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Value of Industrial Development Agencies' Projects Increase Nearly 50 Percent Over Past Decade
… Agencies (IDAs) reported 4,320 active projects valued at $109 billion for 2019, a 3.3 percent, or $3.5 billion, … the New York City IDA provided the lowest net exemptions at $14 per capita, while the Capital District had the highest net exemptions at $92 per capita. Jobs IDAs reported that project operators …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/value-industrial-development-agencies-projects-increase-nearly-50-percent-over-past-decadeVillage of Interlaken - Water and Sewer Financial Operations and Information Technology (2019M-74)
… a combined $320 per year to about $950 per year to finance new debt for infrastructure repairs and continuing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/14/village-interlaken-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-and-informationTown of Alexandria - Justice Court Time and Attendance and Court Operations (2017M-284)
… whether the Court Clerk (Clerk) reported hours on her Town of Alexandria (Town) time sheets that coincided with … Town of Alexandria Justice Court Time and Attendance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-alexandria-justice-court-time-and-attendance-and-court-operationsTown of Geddes - Account Clerk's Salary and Benefits and Cash Disbursements (2019M-56)
… The clerk did not withhold the required health insurance premium contributions from her pay, totaling $2,875 and received an unauthorized retroactive … the clerk’s time records; therefore, she received overtime pay totaling $13,129 that was not approved in advance. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/17/town-geddes-account-clerks-salary-and-benefits-and-cash-disbursements-2019m-56Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington Board of Cooperative Education Services – Employee Benefit Plan Forfeited Funds (2022M-31)
… (administrator) returned forfeited funds from the health flexible spending arrangement (FSA), dependent care assistance program (DCAP) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) in a timely manner. … thirdparty administrator returned forfeited funds from the health flexible spending arrangement dependent care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/08/05/clinton-essex-warren-washington-board-cooperative-education-services-employeeOrange Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Nonstudent Network User Accounts (2022M-154)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Orange Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/01/27/orange-ulster-board-cooperative-educational-services-nonstudent-network-userCounty of Otsego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) – Oneonta Rail Yards Acquisition (2021M-38)
… would be the only type of local industry that could take advantage of the property as a rail yard and be profitable. The Board decided this was not in County residents’ best interest due to cost and environmental factors. A lack of investment in the County’s infrastructure and economic development, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/02/11/county-otsego-industrial-development-agency-coida-oneontaTown of Plymouth – Highway Department Disbursements and Asset and Inventory Management (2024M-121)
… were supported and for an appropriate purpose prior to payment. The Board also did not ensure the Highway … vehicle and equipment parts and solvents, reimbursements to officials and employees and payments to other vendors and determined: The Board approved 47 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/21/town-plymouth-highway-department-disbursements-and-asset-and-inventory-managementConsumer Protection: Testing of Retail Prices and Weighing and Measuring Devices (2024-MS-1)
… consumers were at increased risk of not paying the correct price for goods and services. Nine Departments did not adopt price accuracy testing procedures. Eight Departments did not perform periodic price accuracy tests. None of the Departments completed all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/consumer-protection-testing-retail-prices-and-weighing-and-measuring-devices-2024Minetto Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports (2014M-222)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial … The Minetto Volunteer Fire Company is located in Town of Minetto, Oswego County and provides fire protection services to the Town of Minetto and the Town of Oswego. The Company, which was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/minetto-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-and-records-andDutchess Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Electricity Contract Monitoring and Billing (2023M-45)
… were at the lowest possible cost and ensured that invoices for electricity usage were accurate. Key Findings BOCES … period. Specifically, BOCES officials: Continued using an energy service company (supplier) after contract expiration, resulting in BOCES …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/09/08/dutchess-board-cooperative-educational-services-electricity-contract-monitoring-andTown of Beekman – Dover Ridge Sewer and Water Districts’ Financial Operations (2016M-260)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Dover Ridge sewer and water … January 1, 2015 through May 19, 2016. Background The Town of Beekman is located in Dutchess County and has … The purpose of our audit was to review the Dover Ridge sewer and water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/09/23/town-beekman-dover-ridge-sewer-and-water-districts-financial-operations-2016m-260City of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… the Clerk. Internal controls over the issuance of parking tickets were not established to provide reasonable assurance that all tickets were accounted for. Procedures for the collection and … Have a written agreement with the Beacon City School District for delinquent school tax collection. Develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012mBridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… officials did not obtain the required number of written quotes for 12 purchases totaling $108,883 made during the … that District officials and employees solicit and document quotes for items below the competitive bidding threshold. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingTown of Cameron – Justice Court and Town Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-17)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Court's … January 1, 2012 through June 19, 2014. Background The Town of Cameron is located in Steuben County and has a population … Town of Cameron Justice Court and Town Supervisors Records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-cameron-justice-court-and-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015mRecovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up) (2023-F-27)
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Recovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Report 2020-S-39).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f27.pdfHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Follow-Up) (2022-F-18) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Report 2020-S-4).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f18-response.pdfOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (2021-S-19) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) has adequately monitored and enforced compliance with the New York State Rechargeable Battery Law to promote the proper disposal of lithium-ion and other types of rechargeable batteries.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s19-response.pdfHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Follow-Up) (2022-F-18)
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Report 2020-S-4).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f18.pdfRecovering Managed Care Payments for Inpatient Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up) 2025-F-10
To assess the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program – Recovering Managed Care Payments for Inpatient Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-party Health Insurance (Report 2021-S-24).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2026-25f10.pdf