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Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District – Capital Project Change Orders (2023M-35)
… were approved and had no explanation for the difference in the amount received. Key Recommendations Ensure all change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/11/blind-brook-rye-union-free-school-district-capital-project-change-ordersBayport Fire District – Credit Card Use (2016M-394)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of … which provides fire protection and emergency services to approximately 8,900 residents, is governed by an elected … The credit card account allows for cash advances of up to $1,000 per card per day. Not all purchases contained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/bayport-fire-district-credit-card-use-2016m-394Wallkill Fire District – Inappropriate Payments and Purchase (2015M-39)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town, and is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire … purchases, including gas, cigarettes, groceries and other personal items. The Board did not perform a proper … Wallkill Fire District Inappropriate Payments and Purchase 2015M39 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/01/08/wallkill-fire-district-inappropriate-payments-and-purchase-2015m-39Brighton Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-132)
… whether the Brighton Fire Department, Inc. (Department) Board of Directors (Board) provided adequate oversight of … whether the Brighton Fire Department Inc Department Board of Directors Board provided adequate oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/04/23/brighton-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-financialTown of Potter – Town Clerk (2020M-113)
… deposited, recorded, reported and remitted collections in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings A former Clerk did … determined the shortage. Key Recommendations Consult with legal counsel and the Town’s insurance agent to recoup the … to ensure records, deposits, reports and collections are remitted in an accurate and timely manner and the Clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/30/town-potter-town-clerk-2020m-113South Butler Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-155)
… whether the South Butler Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations and did not adopt or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/30/south-butler-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-operations-2020m-155City of Long Beach - Financial Condition (2019M-133)
… 2016-17 and used another $2.1 million of fund balance in 2017-18 to finance recurring expenditures, increasing the … financial plan including a fiscal improvement plan, in accordance with Local Finance Law Section 10.10(e). Key … submitted a response letter that addresses the findings in both reports. City officials had some concerns about our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/12/11/city-long-beach-financial-condition-2019m-133Romulus Central School District - Financial Condition Management and State Transportation Aid (2018M-136)
… approximately $148,672, which could have been used to reduce real property taxes or for other purposes, was … based on realistic estimates that include amounts intended to fund reserves and develop and adopt comprehensive … and capital plans. Use money in the debt service fund to pay related debt service expenditures in compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/05/romulus-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-stateWyandanch Union Free School District - Professional Services, Administrative Expenses and Fuel Inventory (2018M-24)
… methods to procure professional services. Expenses for conferences attended by Board of Education (Board) … exceed their policy maximum, $1,077 if they did not pay for unauthorized travel dates and $144 if they did not pay for unnecessary costs. Did not account for 20 and 73 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-professional-services-administrativeCity of Albany Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2018M-65)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether: The Board of Directors (Board) approved projects that provide for net … took action when goals were not met. Key Findings The City of Albany Industrial Development Agency (CAIDA) did not incorporate goals into project agreements. Thirteen of the 15 projects met or exceeded their job creation and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/09/21/city-albany-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2018m-65Genesee Community Charter School Non-Payroll Disbursements (2020M-34)
… were adequately supported, properly approved and for School-related purposes. Key Findings The Board did not … with nine providers paid $267,432; and did not monitor for contract compliance, which resulted in apparent … to verify that disbursements are adequately supported and for School purposes. Execute detailed written agreements with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/07/24/genesee-community-charter-school-non-payroll-disbursements-2020m-34Village of Greenwich - Water and Sewer Financial Operations (2019M-229)
… managed the billing, collecting, enforcing and accounting for water and sewer charges. Key Findings The Village lacked effective … accordance with the Board-adopted local laws. As a result, for the delinquent customer accounts we reviewed the Village … managed the billing collecting enforcing and accounting for water and sewer charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/04/17/village-greenwich-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-2019m-229Edgemont Union Free School District – Information Technology (2024M-37)
… District had an increased risk of unauthorized access to and use of the network and could potentially lose important … Disable 34 unneeded network user accounts that had last login dates ranging from July 29, 2021 to July 1, 2023. The … in a timely manner. District officials generally agreed with our findings and recommendations and indicated they will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/08/edgemont-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2024m-37West Nyack Fire District – Claims Processing (2014M-259)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s claims processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/17/west-nyack-fire-district-claims-processing-2014m-259West Corners Fire Company – Accounting for Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-215)
… 1, 2013 through May 16, 2014. Background The West Corners Fire Company is a volunteer organization that is located in, and provides fire protection services for, the Town of Union in Broome … reported approximately $20,000 in revenues from foreign fire insurance, fundraising activities and donations, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/05/west-corners-fire-company-accounting-cash-receipts-andVestal Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-265)
… Vestal Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Vestal in Broome County. The Department operates within the Town of … audits. The Financial Secretaries did not approve vouchers in a timely manner and the Treasurers often disbursed moneys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/vestal-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-265Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… by law. The clerk also did not always deposit clerk fees within the required timeframe or remit them to the … In addition, officials failed to adequately track garbage disposal sticker and compost pass inventories and ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on MTA's Release of Its 2025-2029 Capital Program
… partners might take to help bridge that funding gap.” Recent Report MTA 2025-2029 Capital Program Scenarios …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mtas-release-its-2025-2029-capital-programeLearning Videos and Resources
Reporting Abandoned Property Videos and Resources explanation and guidance on reporting procedures
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/elearning-videos-and-resourcesFederal Receipts – Federal Funding and New York
… the last significant portion of pandemic assistance in SFY 2026; as of the FY 2026 NYS Executive Budget Financial Plan, the State is … to receive almost $93.1 billion in federal funding in SFY 2026. Federal Receipts Received by New York State, SFYs 2005 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-receipts