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Stamford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-199)
… fund balance exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit in two of the last three fiscal years by approximately … balance to comply with the statutory limit, and use it in a manner that benefits taxpayers. Adopt a written reserve … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/stamford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-199Lewis County Industrial Development Agency – Staff Services Agreements (2025M-1)
… staff service fees were accurately calculated and paid in accordance with written agreements. Key Findings The … calculated and paid according to the agreements, resulting in LCIDA overpaying $316,597 for such services. This was 172 … and certain fees were not properly annualized as specified in the agreements. In addition, LCIDA paid a fee for one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/05/23/lewis-county-industrial-development-agency-staff-services-agreements-2025m-1Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2017-MR-4)
… through December 31, 2016. Background All real property in New York is subject to taxation unless specific legal … of Age or Older (Senior Citizens) and Veterans exemptions in 10 towns. Key Findings Assessors granted exemptions that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/04/13/real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2017-mr-4Beacon City School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-20)
… Background The Beacon City School District is located in the City of Beacon, Dutchess County. The District, which … on open purchase orders when approving claims resulting in eight open purchase orders being overspent by $77,436. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/beacon-city-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-20Oswego City School District – Financial Management and Nonresident Foster Student Tuition (2016M-224)
… Background The Oswego City School District is located in the City of Oswego, the Towns of Minetto, Oswego, Scriba and Volney in Oswego County and the Town of Sterling in Cayuga County. The District, which operates seven schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/oswego-city-school-district-financial-management-and-nonresident-fosterLong Lake Central School District – Payroll (2016M-90)
Long Lake Central School District Payroll 2016M90
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/long-lake-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-90Norwich City School District – Financial Condition and Cafeteria Operations (2014M-143)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition and examine the … without documentation, causing lunch participation figures to be inflated and the claiming of reimbursements to which the District is not entitled. Unpaid school lunch …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/01/norwich-city-school-district-financial-condition-and-cafeteria-operationsTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 7 – Post-Employment Payments, Claims Processing and Professional Services (2014M-198)
… and recycling pickup services to households and businesses in parts of the Town of Hempstead. The District is separate … so, and the District, as a result, made more than $810,000 in unauthorized payments. The Board has not established a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/12/24/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-7-post-employment-payments-claims-processingTown of Benson – Financial Condition (2013M-77)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Benson is located in Hamilton County and has a population of approximately 190 … the Supervisor does not maintain accounting records in a timely manner. As of December 2012, the Supervisor had … the Supervisor did not maintain the accounting records in a timely manner, she could not prepare periodic financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-benson-financial-condition-2013m-77DiNapoli: Mid-Hudson Region Shows Economic Strength Following Recession
… up the Mid-Hudson region. Much of the region is suburban, with greater development near the Hudson River. The area … Just over 2.3 million people called the Mid-Hudson region home in 2015, concentrated in Westchester County (976,000 - … in 2014 included a mix of hospitals and other health care providers, big box and major grocery retailers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-mid-hudson-region-shows-economic-strength-following-recessionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, … fund balance as a financing source in the annual budgets for 2012-13 through 2015-16. However, the district’s … District officials should improve their billing process for nonresident students by determining actual attendance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… units of supportive housing over the 15-year period ending in 2031. The Office of Mental Health serves as the lead … homelessness. Auditors found significant deficiencies in OTDA’s oversight of the ESSHI program, including … the New York City Police Department. A prior audit, issued in October 2022, found that CCRB did not complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , the Town of Saranac and West Corners Fire Department . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … not report the receipt or disbursement of private funds in its reports to either the State Education Department or … check stock was not safeguarded because it was kept in an unlocked filing cabinet in the secretary’s office and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0III.3 Scope of the SFS – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… The scope of the Statewide Financial System (SFS) includes the last three … The scope of the Statewide Financial System includes the last three phases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii3-scope-sfsOverview – Membership and Enrollment
… About NYSLRS The New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) is one of the … from other public retirement systems in New York State; and Crediting of service from other public retirement systems in New York State. Members are vested with five years of service (they’ve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/overviewTown of Henrietta – Financial Management and Purchasing (2013M-208)
… 29, 2013. Background The Town of of Henrietta is located in Monroe County. The Town is governed by an elected Town Board which is composed of four Council … a significant amount of unexpended surplus funds in the general and drainage district funds. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/24/town-henrietta-financial-management-and-purchasing-2013m-208Town of LaGrange – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-107)
… 30, 2012. Background The Town of LaGrange is located in Dutchess County and serves approximately 15,700 residents. … The Court received $146,479 of bail money and $903,837 in fines and surcharges during our audit period. Key Findings … that it already owns to process and print payroll checks in house rather than using a contractor to process payroll. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/12/town-lagrange-selected-financial-activities-2013m-107Village of Oxford – Justice Court Operations (2013M-219)
… errors and irregularities, from adjudicating traffic tickets to recording, collection and deposit and in reporting … period but not deposited or remitted to the JCF. Over 903 tickets with outstanding fees on record at the DMV were not … bring the records and reports up-to- date. Properly record tickets issued and moneys received and deposited to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/02/14/village-oxford-justice-court-operations-2013m-219City of Saratoga Springs – Financial Condition (2012M-201)
… 2011. Background The City of Saratoga Springs is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately … audit period, the water fund balance continues to remain in a deficit. As of October 31, 2012, the fiscal year 2012 … with City officials anticipating a small operating deficit in each fund. During the period reviewed, the Council did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/15/city-saratoga-springs-financial-condition-2012m-201Town of Oyster Bay – Financial Condition and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-54)
… 31, 2011. Background The Town of Oyster Bay is located in Nassau County and serves approximately 293,000 residents. … and six Board members. The cost of Town activities in 2012 were approximately $313 million. Key Findings The … of 2011. The SWDD fund deficit increased to $11.9 million in 2012. The Garbage Collection Districts (GCD) fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-oyster-bay-financial-condition-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-54