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City of Rensselaer – Accounting Records and Reports (2023M-26)
… including a variance where the reconciled bank balance for one bank account was $2.9 million less than the accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/08/02/city-rensselaer-accounting-records-and-reports-2023m-26Town of German – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2023M-54)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of German (Town) Town Supervisor (Supervisor) maintained … was compromised, resulting in diminished transparency of the Town’s financial operations. The former Supervisor: Incorrectly recorded almost $1 million of highway fund revenues and $57,000 of fire protection fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/14/town-german-supervisors-records-and-reports-2023m-54Town of York – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2014M-181)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s budgeting practices and financial … policies and procedures or long-term financial plans to govern the budget process or the appropriate level of fund balance to be maintained in each fund. As a result, the Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/17/town-york-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2014m-181Town of Leicester – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2015M-158)
… and employees who received or disbursed money during the year. Key Recommendations Develop policies and procedures and … balance that will be available and used to fund the next year’s budget. Adopt investment and procurement policies. … employees who received or disbursed money in the previous year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/13/town-leicester-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2015m-158Town of Day – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2014M-225)
… with recorded cash balances until after the end of the year. Key Recommendations Ensure that the accounting records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/21/town-day-supervisors-records-and-reports-2014m-225Town of Caton – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2014M-359)
… July 31, 2014. Background The Town of Caton is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately … the annual financial report with OSC for 2012 and 2013 in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Provide the … File the annual financial report with OSC and the clerk in a timely fashion. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-caton-supervisors-records-and-reports-2014m-359Town of Caroga – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-182)
… The Supervisor could not provide the Board with sufficient monthly financial reports to allow it to adequately monitor … is accurately and completely accounted for and that monthly bank reconciliations are performed and any … are promptly investigated and corrected. Provide monthly financial reports to the Board that include balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-caroga-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015m-182Town of Marcellus – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-375)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Marcellus is located in Onondaga County and has a population of 6,200. The Town … required annual financial report for 2010, 2011 or 2012 in a timely manner. The Board did not perform, or provide … include fund balance amounts and reconciled cash balances, in addition to budget-to-actual comparisons for each fund and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/14/town-marcellus-supervisors-records-and-reports-2013m-375Town of Argyle – Town Clerk and Budgeting (2012M-231)
… over the Clerk’s office and the Town’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2010, to June 30, 2012. Background … 2007, the Town has incorrectly budgeted and accounted for all of its sales tax revenues, totaling $296,353, in the … Ensure that all Town-issued credit cards are used for business purposes only and the monthly credit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/11/town-argyle-town-clerk-and-budgeting-2012m-231Town of Clarkson – Budgeting and Board Oversight (2013M-339)
… detailed written agreements with the payroll processor and bank to ensure that the Town’s information and resources are … current "agreement" for payroll services with the Town’s legal counsel and make amendments, as appropriate, so that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-clarkson-budgeting-and-board-oversight-2013m-339Wallkill Fire District – Inappropriate Payments and Purchase (2015M-39)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town, and is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire … purchases, including gas, cigarettes, groceries and other personal items. The Board did not perform a proper … Wallkill Fire District Inappropriate Payments and Purchase 2015M39 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/01/08/wallkill-fire-district-inappropriate-payments-and-purchase-2015m-39Hillside Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-284)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Rhinebeck in Dutchess County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/09/30/hillside-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2016m-284Ashville Fire District – Procurement and Board Oversight (2025M-81)
… readiness and public trust. The board of commissioners is also responsible for the overall financial management and … behalf of taxpayers. This includes ensuring that equipment is acquired in a cost-effective manner by creating as much … as possible. A well-planned solicitation effort is important to reach as many qualified vendors as possible. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/ashville-fire-district-procurement-and-board-oversight-2025m-81Caneadea Fire District – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2025M-118)
… of funds, comply with reporting requirements and maintain public trust. Accurate and timely records are essential for establishing financial … of fire commissioners and taxpayers, and the protection of public funds. The District’s average annual budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/30/caneadea-fire-district-treasurers-records-and-reports-2025m-118Town of Cato – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2025M-141)
Did the Town of Cato Town Supervisor Supervisor maintain complete accurate and uptodate accounting records and reports
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/03/27/town-cato-supervisors-records-and-reports-2025m-141Village of Youngstown – Employee Benefits and Payroll (2025M-123)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Village of Youngstown (Village) officials maintain leave records and … separation from service, represent a significant portion of a village’s annual budget. To properly control and account … accounting for approximately $800,000 (40 percent) of the total. Audit Summary Village officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/04/03/village-youngstown-employee-benefits-and-payroll-2025m-123DeRuyter Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting(S9-25-4)
… since been identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can cause neurological issues such as slowing children’s growth, causing learning and behavioral issues or causing … difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/06/deruyter-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportings9-25-4Madison County – Temporary Courthouse Lease and Renovations (2019M-41)
… more than $1.5 million to a limited liability company (LLC) to lease and renovate temporary courthouse space for a … and renovate the temporary courthouse space. Paid the LLC a $500,000 deposit before any renovation work was … Paid approximately $131,000 in renovation claims to the LLC without adequate supporting documentation. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/01/08/madison-county-temporary-courthouse-lease-and-renovations-2019m-41Village of Remsen – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2020M-119)
… financial reports were not completed or filed with the State Comptroller’s Office (OSC) for any of the last four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/01/08/village-remsen-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2020m-119Town of Duanesburg – Financial Records and Reports (2020M-116)
… The Town’s accounting records were not reliable. $590,880 in revenue and $55,182 in expenditures were not recorded. The accounting records’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/02/05/town-duanesburg-financial-records-and-reports-2020m-116