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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Green Island , Town of Petersburgh , Village of Pomona and the Seneca County Industrial Development Agency . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) employees who are also employed at other State or New York City agencies are working their … is to promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, family, and communities. To achieve desired …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-1West Sand Lake Fire District #1 - Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-398)
… was to assess financial controls over financial activity for the period January 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013. … The West Sand Lake Fire District No. 1 is located in Rensselaer County. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) … The District’s general fund budget totaled $678,270 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Finding We found that the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/21/west-sand-lake-fire-district-1-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Resource Corporation (RCCRC) – Establishment of RCCRC and Sale of Property The RCCRC’s establishment met applicable requirements, and its sale of property aligned with its purpose. RCCRC … required committees, submitted required reports and met other requirements. They also ensured that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCompliance With Jonathan's Law
… disabled boy, died while in the care of a State facility operated by the Office of Mental Retardation and … suspected abuse and neglect while at a privately operated facility and then at a State operated facility. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was enacted to expand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/19/compliance-jonathans-lawBeacon City School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-20)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims audit function for the period July 1, … did not provide purchasing policies for the claims auditor to use as guidance when auditing the claims related to purchases that do not require competitive bidding. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/beacon-city-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-20Village of Painted Post – Board Oversight (2017M-92)
… October 24, 2016. Background The Village of Painted Post is located in the Town of Erwin in Steuben County and … Village of Painted Post Board Oversight 2017M92 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/08/11/village-painted-post-board-oversight-2017m-92Village of Riverside – Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-349)
… The Village of Riverside is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately 500 residents. The … is the elected legislative body, which comprises the Mayor and four Trustees. The Village’s 2013-14 budget … The Board has not established written financial policies and procedures to safeguard assets, which allowed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/08/village-riverside-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2013m-349Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … the state Justice Court Fund on time. Village of Perry – Water Accountability (Wyoming County) Village officials do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Henrietta Fire District – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-26)
… 1, 2023 – February 20, 2025 Understanding the Program In accordance with New York State Insurance Law (Insurance … against loss or damage by fire on property located in the State. In general, the out-of-state insurer will collect and remit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/30/henrietta-fire-district-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceedsState Education Department Examination of Payments to Tough Man, Inc.
… contracts C813016, C81403A, T815055, and T816040 to Tough Man Inc. (Tough Man). The objectives of our examination were to determine … under the terms of the contracts. Background Tough Man is a not-for-profit corporation formed to sponsor … contracts C813016 C81403A T815055 and T816040 to Tough Man Inc Tough Man Th …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/01/state-education-department-examination-payments-tough-man-incFair Haven Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activity (2014M-335)
… Board of Directors. The Department, which is located in the Village of Fair Haven in Cayuga County, provides fire protection to the Village, the Town of Sterling in Cayuga County and the Town of Wolcott in Wayne County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/27/fair-haven-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activityMount Morris Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-328)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through September 3, 2014. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/06/12/mount-morris-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-328Chester Union Free School District – Financial Management and Board Oversight (2016M-95)
… 2015. Background The Chester Union Free School District is located in the Town of Chester, Orange County. The … operates two schools with approximately 1,070 students, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. … Ensure that the amount of unrestricted fund balance is in compliance with the statutory limit and reduce the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/chester-union-free-school-district-financial-management-and-boardLaFargeville Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-192)
… (IT) controls over physical IT assets and nonstudent network user account access. Key Findings … not establish adequate IT controls over physical IT assets and non-student user account access to the District’s … were not recorded in the District’s inventory records, and seven computers, two audio systems, one projector and 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/18/lafargeville-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-192Village of Akron – Selected Financial Activities (2016M-133)
… of our audit was to review the Village’s water operations and the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and reports for the period June 1, 2014 through December 22, … approximately $6 million. Key Findings We reviewed water and sewer billings to 53 customers and found that seven were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/08/26/village-akron-selected-financial-activities-2016m-133Wyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B25-7-3)
… is authorized to issue the deficit obligations, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/04/11/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b25-7-3Border City Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-137)
… As a result, the former District Fire Department Chief (Chief), who was also a Director of the Border City Hose … the District’s Board oversight. The former Chief was arrested on charges of grand larceny for allegedly stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/31/border-city-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-137DiNapoli: State Needs to Supercharge Efforts to Meet Renewable Electricity Goals
… the last 20 years, New York added 12.9 gigawatts of total electric generation, including both fossil fuel and renewable … online more quickly. Continuing to improve the renewable electric project permitting and interconnection processes to … due to transmission constraints. Significant new electric transmission infrastructure is needed to allow for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-state-needs-supercharge-efforts-meet-renewable-electricity-goalsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… proposed budget. As a result, certain significant revenue and expenditure projections in the 2022-23 proposed budget … County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-10) Although the board evaluated … prior to approval, it did not adequately establish and document their evaluation and approval process. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits