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Brocton Central School District – Claims Audit (2023M-15)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Brocton Central School … made and may not have been detected and corrected. Had the Board of Education (Board) provided the claims auditor with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/04/brocton-central-school-district-claims-audit-2023m-15Saratoga Springs City School District – Procurement (2023M-25)
… officials procured goods and services according to Board of Education (Board) policies and statutory requirements. Key … Ensure that the purchasing agent maintains custody of his electronic signature and directly supervises the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/15/saratoga-springs-city-school-district-procurement-2023m-25South Kortright Central School District – Claims Audit (2023M-69)
… (20-a) when it appointed the Clerk of the Board as the deputy claims auditor. The claims auditor and deputy claims auditor, as part of their claims audit process, … policy. Key Recommendations Ensure the claims auditor and deputy claims auditor meet eligibility for appointment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/06/south-kortright-central-school-district-claims-audit-2023m-69Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency (JCIDA) – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-70)
… before approving them. Charge some project applicants fees in accordance with the Board-approved fee schedule. Assess … information for reliability or compare it to estimates in project applications. Key Recommendations The Board … for evaluation and compared to project goals as stated in applications. JCIDA officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2020/10/02/jefferson-county-industrial-development-agency-jcidaHyde Park Fire and Water District – Procurement (2025M-31)
… transparent manner. Specifically, the Board did not: Seek competition when entering into a contract to purchase a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/07/18/hyde-park-fire-and-water-district-procurement-2025m-31Eden Central School District – Capital Project Management (2024M-83)
… did not seek competition for $3.2 million paid for change order work and professional services. Therefore, … Board did not review and approve any of the 108 project change orders totaling $1.4 million, and officials did not submit change orders to the New York State Education Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/eden-central-school-district-capital-project-management-2024m-83Madison County – Consumer Protections: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-8)
… testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. … as required. There was no reliable system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of businesses … testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/madison-county-consumer-protections-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-8Dutchess County – Contract Monitoring (2023M-142)
… As a result: Various department officials responsible for monitoring and overseeing the contracts approved claims … approving the claim. The Comptroller approved claims for payment totaling approximately $10.5 million without … and services rendered was sufficient. Expenditures for one contract exceeded the agreed-upon contract amount by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/08/09/dutchess-county-contract-monitoring-2023m-142Town of Olean Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Inc., - Controls Over Financial Activities
… through November 24, 2014. Background The Olean Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Inc. is located in the Town of Olean, Cattaraugus County, and provides fire protection within an area of the Town. The Board of … Town of Olean Volunteer Fire Company No 1 Inc Controls Over Financial Activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/04/03/town-olean-volunteer-fire-company-no-1-inc-controls-overOswego County – Transfer Station Cash Receipts (2015M-334)
… review the internal controls over the Department of Solid Waste’s cash receipts process for the period January 1, 2014 … Board of Legislators, maintains a Department of Solid Waste which is responsible for providing recycling and solid waste services to residents, businesses and commercial waste …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/03/25/oswego-county-transfer-station-cash-receipts-2015m-334Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency and Valley Stream Union Free School District 30 – Green Acres Mall PILOT Payments (2017M-233)
… by the Town Supervisor. The Valley Stream Union Free School District 30 is located in the Town of Hempstead in … Industrial Development Agency and Valley Stream Union Free School District 30 Green Acres Mall PILOT Payments 2017M233 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2017/12/19/town-hempstead-industrial-development-agency-and-valleyOppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville Central School District – Financial Management and Fuel Inventory (2017M-240)
… inventories and maintained accurate and complete records for the period July 1, 2016 through July 31, 2017. Background … has approximately 750 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $18.6 … fuel and 341 more gallons of diesel fuel than it accounted for. Key Recommendations District officials should ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/02/oppenheim-ephratah-st-johnsville-central-school-district-financialCounty of Cortland – Departmental Operations (2013M-157)
… number of additional officers hired in the jail and road patrol. The County is not imposing certain allowable fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/08/13/county-cortland-departmental-operations-2013m-157Tully Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-359)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management for the period July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $19.7 … regularly update a multiyear financial and capital plan for a three- to five- year period that addresses the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/tully-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-359DiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… Norfolk justice court clerk misappropriated nearly $10,000 in court fees paid by defendants. “Ms. Dillon was entrusted … thousands of those dollars and falsifying records in a vain attempt to conceal her crimes,” DiNapoli said. “The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office was instrumental in helping my staff bring this individual to justice. We will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesDiNapoli Report Highlights Local Government Reliance on Federal Aid
… P. DiNapoli issued a report today detailing the impact of federal aid on New York's municipalities and school … outside New York City received $4.7 billion in direct federal aid. Separately, New York City received $7 billion, … public schools. "Local governments receive much-needed federal aid that supports our schools, fixes our roads and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-report-highlights-local-government-reliance-federal-aidForms and Resources – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Forms and Samples Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution Form (RS2417-A) Use this form to establish a standard work day for your elected and appointed officials. Form includes instructions. Standard … Elected and Appointed Officials Get forms examples samples and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/forms-and-resourcesCity of Olean – Budget Review (B17-1-3)
… expenditure projections in the City's preliminary budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/03/17/city-olean-budget-review-b17-1-3Cincinnatus Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2014M-191)
… was to evaluate the financial condition of the District for the period July 1, 2012 through April 17, 2014. … The District’s general fund budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year is $14.6 million. Key Findings … The District’s fund balance exceeded the statutory limit for two out of the last three years. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/cincinnatus-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2014m-191DiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… guilty to petit larceny after a joint investigation by the Office of the State Comptroller and the St. Lawrence County … guilty in Canton Town Court on Wednesday. DiNapoli’s office and a Sheriff’s investigation revealed that the money … “I want to thank the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office and the St. Lawrence County District Attorney’s Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-fines