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East Moriches Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2016M-273)
… The East Moriches Union Free School District is located in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County. The District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-273Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2015M-351)
… Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $9 million. Key Finding District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/04/gilbertsville-mount-upton-central-school-district-cafeteria-operationsWest Hempstead Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-116)
… July 1, 2014 through February 29, 2016. Background The West Hempstead Union Free School District is located in the … West Hempstead Union Free School District Financial Condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/18/west-hempstead-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-116State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases City of Newburgh Budget Review
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the completion of the City of Newburgh budget review. City of Newburgh – Budget Review (Orange County) The significant … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the completion of the City of Newburgh budget review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-city-newburgh-budget-reviewSalem Central School District - Purchasing (2019M-105)
… disclosed that District officials lacked adequate evidence to show they sought competition for 32 purchases (53 percent) … The Board did not develop and implement procedures to seek competition for purchases of goods and services that were not required to be competitively bid. Key Recommendations Maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/23/salem-central-school-district-purchasing-2019m-105Sullivan West Central School District - Retiree Health Insurance (2019M-196)
… whether District officials and personnel ensured that health insurance contributions from eligible retirees were … not provide sufficient oversight to ensure that retirees’ health insurance contributions were properly billed, … related to billing, collecting and depositing retirees’ health insurance contributions. Ensure that sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/13/sullivan-west-central-school-district-retiree-health-insurance-2019m-196Green Tech High Charter School – Payroll (2023M-157)
… Made payroll calculation errors totaling $1,210 for 10 salaried employees. Did not maintain timesheets or … hourly employees we reviewed. Could not support approvals for miscellaneous payments totaling $16,706 made to seven … forms and ensure timesheets are prepared and submitted for all hourly employees and class coverage payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/03/22/green-tech-high-charter-school-payroll-2023m-157Accounts Payable Advisory No. 67
… Subject Prompt Payment Interest Reference Executive Order 202.48 ( … Prompt Payment Interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/67-prompt-payment-interestWesterlo Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2014M-179)
… Inc. is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in 1938 in the Town of Westerlo, Albany County. The Company contracts … approximately $370,000. Key Findings There are no controls in place requiring the Board’s review and approval of claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/17/westerlo-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2014m-179Hubbardsville Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-107)
… fund and obtain voter approval prior to issuing $150,000 in debt. Require perpetual diesel fuel inventory records, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/31/hubbardsville-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-107City and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project – Board Oversight (2014M-236)
… January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. Background The City of Poughkeepsie and Town of Poughkeepsie entered into an … Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project, which provides water to City and Town as well as third parties outside of the City’s … The Joint Water Project is governed by a Joint Water Board which comprises six members. Expenditures for 2013 were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/12/city-and-town-poughkeepsie-joint-water-project-board-oversight-2014m-236Orleans County – Department of Social Services (2012M-222)
… income, shelter, or recertification. All 25 child care cases we reviewed were eligible for child care assistance and had been recertified for assistance every … six months. However, we were unable to determine if child care was only provided when the client was at work or school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/01/18/orleans-county-department-social-services-2012m-222Service Retirement Benefit – State Police Plan
… completing 20 full years of creditable service. State Police officers must retire by the last day of the year in which their 60th birthday occurs. You must file an … plus 1.66 percent of your FAE for each year of non-State Police service. Your total benefit may not exceed 50 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/service-retirement-benefitDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … DiNapoli's office has audited and approved 5.1 million state refunds totaling $4.7 billion. More than 368,000 … getting a fair deal.” DiNapoli’s office audits New York state bills prior to payment, including personal income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsAdirondack Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-184)
… February 29, 2016. Background The Adirondack Central School District is located in the Towns of Ohio, Russia and … a $2.2 million decline in the general fund balance. The school lunch fund was not self-sufficient and required … is retained. Take the necessary steps to ensure that the school lunch fund becomes self-sufficient, such as increasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/23/adirondack-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-184Village of Liberty – Financial Condition (2013M-109)
… May 31, 2013. Background The Village of Liberty is located in Sullivan County and has a population of 4,392. The Village … The Village’s 2013-14 budgeted appropriations for all operating funds totaled approximately $6.4 million. Key … it deemed necessary, but the Village rarely receives that total amount, making it necessary to use more fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/04/village-liberty-financial-condition-2013m-109V.3.B Departments and Agencies – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… associated with its agency. Department is required on all operating statement transactions. It is considered a … to agencies/entities to keep the values unique across the State. Each agency/entity has been assigned three unique … and is organized in the following manner: Level 1: Total State Level 2: Branch of Government Level 3: Constitutional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3b-departments-and-agenciesReal Property Tax Cap: Overview of the Role of the Office of the State Comptroller
… The State’s property tax cap limits the amount of property taxes that local governments and school districts can levy. The following are some of the State Comptroller’s responsibilities under the Chapter 97 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-overview-role-office-state-comptrollerState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued. Rensselaer … (RCCRC) – Establishment of RCCRC and Sale of Property The RCCRC’s establishment met applicable requirements, and … They also ensured that transactions aligned with the corporation’s purpose and were conducted in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsGenesee Valley Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-122)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Genesee Valley Fire Department, Inc. (Department) … Period January 1, 2023 – September 22, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A fire department treasurer must properly … ensure statutory compliance, financial accountability and the public’s trust. A lack of oversight can lead to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/genesee-valley-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-122