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Plattekill #1 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-282)
… not have written contracts with all providers. The Board Chair had a prohibited interest in a contract between the District and a store which the Chair owns. Key Recommendations Issue press-numbered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/09/plattekill-1-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsCity of Little Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected City Operations (2013M-214)
… 2011 to July 31, 2012. Background The City of Little Falls is located in Herkimer County and has approximately 4,900 residents. The nine-member Common Council is the City's legislative branch and comprises the Mayor and … timely and in a clear and transparent manner. There is not adequate segregation of duties within the Treasurer's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/29/city-little-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-city-operations-2013m-214Lily Dale Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-336)
… that an elected Executive Committee, consisting of a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Chief, Emergency Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/lily-dale-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialCircleville Fire District – Board Oversight (2013M-343)
… accordance with Board policy. The Board has not adopted an online banking policy and has not entered into an agreement … bank for electronic transfers. The treasurer performed online transactions without Board oversight and bypassed … records since 2008 and has never had its length of service award (LOSAP) program audited. Key Recommendations Audit all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/circleville-fire-district-board-oversight-2013m-343City of Corning – Misappropriation of Finance Department Cash Receipts (2014M-140)
… 11,000. It is governed by a Mayor and an eight-member City Council. The Council appoints a City Manager who serves as chief executive … recording and depositing the fees for code enforcement, parking permits, water and sewer services, parking ticket …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/13/city-corning-misappropriation-finance-department-cash-receipts-2014m-140King Center Charter School – Purchasing (2013M-215)
… period July 1, 2011, through July 12, 2013. Background The King Center Charter School was established in 2000 as the … King Center Charter School Purchasing 2013M215 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/25/king-center-charter-school-purchasing-2013m-215Police Property Room Inventory (2014-MS-4)
… [read complete report - pdf] We also released ten letter reports to the … agencies did not adequately document the disposition and disposal of property. More than half of the 2,894 items tested lacked supporting documentation for disposal. The eight law enforcement agencies that use a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/02/17/police-property-room-inventory-2014-ms-4Village of New York Mills – Justice Court (S9-14-4)
… tickets to the State’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). We found weak information technology controls. Key … that is over six years old to the Village. Contact the DMV about receiving the monthly DMV pending cases report. Periodically review and reconcile …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/village-new-york-mills-justice-court-s9-14-4City of Poughkeepsie – Budget Review (B6-17-1)
… 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Poughkeepsie, located in Dutchess County, has had a general … City of Poughkeepsie Budget Review B6171 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/02/09/city-poughkeepsie-budget-review-b6-17-1Village of Parish – Board Oversight (2012M-240)
… audit was to review the Board’s oversight of the claims and annual audit processes for the period June 1, 2010, to … were approximately $153,000 in the general fund and $183,000 in the sewer fund. Key Findings The Board did … all claims were audited, were audited prior to payment, and did not properly audit all claims to ensure they included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-parish-board-oversight-2012m-240Town of Conesus – Justice Court (2013M-140)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls … 1, 2012, through April 1, 2013. Background The Town of Conesus is located in Livingston County and is governed by … identified deficiencies in providing adequate oversight of Court operations including depositing, recording, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-conesus-justice-court-2013m-140Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued. Chautauqua County Soil … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Local Tax Cap Will Be Two Percent in 2022
… Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for 2022 for local governments that operate on a calendar-based … municipalities to override the tax cap. The 2% cap for the 2022 fiscal year is the third time since 2019 that … Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2 for 2022 for local governments that operate on a calendarbased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-tax-cap-will-be-two-percent-2022Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Madison Central School District and the Starpoint Central … their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Madison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (Madison County) District officials did not seek competition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Elon Musk's Trillion Dollar Pay Proposal & Tesla Board Members
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, released the … vote against Elon Musk’s proposed 2025 pay package and all directors standing for reelection at Tesla Inc.’s Nov. 6, … pay proposal is excessive, waters down the holdings of other shareholders, and gives a captive board unwarranted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-elon-musks-trillion-dollar-pay-proposal-tesla-board-membersAbout this Report – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… (ACFR). Financial condition is a broad concept aimed at assessing the ability of a government to balance recurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/about-reportAbout this Report – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… (ACFR) . Financial condition is a broad concept aimed at assessing the ability of a government to balance recurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/about-reportHenrietta Fire District – Financial Condition (2021M-27)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board of Commissioners (Board) effectively managed the Henrietta … 2020, which is excessive and enough to pay 41.5 percent of the District’s 2020 expenditures. The Board unnecessarily … Determine whether the Board of Commissioners Board effectively managed the Henrietta Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/henrietta-fire-district-financial-condition-2021m-27Town of Machias – Supervisor’s Financial Duties (2021M-98)
… Town Supervisor (Supervisor) adequately performs his financial duties. Key Findings The Supervisor did not adequately perform his financial duties and cannot provide support for almost $1.6 … oversight of the bookkeeper. Provide detailed monthly financial reports to the Board. Review monthly bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/24/town-machias-supervisors-financial-duties-2021m-98Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-47)
… School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials effectively managed fund balance. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not effectively manage the … 2020-21 by an average of $2.8 million, or 6.6 percent, and appropriated fund balance that was not used. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/12/cobleskill-richmondville-central-school-district-fund-balance-management