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Personal Income Tax Refunds
… and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and regulations. We examined refunds processed … 31, 2015. Background The Department processes all New York State personal income tax returns. All returns that result in refunds are subject to audit by the State Comptroller prior to payment. We selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/11/personal-income-tax-refundsChautauqua County – Financial Condition (2023M-111)
… services. County officials: Overestimated revenues by a total of $1.6 million, an average of $410,000 or 29 percent … Bay Intermunicipal Water Works (CBI), resulting in a balance owed of $1.4 million. Spent $5.2 million from the general fund for District operations and did not repay the general fund, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/12/22/chautauqua-county-financial-condition-2023m-111Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science and Technology – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-100)
… not adequate. The School’s former Operations Manager was arrested in December 2024 for the alleged theft of $1,100 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/10/24/exploration-elementary-charter-school-science-and-technology-non-payrollHammond Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-70)
… when they used reserves funds totaling $1.6 million. In addition, they exceeded the voter-approved funding level … Accumulated excessive balances totaling about $600,000 in three reserves. Did not budget to fund reserves. From … July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023, more than $1.5 million in fiscal year-end unbudgeted transfers were made to increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/11/hammond-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-70Village of Cedarhurst – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-19)
… results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: … Section 4-408. The 2019 fiscal year audit was completed in May 2023, subsequent years have not been audited. Ensure … required by GML Section 30 and Village Law Section 4-408. In addition, revenue and expenditure accounting entries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-cedarhurst-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-19Village of Hoosick Falls – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-16)
… Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), and Reported the results of the … financial records and reports, as required by New York State Village Law (Village Law) Section 4-408. Ensure the … was prepared and filed with OSC, as required by New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Section 30. The last filed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-hoosick-falls-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-16State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks
… first responders and citizen volunteers who rushed to the site to give all they had to give,” DiNapoli said. “We come …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-anniversary-september-11-terrorist-attacksArea #11 – Physical Controls – Information Technology Governance
… and also environmental controls such as smoke detectors, fire alarms and extinguishers, protection from water damage … place servers next to or under a desk, in a closet, in the middle of the room or other high-traffic area. You should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-11-physical-controlsXII.9.A Obtaining Statewide Financial System Payment Data – XII. Expenditures
… Financial System SFS payment data upon the Business Units request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9a-obtaining-reports-or-information-office-state-comptrollerTravel Advisory No. 14
… Subject: GFO Updates – Responding to Audit Questions & Voucher Denial Codes Guidance: The … updated the following sections in Chapter XII of the Guide to Financial Operations: Chapter/Section Name Description XII.7.A Responding to Voucher and Expense Report Audit Questions Updated to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/14-gfo-updates-responding-audit-questions-voucher-denial-codes2023 Financial Condition Report – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… personal income tax receipts. Read More About this Report This report provides citizens with an overview of the financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcrAccounts Payable Advisory No. 73
… increase from $100.00) and, Update “United Parcel Service (UPS)” to “Statewide Contract Vendor for Small Package …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/73-paying-sales-tax-and-freight-amountsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 53
… processing general purchase requisitions for centralized contract purchases from value-added resellers. For more … to record trade-in allowances in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). For more information, please see Chapter XI-A, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/53-purchase-requisitions-and-purchase-ordersUlster County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-352)
… examine controls over the County’s court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2013 through January 1, 2014. … and then delivered to the County Commissioner of Finance for safekeeping, such as surplus moneys from foreclosures and … funds from estates are entrusted to the Commissioner for safekeeping by order of the Surrogate’s Court. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/24/ulster-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-352Town of Addison - Supervisor's Fiscal Responsibilities (2019M-03)
… responsibilities because he failed to provide oversight of the Bookkeeper, who performs all financial duties, … Collect, disburse and maintain custody of all Town funds in accordance with policies, procedures and Town Law. Provide … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/26/town-addison-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2019m-03Greenburgh-North Castle Union Free School District - Financial Management (2018M-108)
… may be impacted due to decreased enrollment, resulting in decreased revenues. District officials did not: Perform budget transfers resulting in appropriations exceeding budgeted line items averaging …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/02/greenburgh-north-castle-union-free-school-district-financial-managementTown of Perinton - Financial Management and Information Technology (2017M-232)
… a disaster recovery plan. Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/29/town-perinton-financial-management-and-information-technology-2017m-232Dundee Central School District - Information Technology (2018M-74)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District Officials ensured District information technology (IT) assets and computerized data were safeguarded. Key Findings The … our recommendations and indicated they are in the process of taking corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/dundee-central-school-district-information-technology-2018m-74