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Lewis County Industrial Development Agency – Staff Services Agreements (2025M-1)
Determine whether the Lewis County Industrial Development Agency LCIDA Board Board ensured staff service fees were accurately calculated and paid in accordance with written agreements
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/05/23/lewis-county-industrial-development-agency-staff-services-agreements-2025m-1Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2017-MR-4)
… assessors were properly administering select real property tax exemptions for the period January 1, 2016 through … legal provisions grant it exempt status. Real property tax exemptions are granted on the basis of many different … are responsible for granting and tracking real property tax exemptions within the local government’s boundaries. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/04/13/real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2017-mr-4Beacon City School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-20)
… through September 30, 2015. Background The Beacon City School District is located in the City of Beacon, Dutchess … Beacon City School District Claims Auditing 2016M20 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/beacon-city-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-20Norwich City School District – Financial Condition and Cafeteria Operations (2014M-143)
… 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, … and the claiming of reimbursements to which the District is not entitled. Unpaid school lunch balances totaled $36,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/01/norwich-city-school-district-financial-condition-and-cafeteria-operationsTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 7 – Post-Employment Payments, Claims Processing and Professional Services (2014M-198)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight of selected financial … provides garbage collection and recycling pickup services to households and businesses in parts of the Town of … supervisors for which it had no legal authority to do so, and the District, as a result, made more than $810,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/12/24/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-7-post-employment-payments-claims-processingTown of Benson – Financial Condition (2013M-77)
… through December 31, 2012. Background The Town of Benson is located in Hamilton County and has a population of approximately 190 people. The Town is governed by a Town Board which consists of four elected … and $222,402 for the highway fund. Key Finding The Board is not able to routinely monitor actual revenues and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-benson-financial-condition-2013m-77Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Baldwinsville … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “The arrest of Ms. Simchik sends a clear message that alleged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Conservation District and the Village of Woodsburgh . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … financial reports to the Office of State Comptroller for the 2011 through 2013 fiscal years. The district did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2III.3 Scope of the SFS – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… records the collection of revenues. Payroll processing is handled by the separate PayServ system but the payroll … budget preparation data for bill drafting purposes and is not intended to replace the automated budget system used by DOB. A key component of the SFS is the Statewide Vendor File. All suppliers of goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii3-scope-sfsCentral New York Regional Market Authority – Financial Condition (2024M-18)
… analysis was performed prior to buying a $2.3 million warehouse that is currently vacant and not generating any income. Officials were aware the warehouse needed repairs when they purchased it but did not … the finances to complete the repairs. Without tenants, the warehouse will continue to deplete the Authority’s resources. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2024/05/14/central-new-york-regional-market-authority-financial-condition-2024m-18Town of Henrietta – Financial Management and Purchasing (2013M-208)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management … 1, 2011 through March 29, 2013. Background The Town of of Henrietta is located in Monroe County. The Town is … Town of Henrietta Financial Management and Purchasing 2013M208 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/24/town-henrietta-financial-management-and-purchasing-2013m-208Town of Wawayanda – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-260)
… their job duties. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets with realistic estimates of anticipated revenues, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/29/town-wawayanda-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-260City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B22-6-6)
… revenue. The City plans to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2022-23 fiscal year. Tax certiorari is the legal process by which a property owner can challenge the real property tax assessment on a given property to reduce its assessment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/06/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b22-6-6Town of LaGrange – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-107)
… September 30, 2012. Background The Town of LaGrange is located in Dutchess County and serves approximately 15,700 residents. The Town is governed by the Town Board which comprises the Town … cases to the Justice Court Fund. Ensure that back-up data is kept at an offsite location. Use web filters to limit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/12/town-lagrange-selected-financial-activities-2013m-107City of Saratoga Springs – Financial Condition (2012M-201)
… 1, 2008, to December 31, 2011. Background The City of Saratoga Springs is located in Saratoga County and has a … City of Saratoga Springs Financial Condition 2012M201 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/15/city-saratoga-springs-financial-condition-2012m-201Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… (DEC): Selected Aspects of Inactive Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Cost Recovery (2014-S-14) Auditors found DEC … and the timeliness of billing. However, bill preparation is a very time-consuming process and billing frequency for each site is about once a year at most. In addition, the bills do not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Opinion 88-7
… provisions, File No. 3046 concluded that: ". . . there is grave doubt that the current debt service of $7,000 (for … can be used for current purposes on the basis that it is an unexpended balance of an appropriation." We note that 4 … of paying debt service on the bonds. Further, there is nothing in section 165.00 which restricts the use of such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-7Beekmantown Fire District No. 1 – Board Oversight (2025M-70)
Did the Beekmantown Fire District No 1 District Board of Fire Commissioners Board adequately oversee the Districts financial operations
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/02/13/beekmantown-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2025m-70State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Renewal: Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Rural Rental Assistance Program (2023-S-53) The Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC), a component of Homes and Community Renewal, administers the Rural Rental … Program in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The program provides rental subsidies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits