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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… As a result, the general fund realized operating deficits in four of the five years and general fund balance declined from $61,710 to $3,491. In addition, the board did not properly authorize a local law … spending, the state's 170,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsProfessional Development - Auditors
… and advanced degrees. Many of our auditors are Certified Public Accountants, Certified Internal Auditors, Certified Information Systems Auditors, Certified Fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/professional-development-auditorsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Bethpage Union Free School District , Commack Union Free School District and the Plainview-Bethpage Central … being spent appropriately and effectively.” Bethpage Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (Nassau County) … his office completed audits of the Bethpage Union Free School District Commack Union Free School District and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsHalf Hollow Hills Community Library - Fund Balance (2018M-127)
… the Board expects to use surplus funds and the timeframe for doing so. As of 2016-17 fiscal year-end, the level of … of operating expenditures, and the Library has no plan for the use of these surplus funds. Key Recommendations Amend … of surplus funds, how they will be used and the timeframe for doing so. Develop a plan to use unexpended surplus funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/11/09/half-hollow-hills-community-library-fund-balance-2018m-127Town of Lindley – Justice Court (2017M-270)
… is located in Steuben County. The Town maintains a Justice Court with two Justices. Court revenues for 2016 totaled $587,978. Key Findings … prepared, and errors went undetected and uncorrected. The Court did not ensure timely adjudication and reporting of … Town of Lindley Justice Court 2017M270 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/03/16/town-lindley-justice-court-2017m-270Long Lake Fire District No. 1 – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-272)
… January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. Background The Long Lake Fire District No. 1 is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Long Lake, in Hamilton County. The Board of Fire Commissioners … Long Lake Fire District No 1 Controls Over Financial Activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/long-lake-fire-district-no-1-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-272Walden Fire District – Disbursements (2014M-184)
… the Board properly monitored the District’s disbursements for the period January 1, 2013 through February 18, 2014. … State, distinct and separate from the Town of Montgomery in Orange County in which it is located. The District, which covers 26 square …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/17/walden-fire-district-disbursements-2014m-184Walton Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-118)
… by an elected seven-member Board of Education and operates two schools with approximately 1,025 students. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/29/walton-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-118Town of Genesee – Disbursements (2016M-433)
… process for the period January 1, 2015 through December 2, 2016. Background The Town of Genesee is located in … improperly performed the Supervisor's duties of disbursing funds through wire transfers and electronic payments. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-genesee-disbursements-2016m-433Chatham Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-161)
… of Ghent, Canaan, Austerlitz, Kinderhook and New Lebanon, Columbia County. The District, which operates three schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/10/30/chatham-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-161Whitehall Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-159)
… 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The Whitehall Central School District is located in Washington County. The District … Whitehall Central School District Internal Controls Over Payroll 2013M159 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/16/whitehall-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013mDutchess County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – User Access Rights (2016M-213)
… job descriptions and responsibilities. Duplicate vendor files existed in the system because users created new vendor files when entering purchases for existing vendors. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/08/19/dutchess-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-user-access-rights-2016m-213Hicksville Union Free School District – Managing Network User Accounts (2023M-20)
… accounts to help prevent unauthorized computer use, access and loss. Key Findings District officials did not properly … to help maintain continuity of business office operations and prevent unauthorized computer use, access and loss. Officials also did not establish written procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/hicksville-union-free-school-district-managing-network-user-accountsHenrietta Fire District – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-26)
… FFI tax proceeds because the Treasurer miscalculated the distribution. The Treasurer used the 2023 pro-rata allocation … the Chief and a Board member reviewed the Treasurer’s distribution calculations, prior to the Treasurer making the … implemented, could improve the District’s FFI tax proceeds distribution. District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/30/henrietta-fire-district-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceedsCincinnatus Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-49)
… and reported and that District moneys were safeguarded for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 16, 2013. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Its general fund budget for the 2014 fiscal year totals $233,379. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/25/cincinnatus-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-49York Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-112)
… Board of Directors. The Department’s revenues and expenses for the 2013 fiscal year totaled approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/18/york-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mHerricks Union Free School District – Fuel Card Purchases (2014M-321)
… audit period. The current fuel vendor did not deduct taxes from invoices because the District did not complete the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/01/16/herricks-union-free-school-district-fuel-card-purchases-2014m-321New Paltz Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-38)
… of July 1, 2012 through November 30, 2013. Background The New Paltz Central School District is located in portions of the Towns of New Paltz, Gardiner, Rochester, Shawangunk, Lloyd and … New Paltz Central School District Financial Condition 2014M38 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/06/new-paltz-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-38Dryden Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-396)
… whether the Board of Education adopted reasonable budgets for the period July 1, 2012 through October 17, 2013. Background The District is located in Cortland, Tioga and Tompkins Counties and is governed by … of the District’s unexpended surplus fund balance is in compliance with the Real Property Tax law statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/18/dryden-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-396Town of Windsor – Information Technology (2017M-44)
… of Windsor is located in Broome County and is governed by a five-member Town Board. General fund budgeted … and employees. The Town’s server is not located in a secure location. Key Recommendations Annually review and … to ensure the users’ understanding of the Town’s policy. Secure the Town’s server so that only authorized individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-windsor-information-technology-2017m-44