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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and remit all collections to the appropriate parties in a timely and accurate manner. As a result of the audit and … that he was aware the actions should be turned over and is in the process of taking corrective action. Jefferson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… County) District officials did not monitor employee compliance with the acceptable Internet use policy (AUP) on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsII.3.B Establish Control – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… an outstanding liability incurred by the agency prior to the end of the fiscal year. For more information about … liabilities, see Chapter VI – Budgets of this Guide. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 01/28/2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3b-establish-controlCattaraugus County Soil and Water Conservation District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-396)
… cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2015 through September 1, 2016. Background The Cattaraugus … control and other related land-use issues. The District is governed by an appointed five-member Board of Directors. … related to cash receipts and disbursements, including a comprehensive claims audit policy. Conduct a deliberate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/02/17/cattaraugus-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-andTown of Franklin – Financial Operations (2014M-32)
The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns financial operations for the period of January 1 2012 through October 11 2013
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-franklin-financial-operations-2014m-32Town of Preble – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-17)
… adequate oversight of non-payroll disbursements. As a result, there is an increased risk that errors or irregularities could … disbursements are for legitimate Town purposes. Conduct a thorough annual audit including reviewing bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/05/12/town-preble-non-payroll-disbursements-2023m-17Town of Parma - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-223)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax … senior citizen, veteran and other exemptions. The Assessor: Granted 28 exemptions (19 percent of those … eligible for the exemptions. Key Recommendations The Assessor should: Ensure granted exemptions are authorized, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/01/town-parma-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-223Multiple Dwelling Property Inspections (2018-MS-1)
… 59 percent of the PM inspections and 51 percent of the FS inspections were not performed. White Plains, Schenectady …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/08/03/multiple-dwelling-property-inspections-2018-ms-1Village of Windsor - Water Operations (2019M-210)
… 85 percent of the water produced, or 74.9 million gallons, is considered non-revenue (lost) water. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/24/village-windsor-water-operations-2019m-210Fort Edward Union Free School District - Financial Condition (2019M-245)
… financial condition significantly declined due to a successful tax certiorari challenge. As a result, … fund balance as of June 30, 2019 totaled less than 1 percent of the next year’s appropriations. Based on the … Key Recommendations Adopt a multiyear financial plan that is annually updated. Continue to explore options to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/fort-edward-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2019m-245Jackson Child Development Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… programs, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost Manual … programs and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Departments SED …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/07/jackson-child-development-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 92-35
… which would make a statute absurd, or lead to absurd results, should be avoided" (McKinney's Statutes, §145, pp … of a statute (see, e.g., Chatlos v McGoldrick , 302 NY 380, 388). In this regard, we believe, as explained below, … foreclosure or otherwise for the non-payment of any tax or special assessment". The same section provides an alternative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-35State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… the statutory limit on surplus fund balance and result in taxpayers being taxed more than necessary. Specifically, … the claims auditor did not perform adequate audits. As a result, $1.1 million in purchases (half of the procurements … to the general ledger cash balances. As a result, there is a greater risk that errors and/or irregularities could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsTown of Lockport – Culvert Pipe Fee Collections (2025M-57)
… properly collect, record and deposit culvert pipe application fees (application fees) and culvert pipe installation fees … structures. In the Town, property owners may submit an application to the Highway Department (Department) to request … properly collect record and deposit culvert pipe application fees application fees and culvert pipe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-culvert-pipe-fee-collections-2025m-57Colesville-Windsor Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-74)
… The Board did not provide adequate financial oversight. As a result of the weaknesses identified, the Board’s ability to … operations were adequately accounted for and reported. In addition, the District faced an increased risk of theft, … to initiate corrective action. The District’s response is included in Appendix B. We conducted this audit pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/colesville-windsor-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-74Cost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… who become unemployed through no fault of their own. The New York State Department of Labor (DOL) determines who qualifies for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costsOnline and Computer-Aided Training – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… may find that it is necessary or cost-advantageous to use online trainings 13 (e.g., webinars and tutorials) and other … the training needs and requirements of their staff. Using online training methods can be a convenient and economical … Using online training methods can be a convenient and economical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/online-and-computer-aided-trainingRockland County – Court and Trust Funds (2019M-45)
… court and trust funds and abandoned property. Pursuant to New York State Finance Law, the Commissioner is required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2019/05/24/rockland-county-court-and-trust-funds-2019m-45State Agencies Bulletin No. 610
… Web site. Agencies may contact OSC's Office Services by telephone at 518-474-3438 or by fax at 518-473-4560 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/610-new-report-check-exchange-form-oscs-bureau-state-payroll-servicesVillage of Monticello – Financial Condition (2020M-107)
… adequately manage the Village’s financial condition. As a result, the Village is fiscally stressed. The Village’s total fund balance will … to address. Key Recommendations The Board should: Create a plan to address the declining fund balance and financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/12/23/village-monticello-financial-condition-2020m-107