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Falconer 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-52Wallkill 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-52Town of Big Flats – Financial Management (2013M-170)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management for the period January 1, 2010, to May 1, 2013. Background The Town of Big Flats is located … Key Findings Even though the Board received monthly budget-to-actual reports from the Supervisor, it did not develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-big-flats-financial-management-2013m-170Village of Addison – Board Oversight (2024M-8)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Addison (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) provided adequate financial oversight. … audit the former Clerk-Treasurer’s 1 records (see Village of Addison – Payroll (2024M-12) and Village of Addison – … Determine whether the Village of Addison Village Board of Trustees Board provided adequate …
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-49County 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 … 1, 2013 through October 10, 2014. Background The County of Orleans Industrial Development Agency is an independent … County of Orleans Industrial Development Agency Project Approval and …
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-s9-24-14Snyder Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-365)
… The District annually spends approximately $9,000 for natural gas and $13,000 for electricity. We found that the Board was … proposals for either of these purchases. We reviewed natural gas and electricity bills from September 2012 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/snyder-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-365Ordinary Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… and your death is not attributable to an on-the-job accident. The ordinary death benefit is a one-time lump sum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-death-benefitMount Pleasant Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-82)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … adequately monitored the District’s financial condition to maintain fiscal stability. Key Recommendation Continue to monitor the budget and take necessary action to maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/17/mount-pleasant-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-82Town of Lenox - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-242)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Assessor properly administered select real property tax … to verify taxpayer eligibility. Key Recommendations The Assessor should: Ensure all applicants provide adequate … Determine whether the Town Assessor properly administered select real property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/15/town-lenox-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-242Fort Plain Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2018M-50)
… purposes and were properly audited and approved prior to payment and in a timely manner. Noteworthy Achievements Due to the District’s well designed system of internal controls … over claims processing, we performed limited testing to determine if these procedures were being followed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/09/fort-plain-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2018m-50Town of Augusta - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-230)
… renewal forms, income support and military records) to verify taxpayer eligibility. Key Recommendations Ensure … before granting exemptions. Maintain documentation to support eligibility for all exemptions granted. Ensure … previously granted exemptions are supported and continue to meet eligibility requirements. Town officials agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/24/town-augusta-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-230Town of Lysander - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-221)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Assessor properly administered select real property tax … to verify taxpayer eligibility. Key Recommendations The Assessor should: Ensure all applicants provide adequate … Determine whether the Town Assessor properly administered select real property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/25/town-lysander-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-221Town of Skaneateles - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-173)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Assessor properly administered select real property tax … records) to verify eligibility. Key Recommendations The Assessor should: Ensure all applicants provide adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/16/town-skaneateles-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-173Rockland County Community College - Employee Benefits (2020M-5)
… The College overpaid $4.6 million to the County for health insurance in fiscal years 2018 and 2019. Of the 20 employees paid health insurance buyouts totaling $81,189, 16 were inaccurate, for a … net underpayment of $7,397. Key Recommendations Reconcile insurance billings from the County to ensure they are billed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2020/03/20/rockland-county-community-college-employee-benefits-2020m-5Special 25-Year Plan for Nassau County Probation Department Peace Officers (Sections 89-s and 603(o))
Information for members about 25 year plan for Nassau County peace officers who serve in the Nassau County Probation Dept
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-25-year-plan-nassau-county-probation-department-peace-officers-sections-89-s-and-603oSpecial Plan for Monroe County Deputy Sheriffs (Jailors) and Deputy Sheriffs (Court Security) (Sections 89-n and 603 (j))
… (Return to Top) (Return to Top) (Return to Top) VO1820 (Rev. 6/12) © 2012, New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-monroe-county-deputy-sheriffs-jailors-and-deputy-sheriffs-court-security-sections-89-nState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… local government and school audits were issued. Town of Elmira Fire District No.1 – Long-Term Planning (Chemung … The district had five vehicles at or beyond their useful life estimates in 2025. Auditors estimated that the total … may occur when assets are needed in the future. As a result of the audit, the board created a new capital plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1