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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York State Budget for SFY 2022-23
I am pleased to see the budget will provide tax relief and support to help middleclass New Yorkers and small businesses boost wages for health care workers make green investments and extend relief programs to assist those affected by the pandemic
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-state-budget-sfy-2022-23State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… local government audits have been issued. Village of Arkport – Water Fund Financial Operations (Steuben County) … records were not maintained, the modified accrual basis of accounting was not used and interfund activity was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Milford – Financial Condition (2013M-355)
… of our audit was to assess the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 through August 27, 2013. … from the town-wide general fund to finance operations for the part-town highway fund in 2013. This interfund … of our audit was to assess the Towns financial condition for the period January 1 2012 through August 27 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/21/town-milford-financial-condition-2013m-355Town of Benson – Financial Condition (2013M-77)
… and expenditures against budgeted estimates throughout the year because the Supervisor does not maintain accounting … necessary budget modifications are made throughout the year to stabilize the Town’s financial status and reverse the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-benson-financial-condition-2013m-77Tupper Lake Central School District – Records and Reports (2021M-14)
… reviewed. Also, officials did not record journal entries in a timely manner. Only four of the 349 journal entries for … close completed capital projects. As a result, $359,427 in unexpended funds were not used to pay related debt, which … could have reduced the District’s tax levies, and $480,853 in project expenditures were not submitted for timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/25/tupper-lake-central-school-district-records-and-reports-2021m-14Town of Byron – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2012M-208)
… the Town’s internal controls over Justice Court operations for the period January 1, 2011, through September 20, 2012. … four council members, is the legislative body responsible for managing Town operations. The Board has the overall responsibility for overseeing the financial activities of the Town, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-byron-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2012m-208Town of Leicester – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2015M-158)
… all Town officials and employees who received or disbursed money during the year. Key Recommendations Develop policies … all other officers and employees who received or disbursed money in the previous year. … The purpose of our audit was to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/13/town-leicester-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2015m-158Altona Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Financial Operations (2016M-201)
… not issued to provide supporting documentation for the funds collected during our audit period and checks received … documentation is maintained to account for all Company funds collected and ensure that all funds collected are deposited in a timely manner. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/09/30/altona-volunteer-fire-company-inc-financial-operations-2016mKiryas Joel Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Selected Employee Reimbursements (2016M-331)
… schools. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $23 million. Key Findings For fiscal years 2011-12 through 2015-16, the Board adopted budgets that resulted in operating surpluses each year ranging from $216,000 to $2.6 million. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/03/03/kiryas-joel-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-selectedTown of Norwich – Justice Court (S9-14-3)
… reported, as paid or enforced, in a timely manner. Deposit all receipts collected within 72 hours. Assess the risk areas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/town-norwich-justice-court-s9-14-3Chateaugay Central School District – Leave Accruals (2016M-149)
… of employees’ leave accrual records for the period July 1, 2014 through January 31, 2016. Background The Chateaugay … School District is located in the Towns of Bellmont, Burke and Chateaugay in Franklin County and the Towns of Clinton and Ellenburg in Clinton County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/chateaugay-central-school-district-leave-accruals-2016m-149Liberty Central School District – Budget Review (B4-14-6)
… in the District’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Liberty Central School … to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit … District officials have prepared a projection of year-end fund balance for the food service fund while also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/11/liberty-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-14-6East Rochester Union Free School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-97)
… July 1, 2013 through November 24, 2015. Background The East Rochester Union Free School District is located in the Towns of East Rochester, Perinton and Pittsford in Monroe County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/east-rochester-union-free-school-district-financial-management-andCampbell-Savona Central School District – Student State Aid (2024M-79)
… Audit Objective Determine whether Campbell-Savona Central School District (District) officials properly claimed New … action. … Determine whether CampbellSavona Central School District District officials properly claimed New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/16/campbell-savona-central-school-district-student-state-aid-2024m-79Genesee County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-7)
… appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2021 through November 21, 2024. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/01/10/genesee-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-7Agency Financial Reporting Package
… Reporting and Oil Spill Remediation (OSC BFR) at (518) 474-3277 or email us at [email protected] . AFRP … To request an account be created, contact OSC BFR at (518) 474-3277or [email protected] . Once an account has been … questions regarding AFRP Reporting, contact OSC BFR at (518) 474-3277 or [email protected] … Internet Based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/agency-financial-reporting-packageFairview Fire District – Financial Operations (2024M-138)
… Unrealistic budgets increased taxpayer burden and resulted in unrestricted fund balance totaling approximately $1.2 … Unrealistic budgets increased taxpayer burden and resulted in the District’s reserve funds, in total, increasing by approximately $1.5 million (84 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/16/fairview-fire-district-financial-operations-2024m-138Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B25-6-4)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the proposed 2025-26 budget. Background The Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/04/11/village-suffern-budget-review-b25-6-4Town of Alden – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-106)
… collections were at greater risk for theft or loss. In addition, the Clerk accumulated unremitted funds totaling $138,050 in the tax collection bank accounts. The funds should have … Properly deposit all real property tax collections in accordance with New York State Town Law (Town Law) Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-alden-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-106Cost-Saving Ideas: Using State Contracts to Acquire Goods or Services
… The Costs of Not Using State Contracts During recent audits, we identified instances where local governments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-using-state-contracts-acquire-goods-or-services