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Town of Amsterdam – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-8)
… taxes for fire protection. Key Findings The Supervisor does not maintain timely or accurate accounting records for … the cash attributable to each individual fund. The Board does not receive all the financial information it needs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-amsterdam-supervisors-records-and-reports-2013m-8Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… for overtime was not required. In addition, the town does not take a physical inventory of its fuel and does not reconcile fuel purchases and usage. Town of … Supervisor’s Records and Reports (Steuben County) The town does not have complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… New York state’s centralized guidance and oversight of agencies’ use … irresponsibly, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit looked at the state’s overall AI policy and how AI was used at four state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… with the Law and State Regulations. For example, the DOE does not require School Safety Plans to be submitted within … safety training for staff and students. While the DOE does not conduct shelter-in-place drills and correctly states …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsCity of Ogdensburg - Payroll Processing – (2014M-207)
… totals into the central accounting records, but does not review the individual employee names and respective … segregate the payroll clerk’s duties so that one person does not control all significant aspects of the payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/09/26/city-ogdensburg-payroll-processing-2014m-207State Agencies Bulletin No. 678
… of employees who claim to be exempt from Federal and/or State tax withholding. Affected Employees Employees claiming … individuals claiming Federal tax-exempt status to file a new Form W-4 by February 15 each year. New York State Department of Taxation and Finance regulations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/678-claiming-exempt-federal-andor-state-tax-withholdingKiantone Independent Fire Department, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-295)
… for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board generally does not provide adequate oversight of Department financial … not supported by appropriate documentation. The Treasurer does not provide adequate monthly reports. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/12/13/kiantone-independent-fire-department-inc-internal-controlsState Agencies Bulletin No. 761
… of employees who claim to be exempt from Federal and/or State tax withholding. Affected Employees Employees claiming … individuals claiming Federal tax-exempt status to file a new Form W-4 by February 15 each year. New York State Department of Taxation and Finance regulations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/761-claiming-exempt-federal-andor-state-tax-withholdingCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-14-13)
… water and sewer rents may not be achievable. The budget does not include an appropriation for textbooks and the … for recurring expenditures. The City’s proposed budget does not include an appropriation for contingencies. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/05/20/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-14-13Partial Lump Sum Payment at Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… the terms of the DRO and comply with the Order. If the DRO does not address the PLS, the member will receive the PLS … election. If the DRO was approved before April 1, 2008, does not address the PLS and the ex-spouse wants to receive a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/partial-lump-sum-payment-retirementWayne Central School District – Financial Management and Property Purchase and Disposal (2014M-152)
… two were not implemented. The District’s purchasing policy does not include detailed guidance for procuring goods and … duties. The District’s property sale and disposal policy does not contain any specific procedural guidance. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/wayne-central-school-district-financial-management-and-property-purchaseCohoes Public Library – Governance and Operations (2015M-259)
… and the City code pertaining to the Library. The Treasurer does not submit complete and adequate monthly financial reports to the Board. The Board does not audit and approve claims prior to them being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/04/01/cohoes-public-library-governance-and-operations-2015m-259Thurston Fire Company – Board Oversight (2016M-429)
… and responsibility and the procurement policy does not include thresholds or information required to be … Key Recommendations Ensure that the Secretary/Treasurer does not make disbursements unless they are certified by at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/thurston-fire-company-board-oversight-2016m-429Steuben County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-1)
… town- and village-owned bridges. Key Findings The County does not track all maintenance and repairs by bridge, unless … completely replaced or rehabilitated. While the County does not have a written plan in place, it has implemented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/steuben-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… to safeguard district assets. A majority of the board does not audit claims prior to the treasurer releasing … totaling $400,000 for its four administrators. State law does not authorize water districts to offer whole life … enforcement of occupancy taxes due could be improved as it does not have formal procedures to ensure exemptions claimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOverlapping Real Property Tax Rates and Levies - FAQs
… in financing local government operations. What information does the Tax Levies Detail table present, and how can it be … allow the user to do regional analyses. What information does the Tax Rates table present, and how can it be used? The … and special districts as applicable.) What information does the School District - Component Tax Data table present, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/overlapping-real-property-tax-rates-and-levies-faqsSmithfield Fire District –Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-113)
… reports to OSC for 2010 through 2014. The Treasurer does not provide the Board with bank reconciliations for … reviews bank statements or canceled checks. The Treasurer does not provide the Board with monthly budget-to-actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/07/smithfield-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-113County of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-16-19)
… the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings The County does not have a plan for reducing the general fund’s outstanding deficit. The 2017 proposed budget does not include potential increased salary costs that may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/11/14/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-16-19Generic PINs
… totaling $3 million. Key Findings DEC’s use of WEX cards does not comply with the Guidelines, the State Use Policy, or DEC Policies, and DEC does not have sufficient controls in place to ensure all fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/generic-pinsOswego City School District – Financial Management and Nonresident Foster Student Tuition (2016M-224)
… approximately $82.8 million. Key Findings The Board does not have a multiyear financial plan. The District does not have an effective process to identify all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/oswego-city-school-district-financial-management-and-nonresident-foster