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Upper Jay Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-24-F)
… Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Upper Jay Fire District’s (District) progress, as of October 2025, … implementing our recommendations in the audit report Upper Jay Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-24), released in … Background The District is located in the Town of Jay in Essex County. An elected five-member Board governs the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/16/upper-jay-fire-district-audit-follow-2023m-24-fTown of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-37-F)
… Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation’s (THLDC’s) progress, as of June 2025, in implementing our recommendation in the audit report Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Project Approval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2025/09/26/town-hempstead-local-development-corporation-audit-followRichford Fire District – Long-Term Planning and Board Oversight (2024M-55)
… will not be available. The Board did not: Adequately plan for long-term capital and financial needs totaling $5.6 million which may impair the District’s ability to continue to provide fire protection and emergency services. Ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/09/06/richford-fire-district-long-term-planning-and-board-oversight-2024m-55City of Little Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected City Operations (2013M-214)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the City's internal controls over the Treasurer's Office and … period January 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012. Background The City of Little Falls is located in Herkimer County and has … 4,900 residents. The nine-member Common Council is the City's legislative branch and comprises the Mayor and eight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/29/city-little-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-city-operations-2013m-214Long Beach City School District – Financial Management (2023M-147)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Long Beach City School District’s (District) Board of Education … Determine whether the Long Beach City School Districts District Board of Education Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/09/long-beach-city-school-district-financial-management-2023m-147Almond Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Shortage (2014M-113)
… own established bylaws. The bylaws establish the governing body with the following positions responsible for Department … required to be maintained and reported to the governing body. Department officials had not audited the Treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/almond-volunteer-fire-department-cash-shortage-2014m-113Stanley Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-259)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012, to August 20, 2013. … The District’s general fund budget totaled $130,230 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings Board members have not … practicable. Adopt comprehensive policies and procedures for investments, cash receipts and disbursements, claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/stanley-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-259South Fallsburg Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-181)
… recorded and reported and to safeguard District moneys for the period January 1, 2012, to May 13, 2013. Background … general fund budget totaled approximately $306,000 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings While the District … however, the last completed audit was performed in 2010 for the 2008 fiscal year. Key Recommendations Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/13/south-fallsburg-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsNassau County – Contract Approval Process (2012M-192)
… the period January 1, 2010, to March 31, 2012. Background Nassau County, located on Long Island, covers 287 square … authorized in accordance with the County Charter and the Nassau County Interim Finance Authority (NIFA) directives, … Nassau County Contract Approval Process 2012M192 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/03/14/nassau-county-contract-approval-process-2012m-192VI.3.C Budget Transfers Between Business Units (Interunit Budget Transfers) – VI. Budgets
… the Interunit Budget Transfer Component must have a zero net financial impact across all budget lines. The Interunit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi3c-budget-transfers-between-business-units-interunit-budget-transfersNewark Central School District – Financial Condition and Claims Processing (2016M-267)
… Marion in Wayne County, along with parts of the Towns of Manchester and Phelps in Ontario County. The District, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/newark-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-claims-processingRamapo Central School District – Fund Balance and Employee Compensation (2013M-189)
… purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s fund balance and payroll for the period July 1, 2011, to January … funds that could be used to benefit taxpayers. The excess balance is about 13 percent of the subsequent year’s budget, … Key Recommendations Develop a plan to use surplus fund balance and unnecessary reserves in a manner that benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/27/ramapo-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-employee-compensationLyndonville Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-143)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition … one school with approximately 640 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/lyndonville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-143DiNapoli: Stony Brook University Hospital Failed to Comply With Contracting and Hiring Rules
… policies related to contracting, vendor monitoring, and hiring or promotions, possibly costing taxpayers nearly $1 … an extra $955,000,” DiNapoli said. “We also found improper hiring and pay raises for staff and poor contractor … to procurement, electronic patient medical records and hiring and promotion practices. DiNapoli’s auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-stony-brook-university-hospital-failed-comply-contracting-and-hiring-rulesDiNapoli Releases Report on Environmental Funding in New York State
… 2003 while its responsibilities have grown, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … We must continue to safeguard these assets.” DiNapoli’s report, “Environmental Funding in New York State,”examines … funding and workforce in the context of its mission. The report also highlights receipts and spending in several of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-releases-report-environmental-funding-new-york-stateComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… – Reserve Funds (Chautauqua County) The district’s retiree health insurance reserve with $444,545 is not a … for a district to establish a reserve for post-employment benefits that are not based on employees’ earned and unused …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsFormer Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… I appreciate the work of Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s team, Tioga County District Attorney Martin, and our members. … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-villageState Agencies Bulletin No. 911
… BU79 * SUNY Construction Fund BU96 IOLA (Interest on Lawyer Account) Fund BU98 Industrial Exhibit Authority BU99 * …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/911-withholding-april-2009-performance-advance-longevity-payment-salaryDiNapoli: Audit Finds Additional $150,000 Stolen by Beekman Town Official
… a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-additional-150000-stolen-beekman-town-officialOpinion 89-14
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- … 986(1) of the Real Property Tax Law which provides, in part, that: Every collecting officer shall deliver or upon … town, village or school district. We expressed the view in 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-120, p 149 that since section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-14