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Town of Carmel – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-201)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine selected Town financial … January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background The Town of Carmel is located in Putnam County and has a population of … The purpose of our audit was to examine selected Town financial …
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
… pre-existing DRO, separation agreement, or stipulation of settlement, the Comptroller, at their discretion , may … including the judgment of divorce, stipulation of settlement and/or separation agreement, and all filed DROs. …
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)
… July 31, 2012. Background The Town of Amsterdam is located in Montgomery County and has a population of approximately 5,600 residents. The Town Board … accounting records are complete, accurate, and maintained in a timely manner. Ensure that complete and accurate monthly …
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)
… 28, 2014. Background The Wallkill Hook, Ladder and Hose Company provides fire protection services for a portion … Wallkill Hook Ladder and Hose Company Financial Activities 2016M223 …
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
… our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and regulations. We examined refunds processed … Department processes all New York State personal income tax returns. All returns that result in refunds are subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/14/personal-income-tax-refundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Local Government Audits
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the following local government audits have been completed. Town of Amity – … Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced the following local government audits have been completed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-local-government-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… critical as the district moves to increased reliance on a remote learning environment and administrative operations … 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 …
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 seek competition for professional services. Cherry Valley-Springfield Central … and services from 14 vendors totaling $126,907. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsPort Washington Union Free School District – Payroll (2025M-38)
… Therefore, district officials should establish procedures to ensure that employees are accurately paid the salaries and … We examined compensation totaling $449,510 that was paid to 40 of the District’s 239 clerical, custodial, maintenance, … contain recommendations. We conducted this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/27/port-washington-union-free-school-district-payroll-2025m-38Orange County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-1)
… enforced restitution orders, notified the court when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim … totaling $72,431 were properly followed up on as required. In addition, officials did not maintain an accurate list of … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the County’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/orange-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-1Putnam County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-2)
… Determine whether the Putnam County County Probation Department Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/putnam-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-2Wyoming County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-4)
… to enforce and monitor restitution obligations. Six of the 24 restitution orders reviewed had uncollected … and procedures. County officials disagreed with some of our findings and recommendations. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/wyoming-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-4New Hartford Central School District – Payroll (2021M-149)
… accordance with Board authorizations. However, there are opportunities for District officials to strengthen internal … user permissions were restricted to employees based on job duties. Ensure the Assistant Superintendent for Business … users’ payroll permissions are limited to their authorized job duties. Properly monitor the payroll clerk’s work. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/new-hartford-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-149Town of Highlands – Receiver of Taxes and Assessments (2021M-120)
… Receiver, who resigned during our audit, did not properly bill, collect or disburse taxes, fees and penalties. The … on late payments. The Receiver did not create sewer and water accounts for 16 resident parcels and did not bill 70 accounts. We also released Town of Highlands – Water and Sewer Funds’ Financial Condition (2021M-152) , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/21/town-highlands-receiver-taxes-and-assessments-2021m-120Town of Pulteney – Financial Condition (2021M-24)
Determine whether the Town of Pulteney Town Board effectively managed the Towns financial condition
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/25/town-pulteney-financial-condition-2021m-24Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Oversight of Take-Home Vehicles (2021M-52)
… Determine whether the Western Regional OffTrack Betting Corporation Corporation Board of Directors Board provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2021/09/23/western-regional-off-track-betting-corporation-oversight-take-homePompey Hill Fire District – Financial Management (2021M-136)
… did not properly establish and manage the capital reserve fund, establish a written reserve fund policy or adopt a written multiyear capital plan. In … establish the capital reserve and written reserve fund policy. Ensure reserve expenditures comply with legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/11/05/pompey-hill-fire-district-financial-management-2021m-136Horseheads Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-127)
… As a result, there were 230 inactive user accounts, of which 138 were unneeded, and there were an excessive number of generic accounts. Did not provide IT security awareness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/12/horseheads-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-127