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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… property exemptions were not always properly applied for or supported. Of the 99 property tax exemptions that … totaling over $4.1 million were not properly applied for or supported. Property owners received $4,014 in 2019 town tax reductions for these unsupported exemptions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsValley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen – Disbursements (2023M-178)
… appropriately and securely executed check signatures for non-payroll checks. Key Findings The Board and Treasurer … signature, the chances of unauthorized checks being signed increases. The audit also identified that: Although the … the bank, the risk of unauthorized checks being processed increases. Key Recommendations Authorize the use of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/valley-stream-union-free-school-district-thirteen-disbursements-2023m-178Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … The board did not properly authorize salaries and benefits for all town officers and employees. Wage rates paid to town … town court recorder in 2013 with no board approval of her salary or record of hours worked. Village of Greenwich – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Oakfield-Alabama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-103)
… complied with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) and District policy when procuring goods and services. Key Findings District officials did not always comply with GML Section 103 and Section 104-b or the District’s procurement policy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/22/oakfield-alabama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-103Campbell-Savona Central School District – Student State Aid (2024M-79)
… officials properly claimed New York State (State) aid for special education and homeless students. Key Findings … properly claim a total of $65,953 in potential State aid for special education and homeless students, including … State aid was not properly claimed by the District for four special education students. $8,777 in potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/16/campbell-savona-central-school-district-student-state-aid-2024m-79Consumer Protection: Testing of Retail Prices and Weighing and Measuring Devices (2024-MS-1)
… were at increased risk of not paying the correct price for goods and services. Nine Departments did not adopt price … Key Recommendations Develop and implement procedures for periodic price accuracy testing. Perform testing in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/consumer-protection-testing-retail-prices-and-weighing-and-measuring-devices-2024Orange County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-5)
… are at increased risk of paying more than necessary for goods and services. Specifically: 165 of 446 devices … the Director did not develop and implement procedures for periodic price accuracy testing; testing conducted by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/orange-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-5Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… school district audits have been issued. Charter School for Applied Technologies – Student Enrollment and Billing … accurately. The school billed tuition totaling $12,600 for three students to the incorrect district of residence and … County) District officials did not use competitive methods for seven professional service providers who were paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Aurora , Clinton Volunteer Fire … – Treasurer’s Duties and Information Technology (Cayuga County) The treasurer performs virtually all of the village’s … the use of these funds. Town of New Albion – Justice Court Operations (Cattaraugus County) The prior town justice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … (Ontario County) The authority does not follow procedures for depositing cash that exceeds the policy’s overnight cash … the goods or services were received and the claims were for legitimate town purposes. Auditors commended town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… because they did not provide detailed guidance for the treasurer or audit committee when collecting and … secretary also inappropriately used a company credit card for personal purchases of at least $1,100 without detection … Auditors found the former clerk did not properly account for fees. The former clerk waived fees for 249 certified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… not seek competition by obtaining oral or written quotes for 18 of those purchases (75 percent) totaling $81,500. District officials also did not seek competition for services from five of the six professional service … auditor reviewed and approved claims. As a result, claims for 213 check disbursements totaling $845,215 were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… budgets that planned for using $228,000 of fund balance to offset projected operating deficits in the general fund. … limit per the town’s policy ranging from $464,000 to $709,000 in the general fund and $168,000 to $225,000 in … (41%) accessed websites, such as shopping, entertainment, online gambling and social media, on district computers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … 10 of 18 claims totaling $163,725 were not authorized for such payment. Village officials ensured that leave … Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation for operation/maintenance and debt service costs for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… employees from SHP training. Kiryas Joel Village Union Free School District – Network User Account and Shared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… District officials contracted with 18 of these vendors, for a total cost of $656,579, of which $146,825 related to … or unused services. The district lacked a formal procedure for identifying and reporting potential conflicts of interest … without favoritism. Specifically, officials responsible for purchasing did not advertise in the district’s official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsTown of Clarkson - Justice Court Operations (2018M-57)
… Key Findings Justices did not provide adequate oversight of Court operations. Collections were not always properly and … 283 (23 percent) were not submitted to the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) scofflaw program or not reported or … to the DMV. Key Recommendations Provide adequate oversight of Court operations. Issue complete receipts and properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/09/28/town-clarkson-justice-court-operations-2018m-57Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… agricultural building exemptions that were granted for the construction of two buildings were not supported and … the city council has not yet authorized the budgeted increases in rates that are needed to realize these revenues. … includes appropriations of $1.9 million in termination salary payments, yet expenditures have averaged $2.2 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… always go to crime victims, with some funds languishing for years, according to a review of more than 340 cases at … requiring a defendant on probation to pay their victim for losses and/or damages sustained as a result of the … criminal offense. Restitution may include reimbursement for medical bills, counseling expenses, loss of earnings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Orange County) The former clerk did not properly account for, report, deposit, record and remit all collections to the … of major highway equipment reviewed, five trucks accounted for $81,250 (76%) of total repair costs during the audit … did not ensure that claims were adequately supported, for appropriate purposes and audited before payment. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits