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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued. Town of East … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsWallkill Hook, Ladder and Hose Company – Financial Activities (2016M-223)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s oversight of the Company’s financial activities for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/09/23/wallkill-hook-ladder-and-hose-company-financial-activitiesVillage/Town of Mount Kisco – Parking Ticket Collections (2012M-255)
… receivables for parking offenses for the period June 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The Village/Town of Mount Kisco is located in Westchester County and has a population of 9,983. The … and small claims cases. The Justices are responsible for all Court operations. During our audit period, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/villagetown-mount-kisco-parking-ticket-collections-2012m-255Otego-Unadilla Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-26)
… financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-26State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 180,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsTown of Geddes - Account Clerk's Salary and Benefits and Cash Disbursements (2019M-56)
… required health insurance premium contributions from her pay, totaling $2,875 and received an unauthorized retroactive … the clerk’s time records; therefore, she received overtime pay totaling $13,129 that was not approved in advance. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/17/town-geddes-account-clerks-salary-and-benefits-and-cash-disbursements-2019m-56Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Oversight of Take-Home Vehicles (2021M-52)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation (Corporation) Board of Directors (Board) provided adequate oversight of take-home vehicles. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate … Determine whether the Western Regional OffTrack Betting Corporation Corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2021/09/23/western-regional-off-track-betting-corporation-oversight-take-homeTown of Amherst Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-148)
… the State Comptroller (OSC) was accurate with respect to job performance, sales tax exemptions and payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) … and are accurately calculated based on the correct sales tax amounts. Establish adequate procedures to review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-amherst-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalPompey Hill Fire District – Financial Management (2021M-136)
… notices were not published for certain purchases subject to permissive referendum. The District used $97,000 of … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/11/05/pompey-hill-fire-district-financial-management-2021m-136Fishers Fire District – Financial Condition (2021M-128)
… or reserve policies or multiyear financial and capital plans. Adhering to the adopted fund balance policy and adopting and adhering to these policies and plans would increase transparency. Key Recommendations Adopt … policies and develop multiyear financial and capital plans. Officials partially agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/10/29/fishers-fire-district-financial-condition-2021m-128Henrietta Fire District – Financial Condition (2021M-27)
… fund balance increased to $4.4 million on December 31, 2020, which is excessive and enough to pay 41.5 percent of the District’s 2020 expenditures. The Board unnecessarily overrode the 2019 and 2020 tax cap. The 2021 tax cap override will likely be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/henrietta-fire-district-financial-condition-2021m-27Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency (JCIDA) – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-70)
… applicants fees in accordance with the Board-approved fee schedule. Assess annually reported capital investment and … are approved. Adopt policies and procedures to ensure application and administration fees are properly calculated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2020/10/02/jefferson-county-industrial-development-agency-jcidaState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… new bus acquisitions resulting in a potential revenue loss of $477,200. During the audit, the business manager prepared and submitted state aid forms for three of these buses. The district unnecessarily borrowed more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Town of Amsterdam – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-8)
… of the Town’s funds are co-mingled into one checking account, bank reconciliations are prepared by the bookkeeper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-amsterdam-supervisors-records-and-reports-2013m-8Retirement Estimates – Divorce and Your Benefits
… actuarial consultant, or use the Retirement Online benefit calculator or the Quick Calculator on our website for a projection of anticipated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/retirement-estimatesTown of Throop – Highway Department (2021M-115)
… activities. The Board and Superintendent did not: Prior to 2021, agree, in writing, to expenditures for highway repair and improvement as required. As a result, the Board’s ability to sufficiently plan and budget for long-term road …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/03/town-throop-highway-department-2021m-115Debt Approvals for Public Authorities, Municipalities, School Districts and District Corporations
… to sell their bonds or notes at private sale, regardless of limitations on private sales otherwise in law. New York … County must secure the Comptroller’s approval of the terms and conditions of their bonds and notes when they are … and criteria for the State Comptroller's review of the terms and conditions of certain municipal and public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/approvalsWindsor Central School District – Fuel Controls (2022M-133)
… policies and procedures. As a result, 18,369 gallons of fuel costing approximately $38,300 are not accounted for. … Without adequate controls over fuel, the District’s risk of loss, theft and leaks is increased and could go …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/windsor-central-school-district-fuel-controls-2022m-133North Greenbush Common School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-112)
… as the claims auditor, because they were directly involved in accounting or purchasing functions, audited and approved claims resulting in an increased risk that improper or deficient claims could be paid. The District appointed a new claims auditor in October 2021. Of 50 claims reviewed totaling $1.4 million: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/north-greenbush-common-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-112Utica Harbor Point Development Corporation – Budgeting and Board Oversight (2022M-43)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Utica Harbor Point Development Corporation (Corporation) … and adequately monitored financial activity. Key Findings The Board and officials did not establish realistic budgets. Also, the Board did not review periodic financial reports to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/07/15/utica-harbor-point-development-corporation-budgeting-and