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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… approved. Had officials established procedures to ensure transportation aid applications were accurately … had not billed $95,210 of the $129,538 in tuition to which it was entitled for the 2020-21 through 2022-23 … in accordance with state law which requires the clerk to deposit fees within three business days after total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Chemung County Probation Department – Collections and Disbursements (2016M-10)
… Department’s collections and disbursements processes for the period January 1, 2014 through September 18, 2015. … a population of approximately 88,000 and is composed of one city, 11 towns and five villages. The County is governed … were not paid in a timely manner. The administrative assistant collected all payments received by mail, had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/06/10/chemung-county-probation-department-collections-and-disbursements-2016m-10Additional Benefits after 25 Years (Sections 384[f], [g] and [h]) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… one year of employer adoption. By doing so, you waive the right to continue in service until age 70. You must separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/additional-benefits-after-25-years-sections-384f-g-and-hBridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… a five-member Board of Commissioners, is a not-for-profit organization composed of five fire companies. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingHalfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Operations (2015M-183)
Halfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department Financial Operations 2015M183
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)
… receives all funds, prepares and makes all deposits, pays Department bills and performs all recordkeeping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/27/fair-haven-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activityInvestment Advisory Committee
… The Investment Advisory Committee advises the Comptroller on general investment issues. The Investment Advisory … reviews and provides a recommendation to the Comptroller on the proposed asset allocation plan developed by the Chief … Fund’s risk profile, investment activity and performance on a periodic basis. Tia Breakley Chief Strategic Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/investment-advisory-committeeMcConnellsville Fire District – Financial Operations (2014M-19)
… and separate from the Towns of Vienna and Annsville, in Oneida County. The District is governed by a five-member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/mcconnellsville-fire-district-financial-operations-2014m-19Willsboro Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-156)
… fiscal year totaled $239,340. Key Findings The Treasurer does not maintain running cash balances in the check book …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/25/willsboro-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-156Groton Central School District – Financial Management (2014M-288)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial activities for the period July 1, 2013 through August 21, 2014. … Over the last four years, the tax levy has increased by a total of $509,000, which was unnecessary based on the … limits and reduce the amount of unassigned fund balance in a manner that benefits taxpayers. Transfer excess reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/01/09/groton-central-school-district-financial-management-2014m-288Carthage Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-138)
… Central School District is located in the Towns of Champion, Le Ray, Rutland and Wilna in Jefferson County and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/01/carthage-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-138Town of Carlisle – Fund Balance (2017M-106)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s fund balance … 1, 2016 through February 7, 2017. Background The Town of Carlisle is located in Schoharie County and has a population of approximately 2,000. The Town is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-carlisle-fund-balance-2017m-106Town of Scriba – Board Oversight (2017M-83)
… and whether Town officials adequately safeguarded critical computer functions and personal, private and sensitive … local law. Town officials need to improve safeguards for computer resources and data. Key Recommendations Revise and … water system debt in accordance with the local law. Update computer policies, monitor compliance, provide training and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-scriba-board-oversight-2017m-83Town of Portland – Water Operations (2017M-45)
… The Town of Portland is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately 4,800. The Town is … 40 percent of total production. Inaccurate master meters and customer meters have contributed to the unaccounted-for … billing all customers for water use. Water Districts 1, 3 and 7 reported deficit fund balances as of December 31, 2016, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-portland-water-operations-2017m-45Village of Catskill – Accounting Records and Reports (2024M-66)
… records. Comply with New York State General Municipal Law Section 30 by filing all required Annual Financial … Treasurer’s Records, as required by New York State Village Law 4-408 (e). Key Recommendations Maintain proper financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/27/village-catskill-accounting-records-and-reports-2024m-66Town of Evans – Employee Benefits (2024M-53)
… by these employees was recorded incorrectly or not at all in the payroll system. Four separation payments totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-evans-employee-benefits-2024m-53Albany County Department of Weights and Measures – Potential Revenue Enhancement and Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-278)
… was to assess potential revenue enhancement opportunities and controls over the cash receipts process of the Department of Weights and Measures for the period of January 1, 2012 through April … The County of Albany has approximately 303,000 residents and is governed by an elected 39-member Legislature and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/albany-county-department-weights-and-measures-potential-revenue-enhancement-andTully Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-359)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management for the period July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015. … unnecessary. District officials have not developed a multiyear financial plan. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets … with excess funds. Develop, adopt and regularly update a multiyear financial and capital plan for a three- to five- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/tully-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-359Town of Lodi – Town Hall Capital Project (2024M-130)
… corrective action. Appendix C includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/11/town-lodi-town-hall-capital-project-2024m-130Evergreen Charter School – Credit Card Purchases (2024M-143)
… Determine whether Evergreen Charter School (School) credit card purchases were properly approved, adequately supported and for School purposes. Key Findings Credit card purchases were not always properly approved and/or … Determine whether Evergreen Charter School School credit card purchases were properly approved adequately supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/07/11/evergreen-charter-school-credit-card-purchases-2024m-143