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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… which may have resulted in greater investment earnings. For example, the district’s investment earnings totaled $968, … the company’s board did not develop financial procedures for collections and disbursements, periodically monitor the … board did not properly audit 78 claims totaling $47,836. For example, the board approved 21 claims totaling $23,789 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsHancock Fire Department - Financial Operations (2018M-236)
… his business and the Department. Periodically perform reviews to determine whether delinquent rental payments are owed to the Department, and, if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/05/03/hancock-fire-department-financial-operations-2018m-236South Glens Falls Central School District - Fund Balance (2018M-90)
… reserve was overfunded and accumulated enough funds to finance 46 years of related appropriations. We referred our report to OSC’s Division of Investigations. Key Recommendations Use surplus funds to fund one-time expenditures and needed reserves or to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/south-glens-falls-central-school-district-fund-balance-2018m-90Accounts Payable Advisory No. 50
… Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) Chapter XII, Section 5.F – Selecting the Appropriate Payment Terms Guidance: An early payment discount is an incentive (in the form of a reduction of the … have a process in place to ensure accounts payable staff take the maximum discount rate offered by a vendor whenever a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/50-early-payment-discountsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 23
… XII, Section 5.K - Federally Reportable Payments Guidance: Online Business Unit OSC has identified multiple vendors whose payments from online Business Units should not have been coded as reportable to the IRS. As a reminder, when online Business Units process any voucher for payments that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/23-properly-coding-vouchers-withholdingLumberland Fire Department Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-110)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the Department’s financial … Inc. provides fire protection and emergency services to the Town of Lumberland in Sullivan County. The … in 2013. Key Findings While the Department adopted by-laws to dictate the manner in which it should conduct operations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/lumberland-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-110Niskayuna No. 2 Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2015M-73)
… our audit was to determine if the District awarded Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) credits accurately for the … Niskayuna No 2 Fire District Length of Service Award Program 2015M73 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/31/niskayuna-no-2-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2015m-73Genesee County – Purchasing (2015M-241)
… audit was to examine certain County procurement practices for the period January 1, 2014 through June 12, 2015. … elected nine-member Legislature. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled $150 million. Key Findings The Highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/03/25/genesee-county-purchasing-2015m-241Dutchess County – Financial Condition (2013M-370)
… make the funds are more self-sufficient and less reliant on general fund subsidies. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/03/14/dutchess-county-financial-condition-2013m-370Hortonville Fire Company – Financial Activity (2014M-210)
… an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records. Death benefit payouts and grant activities were not included on reports to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/08/hortonville-fire-company-financial-activity-2014m-210Financial Data: What is the general schedule/cycle of data availability?
… Financial Data What is the general schedulecycle of data availability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/financial-data-what-general-schedulecycle-data-availabilityFulton County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2014M-291)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the IDA’s project monitoring practices for the … County Industrial Development Agency was created in 1970 to further economic development in the County. The Agency is … during our audit period did not have a recapture clause to recover benefits from the businesses if they did not meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/05/01/fulton-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programConcord Industrial Development Agency – Agency Management (2015M-61)
… to initiate new projects and encourage the creation or expansion of new business, significantly affecting CIDA’s viability. … to actively pursue new projects, encourage the creation or expansion of new businesses, identify new sources of revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/08/07/concord-industrial-development-agency-agency-managementVillage of Margaretville - Fiscal Management (2018M-78)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board of Trustees (Board) provided effective fiscal … (Village) officials have not adopted realistic budgets and the general fund available 1 fund balance has increased by … general fund surpluses. As a result, the Town did not need all of the appropriated fund balance to finance operations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/17/village-margaretville-fiscal-management-2018m-78Town of Davenport - Transparency (2018M-85)
… and more detailed minutes and submit them to the Board for its approval. The Board should conduct a thorough and … any irregularities or deficiencies in the claims submitted for payment. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/31/town-davenport-transparency-2018m-85Greece Public Library – Information Technology (2017M-130)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Library’s information technology (IT) controls for the … recovery plan and ensure that the plan is distributed to all essential personnel. Maintain complete, comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/29/greece-public-library-information-technology-2017m-130Wilton Water and Sewer Authority – Water and Sewer Charges (2016M-329)
… our audit was to review the Authority’s process over water and sewer charges for the period January 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016. Background The Wilton Water and Sewer Authority is an independent public benefit … established by the State Legislature to serve residents and commercial entities with water and sewer services. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/01/06/wilton-water-and-sewer-authority-water-and-sewer-charges-2016m-329Erie County Water Authority – Information Technology (2018M-9)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Authority … environment against unauthorized use, access and loss for the period January 1, 2016 through October 6, 2017. … compromise systems and data. Key Recommendations Evaluate all existing network user accounts, disable or remove any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/05/04/erie-county-water-authority-information-technology-2018m-9Science Academies of New York Charter Schools – Purchase versus Lease of Buildings (2017M-279)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board conducted an … period July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2017. Background The Science Academies of New York Charter Schools (SANY) has … Science Academies of New York Charter Schools Purchase versus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/03/30/science-academies-new-york-charter-schools-purchase-versus-lease-buildingsClifton-Fine Central School District – Financial Condition (2017M-297)
CliftonFine Central School District Financial Condition 2017M297
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/23/clifton-fine-central-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-297