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Town of Amherst Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-148)
… and payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) information for current and active projects. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-amherst-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalIndian River Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-287)
… District is located in the Towns of Alexandria, Antwerp, Le Ray, Orleans, Pamelia, Philadelphia and Theresa in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/10/indian-river-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-287Town of Poestenkill – Credit Card Purchases (2024M-34)
… supported, for legitimate purposes and approved before payment. Key Findings The Board did not ensure all credit … supported, for legitimate purposes and approved before payment. As a result, the Town paid $1,322 for inappropriate … credit card payments totaling $13,563 (28 percent) before payment, as required. Key Recommendations Establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/07/town-poestenkill-credit-card-purchases-2024m-34Red Hook Central School District – Inventories (2023M-133)
… and periodically reconcile the records with the amount of fuel in the District’s fuel tanks. Develop adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/07/red-hook-central-school-district-inventories-2023m-133Pembroke Central School District - Investment Program (2023M-130)
… which had an average of $13.4 million available for investing. Had officials considered other legally permissible … program - legality, safety, liquidity and yield - when investing available funds. District officials agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/19/pembroke-central-school-district-investment-program-2023m-130Farmingdale Union Free School District – Payroll (2024M-22)
… overtime work, including routine job duties and planned events, without written preapproval. Did not budget for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/28/farmingdale-union-free-school-district-payroll-2024m-22Village of Akron – Selected Financial Activities (2016M-133)
… The objective of our audit was to review the Village’s water operations and the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and … of Akron is located in the Town of Newstead in Erie County. The Village, which has a population of approximately … development of long-term solutions. Key Recommendations Bill both water and sewer customers based on accurate meter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/08/26/village-akron-selected-financial-activities-2016m-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-151Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Capital Assets (2023M-126)
… Determine whether Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials … purchasing agent was unfamiliar with the requirements of, and did not comply with, BOCES’ capital asset policies … approximately $133,000 and identified one or more pieces of required information was incorrect or missing from BOCES’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/15/cattaraugus-allegany-erie-wyoming-board-cooperative-educational-services-capitalTown 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)
… Board (Board).As a result, the transparency of the Village’s financial operations was reduced, and the risk that unauthorized or inappropriate transactions could … ledger cash balances. As a result, there is a greater risk that errors and/or irregularities could occur. Properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/27/village-catskill-accounting-records-and-reports-2024m-66Local Road Conditions in New York State
… federally fundable local roads, it prevents citizens from drawing conclusions about the effectiveness of local spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/local-road-conditions-new-york-stateEvergreen 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)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Lodi (Town) Board (Board) adequately managed the Town Hall Capital Project (Project). Key Findings The Board … Determine whether the Town of Lodi Town Board Board adequately managed the Town Hall Capital Project Project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/11/town-lodi-town-hall-capital-project-2024m-130Local Sales Tax Sharing in New York State
… Most counties in New York State share a portion of their local sales tax revenue with cities, towns, villages and, in a few … annual financial data submitted to the Office of the New York State Comptroller). Clicking on a county displays a … Most counties in New York State share some portion of their local sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/local-sales-tax-sharing-new-york-stateHalfmoon 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)
… April 1, 2013 through July 9, 2014. Background The Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is a not-for-profit … The Department, which is located in the Village of Fair Haven in Cayuga County, provides fire protection to the … Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Department Inc Financial Activity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/27/fair-haven-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activityNotification of Employee’s Retirement – When Employees Retire
… Online: Accrued Payments and Leave Credits In January 2026, NYSLRS will release a new Accrued Payments and Leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/notification-employees-retirementReal Property Tax Cap - School Districts Guidance
… assessments/tax rolls which exempted from taxation certain property owned by LIPA. In these instances, the first line of … Real Property Tax Cap School Districts Guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-school-districts-guidanceInvestment Advisory Committee
… Timothy Collins CEO & Senior Managing Director Ripplewood Holdings, LLC Peter J. Hayes Retired Chief Investment Officer and Head … Johnson Chairman & Chief Economist Hugh Johnson Advisors, LLC Catherine A. Lynch, CFA Independent Board Director …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/investment-advisory-committee