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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… issued. Town of Freetown – Records and Reports (Cortland County) The three supervisors from 2016 through audit … transactions were properly recorded. Town of Milo – Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (Yates County) The assessor granted 850 non-New York STAR property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsPulteney Volunteer Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-175)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Department’s financial controls for the period … Fire District No. 2 and provides fire protection services to the Town. The Department is governed by a seven-member … an annual budget. The Board did not adopt a code of ethics to provide standards of conduct expected of Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/19/pulteney-volunteer-fire-department-controls-over-financialPlymouth Volunteer Fire Department – Missing Funds (2014M-50)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls of the Department’s financial operations for the period of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/05/09/plymouth-volunteer-fire-department-missing-funds-2014m-50Town of Ausable – Water and Sewer District Financial Operations (2015M-274)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the financial operations of Ausable Water District 2, Ausable Water District 3 and Ausable Sewer … The purpose of our audit was to review the financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/29/town-ausable-water-and-sewer-district-financial-operations-2015m-274White Plains City School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2014M-240)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the … 2012 through April 30, 2014. Background The White Plains City School District is located in the city of White Plains, Westchester County. The District, which … White Plains City School District Procurement of Professional Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/31/white-plains-city-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2014mTown of Bainbridge – Financial Management (2016M-332)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess Town officials’ management of the Town’s financial condition for the period … Town of Bainbridge Financial Management 2016M332 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-bainbridge-financial-management-2016m-332Village of Sandy Creek – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-36)
… paid claims totaling $91,247 that did not have proper detail and support. Key Recommendations Segregate the … are audited annually. Ensure all claims have proper detail and support before authorizing them for payment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/14/village-sandy-creek-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2017m-36Town of Liberty – Justice Court Operations (2016M-336)
… The Justices did not reconcile unpaid tickets between the DMV and Court records to ensure defendants’ DMV records are accurate and fines are collected or tickets are referred to the DMV Scofflaw program. Key Recommendations Justices should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-liberty-justice-court-operations-2016m-336Elmira Heights Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-76)
… The Elmira Heights Central School District is located in the village of Elmira Heights, Chemung County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/09/19/elmira-heights-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-76Town of Hartford – Online Banking and Information Security (2016M-385)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review online banking transactions and determine if the electronic … $1.1 million. Key Findings The Town does not have an online banking policy or a written agreement with the Clerk's … recovery plans. Key Recommendations Adopt a policy for online banking and obtain an updated banking agreement with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-hartford-online-banking-and-information-security-2016m-385Town of Newfane – Supervisor's Financial Records (2017M-7)
… monthly financial reports to the Board for review. Consult with the Town attorney and seek recovery of unpaid real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-newfane-supervisors-financial-records-2017m-7Town of Berkshire – Board Oversight (2023M-122)
… and prevent duplicate payments. We identified $12,465 in duplicate payments. Annually audit the Supervisor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/30/town-berkshire-board-oversight-2023m-122Contract Submission System (CSS)
… by the Public Authorities Law). If you already have an online account Login to CSS by entering your User ID and password If you need an online account To establish a Primary Authorizer account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/contract-submission-system-cssTonawanda City School District – Financial Management (2016M-370)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management practices for … Key Findings The District appropriated fund balance to help finance operations, but it was not needed because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/02/03/tonawanda-city-school-district-financial-management-2016m-370Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Managed Technical Support (2016M-299)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether BOCES was in compliance … 30, 2015. Background The Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is a public … OnondagaCortlandMadison Board of Cooperative Educational Services Managed Technical Support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/12/16/onondaga-cortland-madison-board-cooperative-educational-services-managed-technicalNYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Former Avon Police Chief Sentencing
… today on the sentencing of former Avon Police Chief Joseph Geer for stealing federal funds: “This police chief … today on the sentencing of former Avon Police Chief Joseph Geer for stealing federal funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/nys-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-former-avon-police-chief-sentencingCity of Rome – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-40)
… taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 79 components identified in this report. City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/28/city-rome-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-40City of Batavia – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-43)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether City of Batavia (City) officials could take additional steps to increase … physical accessibility to programs and services provided at selected City facilities. Key Findings Of the 297 … Assess whether City of Batavia City officials could take additional steps to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/21/city-batavia-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-43State Agencies Bulletin No. 2319
… limit for Tier 5 members of PFRS and ERS for fiscal year 2025. Affected Employees: Employees who are Tier 5 members of … 408(k)(6)(D)(ii) will increase to $350,000 for fiscal year 2025. Effective Dates: Effective beginning Institution paychecks dated April 3, 2025, and Administration paychecks dated April 9, 2025. OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2319-maximum-salary-limit-tier-5-members-new-york-state-police-and-fireLocust Valley Central School District – Competitive Quotes (2016M-131)
… adhere to written policies for obtaining competitive quotes. District officials did not consistently enforce the … for obtaining and documenting verbal and written quotes prior to purchasing goods whose costs exceeded policy … purchasing policy, procedures and regulations. Obtain quotes as required by policy and maintain adequate supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/locust-valley-central-school-district-competitive-quotes-2016m-131