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Town of Argyle – Town Clerk and Budgeting (2012M-231)
… 1, 2010, to June 30, 2012. Background The Town of Argyle is located in Washington County and includes the Village of Argyle. The … $8,347, did not deposit fees and real property taxes in a timely manner, and did not remit funds to the Supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/11/town-argyle-town-clerk-and-budgeting-2012m-231Harborfields Central School District – Information Technology Asset Management (2024M-9)
Determine whether Harborfields Central School District District officials appropriately tracked inventoried and safeguarded information technology IT assets acquired or in use during the audit period
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/07/harborfields-central-school-district-information-technology-assetDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Nearly Flat in July
… DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.82 billion for the month, up $3.1 million from the same time last year. … said. “As local officials start preparing their budgets for next year, they must set realistic expectations for sales … of 1.2%. 40 of 57 counties experienced year-over-year increases. These monthly sales tax collections are from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-flat-julyVillage of Penn Yan – Procurement (2024M-152)
… procurements were made in accordance with Village policy and in the best interest of ratepayers. Key Findings … did not ensure the Chief Water Operator procured all goods and services in accordance with Village policy. As a result, … risk that the Village paid more than necessary for goods and services or made purchases that were not in the best …
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-144DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.3% in October
… DiNapoli said. “Recent volatility in sales tax collections warrants caution for local governments as they finalize their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-23-octoberTown of Ashland – Long-Term Planning (2024M-114)
… capital and financial plans, which provide a framework to assess the Town’s capital and financial needs and identify … considered the impact they will have on Town operations or how they will fund these needs. As of July 17, 2024, the … might cost up to $822,000. For example, a 2005 pickup truck, 2007 backhoe and 2011 mower are beyond their usable …
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)
… written policies and procedures for these duties. As a result, we determined that District officials made payroll … inaccurate and unsupported. Paid five employees $55,407 in overtime payments that could have been avoided or reduced. … which they are entitled. Review payroll errors identified in this report and, if appropriate, consult with the attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/01/24/fairview-fire-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2024m-96Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Statistics
… of the New York State Comptroller’s (OSC) Fiscal Stress Monitoring System (FSMS) has been in operation since 2013, … A report issued by OSC in September 2025, Fiscal Stress Monitoring System – Municipalities: Fiscal Year 2024 Results … to determine fiscal stress scores, see OSC’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Manual. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/fiscal-stress-monitoring-system-statisticsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement On Governor's Budget And New Proposals
… year ahead. The Governor has put forth an ambitious agenda to move our state forward, while renewing his commitment to hold the line on spending. "The state is in a stronger … there are cautionary signs in the economy and it is wise to live within our means. "While our state's economy is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposals-0State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Budget and New Proposals
… to focus on how to bring jobs and economic prosperity to all corners of the state, and I look forward to working with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposalsAllegany Engine Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-176)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls were adequate to ensure that financial … activity was properly recorded and reported and that Company money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 … through April 28, 2014. Background The Allegany Engine Company, Inc. is located in the Town of Allegany, Cattaraugus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/allegany-engine-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-176Clark Mills Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-315)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District controls to ensure … 2014. Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/09/clark-mills-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-315Barnard Fire Department – Financial Controls (2015M-134)
… December 31, 2014. Background The Barnard Fire Department is located in the Town of Greece, Monroe County. The Department, which is governed by a five-member Board of Directors, is affiliated with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/09/25/barnard-fire-department-financial-controls-2015m-134Criminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial audit report, Criminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Report 2016-S-65 ). … To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employees-followDelevan Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-345)
… controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that Company moneys are … the Village of Delevan in Cattaraugus County. The Company is operated in accordance with its by-laws which stipulate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/26/delevan-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialLivingston County Probation Department – Financial Operations (2016M-404)
… 2014 through April 28, 2016. Background Livingston County is located in central New York and has a population of approximately 65,000. The County is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/08/04/livingston-county-probation-department-financial-operations-2016m-404Divorce – New Career Plan
… The New York State Court of Appeals has determined that retirement … to equitable distribution. “Equitable distribution” is the division of marital assets between spouses after the … has ended. This division must be stated in the form of a Domestic Relations Order (DRO) if we are to pay a portion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/divorceMount Vernon Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2013M-364)
… for the period of January 1, 2012 through July 29, 2013. Background The Mount Vernon Industrial Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/04/18/mount-vernon-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalWashington County Sheriff’s Department Civil Office – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-288)
… 2012 through June 30, 2013. Background Washington County is located in the eastern part of New York and has a population of approximately 62,000 people. The County is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/01/10/washington-county-sheriffs-department-civil-office-internal-controls-over-cash