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Town of Bainbridge – Justice Court Operations (2021M-51)
… accurately collected, recorded and reported and deposited in a timely manner. Key Findings The Justices did not always … the Court was collected, deposited, recorded and reported in an accurate and timely manner. The Justices deposited 220 … that were not correctly deposited were not identified. In addition, we found their combined cash balances exceeded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/11/19/town-bainbridge-justice-court-operations-2021m-51Madison County - Claims Audit and Payment Process (2019M-142)
… Findings The Board of Supervisors (Board) and the Board of Health (BOH) did not audit their respective claims before … process for computer generated checks and allowed a credit card vendor to directly withdraw $1.9 million in monthly … it is applied to checks. Discontinue allowing the credit card vendor to directly withdraw funds from County bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/01/17/madison-county-claims-audit-and-payment-process-2019m-142Plainville Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-91)
… Ensure the Treasurer filed annual financial reports, for 2018 through 2020. Ensure the Treasurer’s records were … financial and capital plans. Ensure AUDs are filed on time. Audit and approve claims prior to payment when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/10/01/plainville-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-91Franklin County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-13)
… when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim restitution payments promptly and appropriately. Key … when a probationer violated the court order or disburse victim restitution payments promptly and appropriately. As a … when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim restitution payments promptly and appropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/franklin-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-13Chenango County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-3)
… when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim restitution payments promptly and appropriately. Key … when a probationer violated the court order or disburse victim restitution payments appropriately. As a result, some … when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim restitution payments promptly and appropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/chenango-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-3Rensselaer County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-5)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Rensselaer County (County) Probation Department (Department) … Determine whether the Rensselaer County County Probation Department Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/rensselaer-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-5Washington County Local Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-57)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Washington County Local Development Corporation (Corporation) officials … Determine whether Washington County Local Development Corporation Corporation officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/07/30/washington-county-local-development-corporation-revolvingCity of Salamanca - Collections (2023M-131)
… (Comptroller) collections were recorded and deposited in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings The … could not determine whether deposits were generally made in a timely manner. We reviewed 29 deposits totaling nearly … precluded us from determining whether deposits were made in a timely manner. 34 entries totaling approximately $50,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/03/15/city-salamanca-collections-2023m-131York Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-96)
… is overfunded and may be enough to pay annual claims for 132 years. The District did not have a written multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/york-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-96Binghamton Housing Authority – Oversight of Financial Operations (2022M-87)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board of Commissioners (Board) and Executive Director (Director) provided adequate oversight of Binghamton Housing Authority (Authority) financial … The Board and Director did not provide adequate oversight of financial operations. The Board did not adopt written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2022/09/09/binghamton-housing-authority-oversight-financial-operations-2022m-87Village of Waterford – Board Oversight (2022M-70)
… Determine whether the Village of Waterford Village Board Board provided adequate oversight of financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/07/29/village-waterford-board-oversight-2022m-70Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2024M-76)
… 22 claims totaling $173,591 were audited and approved for payment by the claims auditor even though identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/cheektowaga-sloan-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2024m-76Town of Warwick - Water and Sewer Fund Financial Condition (2018M-259)
… Key Recommendations Develop reasonable revenue estimates for the water and sewer districts, and monitor and adjust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-warwick-water-and-sewer-fund-financial-condition-2018m-259Town of Brownville Joint Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-207)
… not audited and approved by the Board. The District used debit cards to make purchases totaling approximately $14,000. The … as otherwise provided by law. Discontinue the use of debit cards. Obtain an annual independent audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/01/25/town-brownville-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-207Operational Advisory No. 3
… You are reminded to review the budget check status field after the budget check to ensure that the transaction is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/3-budget-check-reminderAudits of Local Governments: About Our Audits
… three years. Independent peer reviewers organized by the National State Auditors Association completed an external … period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 in March 2025. The Division received a pass rating, the highest level …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-about-our-auditsOpinion 98-17
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other … by municipality) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Legal Expenses (defense and indemnification by municipality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-17State Police Bulletin No. SP-235
… this bulletin is to notify agencies of an increase in dues for Police Benevolent Association of New York State, Inc. … from the PBANYS dated November 16, 2022, membership dues for employees in Bargaining Units 31 (Deduction Code 483) … OSC will automatically increase the biweekly deduction for union dues (Deduction Code 483) from $50.65 to $54.70. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-235-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increaseCVS Health – Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… Objective To determine if CVS Health appropriately invoiced drug manufacturers and … for NYSHIP. Since 2014, Civil Service has contracted with CVS Health to administer the prescription drug program. Since … $2.5 billion per year. In accordance with the contracts, CVS Health was required to negotiate agreements with drug …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/cvs-health-accuracy-empire-plan-medicare-rx-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civilXII.1 Expenditures Overview – XII. Expenditures
… vouchers through the Statewide Financial System for Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) approval. This … vouchers through the Statewide Financial System for Office of the State Comptroller OSC approval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii1-expenditures-overview