town-new-albion-justice-court-operations-2014m-161Town 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 Glen - Water and Sewer Operations (2023M-167)
… totaling $30,258 and did not record customer payments in a timely manner and accurately. The Clerk made 12 … billed totaling $592,956 for water and sewer services in the accounting records and sewer revenue was overstated by … adjustments made to customer accounts. Record payments in a timely manner, maintain control accounts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/29/town-glen-water-and-sewer-operations-2023m-167Pembroke Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2023M-136)
… approximately $11,000, was not sufficiently itemized to clearly identify the quantity or cost of items purchased. … the faculty auditor (auditor) was not overseeing ECA funds to verify the accuracy and completeness of the records and … and indicated that they have initiated or plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether Pembroke …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/19/pembroke-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2023m-136Town of Crawford – Town Clerk (2021M-82)
… Audit Objective Determine whether collections in the Town of Crawford (Town) Town Clerk’s (Clerk’s) office were … parties in a timely and accurate manner . As a result of our audit and investigation, the former Clerk pleaded … August 2020, the former Clerk was sentenced to five years of probation and 1,000 hours of community service . The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/11/23/town-crawford-town-clerk-2021m-82Village of Riverside – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2024M-107)
… to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (NYSDTF), which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/11/27/village-riverside-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-107Wallace Volunteer Fire Department – Board Oversight (2024M-125)
… Objective Determine whether the Wallace Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. (Department) officers and members provided adequate financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/03/14/wallace-volunteer-fire-department-board-oversight-2024m-125Resources for Local Officials
… of Funds, Reporting Requirements, Distribution Process and Contact Information from the State Division of the Budget … Filing Deadlines for Counties, Cities, Towns and Villages NYSLRS Employer Web Portal - Financial Statements and … Roll Verification Justice Court Fund Reporting (JCR) Contact Update Other Required Reporting Online Search Tools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/resources-local-officialsOswego County – Court and Trust (2022-C&T-5)
The purpose of our audit was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2019 through September 7, 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/oswego-county-ct-2022-5.pdfJefferson County – Court and Trust (2022-C&T-6)
The purpose of our audit was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2019 through September 7, 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/jefferson-county-2022-ct-6.pdfDelaware County – Court and Trust (2022-C&T-2)
The purpose of our audit was to determine whether County officials established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2019 through March 24, 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/delaware-county-2022-ct-2.pdfOversight of Campus Foundations
… to assess risk, such as the foundations’ policies and IRS Form 990, which provide details on an organization’s … available information, such as the foundations’ IRS Form 990s and their policies and procedures, to assess risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/oversight-campus-foundationsProtection of Child Performers
… of a child performer’s earnings to be placed in trust on behalf of the child. If an employer or payroll company does not have valid information about a child’s trust account, it is … all required documentation. The Department does not have the necessary controls to monitor and enforce compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/27/protection-child-performersComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… the $25,000 he paid upon arraignment. Munson is scheduled for sentencing Oct. 29, 2018 at which time he is expected to … As fire department treasurer, Munson was responsible for maintaining the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department bank … with the State’s two percent tax on fire insurance. For years, Munson was able to conceal his ongoing theft by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireDiNapoli Calls For Stepped Up Enforcement of State's Bottle Bill
… funds the state is entitled to from bottlers and beverage distributors, according to an audit released today by State … water and certain other beverage containers. Bottlers, distributors, dealers and certain retailers (deposit … audit. Read the report , or go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093018/16s96.pdf For access to state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-calls-stepped-enforcement-states-bottle-billComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced that Renee … who elected to receive reduced monthly benefits so his wife, Doris Yudenfreund, would continue to receive benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pensionDiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… coverage in March 2023, New York state began the process of redetermining eligibility for every enrolled individual. An analysis by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found this … have ended, the state should account for those who are removed from Medicaid coverage and make every effort to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… local government and school audits were issued. Village of Mexico – Financial Management (Oswego County) The board … a fund balance policy and maintained an excessive level of unassigned surplus fund balance in the general fund with … $839,530 and $1.1 million, or between 109% and 124% of the ensuing year’s budget. The board did not consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Contact Update and Online Help for Local Officials
… Contact Update The Division of Local Government and School Accountability, in the Office of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/contact-update-and-online-help