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Genesee County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-7)
… and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien. 1 These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s … the whereabouts of any person entitled to payment from the estate is unknown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/01/10/genesee-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-7Otsego County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-4)
… established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2023 through July 31, 2025. … to the court and then delivered to a county treasurer for safekeeping. Payments made pursuant to court orders … established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/05/otsego-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-4Cayuga County - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-274)
Determine whether County officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policy and statutory requirements
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/04/12/cayuga-county-procurement-and-claims-audit-2018m-274Town of Bovina - Records and Reports (2019M-200)
… and other financial reports to the Board. File AUDs in a timely manner. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/20/town-bovina-records-and-reports-2019m-200Cortland County - Financial Management and Reporting (2019M-162)
… had accurate and complete financial information with which to manage operations. Key Findings The Legislature failed to adequately oversee the County’s finances. The Legislature: Failed to address extended vacancies in key financial positions. … had accurate and complete financial information with which to manage operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/11/27/cortland-county-financial-management-and-reporting-2019m-162Town of Freetown - Records and Reports (2018M-213)
… reports. The bookkeeper did not record all expenditures in the general and highway funds in a timely manner. The annual update document (AUD) was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-freetown-records-and-reports-2018m-213City of Ithaca – Records and Reports (2025M-114)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did City of Ithaca (City) officials maintain complete, accurate and … for City officials tasked with overseeing the use of public funds. This critical function can help maintain … not submit Annual Financial Reports (AFRs) to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in accordance with New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/03/27/city-ithaca-records-and-reports-2025m-114Village of Victory – Records and Reports (2025M-94)
… the Board, Village officials and other stakeholders can make informed decisions. Village officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/04/03/village-victory-records-and-reports-2025m-94Town of Broadalbin - Records and Reports (2018M-63)
… financial activity is accurately and completely accounted for. Develop a plan for updating and maintaining the accounting records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/22/town-broadalbin-records-and-reports-2018m-63City of Hudson - Payroll and Accrued Leave (2020-14)
… Key Findings City officials did not segregate the duties of the clerks inputting payroll or implement compensating … to verify accrual balances prior to approving the use of leave accruals. Key Recommendations Ensure compensating controls are implemented to address the lack of segregation of duties within the payroll process. Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/03/13/city-hudson-payroll-and-accrued-leave-2020-14Town of Canton - Compensation and Benefits (2018M-159)
… and the CBA. Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-canton-compensation-and-benefits-2018m-159Village of Monticello – Records and Reports (2020M-104)
… or properly reconcile bank accounts in a timely manner. About $5 million of real property tax revenue was not posted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/12/23/village-monticello-records-and-reports-2020m-104Brooktondale Fire District – Purchases and Disbursements (2021M-18)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Brooktondale Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured purchases and … and supported. Audit Results District officials ensured the purchases and disbursements we examined were proper and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/05/14/brooktondale-fire-district-purchases-and-disbursements-2021m-18Town of Jay – Records and Reports (2023M-22)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Jay (Town) Supervisor maintained complete, accurate and … Determine whether the Town of Jay Town Supervisor maintained complete accurate and timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/30/town-jay-records-and-reports-2023m-22Town of Morehouse – Records and Reports (2021M-182)
… complete, accurate and timely financial records and reports. Key Findings The Supervisor did not maintain the Town’s accounting records and reports in a complete, accurate, up-to-date or timely manner. … Bank reconciliations were not performed. Monthly financial reports were not prepared for and submitted to the Town Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/18/town-morehouse-records-and-reports-2021m-182Town of Keene – Records and Reports (2024M-27)
… and no one independently reviewed and approved entries. Bank reconciliations were generally not prepared or provided to the Board in a timely manner and adjusted bank balances did not agree with general ledger cash balances for 55 (41 percent) of the 133 bank reconciliations we prepared. The Supervisor did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-keene-records-and-reports-2024m-27Town of Wells – Records and Reports (2024M-59)
… financial operations. All nine balance sheet accounts for 2022 and six accounts (67 percent) for 2023 were not accurate. Two accounts were overstated by a … not agree with general ledger cash balances at month-end for 18 of the 40 (45 percent) bank reconciliations we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/23/town-wells-records-and-reports-2024m-59Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions
explain the new GAAP reporting requirements for fund balance and special revenue funds, and the effects on AUD school districts ST-3
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/gasb54.pdfNYSLRS Record of Activities - Elected and Appointed Officials
This webinar will explain how the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) determines service credit for Elected and Appointed Officials. Officials, who are not in a time-keeping system, are required to keep a Record of Activities (ROA).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/nyslrs-roa-elected-appointed-030624.pdfNYSLRS Record of Activities - Elected and Appointed Officials
This webinar will explain how the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) determines service credit for Elected and Appointed Officials. Officials, who are not in a time-keeping system, are required to keep a Record of Activities (ROA).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/nyslrs-roa-112923.pdf