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State 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-38Town of Delhi – Pool Project Donations and Disbursements (2020M-105)
… properly manage pool project donations or disbursements. For example, the Board: Improperly allowed the West Branch Recreation and Aquatics Committee (Committee) to act under the auspices of the Town and organize … an affiliate of the Town. Inappropriately used Town funds to pay at least $8,000 for fundraising activities. Did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/01/15/town-delhi-pool-project-donations-and-disbursements-2020m-105Dryden Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-106)
… adequate written contracts with all IT service providers. In 2018, the District was the victim of a ransomware attack. … breach or the Board and Superintendent of the attack. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … Evaluate all existing user accounts, periodically review for necessity and appropriateness, and adequate written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/02/26/dryden-central-school-district-information-technology-2020m-106Hunter-Tannersville Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-33)
… documents to make informed decisions. Officials did not post the: Final annual budget. Comprehensive budget … of the District’s fiscal decisions. Key Recommendations Post the final annual budget, budget-to-actual results, audit … card and administrative salary disclosure. Prepare and post a multiyear financial plan to help residents see the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19New Lebanon Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-37)
… documents to make informed decisions. Officials did not post: Budget-to-actual results; budget documents with fund … of the District’s fiscal decisions. Key Recommendations Post the budget-to-actual results, comprehensive budget … with detailed CAPs to the District website. Prepare and post a multiyear financial plan to help residents see the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/new-lebanon-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-37Westhampton Beach Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2021M-9)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Westhampton Beach Union Free School District’s (District’s) clubs … Determine whether Westhampton Beach Union Free School Districts Districts clubs properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/09/westhampton-beach-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activityBrighton Fire District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2020M-133)
… deficiencies. District officials disagreed with some of our findings but indicated they have implemented corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/23/brighton-fire-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2020m-133Orange County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-1)
… and procedures. County officials disagreed with some of our findings and recommendations. 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)
… restitution obligations and the limited policies that were in place were not followed. Five of the 11 restitution orders … efforts to locate victims with uncashed checks promptly. In addition, officials did not make undisbursed restitution … Establish adequate written policies and procedures for enforcing and monitoring restitution obligations. Provide …
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)
… and procedures. County officials disagreed with some of our findings and recommendations. 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/wyoming-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-4New Hartford Central School District – Payroll (2021M-149)
… accurately paid employees’ salary and wages. Key Findings Our audit found that District officials accurately paid $3.1 … the payroll clerk’s work. District officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they …
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)
… generally agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
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)
… 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-24Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Oversight of Take-Home Vehicles (2021M-52)
… until the internal auditor found he was not adhering to the take-home vehicle policy. The internal auditor … CEO paid this reimbursement in April 2019. The CEO failed to comply with the Board’s take-home vehicle policy, … appropriate “tone at the top,” which is essential to establish strong internal controls. Key Recommendations …
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)
… Board resolutions and legal notices were not published for certain purchases subject to permissive referendum. The District used $97,000 of capital reserve funds for operating costs which was not an authorized use of the …
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)
… pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Horseheads Central School District (District) officials ensured network access … Determine whether Horseheads Central School District District officials ensured network access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/12/horseheads-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-127Village of Bemus Point – Clerk-Treasurer (2022M-38)
… official misconduct. In December 2021 she pleaded guilty to petit larceny and paid restitution to the Village. The Board of Trustees (Board) did not monitor … and interest of $18,100. Provide written financial reports to the Board or file annual financial reports (AUDs) with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/07/22/village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-2022m-38