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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced the following local government audits were issued. Rensselaer County Capital Resource Corporation … transactions aligned with the corporation’s purpose and were conducted in accordance with its bylaws and acquisition … necessary for goods and services or made purchases that were not in the best interest of taxpayers. For example, of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsWellsville Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-159)
… to review the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2013 through April 19, 2017. Background The Wellsville Central School District is located in the Towns of Alma, Andover, Independence, Scio, … and Willing in Allegany County. The District, which is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/29/wellsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-159DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… honest New Yorkers are rushing to file their tax returns. My office is watching for those who would con the system to … money. Whether these scams are new or traditional, my auditors work diligently to expose tax cheats.” DiNapoli … refunds are paid and that honest New Yorkers are getting a fair deal.” DiNapoli’s office audits New York state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsNorth Shore Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2017M-89)
… The North Shore Central School District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County. The District, … do not have sufficient information to ensure that the log is complete and accurate. Key Recommendations Ensure … maintain a running record of gallons dispensed on the fuel log. Reconcile the fuel log to inventory records. Any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/north-shore-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2017m-89Adirondack Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-184)
… located in the Towns of Ohio, Russia and Webb in Herkimer County; the Towns of Lewis, Leyden, Lyonsdale and West Turin in Lewis County; and the Towns of Annsville, Ava, Boonville, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/23/adirondack-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-184Forestville Central School District – Transportation Operations and Cafeteria Financial Condition (2014M-70)
… February 6, 2014. Background The Forestville Central School District (District) is located in several towns in … Forestville Central School District Transportation Operations and Cafeteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/forestville-central-school-district-transportation-operations-andTown of Shandaken – Payroll (2013M-201)
… $5,538 that she was not authorized to receive and paid her husband, a Highway Department employee, $1,800 that he was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/02/town-shandaken-payroll-2013m-201Town of Riverhead – Allocation of Administrative Costs (2012M-247)
… of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s methodology for allocating administrative costs for the period January 1, … to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Riverhead is located in Suffolk County and has a population of … allocated amounts represented at least $779,829 (26 percent) of the $2,980,750 that was allocated in 2012 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-riverhead-allocation-administrative-costs-2012m-247Village of Washingtonville – Financial Condition (2013M-346)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Village’s financial condition … 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012. Background The Village of Washingtonville is located in Orange County. The Village … Village of Washingtonville Financial Condition 2013M346 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/04/village-washingtonville-financial-condition-2013m-346Village of Liberty – Financial Condition (2013M-109)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition for the … Village officials appropriated more fund balance than was available in the general fund. The Board arrived at a tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/04/village-liberty-financial-condition-2013m-109Town of Exeter – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-15)
… and money on hand. Provide the Board with her records for audit, as required by Town Law Section 123. The issues … and accountabilities, and provide records to the Board for audit. Town officials agreed with our recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-15Hubbardsville Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-107)
… in debt. Require perpetual diesel fuel inventory records, leading to unaccounted for fuel. The Treasurer did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/31/hubbardsville-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-107Special Accidental Death Benefit – State Police Plan
… If you die under circumstances that permit payment of the accidental death benefit, your surviving spouse will … This benefit is a pension equal to your salary at the time of your death reduced by: The amount of the accidental death benefit payable prior to any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/special-accidental-death-benefitSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… If you die under circumstances that permit payment of the accidental death benefit, your surviving spouse will … is a pension equal to your salary, reduced by: The amount of the accidental death benefit payable prior to any … full wage you would have earned in the highest grade-step of your position; or The wage that would have been payable to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/special-accidental-death-benefitWorld Trade Center Presumption – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Presumption law. You may be eligible for an accidental disability retirement benefit if you become permanently disabled and unable to perform your job due to a qualifying condition. You may be eligible to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/world-trade-center-presumptionEast Moriches Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2016M-273)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine claims processing for the period July 1, 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-273Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2015M-351)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District’s cafeteria operations were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/04/gilbertsville-mount-upton-central-school-district-cafeteria-operationsWest Hempstead Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-116)
… The West Hempstead Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District, which operates five schools with approximately 2,120 students, is governed by a seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/18/west-hempstead-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-116State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases City of Newburgh Budget Review
… projections in the proposed budget are reasonable, except for appropriations for grant proceeds, contingency appropriations, an allowance for uncollectible taxes and plans related to possible back …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-city-newburgh-budget-reviewSalem Central School District - Purchasing (2019M-105)
… adequate evidence to show they sought competition for 32 purchases (53 percent) totaling about $115,000. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/23/salem-central-school-district-purchasing-2019m-105