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Town of Lansing – Information Technology (2022M-66)
… adequate written IT policies for network user access, online banking and breach notification. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/08/town-lansing-information-technology-2022m-66Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District – Information Technology Governance (2020M-118)
… with the IT vendor. Establish adequate safeguards for online banking transactions. Implement strong access and … training for employees who use District IT assets. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/25/cayuga-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-information-technologyMasonville Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-165)
… protected because the Treasurer used her personal computer to maintain District financial records and perform … transfers all District records from her own personal computer to the District computer. District officials agreed with our recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/26/masonville-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-165NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Former Avon Police Chief Sentencing
… released the following statement today on the sentencing of former Avon Police Chief Joseph Geer for stealing federal … instead used his position to enrich himself at the expense of his community. He was ordered to pay back what he stole, … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/nys-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-former-avon-police-chief-sentencingRetirees
… and resources to help them review and update their benefit details …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retireesCity and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project – Board Oversight (2014M-236)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the Joint Water Project’s operations for the period January 1, 2013 through … agreement in 1991 to form the Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project, which provides water to City and Town as well as … outside of the City’s and Town’s borders. The Joint Water Project is governed by a Joint Water Board which comprises …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/12/city-and-town-poughkeepsie-joint-water-project-board-oversight-2014m-236Jefferson Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-101)
… of our audit was to examine the internal controls over the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, … the Town of Jefferson and located in Schoharie County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of five elected members … each member’s signature on the warrant. However, the Board minutes do not consistently indicate the approval to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/12/jefferson-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mCrystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… Background The Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization located in the Town of Gorham in Ontario County. The Department is governed by a seven-member Board and its 2014 budgeted … card bills, left the Department’s funds subject to fraud, waste and abuse. The Board did not ensure that the Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsNY State Common Retirement Fund Selects New Deputy Chief Investment Officer
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the appointment of Anastasia Titarchuk to the … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the appointment of Anastasia Titarchuk to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/ny-state-common-retirement-fund-selects-new-deputy-chief-investment-officerControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… has adequate controls over the cash advance accounts it oversees to ensure the money is properly accounted for and used for appropriate business … are issued from agency appropriations and the cash is transferred from the State Treasury to a local bank … has adequate controls over the cash advance accounts it oversees to ensure the money is properly accounted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsTown of Shelby – Financial Management (2012M-206)
… 1, 2010, through September 7, 2012. Background The Town of Shelby is located in Orleans County and has a population of … Town of Shelby Financial Management 2012M206 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-shelby-financial-management-2012m-206VII.10.A Cash Advance Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Section 115 of the State Finance Law authorizes the establishment of cash … sections of this guide. It is the policy of OSC that all State agencies obtain the most economical and beneficial … as well as provide for the maximum utilization of the State’s cash. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 03/29/2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10a-cash-advance-overviewRichland Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-374)
… the Town of Richland in Oswego County. There is one fire company located within the District, the Richland Fire … on behalf of the Department a tax on the premiums of fire insurance policies written on property by out-of-state … for 2016 totaled $72,920. Key Findings The out-of-state insurance tax, known as foreign fire insurance money, was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/richland-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-374Pember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-285)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Library/Museum officials provided adequate oversight of the Library/Museum’s financial activities for the period June 1, 2011 … through April 26, 2013. Background The Pember Library and Museum is located in the Village of Granville. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/03/pember-library-and-museum-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-285Village of Spencer – Financial Condition (2013M-119)
… our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition for the period June 1, 2011, to February 4, 2013. Background … If the Board believes it is necessary to accumulate money for a future planned purpose, it should consider formally establishing authorized reserves as provided for in statute. The Board may also choose to use the excess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-spencer-financial-condition-2013m-119Town of Ellery – Justice Court (2014M-269)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the Justice Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2009 through … had corresponding duplicate receipts or appeared on the daily cashbook reports and monthly Justice Court Fund … receipts to monthly computerized cashbook reports and daily deposit slips. Ensure that bank reconciliations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/02/06/town-ellery-justice-court-2014m-269Town of Wheatfield – Recreation Department Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2013M-200)
… department cash receipts and information technology for the period February 1, 2009, to June 5, 2013. Background The Town of Wheatfield is located in Niagara County. The Town is governed by the Town Board, … did not remit all cash collected at the concession stand, totaling $12,229 for the years 2010 through 2012 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/20/town-wheatfield-recreation-department-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2013mVillage of Almond – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-14)
… account was not maintained and interim reports, such as trial balances and bank reconciliations were not provided to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-almond-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-14Village of Pomona – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-17)
… reports. Further, because no one reviews the Treasurer’s bank reconciliations, the Board cannot be assured reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-pomona-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-17Town of Van Etten - Procurement and Supervisor's Fiscal Oversight (2019M-111)
… Objective Determine whether Town officials purchased goods and services economically. Determine whether the Supervisor … truck for more than $300,000 without competitive bidding, and did not seek competition for goods that fell below the … not provide oversight of the bookkeeper’s recordkeeping and reporting of financial activity. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/08/16/town-van-etten-procurement-and-supervisors-fiscal-oversight-2019m-111