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Village of Hempstead – Budget Review (B7-16-4)
… for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings Based on the results of our review, we found the significant … projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. Based on the 2016-17 proposed budget, the Village will have … of its taxing authority. The Village’s ability to rely on real property taxes as an increased revenue source in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/04/07/village-hempstead-budget-review-b7-16-4State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget
… spending to maintain current service levels for students, seniors, parks, sanitation, and healthcare given recent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-fiscal-year-2026-executive-budgetAmani Public Charter School – Purchasing and Claims Approval (2025M-11)
… Determine whether the Amani Public Charter School School officials procured goods and services in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/06/amani-public-charter-school-purchasing-and-claims-approval-2025m-11Town of Albion – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2024M-111)
… (Town) Town Supervisor (Supervisor) maintained complete and accurate accounting records and provided reliable financial reports to the Town Board … follow basic accounting practices by maintaining complete and accurate accounting records and financial reports. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/08/town-albion-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-111Pavilion Central School District – Claims Audit (2024M-108)
… and corrected and that District officials paid more for goods and services than necessary. Of the 324 claims we … approved 173 claims totaling approximately $1.04 million for payment. We identified more than one concern with … information needed to support that the purchases were for a valid District purpose. Recommendations The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/01/pavilion-central-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-108Sherman Central School District – Claims Audit (2024M-92)
… the Board of Education’s (Board) minimum qualifications for the position, was not provided the District’s policies … approximately $1,325,105 should not have been approved for payment because the claims lacked support that the … authorized, approved by the purchasing agent or approved for payment. 204 claims totaling more than $1.3 million were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/18/sherman-central-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-92County of Putnam – Recreation and Golf Course Collections (2024M-50)
… (Golf Course) recorded, deposited, remitted and reported collections accurately and in a timely manner and whether the collections were supported. Key Findings The County’s … not always record, deposit, remit documentation and report collections accurately and in a timely manner. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/20/county-putnam-recreation-and-golf-course-collections-2024m-50Cuddebackville Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-94)
… completed and took no action, until our audit, to follow up with the CPA. Ensure the required Annual Financial Reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/07/cuddebackville-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-94North Salem Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-140-F)
… in the audit report North Salem Central School District – Network User Accounts (2022M-140), released in June 2023. … audit determined that District officials did not ensure network user accounts were adequately managed. It also … to help District officials adequately secure access to the network and properly manage user permissions. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/09/26/north-salem-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-140-fTown of Chateaugay - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-200)
… eligibility and/or were incorrectly granted. One property owner did not meet the eligibility requirements to receive … building exemptions. As a result, the property owner incorrectly received $15,231 in tax reductions. … buildings were not supported. As a result, the property owner may have incorrectly received $80,126 in tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/17/town-chateaugay-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-200Limestone Volunteer Firemen, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-219)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls were adequate to ensure that financial … in Cattaraugus County. The Company, which is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors per its bylaws, provides … did not review bills or approve disbursements prior to payment. Company officials did not maintain accurate records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/21/limestone-volunteer-firemen-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mKillawog Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-111)
… The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District established adequate controls to ensure that … was properly recorded and reported and to safeguard District moneys. Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and … The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District established adequate controls to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/28/killawog-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-111County of Clinton Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring (2014M-205)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Agency’s operations to determine if the Board monitored approved projects for the … The Board did not design and implement an adequate system to monitor the amounts directly billed and collected by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/12/12/county-clinton-industrial-development-agency-projectMonroe County – Golf Course Contract Management (2014M-111)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the effectiveness of the County’s oversight of the golf course operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/08/11/monroe-county-golf-course-contract-management-2014m-111Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2017-MR-4)
… Chenango , Cherry Valley , Coventry , Davenport , Greene , Lisle , Meredith , and Springfield . Purpose of Audit The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/04/13/real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2017-mr-4DiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… Citizens Hose Fire Company official was charged today with grand larceny in the third degree after allegedly … said. "Thanks to my investigators and auditors working with the Sheriff's office, her crimes have been exposed. This … at the Sheriff's Office have a great working relationship with the New York State Comptroller's Office and have worked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftOpinion 97-5
… TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (imposition of assessment for construction of private road) STREETS AND … VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (construction of and assessment for private road) VILLAGE LAW, §§6-622, 22-2200: A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-5DiNapoli Announces Results of General Obligation Bond Sale
… Bonds, $36,685,000 of Series 2018B Taxable Bonds and $11,235,000 of Series 2018C Tax-Exempt Refunding Bonds. … bonds are scheduled to be delivered on March 15, 2018. The winning bids were as follows: Series 2018A Tax-Exempt Bonds … cost bid of 2.057387 percent. The state received ten bids for the $166.1 million of tax-exempt bonds. The net proceeds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-announces-results-general-obligation-bond-saleComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … did not have sufficient controls over cash collected for fundraising events to ensure that the money was … of overtime, modifying time records and the process for charging leave accruals. Newfield Fire Company – Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of its taxing authority. The village’s ability to rely on real property taxes as an increased revenue source in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1