Search
State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and remit all collections to the appropriate parties in a timely and accurate manner. Auditors identified a cash … receipts, or retain receipts for all collections. In addition, the town board did not annually audit the … subsequent investigation, the former clerk was arrested in November of 2020 . The matter is still pending in court. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school audits were issued. Alden Central School District – Fuel Management (Erie, Genesee and Wyoming … who had access to the district’s fuel tanks. Avon Central School District – Financial Management (Monroe County) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCounty of Oneida – County Clerk (2025M-110)
… and timely manner? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – July 29, 2025 We extended our audit period to review certain Clerk … County Commissioner of Finance (Commissioner) within five days following the close of each month. During the period … fees totaling approximately $2.7 million averaged 69 days late from January 2024 through March 2025. The Clerk’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/12/county-oneida-county-clerk-2025m-110Oversight of the STEM Incentive Program
… and regulations, and whether HESC has only made payments on behalf of recipients who are in compliance with Program … 1, 2014 to July 23, 2018. Background HESC administers 27 State scholarship and loan forgiveness programs (including … The Program provides a full tuition scholarship to State high school graduates who pursue a STEM degree and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/28/oversight-stem-incentive-programCity of Cohoes – Purchasing (2014M-192)
… keep it current. Numerous purchases were not competitively bid or purchased from State contracts as per General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/14/city-cohoes-purchasing-2014m-192Candor Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-268)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s controls over financial activity … $420,000. Key Findings The Treasurer’s budget-to-actual reports did not include revenues or a complete … trail beginning with the initial point of cash collection to show the amounts the Treasurer received. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/candor-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-268Berkshire Fire District – Recording and Reporting Financial Activity (2014M-122)
… the recording and reporting of the District’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2012 through January 31, … Berkshire Fire District Recording and Reporting Financial Activity 2014M122 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/11/berkshire-fire-district-recording-and-reporting-financial-activity-2014mCincinnatus Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-49)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board established adequate controls to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and … Ensure that the annual financial reports are submitted to OSC in a timely manner. Ensure that the Treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/25/cincinnatus-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-49Hortonville Fire District – Financial Reporting (2014M-188)
… over the recording and reporting of financial activity for the period January 1, 2013 through May 9, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners which is responsible for the District’s overall financial management. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/hortonville-fire-district-financial-reporting-2014m-188Westbury Union Free School District - Financial Condition and Overtime (2018M-84)
… officials properly monitored and approved overtime for noninstructional employees. Key Findings The Board … officials did not properly monitor and approve overtime for non-instructional employees. Key Recommendations District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/19/westbury-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-overtimeCity of Binghamton - Water System Cybersecurity (2018M-152)
… a process for receiving and assessing system cybersecurity alerts. Adopt policies and procedures to better safeguard the … the confidentially communicated IT recommendations. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations … Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/30/city-binghamton-water-system-cybersecurity-2018m-152BOCES Milk Bidding (2018-MS-2)
… report - pdf] We also released four letter reports to the following BOCES: Capital Region [pdf] , Dutches [pdf] … Maximized buying volume and allowed districts to receive the lowest price for chocolate fat free milk … half pints in 2016-17, in places where it was not used to maximize buying volume. BOCES officials’ responses to our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/07/27/boces-milk-bidding-2018-ms-2Town of Yates - Town Supervisor's Records and Reports (2018M-154)
… Key Findings The Town’s financial records and reports were not adequate: The bookkeeper maintained two cash ledgers. … did not provide: Adequate oversight of the bookkeeper to ensure that records were accurate and up-to-date. The … budget. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/12/town-yates-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2018m-154Montezuma Fire District No. 1 - Board Oversight (2018M-54)
… records and ensure that all required reports are submitted in a timely manner. Ensure that the Treasurer annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/10/montezuma-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2018m-54Town of Palatine – Town Clerk/Tax Collector and Financial Management (2017M-101)
… Town of Palatine Town ClerkTax Collector and Financial Management 2017M101 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-palatine-town-clerktax-collector-and-financial-management-2017m-101New Hope Fire Department – Board Oversight (2017M-298)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board of Directors provided adequate … and update the bylaws, or adopt policies and procedures, to establish internal controls and provide guidance for cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/04/13/new-hope-fire-department-board-oversight-2017m-298Village of Dansville – Water and Sewer Operations (2017M-273)
… the Board effectively managed water and sewer operations for the period June 1, 2013 through November 8, 2017. … that ensure an adequate segregation of duties or provide for mitigating controls. The Board should investigate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-dansville-water-and-sewer-operations-2017m-273Village of Waterville – Payroll and Time and Attendance Records (2017M-281)
… time records and require all supervisors to approve and sign time records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/06/village-waterville-payroll-and-time-and-attendance-records-2017m-281Pine City Fire District No. 1 – Board Oversight (2017M-166)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board ensured that … State, distinct and separate from the Town of Southport in Chemung County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/01/pine-city-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2017m-166Broome County – Financial Condition (2017M-187)
… in fiscal years 2014 through 2016. County officials have not adopted any specific fund balance policy that states minimum levels of fund balances that should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/02/08/broome-county-financial-condition-2017m-187