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Town of Crawford – Town Clerk (2021M-82)
… Audit Objective Determine whether collections in the Town of Crawford (Town) Town Clerk’s (Clerk’s) office were … parties in a timely and accurate manner . As a result of our audit and investigation, the former Clerk pleaded … August 2020, the former Clerk was sentenced to five years of probation and 1,000 hours of community service . The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/11/23/town-crawford-town-clerk-2021m-82Town of Western - Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2022M-184)
Determine whether the Town of Western Town Supervisor maintained complete accurate and timely financial records and reports
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-western-supervisors-records-and-reports-2022m-184Town of New Albion – Town Supervisor's Financial Duties (2023M-46)
… between Town officials is an important internal control for preventing errors and misappropriation of assets . By … oversight, the Supervisor has weakened internal controls. For example, from January 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/16/town-new-albion-town-supervisors-financial-duties-2023m-46Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-72)
… for, and for a School-related purpose. Key Findings The Board and officials did not provide adequate oversight to ensure disbursements were adequately supported, properly … for a School-related purpose. Without adequate oversight, the Board and officials cannot ensure that all disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/09/22/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-non-payroll-disbursements-2023m-72Town of Lockport – Justice Court (2018M-36)
… New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pending ticket report and the Court’s balance due report were … Ensure accurate accountability analyses are prepared on a monthly basis. All cash on hand and on deposit in the … bail when a defendant fails to appear in Court. Ensure ticket dispositions are properly reported to the DMV in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/07/13/town-lockport-justice-court-2018m-36Wallace Volunteer Fire Department – Board Oversight (2024M-125)
… (IRS) or the Officers and members as required, and did not have a system for recording all receipts and disbursements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/03/14/wallace-volunteer-fire-department-board-oversight-2024m-125Rhinecliff Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-154)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Rhinecliff Fire District (District) Board of Fire … oversight of District financial activities. Key Findings The Board did not adequately provide oversight of financial operations. As a result, the Board hindered their ability to make informed financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/16/rhinecliff-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-154Town of Pittsfield – Supervisor's Records and Reports (2024M-80)
… 2022 AFR was inaccurate. Provide the Board with records for the annual audit, as required by New York State Town Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/27/town-pittsfield-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-80C.H. Evans Hook and Ladder Company No. 3 – Missing Funds (2013M-194)
… City of Hudson Fire Department. The Company is governed by a governing body, which includes a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The … funds during the period October 2009 to December 2012. In addition, during this period, the President made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/01/ch-evans-hook-and-ladder-company-no-3-missing-funds-2013m-194Town of Alexandria – Misappropriation of Cash Receipts (2015M-159)
… Town officers and employees who receive or disburse moneys on behalf of the Town. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/03/25/town-alexandria-misappropriation-cash-receipts-2015m-159Thurston Fire Company – Board Oversight (2016M-429)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board … thresholds or information required to be obtained, such as verbal or written quotes. Key Recommendations Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/thurston-fire-company-board-oversight-2016m-429Town of Dresden – Financial Condition and Town Clerk Operations (2016M-369)
… Supervisor in a timely manner and deposit all money in the bank in a timely manner. Conduct a thorough annual audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-dresden-financial-condition-and-town-clerk-operations-2016m-369Town of New Albion – Justice Court Operations (2014M-161)
… 2014. Background The Town of New Albion (Town) is located in Cattaraugus County and has a population of 1,972 … errors and omissions would not be detected and corrected in a timely manner. We reviewed 790 receipts totaling more … late and a check that was substituted for $53 collected in cash. Key Recommendations Prepare a monthly accountability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/29/town-new-albion-justice-court-operations-2014m-161State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued. City … Elmira – Audit Follow Up (Chemung County) A prior audit of the city found the council and city officials did not effectively manage its … York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1866
… Tax and Compliance mailbox. Do not send emails to bureau employee mailboxes. The mailbox is intended to be used by … employees. In the email subject line, list the EmplID, the employee name, and the type of request (e.g., Reissued Forms … (i.e., if a corrected Form W-2 is requested because the Retirement Box needs to be unchecked, it will not appear on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1866-general-tax-tipsOpinion 2006-8
… in an employee benefit accrued liability reserve fund to pay for lump sum “retirement awards” paid upon retirement to … district may use monies in an employee benefit fund to pay for awards paid upon retirement under collective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-8Employee Qualifications, Hiring, and Promotions
… which include the required qualifications, are used to hire and promote without any examinations. A JVN is posted on … panel selects a candidate. Transit officials also hire and promote using JVNs for these types of titles when a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/17/employee-qualifications-hiring-and-promotionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 648-A
… $7,500. Employees in these titles who were on the payroll full-time in BU01 from 3/27/03 through 8/9/06 … Officer Trainees who did not or have not reached full Correction Officer status (current trainees or those who … be returned with a completed Next of Kin Affidavit ( Form AC 934-P ) and a Report of Check Exchange ( Form AC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/648-cash-advance-payment-eligible-employees-represented-nyscopba-bu01Debt – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… the capacity to finance future capital assets and grants. New York State Ranks Second Highest in Outstanding Debt … public authorities without voter approval. In SFY 2020-21, New York State had the second highest debt burden, behind … (LGAC) bonds and the Municipal Bond Bank Agency. New York issues State-Supported debt to fund certain capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/debtVillage of Manlius – Financial Reports (2025M-89)
… audit period to review the filing status of the Village’s 2021-22 through 2024-25 AFRs as of September 22, 2025, and … appropriations for the 2024-25 fiscal year totaled $8.9 million, funded primarily with real property taxes, … were prepared and provided to the Board members. As a result, the Board lacked the information necessary to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/12/12/village-manlius-financial-reports-2025m-89