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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-62City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B25-5-5)
… exceed $8.3 million to liquidate the cumulative deficits in the City’s general, transportation, sewer and recreation … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the 2025-26 proposed budget are reasonable. However, we … City officials did not implement all the recommendations in our previous budget review letter when preparing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/15/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b25-5-5SUNY Bulletin No. SU-157
… to OSC prior to the payment. The roster must be signed by the College President and forwarded to SUNY System … All Discretionary Increases must be entered by SUNY for processing. To process the 3% increase for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-157-2009-discretionary-increases-suny-management-confidentialSUNY Bulletin No. SU-143
… rosters in EmplID order. The roster must be signed by the College President and forwarded to SUNY System … All Discretionary Increases must be entered by SUNY for processing. To process the 3% increase for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-143-2008-discretionary-increases-suny-management-confidentialWest Hill Fire District No. 3 – Financial Condition (2014M-160)
… Background The West Hill Fire District No. 3 is located in Chemung County and serves approximately 700 residents. The … budget appropriations. This occurred primarily because in 2008 and 2009 the District received unexpected insurance … December 31, 2013. District officials created this reserve in the late 1990s to fund future costs of new vehicles. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/15/west-hill-fire-district-no-3-financial-condition-2014m-160City of Troy – Budget Review (B5-14-23)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2015 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, issued debt totaling $21,630,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/07/city-troy-budget-review-b5-14-23Southside Academy Charter School – Board Oversight (2013M-318)
… 2013. Background Southside Academy Charter School, located in the City of Syracuse, is governed by a Board of Trustees … administration, operation and performance of the School in accordance with the School’s Charter and subject to the … to NHA, and the revenues are to be expended by NHA in accordance with the approved budget, and as otherwise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/southside-academy-charter-school-board-oversight-2013m-318Village of Keeseville – Financial Condition (2013M-192)
… 31, 2013. Background The Village of Keeseville is located in Essex County. The Village is governed by a Board of … operations, which contributed to the Village being in fiscal stress at the end of the 2011-12 fiscal year. … during the 2011-12 fiscal year. The sewer fund remained in fiscal stress at the end of the 2012-13 fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/20/village-keeseville-financial-condition-2013m-192Town of Hanover – Town Supervisor and Town Clerk Operations (2013M-40)
… 18, 2013. Background The Town of Hanover is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately … received and did not indicate the form of payment received in the water and sewer records. The Clerk did not disburse … Clerk fees, real property taxes and other moneys received in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Ensure that any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/10/town-hanover-town-supervisor-and-town-clerk-operations-2013m-40Town of Monroe – Water System Accountability and Electricity Cost Savings (2012M-227)
… Town could achieve cost savings or revenue enhancements in its water operations and reduce electricity costs for the … January 31, 2012. Background The Town of Monroe is located in Orange County and has a population of approximately … water processed. We estimated that the Town lost $64,787 in water rent revenue from unbilled water if the lost water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/15/town-monroe-water-system-accountability-and-electricity-cost-savings-2012m-227City of Saratoga Springs – Financial Condition (2012M-201)
… 2011. Background The City of Saratoga Springs is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately … audit period, the water fund balance continues to remain in a deficit. As of October 31, 2012, the fiscal year 2012 … with City officials anticipating a small operating deficit in each fund. During the period reviewed, the Council did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/15/city-saratoga-springs-financial-condition-2012m-201Town of Ontario – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2013M-105)
… established requirements for leave requests, accrual records, and employee time records. The Board did not properly authorize interfund … off during their scheduled work day, and prepare time records supporting hours worked and leave time used. Approve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-ontario-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2013m-105City of Mount Vernon – Budget Review (B21-6-3)
… fiscal year. Background The City of Mt. Vernon is located in Westchester County. Key Findings Significant revenue and expenditure projections in the adopted budget are not reasonable. The City’s budget … amount of uncollected taxes and could create a shortfall in 2021. The Comptroller has not prepared a valuation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/04/16/city-mount-vernon-budget-review-b21-6-3Cayuga County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-171)
… January 31, 2013. Background Cayuga County is located in central New York State. The Cayuga County Probation … As of August 2012, the Department held over $16,000 in undisbursed restitution which was collected between one … courts for six of the 31 selected cases that had balances in arrears. Key Recommendations Develop, or review and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/09/27/cayuga-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-16-9)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue debt totaling $12,000,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City’s general, water, sewer and risk retention funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-16-9Oracle Charter School – School Building Acquisition and Leave Accrual Records (2013M-290)
… is located in the City of Buffalo. The School is governed by an 11-member Board of Trustees that includes one parent … properly documented, and all such records are maintained by the Board Secretary. Safeguard School resources by conducting and documenting thorough analyses of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/oracle-charter-school-school-building-acquisition-and-leave-accrualTown of White Creek – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-64)
… 30, 2012. Background The Town of White Creek is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately … The Board also was unaware that the Town was not in compliance with payroll tax filing or payment requirements … Ensure that the Budget Officer has the necessary training in municipal accounting and the Town’s software to help her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-white-creek-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-64City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B22-6-6)
… which impact the City of Yonkers' financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of the … year 2022-23 and the related justification documents are in compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal Agent Act … to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2022-23 fiscal year. Tax certiorari is the legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/06/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b22-6-6Town of LeRay – Justice Court (S9-14-5)
… collected 4,639 payments totaling approximately $443,900 in fines, surcharges and fees from January 1, 2012 through … Ensure that all receipts received are deposited intact and in a timely manner. Ensure that the Justices report and remit … that tickets are properly reported, as paid or enforced, in a timely manner. Ensure that bank reconciliations are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/town-leray-justice-court-s9-14-5Rochester City School District – Budget Review (B20-2-5)
… 2020-21 fiscal year. Background The District is located in Monroe County. Earlier this year our office performed a … be completed by an independent State Monitor [2] installed in the District by the New York State Education Department pursuant to language included in the State’s 2020-21 budget bill. Key Findings We commend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/05/rochester-city-school-district-budget-review-b20-2-5