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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Moira , Town of Oxford and the Town of Somerset . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … there is a significant risk that payments could be made in error or for unauthorized purposes. Town of Moira – Fiscal … without complying with competitive bidding requirements. In addition, town justices did not establish adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… surplus funds will be used and the timeframe for doing so. In addition, the unrestricted fund balance grew to $2.4 … idle without a specific purpose to benefit the town is not in the public’s best interest. Laurens Fire District – … over district financial activities to safeguard assets. In addition, the board did not segregate key duties or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 856
… Out for eligible employees. Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who have opted to participate in the Over 40 Compensatory Time II program: Administrative … BU05 Rent Regulation Services Unit BU67 Background In accordance with the terms of the Over 40 Comp Time II …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/856-2008-csea-pef-and-rrsu-over-40-compensatory-time-ii-cash-outXI.18.J Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Under New York State Finance Law § 139-m, all bidders submitting a bid for a New York State contract must establish a policy addressing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xi/xi18j-gender-based-violence-and-workplaceDeposit Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-204)
… should examine ways to gain more control over cafeteria menu options in an effort to increase student participation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/08/deposit-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-204Town 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-323East Moriches Union Free School District – Budget Review (B7-13-3)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2013-14 fiscal … The East Moriches Union Free School District, located in Suffolk County, issued debt totaling $2 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund as of June 30, 2006. Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/25/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b7-13-3Village of Speculator – Financial Condition (2013M-381)
… $1.7 million. Key Findings The Board did not develop sound revenue budget estimates. Unplanned operating deficits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/04/village-speculator-financial-condition-2013m-381Wheelerville Union Free School District – Fund Balance (2016M-9)
… The Wheelerville Union Free School District is located in the Town of Caroga in Fulton County. The District, which operates one school … Findings The District retained unrestricted fund balance in excess of statutory limits annually over the past four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/wheelerville-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-2016m-9North Babylon Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-32)
… The North Babylon Union Free School District is located in the Town of Babylon, Suffolk County. The District, which … District officials employed budgeting practices resulting in fund balance appropriations that were not needed. The … calculations or justifications for the funding levels in the reserves. The District maintained balances in two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/north-babylon-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-32Rocky Point Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-170)
… The Rocky Point Union Free School District is located in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County. The District, … a formal plan stating how much would be set aside in each reserve fund, how each reserve would be funded or when reserve funds would be used. Amounts retained in two of the District’s reserves were excessive. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/13/rocky-point-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-170Iroquois Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-22)
… Background The Iroquois Central School District is located in the Towns of Aurora, Elma, Lancaster, Marilla and Wales in Erie County and the Town of Bennington in Wyoming County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/20/iroquois-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-22Bainbridge-Guilford Central School District – School Lunch Operations (2015M-172)
… The District’s productivity level for meals per labor hour (MPLH) is below industry averages. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/22/bainbridge-guilford-central-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2015mEast Moriches Union Free School District – Budget Review (B7-14-3)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal … The East Moriches Union Free School District, located in Suffolk County, issued debt totaling $2 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund as of June 30, 2006. Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/01/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b7-14-3Chenango Valley Central School District – Budget Review (B4-14-8)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal … The Chenango Valley Central School District, located in Broome County, issued debt totaling $3.5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund and food service fund as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/11/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-14-8Town of DeKalb – Financial Management (2016M-427)
… June 30, 2016. Background The Town of DeKalb is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of approximately … accounting firm. The Town has accumulated excessive funds in the general town-wide fund. The Board did not annually … amount of fund balance that should be maintained in each fund and ensure that the excess unrestricted fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-dekalb-financial-management-2016m-427Brookfield Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-48)
… The Brookfield Central School District is located in the Towns of Brookfield, Hamilton and Madison in Madison County, the Towns of Bridgewater and Sangerfield in Oneida County and the Town of Columbus in Chenango County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/11/brookfield-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-48Town of Ira – Financial Management (2014M-280)
… November 13, 2014. Background The Town of Ira is located in Cayuga County and has a population of approximately 2,200. … Town Board, includes a portion of the Village of Cato in its boundaries. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled … and the level of unexpended surplus funds, resulting in a significant amount of unexpended surplus funds in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/27/town-ira-financial-management-2014m-280Opinion 90-2
… §256: A village may contract with a town public library which was established by the town within which the village is located and which is supported by town-wide taxes, for library services … contract for library services with a town public library which was established by the town within which the village is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-2Town of Knox – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-30)
… as that reports are complete and accurate. Furthermore, in light of a town board’s responsibility to oversee the … for the general fund and highway fund appropriations in fiscal year 2024 and provided essential services to the … financial records and reports for fiscal year 2024 in accordance with New York State (NYS) Town Law (Town Law). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/04/24/town-knox-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-30