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DiNapoli: Monroe County Failed to Monitor Contractor Operating Golf Courses, Costing Taxpayers
… oversee this contract has cost county taxpayers a bundle and left the courses in poor repair,”DiNapoli said. “Had … been aware of its growing financial difficulties earlier and could have addressed the courses’sub-par conditions … Monroe County contracted with Tindale to operate, maintain and manage the Durand Eastman, Genesee Valley and Churchville …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-monroe-county-failed-monitor-contractor-operating-golf-courses-costing-taxpayersComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… for eight students and an underpayment of $900 for one student. Lackawanna City School District – Contractual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… $70,042 were not adequately supported, and $62,903 in discretionary purchases did not follow any specific … did not ensure that credit card charges were reconciled in a timely manner and audited. Auditors reviewed 680 credit … were not provided to finance town and county operations in a timely manner. The tax collector did not remit taxes to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0BOCES Milk Bidding (2018-MS-2)
… report - pdf] We also released four letter reports to the following BOCES: Capital Region [pdf] , Dutches [pdf] , … 2-Orleans [pdf] . Audit Objective Determine whether Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) milk bidding … Maximized buying volume and allowed districts to receive the lowest price for chocolate fat free milk half-pints. May …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/07/27/boces-milk-bidding-2018-ms-2County of Rockland – Budget Review (B18-6-11)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background … County of Rockland Budget Review B18611 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/11/05/county-rockland-budget-review-b18-6-11Rockland County - Budget Review (B17-6-16)
… the County to submit to the State Comptroller each year, starting with the fiscal year during which it was authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/11/10/rockland-county-budget-review-b17-6-16Matter of Merton Simpson v. Department of Civil Service
… battery from 1996 to 2006. A similar test was utilized in 1996 for some open competitive titles. It was alleged that … impact on African-American and Hispanic test-takers in a class action federal lawsuit named Merton Simpson et al. … et al. List of individuals owed a monetary award Settled in 2011, the case resulted in monetary awards to class …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/matter-merton-simpson-v-department-civil-serviceGenesee County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-322)
… account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2011 through January 1, 2014. Background County officials … are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/genesee-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-322Chenango Valley Central School District – Budget Review (B4-16-5)
… the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund and food service fund as of June 30, 2008. Local Finance Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/11/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-16-5Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Project Approval and Oversight (2021M-37)
Determine whether the Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation THLDC Board of Directors Board properly approved and monitored projects
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/09/10/town-hempstead-local-development-corporation-projectVillage of Hempstead – Budget Review (B7-14-4)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s proposed budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year … reasonable. Background The Village of Hempstead, located in Nassau County, issued debt totaling $4.2 million to … tax levy limit. Key Recommendations The Board must adopt a local law overriding the tax levy limit before they adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/01/village-hempstead-budget-review-b7-14-4Village of Ocean Beach – Clerk-Treasurer Compensation (2022M-79)
… resulting in: $44,135 in overpayments for unused vacation and sick leave and unauthorized compensatory (comp) time. … a fringe benefit, should have been reported on his W-2 for income tax purposes. Key Recommendations Ensure that all … in the report and properly report fringe benefits for income tax purposes. Officials generally disagreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/10/14/village-ocean-beach-clerk-treasurer-compensation-2022m-79Town of Saranac - Cash Management (2019M-32)
… minimized. Had the Supervisor invested available funds in a financial institution with higher available interest … incurred bank fees totaling $3,327 while receiving $920 in interest earnings during the audit period resulting in a net cost of $2,407 related to banking services. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/09/13/town-saranac-cash-management-2019m-32Glens Falls City School District - Financial Management (2019M-12)
… Determine whether District officials effectively managed general fund balance. Key Findings The District’s reported … Determine whether District officials effectively managed general fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/18/glens-falls-city-school-district-financial-management-2019m-12Western New York Maritime Charter School - Student Enrollment and Billing (2019M-176)
Determine whether student enrollment and billings to school districts of residence are accurate and supported
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/11/22/western-new-york-maritime-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billingPoughkeepsie City School District - Payroll (2019M-110)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether District … Eleven retirees received payments they were not eligible for totaling $27,440 for not participating in the health insurance program. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/13/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-payroll-2019m-110Madison Central School District - Reserves and Debt Service Fund (2019M-63)
Determine whether reserve funds and the debt service fund balance were reasonable
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/madison-central-school-district-reserves-and-debt-service-fund-2019m-63Town of Palermo - Timeliness of the Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2020M-67)
… Did not make deposits and maintain accounting records in a timely manner. Did not file the Town’s 2016, 2017 and … are required annual financial reports, with our office in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Ensure the financial … accurate and up-to-date and deposit funds received in a timely manner. Complete and submit AUDs to our office in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/08/21/town-palermo-timeliness-supervisors-records-and-reports-2020m-67Town of Coventry – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-32)
… as that reports are complete and accurate. Furthermore, in light of a town board’s responsibility to oversee the general … to the public, such as general government support, street maintenance and improvement, snow removal and fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/03/13/town-coventry-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-32