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East Aurora Union Free School District – High School Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2016M-163)
… The East Aurora Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Aurora, Colden and Elma in Erie County. The District, which operates three schools … 31 classes and clubs that deposited approximately $184,000 in receipts and disbursed $188,000 during the 2014-15 fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/02/24/east-aurora-union-free-school-district-high-school-extra-classroomFreeport Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-300)
Freeport Union Free School District Financial Condition 2016M300
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/09/freeport-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-300Harborfields Central School District – Information Technology Asset Management (2024M-9)
… are incomplete and assets are not properly accounted for, District officials cannot assure taxpayers that the $3.9 … invested in IT assets has been appropriately safeguarded. For example, we selected 50 of the District’s IT assets to locate the assets and confirm they were accounted for and determined that: 13 IT assets, including laptops and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/07/harborfields-central-school-district-information-technology-assetDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.3% in October
… DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.84 billion for the month, up $41 million year over year. “October growth … volatility in sales tax collections warrants caution for local governments as they finalize their budgets for next … Over 63% (36 of 57) of counties experienced year-over-year increases. These monthly sales tax collections are from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-23-octoberTown of Ashland – Long-Term Planning (2024M-114)
… of Ashland (Town) officials established multiyear capital and financial plans. Key Findings Town officials did not … funds have zero balances. However, based on discussions with the Highway Superintendent (Superintendent), vehicle and … upcoming capital needs. Town officials generally agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/24/town-ashland-long-term-planning-2024m-114Fairview Fire District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2024M-96)
… employees are paid only for hours worked and leave time to which they are entitled. Review payroll errors identified … if appropriate, consult with the attorney for the District to possibly recover overpayments made to employees. Ensure that all leave requests are properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/01/24/fairview-fire-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2024m-96DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Nearly Flat in July
… York City’s collections totaled $768 million, a decrease of 1.2%, or $9.1 million, compared to the same time last year. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $946 million, an increase of 1.2%. 40 of 57 counties experienced year-over-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-flat-julyFiscal Stress Monitoring System Statistics
… Since 2013, the Office of the New York State Comptroller’s (OSC) Fiscal Stress Monitoring … aid, that may contribute to fiscal stress. Below is an interactive map showing the percentage of municipalities that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/fiscal-stress-monitoring-system-statisticsVillage of Penn Yan – Procurement (2024M-152)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Penn Yan (Village) officials ensured Water Treatment Plant … in accordance with Village policy and in the best interest of ratepayers. Key Findings Village officials did not … or made purchases that were not in the best interest of ratepayers. For example, of the 195 WTP purchases totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/03/07/village-penn-yan-procurement-2024m-152Town of Saugerties – Claims Auditing (2024M-144)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Saugerties (Town) Board (Board) properly audited claims … the Board did not conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of any claims before payment or authorize all credit card … to verify if the Town received this purchase due to lack of supporting documentation. The Supervisor used a Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/16/town-saugerties-claims-auditing-2024m-144The Transportation and Warehousing Sector in New York City
… Current Employment Statistics; OSC analysis The trend in the City was very different, as the transportation … firms (60), followed by general freight trucking (45). The trend in overall firm growth in 2020 was seen across other … FY 2023 from FY 2021, bucking the citywide taxable value trend (1.5 percent). 41 These property types are expected to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/transportation-and-warehousing-sector-new-york-cityStillwater Central School District – Payroll (2017M-104)
… whether District employees received only the salaries and benefits to which they were entitled for the period July … is located in the counties of Saratoga, Rensselaer and Washington. The District, which has approximately 1,080 … valued at $4,070. Key Recommendation Continue to develop and implement procedures to ensure employees receive only the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/20/stillwater-central-school-district-payroll-2017m-104Town of Chester – Time and Attendance Records (2017M-287)
… over employee time and attendance and leave records for the period January 1, 2016 through October 2, 2017. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $11.8 million. Key Findings … Recommendations Implement comprehensive written procedures for time and attendance. Require all employees to complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/02/town-chester-time-and-attendance-records-2017m-287Columbia County – Procurement (2017M-249)
… audit was to determine whether the County procured goods and services in accordance with General Municipal Law and the County’s procurement policy for the period January 1, … is governed by a Board consisting of 18 Town Supervisors and five Hudson City Supervisors. Budgeted appropriations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/02/02/columbia-county-procurement-2017m-249SUNY Bulletin No. SU-171
… requested by UUP, OSC will update the base annual salary for the calculation of dues (Deduction Codes 222 and 260) and … agency shop fee (Deduction Codes 215 and 262) as follows: For employees with a base annual salary of $27,684 or less, the deduction amount is .9% of the biweekly gross. For employees with a base annual salary of $27,685 or more, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-171-united-university-professions-uup-dues-structure-changeUnion Center Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-303)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if internal controls were adequate to ensure that Company moneys were safeguarded for the period … by an elected five-member Board of Directors, contracts to provide fire protection services to the Towns of Union and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/30/union-center-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-303Port Washington Fire Department – Budgeting (2015M-209)
… Washington Fire Department is located in Nassau County and contracts with the Town of North Hempstead and the Villages of Baxter Estates, Flower Hill, Manorhaven, Plandome Manor, Port Washington North and Sands Point to provide fire protection services. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/10/23/port-washington-fire-department-budgeting-2015m-209State Agencies Bulletin No. 738
… Background NYSCOPBA has requested a new deduction code for Metropolitan Property and Casualty Insurance. OSC Actions … Code 538 . Note: The vendor will submit all transactions for enrollments, cancellations and/or changes on a weekly file. Agency update is not available for this deduction. Questions To obtain information on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/738-new-deduction-code-538-metropolitan-propertycasualtyWest Hempstead Water District – Life Insurance (2016M-393)
… is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County and serves a portion of the Town. The District is governed by … In 2015, revenue totaled approximately $4.1 million and expenditures totaled approximately $3.5 million. Key … Key Recommendation Review the life insurance policies and consult with District counsel to take steps to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/03/03/west-hempstead-water-district-life-insurance-2016m-393Town of Stuyvesant – Procurement (2017M-54)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s procurement practices for the period January 1, 2015 through November 15, 2016. … Board of Trustees. The Town’s 2016 budgeted appropriations for its general fund totaled approximately $468,000 and … provide documentation showing that they sought competition for professional services. Key Recommendations Amend the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-stuyvesant-procurement-2017m-54