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Onondaga County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-3)
… money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien. These actions are recorded in the county clerk’s office when payments are deposited as required by court order. Additionally, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/09/26/onondaga-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-3Town of Lewis – Records and Reports (2025M-17)
… to maintaining the accounting records, which resulted in errors and deficiencies in the Town’s accounting records. The errors and deficiencies … Board also did not audit, or contract with an independent public accountant to audit, the Supervisor’s records for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/15/town-lewis-records-and-reports-2025m-17City of Ithaca – Records and Reports (2025M-114)
… filed independent audit report. Understanding the Audit Area The Common Council (Council) is responsible for managing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/03/27/city-ithaca-records-and-reports-2025m-114Village of Victory – Records and Reports (2025M-94)
… the Board, Village officials and other stakeholders can make informed decisions. Village officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/04/03/village-victory-records-and-reports-2025m-94Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (2025-MS-1)
… , City of Cohoes , Town of Colonie , Town of Columbia , Village of Floral Park , Town of Grand Island , City of Long Beach , City of New Rochelle , City of Norwich , Town of … serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs. 1 According to the ADA Update: A Primer for State and Local Governments , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/06/physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-2025-ms-1Yates County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-1)
… money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien. These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s office when payments are deposited as required by court order. Additionally, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/04/18/yates-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-1Orleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-6)
… manner. 1 Security interest in property filed to ensure payment for contracted services rendered on the property. 2 When the whereabouts of any person entitled to payment from the estate is unknown. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/12/13/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-6Genesee County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-7)
… lien. 1 These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s office when payments are deposited as required by … of the Surrogate’s Court. Together, the Treasurer, County Clerk and Surrogate’s Court must develop sound procedures and … for and safeguard these funds. Key Findings The County Clerk’s register did not include an action ordering the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/01/10/genesee-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-7Village of Monticello – Records and Reports (2020M-104)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village … and timely accounting records or properly reconcile bank accounts in a timely manner. About $5 million of real … for the Board of Trustees (Board) or department heads. Annual Update Documents (AUDs), which are the annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/12/23/village-monticello-records-and-reports-2020m-104Brooktondale Fire District – Purchases and Disbursements (2021M-18)
… Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured purchases and disbursements were proper and supported. Audit Results District officials ensured the purchases and disbursements we examined were proper and supported. We … Board of Fire Commissioners Board ensured purchases and disbursements were proper and supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/05/14/brooktondale-fire-district-purchases-and-disbursements-2021m-18Cayuga County - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-274)
… Key Findings County officials: Did not seek competition for aggregate purchases from nine vendors totaling … Consider the aggregate amount to be expended for the same or similar type of goods or services when … competitive bidding is required and develop procedures for procuring professional services. Ensure all claims are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/04/12/cayuga-county-procurement-and-claims-audit-2018m-274Town of Bovina - Records and Reports (2019M-200)
… and other financial reports to the Board. File AUDs in a timely manner. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/20/town-bovina-records-and-reports-2019m-200Cortland County - Financial Management and Reporting (2019M-162)
… The Legislature: Failed to address extended vacancies in key financial positions. Failed to address deficiencies identified in previous audits and will pay at least $428,800 to several … records. Did not have policies and procedures in place to receive or ensure others received critical financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/11/27/cortland-county-financial-management-and-reporting-2019m-162Town of Freetown - Records and Reports (2018M-213)
… reports. The bookkeeper did not record all expenditures in the general and highway funds in a timely manner. The annual update document (AUD) was not filed in a timely manner for the 2017 fiscal year. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-freetown-records-and-reports-2018m-213Town of Broadalbin - Records and Reports (2018M-63)
… and advances between Town bank accounts and funds in a timely manner. Annual update documents (AUDs) were not filed in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Periodically review … and maintaining the accounting records and filing AUDs in a timely manner. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/22/town-broadalbin-records-and-reports-2018m-63City of Hudson - Payroll and Accrued Leave (2020-14)
… whether City officials ensured employees’ salaries and the amounts withheld for benefits were accurate, and leave accrual records were properly maintained and recorded. Key Findings City officials did not segregate … Determine whether City officials ensured employees salaries and the amounts withheld for benefits were accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/03/13/city-hudson-payroll-and-accrued-leave-2020-14Town of Canton - Compensation and Benefits (2018M-159)
… in accordance with the advertised salary in the public hearing notice for the preliminary budget and that any increases above the amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-canton-compensation-and-benefits-2018m-159Town of Wells – Records and Reports (2024M-59)
… of Wells (Town) Supervisor maintained complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Town Board (Board) to effectively … The Supervisor did not maintain complete, accurate and timely accounting records, and inadequate financial … Town of Wells Town Supervisor maintained complete accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/23/town-wells-records-and-reports-2024m-59Town of Butternuts – Accounting and Reporting (2016M-323)
… 24, 2016. Background The Town of Butternuts is located in Otsego County and had a population as of the 2010 Census … aid across differing and incorrect tax bases, resulting in taxpayer inequity. Town officials maintained inaccurate accounting records resulting in misstatements in several funds. Key Recommendations Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/25/town-butternuts-accounting-and-reporting-2016m-323State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… assurance that certain services with vendors were provided in accordance with contract terms, and payments were … balance and did not present the district’s spending plans in a transparent and meaningful manner. While real property … since 2020-21, the district’s budgeting practices resulted in tax levies being higher than necessary. The board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-audits