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State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on MTA 2023 Budget
… 2023 budget : “The 2023 budget adopted by the MTA today is balanced using $600 million in undetermined funding or MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mta-2023-budgetWassaic Fire District – Purchasing and Claims Processing (2017M-8)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s purchasing practices and claims … documentation, for appropriate purposes and approved prior to payment. Key Recommendations Seek competition when … and compensation. Conduct a proper audit of claims to ensure that all vouchers are properly itemized, show …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/28/wassaic-fire-district-purchasing-and-claims-processing-2017m-8Town of Grand Island – Internal Controls Over Fuel Purchases (2013M-182)
Town of Grand Island Internal Controls Over Fuel Purchases 2013M182
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-grand-island-internal-controls-over-fuel-purchases-2013m-182Village of Mount Morris – Treasurer’s Office (2013M-65)
… our audit was to review the Village’s financial operations for the period June 1, 2010, to February 12, 2013. Background … and an elected Mayor. The Village’s adopted budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year totaled more than $3 million for the general, water and sewer funds. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/31/village-mount-morris-treasurers-office-2013m-65Town of Fort Ann – Lake Hadlock Dam Collapse (2013M-60)
… Supervisor and four Board members - governs the Town. The Lake Hadlock Park District, which was created on October 21, … 2011 expenditures were $468,021. Key Finding The Lake Hadlock Dam, which is located in the Lake Hadlock Park District, was under repair from September …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-fort-ann-lake-hadlock-dam-collapse-2013m-60Town of Ellicott – Fiscal Stress (2013M-269)
… July 20, 2013. Background The Town of Ellicott is located in Chautauqua County and serves approximately 8,700 … surplus and actual revenues received against the estimates in the adopted budget and make amendments, as necessary, to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-ellicott-fiscal-stress-2013m-269Establishing the Standard Work Day – Legacy Reporting
… the number of hours that constitute a standard work day (SWD) for each position. Use our Standard Work Day Resolution for Employees form (RS2418) . ( Here is an example .) SWDs can be as few as six hours per day (for Tiers 2 through 6) or as many as eight. They …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/establishing-standard-work-dayTown of Carmel – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-201)
… $43 million. Key Findings Staff did not adequately record diesel fuel consumption or perform monthly fuel … Ensure that employees document gasoline and diesel fuel usage and perform monthly reconciliations of fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/27/town-carmel-selected-financial-activities-2015m-201Violating the Terms of a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS pensions are considered marital property and may be divided when a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/violating-terms-droTown of Sardinia – Tax Relief Rebate Program (2014M-189)
… audit was to review the Town’s tax relief rebate program for the period August 1, 2013 through June 3, 2014. … property tax relief payment. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 total approximately $1.8 million. Key Findings We … and the application process. Review and approve all claims for payment to ensure that they are supported by sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/14/town-sardinia-tax-relief-rebate-program-2014m-189Town of Amsterdam – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-8)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s accounting records and … 1, 2010, through July 31, 2012. Background The Town of Amsterdam is located in Montgomery County and has a … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns accounting records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-amsterdam-supervisors-records-and-reports-2013m-8Wallkill Hook, Ladder and Hose Company – Financial Activities (2016M-223)
… over the Company’s financial operations. This should include compensating controls over the Treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/09/23/wallkill-hook-ladder-and-hose-company-financial-activitiesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and incidental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of … Background The Department processes all New York State personal income tax returns. All returns that result in … The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/14/personal-income-tax-refundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Local Government Audits
… but were not always remitted to the appropriate parties in a timely manner. Town of Howard – Fund Balance Management … the processing of the town’s financial transactions. In addition, the supervisor did not maintain accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-local-government-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… exceeded the statutory limit by $1.5 million and resulted in higher tax levies than necessary. Find out how your … spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… district officials generally used a competitive process to procure goods and services. However, they did not always … they have not utilized their multiyear financial plans to help make financial decisions. Officials also have not … for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding, as required by the district’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsPort Washington Union Free School District – Payroll (2025M-38)
… of the District’s total expenditures of $187.3 million for the same period. The District paid 239 clerical, … and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and standards are included in Appendix C. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/27/port-washington-union-free-school-district-payroll-2025m-38Orchard Park Central School District - Financial Management and Payroll (2018M-89)
… District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they planned … to initiate some corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on the issues raised in the District’s response …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/orchard-park-central-school-district-financial-management-and-payrollTown of Pulteney – Financial Condition (2021M-24)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Pulteney (Town) Board effectively managed the Town’s … manage the Town’s financial condition and was unaware of the Town’s true financial position when it adopted budgets … financial and capital plans. Provide adequate oversight of the bookkeeper and provide municipal accounting training. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/25/town-pulteney-financial-condition-2021m-24