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Village of Nichols – Financial Condition (2013M-50)
… expenditures of $89,500 for increased water costs and major flood damage. Because the Village has a very small tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/07/village-nichols-financial-condition-2013m-50City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-13-2)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s tentative budget … the accumulated deficit in the City’s general, water and sewer funds as of May 31, 2007. Local Finance Law … of our review, we found that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/03/20/city-olean-budget-review-b1-13-2Cortland Enlarged City School District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2012M-230)
… Background The Cortland City School District is located in the City of Cortland and five towns in Cortland County. The District is governed by the Board of … due to the District. As a result, the District lost out on at least $52,000 in reimbursement revenues due. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/01/cortland-enlarged-city-school-district-oversight-financial-operationsFriendship Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2022M-55)
… officials: Overestimated appropriations by a total of $2.3 million (8 percent) in the three fiscal years audited. This … written multiyear financial plan. As a result, as of June 30, 2021, the recalculated surplus fund balance totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/22/friendship-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2022m-55Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District – Facilities Department Overtime (2023M-120)
… overtime worked by Facilities Department employees. As a result, employees may have worked unnecessary overtime. … to adhere to the Facilities Department’s procedures could result in the employees working unnecessary overtime. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/01/dobbs-ferry-union-free-school-district-facilities-department-overtimeMontauk Union Free School District – Information Technology (2022M-137)
… to the network or develop an IT contingency plan. As a result, there is an increased risk that the network may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/27/montauk-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2022m-137Village of Sidney – Financial Activities (2023M-14)
… were not assured the Board was effectively monitoring airport operations and financial condition. Specifically: For the past five years, the total airport operating deficits exceeded $293,000. Delinquent … satisfy the liabilities. Key Recommendations Analyze the airport’s revenues and expenditures to determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/05/19/village-sidney-financial-activities-2023m-14Town of Alexandria - Water and Sewer District Financial Condition (2019M-116)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town officials effectively managed the financial condition of the water and sewer districts by reasonably estimating … Determine whether the Town officials effectively managed the financial condition of the water and sewer districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-water-and-sewer-district-financial-condition-2019m-116Town of Saugerties – Claims Auditing (2024M-144)
… totaling $383 without the Supervisor’s knowledge. The equipment was shipped to the Town’s former video supply … use of taxpayer money. Key Recommendations Obtain training to understand the claims auditing process and Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/16/town-saugerties-claims-auditing-2024m-144DiNapoli Statement on Legislation Restoring Contract Review Authority
… money is also a deterrent to those who might try to game the system. “I want to thank State Senator Elijah …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-statement-legislation-restoring-contract-review-authorityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… taxpayer funds. As a result, auditors could not determine if the clerk is receiving, recording, depositing, disbursing … Management Agency reimbursements. Although the budget does slightly raise taxes for all funds, town officials did … $49,545 were supported with itemized claims, it is unclear if they were all proper because the association bylaws were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District , Ellenville Central School District , Lake Pleasant Central School District , Mount Pleasant … spent appropriately and effectively.” Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District – Leave Accruals and Separation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City Adopted Budget Agreement
… deposit to its recently established Rainy Day Fund (by $750 million since April, which will increase the balance to nearly $2 billion); the balance held in the RHBT (by $750 million, to $4.5 billion); and the city’s general reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-adopted-budget-agreementTitle IV-E Foster Care – Federal Funding and New York
… in Title IV-E funding in FY 2025 and $295 million in FY 2026, all of which is allocated to the Administration for … care census has decreased by nearly 40 percent since June 2015, there still remain 6,500 children in foster care … 21.2 21.1 Total IV-E Funding $ 298.8 $ 295.4 Sources: NYC Office of Management and Budget; OSC analysis FIGURE 2 – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/title-iv-e-foster-careEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012 (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three … Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, participating local government … contracts with Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) to administer the hospitalization portion of the Plan. Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughPayments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up)
… Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (2012-S-11). Background Our initial audit report, … made improper payments totaling $94,460 to Davis Ethical Pharmacy. Based on information obtained from the prescribers … Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (2012-S-11) United HealthCare Insurance Program: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacy-followCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
… options and costs at regular intervals. If your experience rating and other factors are good, you may find comparable … employees safe. Many private sector entities manage their safety programs aggressively in order to save money. Your … firm can help you develop policies and procedures to make safety and accident prevention a top priority for your local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsIgnition Interlock Program Monitoring (2015-MS-4)
… released six letter reports to the Counties of Cortland , Erie , Montgomery , Otsego , Suffolk and Wayne . Purpose of … program monitors were late in reporting 14 cases (in Erie and Wayne) out of 66 that did not comply with program … at all; and did not report 50 cases at all (in Cortland, Erie, Montgomery, Otsego, Suffolk and Wayne). None of the six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/04/25/ignition-interlock-program-monitoring-2015-ms-4West Henrietta Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-104)
… financial accountability and the public’s trust. A lack of oversight can lead to mismanagement, fraud, a damaged … record and report Department funds. As a result, the Board of Directors (Board) lacked reliable information that was … Furthermore, the Department has an increased risk of theft and waste of Department resources. From January 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/west-henrietta-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-104