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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued. Town of … the board’s ability to sufficiently plan and budget for long-term road maintenance was diminished. They also did not … The proposed budget includes revenue estimates for metered water sales of $5.6 million and sewer rent estimates of $5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … information. West Sparta Independent Volunteer Fire Department Company Number 1, Inc. (Department) – Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsArkville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-65)
… has not adopted a purchasing policy, code of ethics or an investment policy. The Board does not periodically review the … Adopt a purchasing policy, code of ethics and investment policy. Periodically review bank reconciliations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/03/arkville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-65Town of Brownville Joint Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-207)
… financial operations. Key Findings We tested 75 of 480 disbursements made during our audit period, totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/01/25/town-brownville-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-207What is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… With some exceptions, the State’s Property Tax Cap limits the amount local governments and most school districts can … data to compute the tax cap; and establishing requirements for reserves of excess funds. For more information, see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capMinetto Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports (2014M-222)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial operations for the period … Oswego County and provides fire protection services to the Town of Minetto and the Town of Oswego. The Company, … Board nor the membership reviews and approves claims prior to payment. The Board has not adopted a code of ethics as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/minetto-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-and-records-andTown of Seneca Falls - Town Hall Capital Project (2018M-220)
… provided adequate oversight and management of the Town hall capital project. Key Findings The Board established an … provided adequate oversight and management of the Town hall capital project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-seneca-falls-town-hall-capital-project-2018m-220Greenville Fire District #1 – Board Oversight (2014M-376)
… operations for the period January 1, 2013 through July 10, 2014. Background The Greenville Fire District #1 is … there is no independent oversight to ensure that completed bank reconciliations are correct. Key Recommendations Ensure … that required reports are provided to the Board and that bank balances are correctly reconciled to District account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/greenville-fire-district-1-board-oversight-2014m-376Cleveland Hill Union Free School District – Financial Management (2017M-235)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management practices for … appropriated fund balance averaging $3.1 million annually to help finance budgeted appropriations. Budgeting practices … fund balance exceeding the 4 percent statutory limit by 13 to 16 percentage points. Four reserves totaling approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/02/cleveland-hill-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2017m-235Town of Tonawanda – Recreation Fees (2017M-133)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Recreation Department’s cash … for, recorded accurately or deposited in a timely fashion. The Board did not ensure that an annual audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-tonawanda-recreation-fees-2017m-133Village of Port Chester – Payroll (2017M-115)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the accuracy of payroll payments for the period … Village paid approximately $2.2 million for overtime wages to police department personnel. There are no written policies … we reviewed carried over vacation leave from year to year, even though it was not permitted by their collective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/10/13/village-port-chester-payroll-2017m-115Apalachin Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012, to February 4, 2013. Background The Apalachin Fire District … The Treasurer submitted monthly financial reports to the Board and has filed the required annual financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/10/apalachin-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25Village of Northville – Joint Youth Activity Program (2016M-339)
… The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Village’s joint youth activity’s financial activities were properly recorded and reported … The Director does not always provide a record detailing the dates of collections, the payees’ names and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/09/village-northville-joint-youth-activity-program-2016m-339Herkimer County – Sales Tax Distributions and Bank Reconciliations (2017M-178)
… Background The County of Herkimer is located in central New York State and had a 2010 population of 64,519. The … are distributed in accordance with the agreement with the City of Little Falls. The County Legislature should determine whether it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/15/herkimer-county-sales-tax-distributions-and-bank-reconciliations-2017m-178City of Watertown – Information Technology (2017M-184)
… recovery, disposal of electronic devices, data back up and password security management. The Council did not ensure … recovery, backups, disposal of electronic devices and password security management. Provide IT cybersecurity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/01/city-watertown-information-technology-2017m-184Additional Service Credit for Unused, Unpaid Sick Leave – State Police Plan
… Social Security Law (RSSL), you may receive service credit for your unused, unpaid sick leave at retirement. To be eligible, … dividing your total unused, unpaid sick leave days by 260. For most members, the maximum number of sick leave days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/additional-service-credit-unused-unpaid-sick-leavePatchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (2016M-236)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if leave accrual records were accurate for the … written procedures documenting the type of records to be maintained or guidelines for using, approving, … leave accruals. The District allowed 10-month employees to accrue five days of personal leave instead of the four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/26/patchogue-medford-union-free-school-district-leave-accruals-2016m-236North Syracuse Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-34)
… services and entered into written agreements with service providers. Key Findings Although District officials entered … been procured in the most economical manner and in the best interest of the taxpayers. District officials: Paid $1.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/29/north-syracuse-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-34Town of Minetto – Information Technology (2022M-9)
… Minetto (Town) officials ensured information technology (IT) systems were adequately secured and protected against … and loss. Key Findings Town officials did not ensure IT systems were adequately secured and protected against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/27/town-minetto-information-technology-2022m-9Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation – Enforcement Mortgages (2017M-39)
… is a not-for-profit corporation authorized by the New York State "Land Bank Act." The Land Bank, which is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/04/28/greater-syracuse-property-development-corporation-enforcement-mortgages