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Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services – State Aid (2025M-22)
Although BOCES officials properly claimed BOCES aid totaling $38 million for administrative expenditures officials claimed excess BOCES aid for their component districts for facility rental costs This occurred because they improperly included total facility rental revenue received by BOCES withou
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2025/07/18/capital-region-board-cooperative-educational-services-state-aid-2025m-22Town of Cochecton - Fund Balance Management and Multiyear Planning (2018M-208)
… the Board effectively managed fund balances and reserves for the general, highway and sewer district funds and has … or comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plans for any of the three operating funds, it used available fund … the fund to become self-sufficient. Establish a plan for the sewer district to repay the general fund advances. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/15/town-cochecton-fund-balance-management-and-multiyear-planning-2018m-208DiNapoli: Former City of Corning Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest of former city of Corning clerk Stephanie Burlew
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-city-corning-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsRenaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts – Financial Operations (2016M-198)
… education to approximately 250 students, is located in the Town of Greece, Monroe County. The School, which is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/12/renaissance-academy-charter-school-arts-financial-operations-2016m-198Town of Avoca – Financial Management and Town Clerk Operations (2017M-131)
… operations and financial practices of the Clerk’s office for the period January 1, 2016 through May 19, 2017. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 total approximately $1.3 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/08/town-avoca-financial-management-and-town-clerk-operations-2017m-131Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Information Technology (2023M-93)
… application. Key Findings Although BOCES officials restricted user account access to the financial application, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/10/13/eastern-suffolk-board-cooperative-educational-services-information-technology-2023mWhite Plains City School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2014M-240)
… audit was to review the District’s process and procedures for procurement of professional services for the period July 1, 2012 through April 30, 2014. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year were approximately $193 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/31/white-plains-city-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2014mTown of Dresden – Financial Condition and Town Clerk Operations (2016M-369)
… condition and to examine the Town Clerk’s operations for the period January 1, 2012 through May 31, 2016. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $1.1 million. Key Findings The … in a timely manner. The Board did not audit or provide for an annual audit of the Clerk's records. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-dresden-financial-condition-and-town-clerk-operations-2016m-369Cortland Enlarged City School District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2012M-230)
… the Treasurer establishes procedures for filing claims with Medicaid for support services provided to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/01/cortland-enlarged-city-school-district-oversight-financial-operationsTown of Alexandria - Water and Sewer District Financial Condition (2019M-116)
… to fund water and sewer operations, which resulted in five districts incurring unplanned operating deficits … relied on interfund advances to finance operations in the five districts during the past three years. The Board … year. Develop a plan to address the negative fund balances in the water and sewer districts and repay the interfund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-water-and-sewer-district-financial-condition-2019m-116Hempstead Union Free School District – Management of District Resources (2014M-253)
… The Hempstead Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District, which is governed by an … that all of its decisions and deliberations are performed in a transparent and public manner. District officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/29/hempstead-union-free-school-district-management-district-resources-2014mTown of Edwards – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-20)
… without the Board providing for an independent review and verification of her work. Key Recommendations Develop a fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-edwards-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-20DiNapoli: Former Bemus Point Clerk Arrested for Theft of Over $60,000
… village clerk, for the alleged theft of more than $60,000 in village funds. Jaeger, 38, of Bemus Point, allegedly wrote … of Bemus Point, like many of our local municipalities here in Chautauqua County, is engaged in an every-day battle to service its residents with precious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-former-bemus-point-clerk-arrested-theft-over-60000Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Managed Technical Support (2016M-299)
… of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is a public entity serving 23 component school districts. BOCES is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/12/16/onondaga-cortland-madison-board-cooperative-educational-services-managed-technicalTown of Hempstead Sanitary District Number 14 – Board Oversight (2017M-40)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January … Town of Hempstead Sanitary District Number 14 Board Oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-number-14-board-oversight-2017m-40Village of Port Byron – Financial Monitoring and Information Technology (2014M-116)
… 1,300. Budgeted appropriations for the general, water and sewer funds for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately … The Board did not provide oversight of water and sewer account adjustments. The Board has not established … and approve all adjustments made to customers’ water and sewer accounts and ensure that they are adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/15/village-port-byron-financial-monitoring-and-information-technology-2014m-116Aspire of Western New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED’s) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM). The … the provider's reported costs must comply with the guidelines specified in the RCM. For the year ended December … rates. Remind Aspire officials of the pertinent SED guidelines that relate to the deficiencies we identified. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/aspire-western-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… County Sherriff Ronald Spike announced the arrest of Julie Brown, former clerk of the Town of Potter. Brown, 49, was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing nearly … took place between January 1, 2018, and May 21, 2019. “Ms. Brown violated the trust of her community by allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000Village of Lyndonville – Leave Time Benefits and Information Technology (2012M-259)
… there is proper oversight over the leave benefits that employees are receiving. Attempt to recover any overpayments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/08/village-lyndonville-leave-time-benefits-and-information-technology-2012m-259Town 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-40