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Opinion 88-65
… §986(1)(3): Collecting officers must provide tax receipts to mortgagee banks when taxes are paid from an escrow account. Prior opinions, including 34 Opns St Comp, 1978, p … for the issuance of tax receipts by the collecting officer to persons not paying the tax and the charging of a fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-65Mattituck Fire District – Claims Audit (2025M-48)
… and approved before claims were paid. When the Board does not perform a thorough and complete review of claims to … District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings but indicated that they plan to initiate corrective action. Appendix C includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/mattituck-fire-district-claims-audit-2025m-48County of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-15-21)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s preliminary budget for the 2016 fiscal year … for chargebacks to other governments for costs associated with out-of-county community college costs, but this amount may not be collected. Estimate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/10/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-15-21Town of Schroon – Internal Controls Over Transfer Station Operations (2013M-24)
… over a three-month period in 2012, the weight of the solid waste the Town paid to dispose of at the Franklin County … We found weak internal controls over cash receipts and poor monitoring of solid waste received at the transfer … makes it impossible to determine if the proper amount of disposal fees were charged to customers and that all moneys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-schroon-internal-controls-over-transfer-station-operations-2013m-24Genesee County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-66)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review Genesee County Industrial Development … to properly evaluate job performance. The form also does not require the businesses to separately report existing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/05/14/genesee-county-industrial-development-agency-projectDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By … Financial Operations (Cortland County) The district board does not provide adequate oversight of district financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsPutnam County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-257)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Putnam County Industrial Development Agency’s (PCIDA) management … comprises seven members who are appointed by the Putnam County Legislature. The PCIDA reported 14 active industrial … not have project approval criteria that is specific to the County, and they approve individual projects despite a lack …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/putnam-county-industrial-development-agency-managementSteuben County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-97)
… January 1, 2012, to February 26, 2013. Background The Steuben County Soil and Water Conservation District is one of … by a five-member Board of Directors appointed by the Steuben County Legislature. District expenditures totaled … Steuben County Soil and Water Conservation District Internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/08/02/steuben-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-over-cashState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… district officials could bill users more equitably if they serviced the water meters. Find out how your government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs
… has established programs to address the increasing incidence and prevalence of obesity in the State. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/17/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programsPort Jefferson Union Free School District – Information Technology (2014M-039)
… July 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013. Background The Port Jefferson Union Free School District is located in … Port Jefferson Union Free School District Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/18/port-jefferson-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2014mPine Valley Central School District –Financial Management and Procurement (2014M-36)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial management … with statutory requirements. The District’s reserve policy does not address the need for maintaining certain reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/11/pine-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-and-procurementArgyle Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2014M-051)
… them. District officials do not periodically review leave accrual records. Key Recommendation Establish comprehensive payroll processing and leave time accrual policies and procedures that incorporate the duties … the corresponding payroll payments. Review leave time accrual records and balances to ensure accuracy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/argyle-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2014m-051Albany Leadership Charter High School for Girls – Professional Services (2013M-283)
… period July 1, 2011 through May 31, 2013. Background The Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls, located in the City of Albany, Albany County, is governed by a Board of Trustees which … Albany Leadership Charter High School for Girls Professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/albany-leadership-charter-high-school-girls-professional-services-2013mDepartment of Social Services – Monitoring of Service Provider Agreements (2016-MS-1)
… sufficient documentation. The Departments are required by New York State Social Services Law (Law) to use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/07/19/department-social-services-monitoring-service-provider-agreements-2016-ms-1Rensselaer City School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-153)
… management and recordkeeping of the activity fund or for closing inactive clubs. The District has an internal auditor … activities, including procedures for record keeping, closing out inactive clubs and disposing of the related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/rensselaer-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Department , Town of Ira and the Lake View Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plans. Lake View Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activity … Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Department Town of Ira and the Lake View Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… the public’s trust in government,” DiNapoli said. “My office partners with law enforcement across the state to … accountable those who betray their duty to the public. My thanks to District Attorney Parisi and the State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000Disposal of Electronic Devices
… that all memory devices had been removed. One of the hard drives contained personal, private and sensitive … date of birth and certain health-related data. The printer hard drive and cameras also contained retrievable data, and … Reinforce policies and procedures to ensure that all hard drives are removed from electronic devices and properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/disposal-electronic-devicesLewis County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-3)
… to 38 flags in a timely manner. The one remaining flag that was not responded to in a timely manner was a red flag, indicating that structural failure was a potential … inspection. However the County’s response time to this flag was only eight days later (50 days) than NYSDOT’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/lewis-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-3