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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances … last 10 years. The city’s proposed 2015-16 budget complies with the property tax levy limit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances … Otsego County – Cost of Temporary Housing Costs associated with the department of social services’ temporary housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli Honors Community Leaders During Italian Heritage Celebration
… and A.C. Realty Inc. He was honored by the Society of the Museum Italo American of New York with the title ambassador …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-honors-community-leaders-during-italian-heritage-celebrationCattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
… Did not implement our prior audit’s recommendations 1 to improve their budgeting practices and ensure surplus fund … more than $2 million a year. Allowed surplus fund balance to exceed the statutory limit of 4 percent. As of June 30, … restricted in a debt reserve and did not use the funds to pay related debt as required. As a result, the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/cattaraugus-little-valley-central-school-district-financial-managementVillage of Horseheads – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-134)
… $19,179. Document whether claims were audited prior to funds being disbursed. Monitor telephone and Internet … In March 2024, the Assistant Clerk pleaded guilty to attempted petit larceny and paid full restitution. Key … claims and supporting documentation and transmit an order to pay claims. Ensure that claims contain sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-134North Amityville Fire Company, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2022M-163)
… of Governors (Board) ensured that cash disbursements were for appropriate Company purposes and supported. Key Findings … The Board did not ensure that all cash disbursements were for appropriate Company purposes or supported. Of the $3.6 … $653,480 and found disbursements totaling $585,792 were for inappropriate purchases and/or not supported. Examples of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/04/28/north-amityville-fire-company-inc-cash-disbursements-2022m-163Wallkill Central School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-52)
… before payment, for valid purposes and properly reported to the Board of Education (Board). Key Findings The claims … before payment, for valid purposes and properly reported to the Board . We reviewed 100 claims totaling $1.7 million … $464,801 were not included in the claims auditor reports to the Board. As a result, the Board was not aware of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/29/wallkill-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-52Village of Addison – Board Oversight (2024M-8)
… of Funds (2024M-19) ). The Board’s failure to fulfill its fiscal responsibilities created a negative … environment that enabled the former Clerk-Treasurer to abuse her position for personal gain. As a result of the … over a 19-year period. In May 2024, she pleaded guilty to one count of first degree Corrupting the Government (B …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-addison-board-oversight-2024m-8Freeport Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-49)
… appropriations, it appeared the District needed to use appropriated fund balance and reserves to close projected budget gaps totaling $51.4 million for … in real property tax levies that are higher than needed to finance expenditures. The Board and District officials: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/01/freeport-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-49Ardsley Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-13)
… As a result, the District levied more taxes than needed to fund operations. The Board and District officials … As a result, the appropriated fund balance was not used to fund operations and taxpayers were taxed more than … budgets and appropriate fund balance only when needed to fund operations. Reduce surplus fund balance to comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/21/ardsley-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-13Falconer Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-52)
… in excess of the statutory limit and missed opportunities to lower real property taxes. The continued practice of … and appropriating fund balance that will not be used to finance operations as a means to accumulate surplus funds in excess of the legal limit or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/09/falconer-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-52County of Orleans Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-345)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Agency’s process for evaluating, approving and … is an independent public benefit corporation created to promote, develop and assist industrial, manufacturing, … businesses accountable for delivering promised benefits to the community in exchange for tax abatements. Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/county-orleans-industrial-development-agency-projectSullivan County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2013M-161)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency … of Taxes (PILOT) Program for the period January 1, 2012, to April 10, 2013. Background The overall goal of IDAs is to advance the job opportunities, health, general prosperity, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/08/30/sullivan-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programVillage of Almond – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-14)
… Reported the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: Conduct an annual audit, or cause to be audited, the CFO’s 2022-23 financial records and … or Report the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public, as required by GML Section 30 and Village Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-almond-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-14Town of Butler – Highway Asset Accountability (2024M-115)
… of highway machinery, tools and equipment or provide one to the Town Board (Board) since 2018. Town officials did not maintain or review adequate fuel records to safeguard and account for the Town’s fuel. We noted at … valued at $853 could not be accounted for. However, due to the limited records and lack of proper controls, more fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/24/town-butler-highway-asset-accountability-2024m-115Snyder Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-365)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … the District’s procurement policy requires officials to obtain three written quotes for purchases costing from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/snyder-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-365Dayton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-337)
… The Dayton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is located in the Town Dayton in Cattaraugus County. The Company is governed by an elected … reports and the President reviews the Treasurer’s records on an annual basis. Although Company minutes include motions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/12/dayton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialCrystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department funds were used appropriately … provided adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s duties to safeguard Department assets for the period January 1, 2010 … were for legitimate Department purposes. The Board failed to adopt comprehensive written guidance on credit card usage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsSchoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine County officials’ oversight of the Stream … approved, monitored and paid, and no procedures were taken to ensure the lowest possible cost was paid for 18 of 28 … Recommendations Create policies and procedures relating to monitoring projects, even if some oversight has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Town of Minetto – Financial Condition (2013M-284)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to July 31, 2013. Background … located in Oswego County, is approximately 6 square miles, and serves approximately 1,660 residents. The Town Board, … $434,000 in the highway fund, and $42,000 in the lighting district. Key Findings The Board has adopted budgets that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-minetto-financial-condition-2013m-284