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DiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Franklin County District Attorney Elizabeth Crawford and New … herself at taxpayer expense,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Franklin County District Attorney Crawford and Superintendent … corruption and holding Bridget Brown accountable.” The Franklin County District Attorney’s Office served as special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyNext Generation 911 Services
… the development and implementation of New York State’s Next Generation 911 plan, and whether the Office of … secured and conforms with the format and standard for Next Generation 911. The audit covered the period January … the caller’s telephone number and location, followed by Next Generation 911 (NG911), with enhanced capabilities that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/next-generation-911-servicesNorwich City School District – Financial Condition and Cafeteria Operations (2014M-143)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition and examine the … 22, 2014. Background The Norwich City School District is located in Chenango County. The District, which is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/01/norwich-city-school-district-financial-condition-and-cafeteria-operationsVillage of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-15-11)
… by either adopting a local law to override the tax cap or lowering the budget totals to be within the allowable levy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/13/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-15-11Town of Danby – Claims Processing and Procurement (2022M-127)
… when procuring goods and services and audited claims prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not always seek … when claims are not properly audited, the Board’s ability to effectively monitor the Town’s financial operations is … card purchases, totaling $12,695, reviewed were paid prior to Board audit and 13 purchases totaling $4,936 were never …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-danby-claims-processing-and-procurement-2022m-127Niskayuna Central School District – Financial Condition (2012M-218)
… The Niskayuna Central School District is located in the Town of Niskayuna, in Schenectady County. The District is governed by the Board … Findings District officials’ appropriation of fund balance in excess of the amount actually available to fund operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/01/niskayuna-central-school-district-financial-condition-2012m-218Spackenkill Union Free School District – Financial Management, Transportation and Information Technology (2015M-151)
… (IT) operations for the period July 1, 2013 through June 24, 2015. Background The Spackenkill Union Free School … security, disaster recovery, data backups and security awareness training. Key Recommendations Develop budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/10/09/spackenkill-union-free-school-district-financial-managementWoodbourne Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-98)
… operations. As a result, the Board hindered their ability to make informed financial decisions and levied taxes that were more than necessary to fund operations. The Board did not: Ensure the … records and reports or provided regular financial reports to the Board. Perform a thorough audit of all claims prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/12/29/woodbourne-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-98State Agencies Bulletin No. 298
… rules, rates, and limits effective 01-01-2002. The yearly regular contribution amount for Deferred Compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/298-changes-processing-deferred-compensation-calendar-year-2002DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by … consecutive month in 2023 of less than 2% growth. Overall, local collections totaled $1.71 billion in May, up $18.4 million compared to last year. “Modest growth in local sales tax collections could be challenging for local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayTompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Board Oversight (2015M-33)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the IDA’s process for approving, monitoring and … The Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency is an independent public benefit corporation created under … Although the Board approved the IDA projects submitted to it, the Board did not provide adequate oversight during its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-boardTown of Byron – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2012M-208)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over Justice Court … Periodically review and reconcile DMV’s pending ticket log with caseload activity to ensure that tickets are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-byron-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2012m-208Monticello Joint Fire District – Fiscal Operations (2017M-80)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s oversight of the District’s financial … 17, 2017. Background The Monticello Joint Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … to safeguard District money, the Board was not following it. Key Recommendations Adopt reasonable budgets that more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/14/monticello-joint-fire-district-fiscal-operations-2017m-80Village of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-14-7)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year … reasonable. Background The Village of Endicott, located in Broome County, issued debt totaling $2 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Village’s general fund as of May 31, 2004. Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/11/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-14-7Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School – School Building Lease (2013M-138)
… the period July 1, 2006, to April 22, 2013. Background The Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo and was established in 2004. The Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is governed by a … Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School School Building …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-school-building-lease-2013m-138State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… on unpaid water bills. Cortlandville Fire District – Credit Cards (Cortland County) The board did not ensure that certain credit card charges were supported, for appropriate purposes or paid … access and loss. The board did not adopt an acceptable use policy, and officials did not provide IT security awareness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Benson – Financial Condition (2013M-77)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Benson is located in Hamilton County and has a population of approximately 190 … the Supervisor does not maintain accounting records in a timely manner. As of December 2012, the Supervisor had … the Supervisor did not maintain the accounting records in a timely manner, she could not prepare periodic financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-benson-financial-condition-2013m-77Otego-Unadilla Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-84)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … Background The Otego-Unadilla Central School District is located in the Towns of Otego, Unadilla, Laurens, Oneonta, … and Franklin in Otsego and Delaware Counties. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/14/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-84DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.5% in April compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 15 in April compared to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearRye City School District – Payroll (2024M-2)
… are not being made aware of what the District expects to incur in overtime costs and the budgets are not … regarding overtime. We analyzed the overtime paid to 15 employees with the highest overtime charges for their … in overtime wages without proper supporting documentation to determine the purpose of the overtime worked. Therefore, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/21/rye-city-school-district-payroll-2024m-2