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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Village of Sag Harbor , Town of Sand Lake , Town of Saugerties, Schoharie County , Smithfield Fire District , … not deposit all collections in a timely manner. Town of Saugerties – Information Technology (Ulster County) The board … Twn of Middlefield Vil of Sag Harbor T of Sand Lake T of Saugerties Schoharie Co Smithfield FD T of Springport Vil of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1162
To explain OSCs automatic processing of the increase
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1162-retroactive-increase-guaranteed-pre-shift-briefing-minimum-nonTown of Lansing – Information Technology (2022M-66)
… to Town officials, we found: The Town had seven unneeded network user accounts. The Town Board (Board) did not create adequate written IT policies for network user access, online banking and breach notification. … user access on a routine basis and disable unnecessary network user accounts in a timely manner. Develop and adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/08/town-lansing-information-technology-2022m-66Village of Scottsville - Financial Management (2018M-75)
… and information technology (IT) policies. Enforce aspects of the adopted online banking, procurement and cash receipts … are enforced. Conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of claims before authorizing payment to ensure that they are … Village of Scottsville Financial Management 2018M75 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-scottsville-financial-management-2018m-75Accounts Payable Advisory No. 53
… regarding purchases from value-added resellers, applying credits and recording trade-in allowances. Reference: Guide … regarding purchases from valueadded resellers applying credits and recording tradein allowances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/53-purchase-requisitions-and-purchase-ordersOpinion 96-4
… (payment of proceeds of sale of village property to third party for benefit of village) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Budget … (payment of proceeds of sale of village property to third party for benefit of village) REAL PROPERTY -- Sale (payment of proceeds of sale of village property to third party for benefit of village) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-4Middlesex Fire District – Fiscal Transparency (2025M-130)
… and she did not have access to the OSC Online Services portal 1 to file the AFRs. When AFRs are not filed, … and OSC’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law (GML). Our methodology and … must submit their AFR through the Online Services portal. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/middlesex-fire-district-fiscal-transparency-2025m-130Member Contributions
… a member contributes, and how much, depends on their tier . However, exceptions may apply to some members of the … System (PFRS) depending on their retirement plan. Tier 6 ERS and PFRS Tier 6 members are required to contribute a percentage (see … and how much depends on their retirement system and tier …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/member-contributionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsIX.7.K Record Retention – IX. Federal Grants
… State agency retention and access to records must be in full compliance with all applicable federal laws, rules and … State agency retention and access to records must be in full compliance with all applicable federal laws rules and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7k-record-retentionData Sources – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… List of data sources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/data-sourcesData Sources – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… List of data sources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/data-sourcesTown of Shelby – Supervisor’s Financial Responsibilities (2021M-121)
… monthly reports that included cash balances and the detail of revenues received. Ensure annual financial reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/12/03/town-shelby-supervisors-financial-responsibilities-2021m-121Three Village Central School District – Financial Operations (2021M-141)
… District officials did not: Properly assign administrative and user access rights to the financial software. Establish … $43 million in claims are processed through the normal accounts payable process. The Treasurer controlled most aspects of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/three-village-central-school-district-financial-operations-2021m-141Town of East Hampton – Peconic Bay Community Preservation Funds (P7-23-23)
… of East Hampton (Town) officials properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure … proper and supported. Key Findings Town officials ensured the CPF collections we examined were properly supported, … were proper and supported. Town officials also ensured the debt service payments we reviewed were for legitimate CPF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-east-hampton-peconic-bay-community-preservation-funds-p7-23-23Town of Southampton-Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-21
… receipted, deposited timely and intact, and accounted for. Of the 558 disbursements totaling $52.2 million paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-southampton-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-21Town of Southold-Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-24
… Town of Southold (Town) officials properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure … proper and supported. Key Findings Town officials ensured the CPF collections we examined were properly supported, … were proper and supported. Town officials also ensured the debt service payments we reviewed were for legitimate CPF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-southold-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-24Eaton No. 1 Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-4)
Determine whether the Eaton No 1 Fire District District officials adequately monitored financial activity and ensured appropriate records and reports were maintained
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/17/eaton-no-1-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-4Brewster-Southeast Joint Fire District - Recordkeeping and Procurement (2018M-86)
… 31, 2017. Cash accounts were incorrectly recorded, the operating bank account balance was understated by more than $377,000 and the capital reserve balance was overstated by $200,790. In … all 45 general ledger accounts did not comply with the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) uniform system of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/03/brewster-southeast-joint-fire-district-recordkeeping-and-procurement-2018mPrimary Hall Preparatory Charter School – Debit Cards (2024M-159)
… documentation to demonstrate that the charges were for a valid School purpose. Debit cards pose significant risks … that the charges were for a valid School purpose. In addition, none of the 186 purchases had evidence of … are not pre-approved or supported, it could result in inappropriate or fraudulent charges or unauthorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2026/01/16/primary-hall-preparatory-charter-school-debit-cards-2024m-159