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Opinion 89-31
… ... There is no specific reservation of that right in the New York Constitution or in any statute; nor is there any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-31State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following … services for eligible homeless families and individuals in New York City and for providing fiscal oversight of the … The New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) contracts with outside entities known as Industrial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCollege of Geneseo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide initiative to determine whether the use of travel … we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State as well as other outliers. Many of these employees incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses during the three year period ending March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-geneseo-selected-employee-travel-expensesVillage of Horseheads – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-134)
… Clerk pleaded guilty to attempted petit larceny and paid full restitution. Key Recommendations Perform a deliberate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-134Town of Philipstown – Financial Management (2024M-100)
… managed financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not properly manage the Town’s financial operations and used … benefited taxpayers within the water district and resulted in the decline of the general fund balance from $1 million to $53,137. Specifically, the Board did not: Appropriately budget for GLWD operations. For example, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/09/town-philipstown-financial-management-2024m-100Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2013M-161)
… County Industrial Development Agency (SCIDA) Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Program for the period January 1, … of the people of the State. The SCIDA was established in 1970 and is governed by a Board comprising nine members … detailing any business interests; however, the County does not unseal and review the financial disclosure forms or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/08/30/sullivan-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programGeorgetown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-264)
… Recommendations Ensure that adequate accounting records are maintained, that monthly bank reconciliations are prepared for the Board’s review and that annual financial reports are filed with OSC in a timely manner. Annually audit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/georgetown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-264Wayne County – Financial Management (2012M-249)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s financial … The County maintained reserves totaling $10 million as of December 31, 2011, with no plans in place for the use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/12/wayne-county-financial-management-2012m-249Champlain Joint Youth Program – Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-21)
… appoint a recreation director, and the three directors are collectively responsible for the Program’s day-to-day … with the agreement. Establish and approve the fees that are charged to nonresident swim program participants and ensure that the Program’s collections are properly supported and deposited. Establish and approve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2017/11/22/champlain-joint-youth-program-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-21Village of Munnsville – Financial Operations (2012M-239)
… properly monitored the Village’s financial operations for the period June 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The … a Mayor and four Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2012, were approximately … to manage emergencies and other unanticipated occurrences. For example, in two of the last four fiscal years, Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/08/village-munnsville-financial-operations-2012m-239Village of Liberty – Financial Condition (2013M-109)
… not consider the affect of the unlikely collection of the full levy on its adopted budgets. The Board has not developed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/04/village-liberty-financial-condition-2013m-109Village of Dannemora – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-7)
… four-year terms. The Village’s general, water, and sewer funds’ total budgeted appropriations for the 2012-13 fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-dannemora-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-2013m-7Elmwood Village Charter School – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-174)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the student enrollment and … a new proof of residence be submitted when a student’s address changes. Key Recommendation Periodically verify the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/08/23/elmwood-village-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2013m-174Rombout Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-88)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the … 1, 2015 through September 8, 2016. Background The Rombout Fire District is a district corporation of the State, … District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. General fund budgeted appropriations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/28/rombout-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-88Town of Chautauqua – Fiscal Stress (2013M-220)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, through July 16, 2013. … five-member Town Board is the legislative body responsible for managing Town operations. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year were approximately $1.3 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-chautauqua-fiscal-stress-2013m-220Watertown Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Claims Processing (2012M-221)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Authority’s internal … retirees costing $4,962, which management characterized as a gift for their years of service and dedication to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/watertown-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-claims-processing-2012m-221City of Lockport -- Budget Review (B1-15-20)
… deficits in the City’s general, water and sewer funds as of December 31, 2013. The Act requires the Mayor to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-15-20City of Salamanca – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-284)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review City officials’ financial management practices and the collection of overdue real property taxes and ambulance service charges … 1, 2013 through September 10, 2015. Background The City of Salamanca is located almost entirely within the Allegany …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/04/city-salamanca-selected-financial-activities-2015m-284Wayne Central School District – Financial Management (2012M-229)
… budgeted expenditures for the 2011-12 fiscal year are $41.3 million, which are funded primarily with State aid, sales tax, real property … encumbrances and ensure that year-end encumbrances are valid and supported. Develop comprehensive policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/22/wayne-central-school-district-financial-management-2012m-229Mount Pleasant Cottage School Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-360)
… District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through September 10, 2013. Background The Mount Pleasant … School District is a special act school district located in Westchester County, and provides education to students … consecutive years. The deficit was as high as $5.3 million in fiscal year 2008-09. However, the deficit started …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/mount-pleasant-cottage-school-union-free-school-district-financial