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City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-13-2)
… appropriations be included in the respective equipment line items for each department in the general fund budget, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/03/20/city-olean-budget-review-b1-13-2Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Operations (2017M-1)
… August 31, 2016. Background The Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company provides fire protection services for the Town of Chester, Warren County. The Company is governed by a five-member Board, elected by Company members. For the 2015-16 fiscal year, the Company’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/06/16/chestertown-volunteer-fire-company-financial-operations-2017mTown of Kendall – Justice Court (2013M-130)
… 26, 2013. Background The Town of Kendall is located in Orleans County, has a population of approximately 2,700. The Town is governed by an elected Town Board comprised of four council members … reports were submitted to the Justice Court Fund (JCF) in a timely manner, they were not always complete and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/02/town-kendall-justice-court-2013m-130Village of Nelsonville – Financial Operations (2012M-242)
… The Village of Nelsonville is located in Putnam County and has a population of 628 residents. The Village is … by an elected Board of Trustees which comprises a Mayor and two Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2012-13 … were $531,000 funded primarily with real property taxes and State aid. Key Findings The Board needs to improve its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-nelsonville-financial-operations-2012m-242Town of Argyle – Town Clerk and Budgeting (2012M-231)
… included with the monthly claims to be audited prior to payment. Deposit all moneys intact and in a timely manner and …
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)
… technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key Findings District officials did not … for, District officials cannot assure taxpayers that the $3.9 million 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 …
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)
… whether Village of Penn Yan (Village) officials ensured Water Treatment Plant (WTP) procurements were made in … whether Village of Penn Yan Village officials ensured Water Treatment Plant WTP procurements were made in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/03/07/village-penn-yan-procurement-2024m-152Town of Saugerties – Claims Auditing (2024M-144)
… deliberate audit of any claims before payment or authorize all credit card purchases. As a result: 15 purchases …
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)
… 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 … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. …
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)
… to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and reported and that Company money was safeguarded for the period January … bylaws, provides fire protection services within the Town and mutual aid to surrounding areas. Disbursements during …
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)
Clark Mills Fire District Controls Over Financial Activities 2014M315
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)
… 2014. Background The Barnard Fire Department is located in the Town of Greece, Monroe County. The Department, which … The Board did not enforce the financial provisions in its bylaws and did not adopt policies and procedures to … Committee to perform the key financial duties as stated in the bylaws. Present the statutorily required Directors’ …
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)
… for receiving and maintaining custody of all Company funds. The Treasurer did not prepare a budget or cash flow … minutes. Receive and maintain custody of all Company funds. Develop a budget or cash flow document to guide annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/26/delevan-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial