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Town of Keene – Records and Reports (2024M-27)
… and certain revenues and expenditures were not reported in the annual financial report (AFR). Of the 20 journal … were not supported, eight (40 percent) were not recorded in a timely manner and no one independently reviewed and … were generally not prepared or provided to the Board in a timely manner and adjusted bank balances did not agree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-keene-records-and-reports-2024m-27Village of Lake George – Records and Reports (2024M-82)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Lake George (Village) Treasurer maintained complete, accurate … Determine whether the Village of Lake George Village Treasurer maintained complete accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/13/village-lake-george-records-and-reports-2024m-82Village of Holley – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-12)
… results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: … December 2022. The Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in a lack of transparency with the public regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-holley-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-12Cuddebackville Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-94)
… financial operations or properly audit claims. As a result, the Board hindered their ability to make informed … Board also used unrealistic budgetary estimates that resulted in annual operating deficits and a declining fund balance. The Board did not: Ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/07/cuddebackville-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-94Limestone Volunteer Firemen, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-219)
… in Cattaraugus County. The Company, which is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors per its bylaws, provides … be provided and investigate all transactions conducted by the Club Treasurer. Ensure that the Company Treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/21/limestone-volunteer-firemen-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… government audits have been issued. Town of Owasco – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (Cayuga County) The assessor did not properly administer select real property tax exemptions. Granted property exemptions were not always properly applied for or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.1% in May compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This is the third … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 11 in May compared to the same month in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… Overall, local collections totaled nearly $1.8 billion, up $43.5 million compared to the same time last year. “Local … was seen in the years before the pandemic, is a positive sign of stability and could help local officials better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… numbers (for January to March) will be available in April. Table Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by County and Region …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… $1.67 billion, up $26.8 million from the same time last year. “February’s local sales tax collections grew at a modest pace, year over year, after coming in nearly flat in January,” … what each municipality is due. In the third month of each calendar year quarter, these distributions are adjusted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 15 in April compared to the same month in 2023 according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in November
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3% in November compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3 in November compared to the same month in 2023 according to data released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-3-percent-in-novemberHancock Fire Department – Audit Follow Up (2018M-236-F)
… February 2022, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in May 2019. Background The Department … February 2022 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in May 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/07/01/hancock-fire-department-audit-follow-2018m-236-fOpinion 92-1
… be substituted for) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§106, 109-b: (1) A municipality does not have discretion to refuse to … securities of sufficient market value are submitted. (2) In addition to the securities enumerated in General … the payment of which is guaranteed by the United States, (2) bonds or notes of the State of New York, or (3) bonds of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-1DiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees
… A North Country court clerk is accused of pocketing more than $5,400 … A North Country court clerk is accused of pocketing more than $5400 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-feesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Engine Company , Columbia County and the Town of Tuxedo . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … financial activities. The treasurer withdrew $12,505 in cash from the company’s fundraiser savings account without … as abandoned property even though the funds have been in the custody of the treasurer for over three years. Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Clifton Park Water Authority , Cortland County Industrial Development Agency , Middle Country Public Library and Otsego … secured prior to deposit. Cortland County Industrial Development Agency – Project Management Agency officials have … Clifton Park Water Authority Cortland County Industrial Development Agency Middle Country Public Library and Otsego …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Emerging Manager Definition and Life Cycle
… assist in consistent screening, monitoring and progression of potential candidates for inclusion in the program, independent of asset class considerations. The Fund’s Emerging Manager … professionals Firm’s principals have years of experience working in the strategy and with each other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/emerging-manager-definition-and-life-cycleJefferson Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-101)
… Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Jefferson and … properly supported. Reconcile the District’s accounting records to the bank statements monthly and follow up on any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/12/jefferson-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mTown of Canandaigua – Fund Balance, Water Operations and Information Technology (2017M-109)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management, oversight of … of revenues, expenditures and the amount of fund balance to be used to fund operations. Develop and adopt comprehensive multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/29/town-canandaigua-fund-balance-water-operations-and-information-technology-2017m-109