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Financial Management Practices
… Purpose To determine if the Hudson River-Black River Regulating District’s (District) financial management … Background The District regulates the flow of the Hudson River and the Black River to reduce flooding caused by excess … To determine if the Hudson RiverBlack River Regulating Districts District financial management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/25/financial-management-practicesGovernment-Wide Financial Data – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Program revenues include: Charges to customers or others for services related to the program; Grants and contributions that can only be used to pay for the operations of a particular function or segment; and … and other items not included as program revenues. For prior years’ comparative government-wide data, please see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/government-wide-financial-dataFire Safety (2015-MS-1)
… in an effective enforcement of the Fire Code (i.e., fire safety of buildings) within their jurisdictions for the … of New York State (Fire Code) requires an approved fire safety plan and evacuation plan to be prepared and maintained … and Poughkeepsie) did not review or approve fire safety or evacuation plans. Of the 96 buildings visited, 73 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/27/fire-safety-2015-ms-1NYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Second Quarter Results
… Fund remains strong, diversified and well-positioned to weather the ups and downs that have become standard in the … paid out during the quarter. Its audited value as of March 31, 2019 was $210.5 billion. As of Sept. 30, 2019, the Fund … plans in the nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends March 31. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-second-quarter-resultsColesville-Windsor Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-74)
… period back to January 1, 2019 and forward to November 12, 2025 to review the status of Annual Financial Report (AFR) … the District processed 41 claims totaling $131,800. Audit Summary The Board did not provide adequate financial … expected of officers and employees. Adopting a procurement policy that can help achieve cost savings through competition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/colesville-windsor-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-74State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Releases Subway Ridership Dashboard
… that he has launched an interactive online tool using subway ridership data that details where straphangers are, and are not, returning to the subway system, alongside neighborhood and local demographics, … essential workers and families have always relied on the subway system to meet their work and family needs — both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-releases-subway-ridership-dashboardDiNapoli: Service Delivery Critical to Ensure New York City’s Continued Recovery
… to respond to demands for critical services just as it is trying to ensure a robust and broad recovery, DiNapoli … efficiencies without the need for layoffs or service cuts, and achieve the 3% cost savings directed by the Mayor. … covers agencies that make up more than 90% of the city budget, shows the areas where the city plans to spend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-service-delivery-critical-ensure-new-york-citys-continued-recoveryTown of Lindley – Justice Court (2017M-270)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town Justices … 1, 2016 through November 2, 2017. Background The Town of Lindley is located in Steuben County. The Town maintains a … Town of Lindley Justice Court 2017M270 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/03/16/town-lindley-justice-court-2017m-270Town of Bombay – Justice Court Operations (2015M-208)
… The Town of Bombay is located in Franklin County and has a population of approximately 1,360. The Town is … of the clerks responsible for receiving, recording and reporting cash receipts, and did not compare manual cash receipt records to the bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-bombay-justice-court-operations-2015m-208Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-185-F)
… of our review was to assess the Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc’s (Company’s) progress, as of April 2025, in implementing our … in the audit report Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Board Oversight (2021M-185), released in … of our review was to assess the Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company Incs Companys progress as of April 2025 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/10/schonowe-volunteer-fire-company-inc-audit-follow-2021m-185-fState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The budgets adopted by the board underestimated revenues and overestimated expenditures. In addition, officials … the board’s decisions regarding appropriate fund balance and reserve fund levels. As a result, more taxes may have … to fund the town’s operations. Yates County – Court and Trust Funds The treasurer delayed turning over $44,940 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… town’s general fund to pay for the Garrison Landing Water District’s (GLWD’s) operation and maintenance costs. During … costs that only benefited taxpayers within the water district and resulted in the decline of the general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Area #12 – Information Technology Contingency Planning – Information Technology Governance
… and school personnel for the actions they must take in the event of a disruption and could significantly reduce … and can be restored whenever needed; and Storing backups in an offline and offsite location that meets the local … IT contingency planning and backup procedures can be found in the Office of the State Comptroller’s publication entitled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-12-information-technology-contingency-planningResponsibility for IT Internal Controls – Information Technology Governance
… will occur and remain undetected. Internal controls over IT seek to help ensure that computer systems and the data … in policies. Some local governments and schools use an IT vendor for assistance in establishing, conducting and monitoring IT internal controls. An important way that governing boards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/responsibility-it-internal-controlsTown of Dover – Financial Activities (2013M-139)
… October 22, 2012. Background The Town of Dover is located in Dutchess County and has a population of approximately … monthly to compare bank balances to balances in their respective ledger or general ledger cash accounts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/30/town-dover-financial-activities-2013m-139Village of Cato – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-145-F)
… – pdf] | [read complete 2023 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Village of Cato’s (Village’s) progress, as of June 10, 2025, in … The purpose of our review was to assess the Village of Catos Villages progress as of June 10 2025 in implementing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/09/19/village-cato-audit-follow-2023m-145-fCity of Dunkirk – Budget Review (B24-1-10)
… independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2025. Background Chapter 5 6 of the Laws of 2024, Part DD … and officials are also projecting deficits in 2024. The 2025 proposed budget includes a planned deficit in water, … $12.7 million revenue anticipation note (RAN) due in July 2025 plus interest of $952,196; $4.3 million past due to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/27/city-dunkirk-budget-review-b24-1-10Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… including the costs for special events, memberships and gifts to business officials in another country. … foreign conferences, training of non-RIOC employees and gifts to non-employees. RIOC lacked written policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Housing Discrimination Complaints Languish at NYC Commission on Human Rights
… York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) allowed some housing discrimination cases to sit at times for years … leading to substantial delays. “New Yorkers who experience housing discrimination need timely action and clear answers,” … and controls to ensure that people who may be facing housing discrimination get the attention and prompt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-housing-discrimination-complaints-languish-nyc-commission-human-rights