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Village of Yorkville – Budget Review (B3-13-7)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/10/village-yorkville-budget-review-b3-13-72019 Financial Condition Report – 2019 Financial Condition Report
… 31, 2019. New York continues to benefit from a national economic expansion that has lasted for more than a decade, however, economic risks are growing. This report can help New Yorkers better understand the State’s financial and economic condition. Under generally accepted accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2019-fcrTown of Franklin – Financial Operations (2014M-32)
The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns financial operations for the period of January 1 2012 through October 11 2013
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-franklin-financial-operations-2014m-32DiNapoli: Ex-Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Convicted in Grant Scheme
… David Decker, former director of the Lake George Watershed Coalition, was convicted today in … state grant funds meant to improve the area surrounding Lake George, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas … David Decker former director of the Lake George Watershed Coalition was convicted in Warren …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-ex-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-convicted-grant-schemeAccounts Payable Advisory No. 67
… of the COVID-19 pandemic cause agencies to experience a delay in processing vouchers, agencies may account for the delay by adjusting the MIR date in the Statewide Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/67-prompt-payment-interestTown of Parma - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-223)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax … senior citizen, veteran and other exemptions. The Assessor: Granted 28 exemptions (19 percent of those … eligible for the exemptions. Key Recommendations The Assessor should: Ensure granted exemptions are authorized, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/01/town-parma-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-223Town of Eden - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-231)
… Findings We reviewed 58 out of 765 agricultural, veteran and senior citizen exemptions, totaling $2.9 million, on … supporting documentation before granting exemptions and then retain this documentation. Periodically monitor exemptions and ensure annual renewal documentation is provided when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-eden-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-231Village of Canastota - Board Oversight (2018M-256)
… Clerk-Treasurer’s work, audit claims before approving them for payment or require annual audits of the Clerk-Treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/04/12/village-canastota-board-oversight-2018m-256Sullivan West Central School District - Retiree Health Insurance (2019M-196)
… that sufficient documentation was maintained to verify the calculations of certain retirees’ contributions. Key … Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/13/sullivan-west-central-school-district-retiree-health-insurance-2019m-196Lowville Academy and Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-154)
… Determine whether claims were adequately documented, were for appropriate purposes and were properly audited and approved prior to payment. Key … was also the Athletic Director, his audit of the claims for the athletic department was not independent. We reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/lowville-academy-and-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019mHadley-Luzerne Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-103)
… were overfunded. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets that include realistic expenditure estimates. Develop a plan for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/26/hadley-luzerne-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-103Multiple Dwelling Property Inspections (2018-MS-1)
… 59 percent of the PM inspections and 51 percent of the FS inspections were not performed. White Plains, Schenectady …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/08/03/multiple-dwelling-property-inspections-2018-ms-1Three Town Fire District - Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2018M-106)
… Board did not properly evaluate whether the purchase of a fire truck was compliant with General Municipal Law (GML). … laws. Competitive bids or competitive offers are awarded in accordance with GML. The District is operating within its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/09/07/three-town-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-activities-2018m-106Village of Windsor - Water Operations (2019M-210)
… 85 percent of the water produced, or 74.9 million gallons, is considered non-revenue (lost) water. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/24/village-windsor-water-operations-2019m-210Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District - Procurement (2020M-173)
… District (District) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings District officials generally used a competitive process to procure goods and services. However, they did not … found that District officials used a competitive process to procure the goods and services. While District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/26/briarcliff-manor-union-free-school-district-procurement-2020m-173Town of Preble – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-17)
… process or implement effective mitigating controls to ensure all non-payroll disbursements are for legitimate Town purposes. Conduct a thorough annual audit … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/05/12/town-preble-non-payroll-disbursements-2023m-17Fort Edward Union Free School District - Financial Condition (2019M-245)
… financial condition significantly declined due to a successful tax certiorari challenge. As a result, … fund balance as of June 30, 2019 totaled less than 1 percent of the next year’s appropriations. Based on the … Key Recommendations Adopt a multiyear financial plan that is annually updated. Continue to explore options to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/fort-edward-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2019m-245Stony Creek Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2015M-188)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of … did not establish effective internal controls to address a lack of segregation in the Treasurer’s cash disbursement … establish policies or implement any procedures governing debit card use or review or approve any card-related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/10/23/stony-creek-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2015mWesterlo Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2014M-179)
… was to examine internal controls over cash disbursements for the period January 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014. … The Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in 1938 in the Town of … fire protection services to its residents. Revenues for 2013 totaled approximately $370,000. Key Findings There …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/17/westerlo-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2014m-179State Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… in service last year, the LIRR was responsible for more than twice as many delays. The MTA must ensure the … incidents attributed to the LIRR. Amtrak was responsible for more than 3,000 late, canceled and terminated trains, an … of 150 percent since 2016. The LIRR was responsible for over 6,500 late, canceled and terminated trains, more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017