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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , City of New Rochelle , Suffolk County Community College , Village of Trumansburg and the Town of Webb . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget … inspection reports, as required. Suffolk County Community College – Information Technology (2018M-130) Although the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-174
… with an effective date greater than one year old, OSC has revised the submission procedures to ensure that any … by OSC will be denied. The following chart summarizes the revised guidelines governing the submission of retroactive … Agency Responsibilities Transactions that fall within the revised procedures: In general, OSC will not require agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-174-retroactive-transactions-unified-court-system-agenciesVestal Central School District – Fund Balances (2017M-91)
… Background The Vestal Central School District is located in the Towns of Vestal and Binghamton in Broome County and the Town of Owego in Tioga County. The … budget for the use of fund balance when necessary. Analyze all reserve balances and transfer overfunded amounts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/28/vestal-central-school-district-fund-balances-2017m-91Town of Hoosick – Departmental Cash Collections and Sales Tax Allocation (2016M-428)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the cash collection procedures at the Town's pool and skating rink and the allocation of sales tax revenue for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-hoosick-departmental-cash-collections-and-sales-tax-allocation-2016m-428Town of German – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2023M-54)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of German (Town) Town Supervisor (Supervisor) maintained … was compromised, resulting in diminished transparency of the Town’s financial operations. The former Supervisor: Incorrectly recorded almost $1 million of highway fund revenues and $57,000 of fire protection fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/14/town-german-supervisors-records-and-reports-2023m-54Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency (JCIDA) – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-70)
… or complete adequate cost-benefit analyses (CBAs) for proposed projects before approving them. Charge some … 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-jcidaVillage of Akron – Selected Financial Activities (2016M-133)
… through December 22, 2015. Background The Village of Akron is located in the Town of Newstead in Erie County. The … Village, which has a population of approximately 3,000, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. The … and in a timely manner. Ensure that all financial activity is recorded timely and accurately in the accounting records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/08/26/village-akron-selected-financial-activities-2016m-133Town of Allen – Town Clerk Collections (2024M-120)
… required. Remit real property taxes to the Supervisor on a weekly basis or provide a monthly report of amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/02/14/town-allen-town-clerk-collections-2024m-120Glen Aubrey Fire Company – Board Oversight (2022M-139)
… financial transactions. Charge service fees and interest for late payments associated with the lease agreement. Key … Company officials disagreed with certain findings in our report but indicated they plan to initiate corrective … B includes our comments on issues Company officials raised in their response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/12/09/glen-aubrey-fire-company-board-oversight-2022m-139Morris Central School District – Financial Operations (2015M-251)
… The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s claims processing procedures and fund balance management … $9.5 million. Key Findings The auditor from the Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services … Discontinue the practice of allowing the Treasurer’s electronic signature to be affixed to checks without her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/morris-central-school-district-financial-operations-2015m-251Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Budget Transfers and Confirming Purchase Orders (2016M-218)
… Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is an association of 18 component school districts. Combined, … students in the western area of Suffolk County. BOCES is governed by a seven-member Board of Education elected by … $160.4 million. Key Findings Although the Board is required to approve all budget transfers above $25,000, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/09/30/western-suffolk-board-cooperative-educational-services-budget-transfers-andWashingtonville Central School District – Reserve Funds (2014M-45)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s management of reserve funds for the period of July 1, 2012 through October 29, 2013. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/06/washingtonville-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2014m-45Town of Erin – Town Clerk and Justice Operations (2016M-315)
… through June 17, 2016. Background The Town of Erin located in Chemung County and has a population of approximately … Deposit and remit tax collections to the Supervisor in accordance with statute. Accurately report the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-erin-town-clerk-and-justice-operations-2016m-315Workers' Compensation Program: Statement of Assessable Expenses for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2011
… Compensation Law. The primary responsibility of the Board is to ensure that employees who are unable to work due to … Coverage for these benefits, with limited exception, is to be provided by employers. Costs to administer the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/workers-compensation-program-statement-assessable-expenses-three-fiscal-years-ended-marchTown of Putnam Valley – Purchasing (2013M-193)
… 6, 2013. Background The Town of Putnam Valley is located in Putnam County and has a population of approximately 11,000 … paid more than $20,000 each and approximately $1.4 million in total. We also reviewed supporting documents to verify … and properly supported by paid bills or receipts. All transactions that we examined were for proper Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-putnam-valley-purchasing-2013m-193Franklin Central School District – Information Technology (2022M-19)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Franklin Central School District (District) officials adequately managed … user accounts and software and developed an information technology (IT) contingency plan. Key Findings District … Determine whether Franklin Central School District District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/17/franklin-central-school-district-information-technology-2022m-19Loan Payroll Deductions – Enhanced Reporting
… Please use the new amount beginning on the next available payroll cycle so members can avoid underpayment — eliminating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/loan-payroll-deductionsTown of South Bristol – Financial Management (2015M-140)
… The Town of South Bristol is located in Ontario County and has a population of approximately 1,590. The town is … not developed policies to govern its budgeting practices and repeatedly adopted budgets that were not based on … The Board did not perform an annual audit of the books and records of Town officials and employees who received or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-south-bristol-financial-management-2015m-140City of Binghamton – Joint Sewage Treatment Facility Capital Project Planning and Monitoring (2020M-170)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of … process for overseeing Project activities that included daily onsite inspections documenting: Daily onsite personnel Leak testing results for treatment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/09/city-binghamton-joint-sewage-treatment-facility-capital-project-planning-andGeneva Housing Authority – Cash Receipts (2015M-160)
… Cash receipt duties were not adequately segregated and compensating controls were insufficient. The Authority … cash level. Access rights to the housing software and accounting system are not properly restricted. Key … Ensure that user access rights in the accounting system and housing software are limited to only those functions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/11/13/geneva-housing-authority-cash-receipts-2015m-160