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About this Report – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… This report provides citizens with an overview of the financial condition of New York State. It presents selected financial, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/about-reportSpackenkill Union Free School District – Professional Services (2021M-89)
… District (District) officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services and entered into written agreements … officials did not always seek competition or comply with the District’s procurement policy when procuring professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/15/spackenkill-union-free-school-district-professional-services-2021m-89Village of Monticello – Budget Review (B4-14-15)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village of Monticello’s … the sanitation fund, over $1.7 million for the water fund and almost $1.7 million for sewer fund. Key Findings Based on … for certain matters, we found that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/06/27/village-monticello-budget-review-b4-14-15City of Middletown - Information Technology (2018M-235)
… accounts have not been used in the last six months, 19 of these accounts were never used and one account was last … access to ensure City users cannot control all phases of a transaction. City officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/01/03/city-middletown-information-technology-2018m-235Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2019M-160)
… and capital investment. Four companies received sales tax exemptions that exceeded approved amounts by a total of … analysis. Continue to compare the actual sales tax exemptions claimed by companies with the amounts authorized by the Board. Recapture the sales tax exemption benefits from companies who have exceeded the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/11/01/onondaga-county-industrial-development-agency-projectU-Crest Fire District #4 – Travel Expenditures (2017M-35)
… including hotel reservations, in advance to obtain the best possible lodging rates. … UCrest Fire District 4 Travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/26/u-crest-fire-district-4-travel-expenditures-2017m-35Village of Spring Valley – Financial Activities and Information Technology (2012M-180)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight activities … June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012. Background The Village of Spring Valley is located in the Towns of Ramapo and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/18/village-spring-valley-financial-activities-and-information-technology-2012m-180State Comptroller Dinapoli Releases Municipal Audit
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state’s 180,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditTown of Orange – Former Highway Superintendent’s Records (2019M-30)
… the Superintendent pled guilty to Attempted Obstruction of Governmental Administration and was sentenced to a … The Superintendent should retain adequate records of all Department transactions and activity. Town officials should work with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to resolve any prior years’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/16/town-orange-former-highway-superintendents-records-2019m-30Town of Caneadea – Fund Balance Management (2020M-145)
… recurring expenditures, and include realistic estimates of appropriated fund balance amounts. Develop and adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/14/town-caneadea-fund-balance-management-2020m-145Town of Springfield – Accounting Records and Reports (2020M-175)
… did not: Prepare bank reconciliations, record receipts in the financial accounting software or provide the Board … monthly bank reconciliations, record all transactions in the financial software timely and provide detailed budget-to-actual reports to the Board. File AUDs in a timely manner. Annually audit the Supervisor’s records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/07/town-springfield-accounting-records-and-reports-2020m-175Newark Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-38)
… financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/newark-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-38Grand Island Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-31)
… Officials did not post: Comprehensive budget-to-actual results in an easily accessible location. Corrective action … posting comprehensive budget-to-actual and internal audit results in a location easy to access. Prepare and post a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/grand-island-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-31Village of Montgomery – Board Oversight of the Treasurer’s Office (2021M-50)
… with water and sewer Village laws and codes resulting in $29,300 in penalties not being assessed. Implement sufficient … annual audits. The last required audit was conducted in 2016. Key Recommendations The Board should: Ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/23/village-montgomery-board-oversight-treasurers-office-2021m-50Village of Bainbridge – Financial Operations (2014M-227)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s accounting records … June 1, 2012 through May 31, 2014. Background The Village of Bainbridge is located in Chenango County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/11/21/village-bainbridge-financial-operations-2014m-227Patchogue-Medford Public Library - Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-126)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of non-payroll disbursements. Key Findings Online payments … initiated by business office staff were not included on the warrants or audited by the Board. Of the 76 claims we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2019/10/11/patchogue-medford-public-library-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m-126Town of Greene – Justice Court Operations (2021M-95)
… However: The Justices did not deposit all collections in a timely manner. The Justices did not perform monthly … and Justice Martin was unaware that the cash balance in her account exceeded known liabilities by $5,869 as of … cash balances. Annually audit the Court’s records in a sufficiently detailed and properly documented manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/12/10/town-greene-justice-court-operations-2021m-95Town of Freedom – Financial Management (2021M-191)
… did not develop and adopt realistic budgets or determine how much fund balance should be maintained. As a result, the Town … fund balance levels, which ultimately resulted in a higher-than-necessary tax levy. The Board: Consistently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/11/town-freedom-financial-management-2021m-191Town of Indian Lake – Reserves and Justice Court Operations (2014M-330)
… 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. Background The Town of Indian Lake is located in Hamilton County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/03/06/town-indian-lake-reserves-and-justice-court-operations-2014m-330Town of Russia – Financial Management (2014M-212)
… The Town of Russia is located in Herkimer County and has a population of approximately 2,600. The Town is … Town Board which is responsible for the general management and control of the Town’s financial and operational affairs. … a plan for the use of excess funds in a manner that benefits taxpayers. Adopt budgets that include realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/03/town-russia-financial-management-2014m-212