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Town of Kingsbury – Water Fees (2016M-400)
… The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s process for billing and collecting water fees for the period January 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016. Background The Town of Kingsbury is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-kingsbury-water-fees-2016m-400Village of Sharon Springs – Water Accountability (2014M-148)
… of our audit was to review the Village’s water operations for the period June 1, 2012 through March 10, 2014. Background The Village of Sharon Springs is located in Schoharie County and has a population of approximately … a five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled $686,730. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/09/26/village-sharon-springs-water-accountability-2014m-148Town and County Special Districts and Town Improvements
… of or increase in the maximum amount to be expended for a special district are required to apply for the … and Town Sewer, Drainage and Water Improvements. Even when OSC permission is not required, certified copies of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/town-and-county-special-districts-and-town-improvementsContractors or Consultants – Membership and Enrollment
… The majority of people who work for and provide services to the State or participating employers are considered public employees. Those who provide services as independent contractors or consultants are not … service credit for consultant or independent contractor services. To determine if a person you hired is an employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/contractors-or-consultantsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… lose important data and suffer a serious interruption to operations, such as not being able to process paychecks, vendor payments, student grades or … (Erie County) The board and district officials need to improve their budgeting practices and transparency. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 97-17
… of a city and county public library to complete and file an annual financial disclosure form promulgated by the … of a "city and county public library" to complete and file an annual financial disclosure form promulgated by the … officers and employees" required to complete and file the annual statement of financial disclosure ( id .). We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-17Examples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Activities
… Examples from GASB Statement 34 included in this bulletin, copyright … taxes 8,969,887 ----- 8,969,887 ----- Payment from Sample City ----- ----- ----- 21,893,273 Grants … Examples from GASB Statement 34 Statement of Activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-activitiesCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… and whether selected CUNY colleges are in compliance with PCI standards. Our audit scope covered the period … accept credit cards as a method of payment must comply with the Data Security Standards (DSS) established by the PCI … to protect cardholder data. Entities that do not comply with PCI DSS may be subject to fines and penalties, as well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2357
… purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the July 2025 Increase to Hazard Duty Pay. Affected Employees: … purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the July 2025 Increase to Hazard Duty Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2357-july-2025-increase-hazard-duty-pay-employees-designatedTown of Henrietta – Financial Management and Purchasing (2013M-208)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management and internal … long-term financial plans, policies, or procedures to govern budgeting practices and the level of unexpended surplus funds to maintain. The Board has adopted budgets that were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/24/town-henrietta-financial-management-and-purchasing-2013m-208State Agencies Bulletin No. 2186
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions to update Tier 6 employees Savings Plans pages due to the twoyear look back
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2186-2024-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-plan-orp-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… balances, allowing excessive unrestricted fund balances to accumulate. At the end of 2024, the general and highway … $8.3 million in unrestricted fund balance. When compared to the general and highway fund appropriations in the town’s … transfers planned, with no indication of the board’s plan to use the funds. The district’s tax levy increased by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0College at Brockport – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and … who was responsible for team travel expenses associated with in-state and out-of-state sporting events, including … of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-brockport-selected-employee-travel-expensesKillawog Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-111)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Lisle and located in Broome County. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) … consists of five elected members and is responsible for the District’s overall financial management. The … general fund budget totaled approximately $88,000 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board has retained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/28/killawog-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-111Town of Albion – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2024M-111)
… Determine whether the Town of Albion Town Town Supervisor Supervisor maintained complete and accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/08/town-albion-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-111Cuddebackville Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-94)
… claims. As a result, the Board hindered their ability to make informed financial decisions. Complete, accurate and … reports. Ensure claims were properly audited prior to payment. Conduct required annual audits for 2020 through 2023.Although the Board paid a CPA $6,750 to conduct the 2019 and 2020 audits, the CPA did not complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/07/cuddebackville-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-94Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2017-MR-4)
… assessors were properly administering select real property tax exemptions for the period January 1, 2016 through … legal provisions grant it exempt status. Real property tax exemptions are granted on the basis of many different … are responsible for granting and tracking real property tax exemptions within the local government’s boundaries. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/04/13/real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2017-mr-4Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 7 – Post-Employment Payments, Claims Processing and Professional Services (2014M-198)
… supervisors for which it had no legal authority to do so, and the District, as a result, made more than $810,000 … members. The Board, despite having no authority to do so, appointed two Treasurers and split the duties of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/12/24/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-7-post-employment-payments-claims-processingCentral New York Regional Market Authority – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2015M-235)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over Authority operations for the … the accuracy of work hours the Accounts Manager reported to the Authority’s payroll service provider. Authority … with employee time records when certifying payrolls to ensure that payments are based on actual hours or days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/12/31/central-new-york-regional-market-authority-internal-controls-overVillage of Bellerose – Procurement and Cash Receipts (2014M-218)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s procurement and cash receipts … when purchasing goods and services that, according to the Village’s purchasing policy, must be purchased using competition. The Board did not adopt policies to govern the use of the Village’s credit cards. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/11/21/village-bellerose-procurement-and-cash-receipts-2014m-218