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DiNapoli: Some Taxpayer Check-Off Donations Not Utilized for Worthy Causes
… New Yorkers have contributed more than $51 million for worthy causes through check-offs on their personal income … in six check-off funds, with nearly 90 percent of that for health-related causes including breast cancer, prostate … to causes they care about but the money is piling up for some funds,” DiNapoli said. “It is past time to fix the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-some-taxpayer-check-donations-not-utilized-worthy-causesComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… New York City Transit Paratransit Division - Access-A-Ride Accident Claims (2012-S-12) Federal law requires the MTA to … or less are not all reported as required. Similarly, car service providers did not report accidents as required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsCaledonia Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-12)
… and reports to detect discrepancies. The Department is composed of volunteer members and is governed by its … bylaws and seven-member Board. The Board is responsible for managing the Department’s financial activities. The … officials to disclose any interests that conflict with official duties. The lack of oversight of financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/05/02/caledonia-volunteer-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-2025mTown of Butternuts – Accounting and Reporting (2016M-323)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s financial operations for the period … The purpose of our audit was to examine the Towns financial operations for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/25/town-butternuts-accounting-and-reporting-2016m-323Accounts Payable Advisory No. 25
… Social Security numbers; Credit/debit card numbers; Driver license numbers; Bank account numbers; Addresses for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/25-confidential-personal-and-private-informationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following municipal audits have been issued. Town of Freetown – Records and Reports (Cortland County) The three … that all transactions were properly recorded. Town of Milo – Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (Yates … are correctly calculated and remained eligible. Village of New Hempstead – Clerk-Treasurer’s Duties (Rockland County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNiagara County – Golf Course Financial Operations (2015M-308)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review Golf Course financial operations for the period … not all recorded in the point of sale system. Cash on hand was not properly safeguarded and receipts were not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/02/26/niagara-county-golf-course-financial-operations-2015m-308Broome County – Information Technology (2013M-351)
… Findings The County has a policy regarding removable USB storage devices but does not monitor or enforce it, … that more effectively manage the use of portable storage devices. Approve and adopt a breach notification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/09/broome-county-information-technology-2013m-351Town of Yates - Town Supervisor's Records and Reports (2018M-154)
… not adequate: The bookkeeper maintained two cash ledgers. Bank reconciliations were performed inadequately for certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/12/town-yates-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2018m-154Vendor File Advisory No. 11
… Subject: Selecting the Correct Vendor Location in SFS Guidance: It is important that agencies select the correct vendor Location for each transaction in SFS. This will ensure the State does business with the … Selecting the Correct Vendor Location in SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/11-vendor-locationPine City Fire District No. 1 – Board Oversight (2017M-166)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board ensured that financial activity was properly … actual expenditures or standard mileage. Establish reserve funds in accordance with law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/01/pine-city-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2017m-166Town of Erwin – Justice Court (2017M-266)
… uncorrected. The Justices did not ensure that vehicle and traffic violations were adjudicated and reported in a timely … any discrepancies. The Justices should review the Traffic Safety Law Enforcement and Disposition reports to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/03/09/town-erwin-justice-court-2017m-266Town of Beekmantown – Procurement and Town Clerk Operations (2017M-217)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town procured goods and services in … Town of Beekmantown is located in Clinton County and has a population of approximately 5,550. The Town is governed by … prepared monthly, whereby known liabilities are reconciled to available cash. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-beekmantown-procurement-and-town-clerk-operations-2017m-217Village of Old Brookville – Cash Receipts (2015M-286)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s cash receipts … 1, 2014 through July 31, 2015. Background The Village of Old Brookville is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in … Village of Old Brookville Cash Receipts 2015M286 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/01/15/village-old-brookville-cash-receipts-2015m-286Town of Newfane – Supervisor's Financial Records (2017M-7)
… 17, 2016. Background The Town of Newfane is located in Niagara County and has a population of approximately 9,600. The Town is governed by … monthly financial reports to the other Board members. A property tax payment totaling $3,365 was returned by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-newfane-supervisors-financial-records-2017m-7Sea Breeze Fire District – Board Oversight (2018M-269)
… to perform an annual audit, file financial reports or audit and approve claims. Prohibit or address unsupported or questionable disbursements. As a result, the Board could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/sea-breeze-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-269Town of Schroeppel – Cash Disbursements (2014M-296)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s controls over cash disbursements … The purpose of our audit was to examine the Towns controls over cash disbursements for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/01/09/town-schroeppel-cash-disbursements-2014m-296Painted Post Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-312)
… 1, 2015 through July 27, 2016. Background The Painted Post Fire Department provides fire protection services for the Villages of Painted Post and Riverside in Steuben County. The Department is … Painted Post Fire Department Cash Receipts and Disbursements 2016M312 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/02/painted-post-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursementsTown of Great Valley – Town Clerk (2014M-29)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Clerk’s financial management practices … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Clerks financial management practices for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/20/town-great-valley-town-clerk-2014m-29Town of Austerlitz – Internal Controls Over Payroll and Fuel Inventory (2014M-365)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine controls over payroll and fuel inventory for … were not properly segregated, since the Town’s accountant was responsible for processing payrolls, creating checks, … The purpose of our audit was to examine controls over payroll and fuel inventory for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-austerlitz-internal-controls-over-payroll-and-fuel-inventory-2014m-365