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Attica Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-103)
… budgetary appropriations by an annual average of $2 . 7 million (10 percent). Maintained four reserves totaling $2 . 4 million without demonstrating they were reasonable, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/attica-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-103Truxton Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-123)
… whether the Truxton Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of District financial activities. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of District financial activities and did not complete … Determine whether the Truxton Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners Board provided adequate oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/truxton-fire-district-board-oversight-2022m-123Newark Central School District – Employee Benefits (2024M-40)
… errors went undetected and resulted in erroneous and missed payments. Of the 41 employees we reviewed, 14 … Seven employees’ separation payments were overpaid a total of $3,770. Three other employees’ separation payments were underpaid a total of $157. Key Recommendations Establish written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/07/19/newark-central-school-district-employee-benefits-2024m-40Town of Colonie – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-41)
… physical accessibility for the 67 components identified in this report. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/03/07/town-colonie-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-41Village of Elmira Heights – Claims Auditing (2024M-44)
… payment is made, the Board did not perform a thorough and deliberate audit of individual claims. The lack of a … increases the risk that improper payments could be made and not detected. Although the 213 claims reviewed totaling … policy. Key Recommendations Perform a thorough and deliberate audit of all claims. Ensure quotes are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/07/12/village-elmira-heights-claims-auditing-2024m-44Sherburne-Earlville Central School District – Emplolyee Benefits (2024M-67)
… (District) officials properly calculated employees’ leave accruals and accurately paid employees’ separation … Officials did not always properly calculate employees’ leave accruals, accurately pay employees’ separation payments, reduce leave balances when leave buybacks were processed or record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/sherburne-earlville-central-school-district-emplolyee-benefits-2024m-67State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on 2025 State of the City Address
… P. DiNapoli released the following statement on New York City Mayor Eric Adams' 2025 State of the City address: “New York City is in a better financial … P DiNapoli released the following statement on New York City Mayor Eric Adams 2025 State of the City address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-2025-state-city-addressTown of Columbia – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-29)
… applicable physical accessibility components (components) we reviewed, we identified 13 components (17 percent) where Town officials … mirrors, hand dryers and grab bars mounted at the proper height. Three components in the parking lot, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/01/31/town-columbia-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-29City of Norwich – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-35)
… on interior office doors. Nine components at the City Court, such as grab bars in the restroom at the proper length … as a portion of the Code Enforcement service counter and call buttons at an accessible height. Three components at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/07/city-norwich-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-35City of Auburn – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-31)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether City of Auburn (City) officials could take additional steps to increase … to programs and services provided at selected City facilities. Key Findings Of the 538 applicable physical … Assess whether City of Auburn City officials could take additional steps to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/07/city-auburn-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-31Town of Chili – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-33)
… Town of Chili (Town) officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and … where Town officials could consider taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility at selected Town … should assess the feasibility of taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 24 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-chili-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-33Accounts Payable Advisory No. 64
… was stolen and cashed by a party other than the payee. In such instances, the vendor must complete an affidavit. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/64-forgery-checksAccounts Payable Advisory No. 62
… at a dollar amount within the agency’s authority as set in law or by contract. The PO communicates critical … POs, including selecting the unit of measure that is in accordance with the contract or most closely associated to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/62-purchase-ordersPortville Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-245)
… Adopt budgets that include reasonable estimates for appropriations and the amount of fund balance that will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/portville-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-245Akron Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-195)
… debt reserve funds. Taxpayers might have realized $775,000 in cumulative tax savings if the Board maintained the same … officials should: Ensure unrestricted fund balance is in compliance with statute. Adopt realistic budgets based on … to pay related debt. District officials disagreed with us in many instances; however, they indicated they plan to take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/akron-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-195Use of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations (Follow-Up)
… report, Use of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations ( 2016-S-52 ). Background Our initial report, which … audit report Use of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locations-followVillage of Rushville - Board Oversight and Information Technology (2018M-118)
… and the Board appointed another Clerk-Treasurer who served for the remainder of our audit period. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-rushville-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2018m-118Village of Hobart - Board Oversight (2018M-88)
… financial report. Village officials expended $76,200 in real property taxes over the last 12 years for two unused … they planned to initiate corrective action. 1 Refer to New York State General Municipal Law, Article 18 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-hobart-board-oversight-2018m-88Webster Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-109)
… million of fund balance (approximately $5.5 million each year) in the 2013-14 through 2017-18 budgets as a financing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/14/webster-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-109NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Janus Case
… 40 years of legal precedent is just plain wrong. "In New York, recently enacted legislation will help protect … must stand together to defend unions and working families in all parts of our country and fight further attacks by … are treated with the respect they deserve – on the job and in retirement." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-supreme-court-decision-janus-case