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Town of Delhi – Pool Project Donations and Disbursements (2020M-105)
… West Branch Recreation and Aquatics Committee (Committee) to act under the auspices of the Town and organize … an affiliate of the Town. Inappropriately used Town funds to pay at least $8,000 for fundraising activities. Did not … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/01/15/town-delhi-pool-project-donations-and-disbursements-2020m-105Sea Breeze Volunteer Fire Association Inc. – Board Oversight (2018M-273)
… controlled seven accounts. Audit – or delegate someone to audit – and approve disbursements. For example, 380 … a result, the lack of suitable records limited our ability to determine if funds were accounted for or used for proper … findings and recommendations and indicated they have begun to take corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/02/19/sea-breeze-volunteer-fire-association-inc-board-oversightDryden Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-106)
… not: Ensure information technology (IT) policies were up-to-date with current technology changes, existing policies … accounts and disable any unnecessary accounts, maintain up-to-date IT asset inventory records or enter into adequate … of Information Technology Services (IT Director) failed to determine whether any data was taken or notify either …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/02/26/dryden-central-school-district-information-technology-2020m-106Village of Poquott – Justice Court Operations (2019M-214)
… in August 2016, the Court clerk deposited $6,525 belonging to a neighboring village’s justice court for which she also … 11 of 15 monthly reports of money collected (73 percent) to the JCF after the due date. On average, reports were 14 days late. Prior to 2017, the code enforcement department did not maintain a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/03/05/village-poquott-justice-court-operations-2019m-214Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District – Fuel Purchasing (2021M-19)
… contract price. Officials should not have paid $74,980 to a local gas station. The erroneous payments comprised … Explore entering into an intermunicipal agreement to purchase fuel. Properly audit fuel invoices to ensure they do not include taxes and unnecessary fees and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/16/phelps-clifton-springs-central-school-district-fuel-purchasing-2021m-19Brighton Fire District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2020M-133)
… rates were used. The financial software allowed changes to transaction data without approval and officials did not use available software controls to further safeguard transactions. Key Recommendations Comply … procurement policy. Ensure claims are audited prior to payment and adequately supported. Implement compensating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/23/brighton-fire-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2020m-133Hammond Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-151)
… that it received sufficient monthly financial reports to effectively monitor financial operations throughout the … (Town Law) Section 176-e which requires each Board member to complete fiscal training in a timely manner. One Board … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/21/hammond-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-151Evergreen Charter School – Credit Card Purchases (2024M-143)
… not always properly approved and/or adequately supported to show they were for a proper School purpose. When credit … and using the School’s 13 credit cards that were assigned to 13 School officials. 255 credit card charges totaling … of our findings but indicated they have initiated or plan to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/07/11/evergreen-charter-school-credit-card-purchases-2024m-143Town of Lodi – Town Hall Capital Project (2024M-130)
… Board approved 17 payments totaling approximately $930,000 to construction contractors without adequate supporting … that the work was performed and completed according to contract terms. Key Recommendations The audit report … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix C includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/11/town-lodi-town-hall-capital-project-2024m-130Town of Evans – Employee Benefits (2024M-53)
… opt-out payments totaling $6,000.Officials were unable to explain why the former Supervisor was treated differently … occurred and were not detected or corrected due to a variety of factors including a decentralized process for … with our recommendations and have indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-evans-employee-benefits-2024m-53Village of Catskill – Accounting Records and Reports (2024M-66)
… and did not provide timely, accurate or adequate reports to the Village Board (Board).As a result, the transparency of … $1.7 million and did not: Reconcile bank balances to the general ledger cash balances. As a result, there is a … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/27/village-catskill-accounting-records-and-reports-2024m-66Halfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Operations (2015M-183)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Department’s financial … reports. The Board did not review and approve claims prior to payment. Key Recommendations Adopt financial policies to assist in safeguarding Department funds, such as policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/11/06/halfmoon-hillcrest-volunteer-fire-department-financialFair Haven Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activity (2014M-335)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of … of Fair Haven in Cayuga County, provides fire protection to the Village, the Town of Sterling in Cayuga County and the … did not review or approve the majority of the bills prior to payment. The audit committee did not complete an adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/27/fair-haven-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activityWillsboro Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-156)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District’s controls were adequate to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and … and expenditure accounts or reconcile bank balances to book balances. Annual reports have not been filed with OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/25/willsboro-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-156McConnellsville Fire District – Financial Operations (2014M-19)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the oversight of financial operations of the … monthly and file annual financial reports with OSC. Adhere to the statutory requirements when adopting the annual budget … an audit of claims before authorizing them for payment to determine if they are accurate, supported by proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/mcconnellsville-fire-district-financial-operations-2014m-19State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… district officials generally used a competitive process to procure goods and services. However, they did not always … they have not utilized their multiyear financial plans to help make financial decisions. Officials also have not … for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding, as required by the district’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsAdditional Benefits after 25 Years (Sections 384[f], [g] and [h]) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… additional benefits for service over 25 years if your employer adopted this coverage. In addition, you must have … within one year of your appointment or within one year of employer adoption. By doing so, you waive the right to … your 62nd birthday. If you are over age 62 when your employer adopts this additional benefit, or if you turn 62 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/additional-benefits-after-25-years-sections-384f-g-and-hReal Property Tax Cap - Local Governments
… File property tax cap form online [Accessible only to filing entities] Enrollment Instructions [pdf] … reporting requirements. They will also demonstrate how to complete the tax cap form using OSC's online reporting … [pdf] Please visit our local official training page to view past webinars and for more information on our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-local-governmentsReal Property Tax Cap - School Districts
… File property tax cap form online [Accessible only to filing entities] Enrollment Instructions [pdf] … reporting requirements. They will also demonstrate how to complete the tax cap form using OSC's online reporting … The Academy for New York State's Local Officials page to view past webinars and for more information on our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-school-districtsNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Fitch Ratings' Upgrade of NYS General Obligation Bonds
… latest indication of that improvement. While further steps to achieve structural budget balance are essential, I applaud … the Legislature and our well-funded pension plan have made to strengthen the state’s cash position and reduce projected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-fitch-ratings-upgrade-nys-general-obligation