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Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
… 1 to improve their budgeting practices and ensure surplus fund balance is in compliance with the statutory … by an average of more than $2 million a year. Allowed surplus fund balance to exceed the statutory limit of 4 … insurance reserve fund balance of $227,000 which can fund average unemployment expenditures for 78 years. Did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/cattaraugus-little-valley-central-school-district-financial-managementTown of Shelby – Financial Management (2012M-206)
… accounting records and review internal controls over the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2010, … 7, 2012. Background The Town of Shelby is located in Orleans County and has a population of approximately 5,300 … affairs including the financial activity of the Justice Court. The 2012 Town budget totaled approximately $2.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-shelby-financial-management-2012m-206Town of Candor – Fund Balances (2014M-157)
… April 8, 2014. Background The Town of Candor is located in Tioga County, has a population of approximately 5,000 … years 2011 through 2013, fund balance available for use in each of the four major operating funds has either … formally documented any of these plans or set aside funds in reserves for these purposes. Key Recommendations Develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/01/town-candor-fund-balances-2014m-157Town of Lebanon – Justice Court (2013M-247)
Town of Lebanon Justice Court 2013M247
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/17/town-lebanon-justice-court-2013m-247Town of Lincoln - Town Clerk (2023M-31)
… $3,869.The former Clerk also did not: Deposit $4,038 in cash collections recorded from January 1, 2018 through April 13, 2022. Maintain complete records for … to the theft, paid full restitution of $3,869 and received a one-year conditional discharge. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/04/12/town-lincoln-town-clerk-2023m-31Hammondsport Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2024M-54)
Determine whether Hammondsport Central School District District officials established comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plans
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2024m-54County of Orleans Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-345)
… seeking financial assistance. None of the open projects’ PILOT agreements reviewed contained a "recapture of benefits" … accountable for delivering promised benefits to the community in exchange for tax abatements. Officials billed one business using a PILOT billing schedule different from the Board-approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/county-orleans-industrial-development-agency-projectWhite Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2013M-156)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2012, to April 23, 2013. Background The White Lake Fire District is … money than it received. Budget inaccuracies contributed to the District using 54 percent of fund balance to fund the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/white-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2013m-156Halfmoon-Waterford Fire District No. 1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-71)
… years until March 1, 2013. The District did not file the AUD in a timely manner for 2010 and 2011. We found that the 2010 and 2011 AUD were filed 576 and 276 days late, respectively. However, the District filed the 2012 AUD on time. Key Recommendations Ensure that the independent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/03/halfmoon-waterford-fire-district-no-1-internal-controls-over-financialTravel Advisory No. 2
… an Incorrect Official Station and the related chart in Exhibit A can assist the agency head with (i) understanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/2-taxable-travelGingerbread Learning Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… fiscal years ended June 30, 2012. Background Gingerbread is a not-for-profit organization that provides center-based … 30, 2013, Gingerbread reported approximately $12.2 million in reimbursable costs for its SED programs. Key Findings For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/26/gingerbread-learning-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… District and the Middletown-Hardenburgh Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Free School District , Glens Falls Common School District and the West Seneca Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make … dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and operations, my office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Medicaid Program – Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services
… (Department) administers the Medicaid program in New York State. Medicaid provides a wide range of medical services, … of enrollment for the owner and the owner’s family, the State paid $68,483 in medical benefits on their behalf. The … review of improper Medicaid claims, recover improper State payments, and improve claims processing controls. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/21/medicaid-program-eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… surpluses totaling $669,365 during fiscal years 2021, 2022 and 2023. Actual revenues exceeded estimated revenues by … steps to increase physical accessibility at the town hall, including mirrors, hand dryers and grab bars mounted at … at selected town facilities. Spaces include town hall, the town hall annex, which lacked van accessible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $92,000
… Fire Department, is wholly unacceptable and inexcusable. I would like to thank my Assistant, Assistant District … and hold accountable those who mistakenly think they can get away with them.” Simchik stole over $90,000 in fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-92000Homeless Housing and Assistance Program – Project Selection and Maintenance
… on June 8, 1990 to administer HHAP and is staffed by 17 Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/10/homeless-housing-and-assistance-program-project-selection-and-maintenanceDiNapoli: Weak Monitoring of Financial Reporting by NYC Housing Provider Led to Overbilling of $1 Million
… A non-profit provider of supportive housing for the City’s Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene … can result in waste of needed funds for supportive housing,” DiNapoli said. “It’s a concern that in just one … of recent plans to expand the availability of supportive housing.” CUCS is one of DOHMH’s largest providers of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-weak-monitoring-financial-reporting-nyc-housing-provider-led-overbilling-1-millionOversight of the Nourish New York Program
… the Department of Health (DOH) are ensuring the Nourish New York Program (Nourish NY) provides adequate access to the … Further, food insecurity remains a reality for many New York residents. Nourish NY was developed as a temporary … to expand the State’s food supply network and markets for New York farm products while also providing greater access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/21/oversight-nourish-new-york-programOversight of Adult Care Facilities
… adult care facilities to ensure quality of care and safety for residents. The audit covered the period from January 2018 … with age, disabilities, or other factors. They fill a need for individuals who need assistance but at a less intensive … York State. The Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for the oversight of adult care facilities, primarily through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/09/oversight-adult-care-facilities