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Ausable Valley Central School District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-299)
… The Ausable Valley Central School District is located in Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties. The District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/28/ausable-valley-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectedVillage of Southampton – Fire Department Length of Service Award Program (2017M-59)
… 31, 2016. Background The Village of Southampton is located in the Town of Southampton in Suffolk County and has a population of approximately … with General Municipal Law (GML). Points were not awarded in accordance with the Point System. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/07/07/village-southampton-fire-department-length-service-award-program-2017m-59Prattsburgh Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-108)
… Key Findings The Board and District officials’ actions to manage financial condition were not transparent and more taxes were levied than necessary to fund operations. The Board appropriated fund balance … through 2018-19 but none of the money was used or needed to fund operations. For the last three fiscal years the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/12/18/prattsburgh-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-108Village of Gowanda – Procurement (2013M-175)
… the Village’s purchasing practices for the period June 1, 2011, through April 26, 2013. Background The Village of … for the 2012-13 fiscal year included appropriations of $1.6 million for the general fund, $695,327 for the sewer fund … and $445,993 for the water fund. Key Finding We tested 16 purchases totaling $408,028 made in the 2011-12 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-gowanda-procurement-2013m-175Village of Brushton – Fiscal Oversight (2014M-235)
… the Village’s internal controls over financial operations for the period June 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Background The Village of Brushton is located in the Town of Moira in Franklin County and has a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/11/21/village-brushton-fiscal-oversight-2014m-235Essex County Sheriff’s Department – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-35)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Sheriff’s Departments’ … in northeastern New York State and has a population of approximately 39,000. The County is governed by the Board of Supervisors which comprises 18 members, one of whom also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/19/essex-county-sheriffs-department-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-andWatervliet City School District – Payroll and Claims Processing (2013M-4)
… Background The Watervliet City School District is located in the City of Watervliet in Albany County. The District is governed by the Board of … time each year for vacation, illness or personal use, and, in some cases, receive cash payments for a portion of those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/28/watervliet-city-school-district-payroll-and-claims-processing-2013m-4Town of Deerpark – Real Property Tax Collections (2017M-277)
… our audit was to determine whether the Town Clerk, as the Tax Collector, established adequate controls over real property tax collections for the period January 1, 2016 through July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/27/town-deerpark-real-property-tax-collections-2017m-277Greene County - Information Technology (2020M-38)
… County Legislators did not monitor compliance with the County’s acceptable use policy, and did not adopt IT … review and update routinely or when significant changes in the environment occur. Provide adequate cyber security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/09/04/greene-county-information-technology-2020m-38County of Otsego – Accountability Over Trust and Agency Funds (2014M-041)
… was to evaluate the County’s accountability over selected trust and agency funds for the period of January 1, 2012 … by an elected 14-member Board of Representatives. It uses trust and agency funds to account for assets held in a … determine the source or purpose of moneys held in several trust and agency funds. The Treasurer did not identify the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/13/county-otsego-accountability-over-trust-and-agency-funds-2014m-041Franklin County – Procurement (2016M-366)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s procurement practices for the period January 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. Background Franklin County is located in northeastern New York State and has a population of approximately 51,600. The County is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/01/06/franklin-county-procurement-2016m-366Town of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition and examine selected operations for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Lyonsdale is … years from a balance of $88,293 at the beginning of 2008 to a deficit balance of $12,600 at the end of 2012. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryHoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… The Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company is located in Rensselaer County and provides fire protection services to … by-laws require timely deposits, "timely" is not defined in the by-laws. The Treasurer does not issue any receipts for … term "best practices" is vague, and the guidance provided in the policy is very limited and does not indicate whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09Operational Advisory No. 32
… October 1, 2020, guidance has also been updated regarding new Vendor ID’s, the proper use of the Vendor ID and required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/32-refund-appropriation-ap-adjustment-voucher-guidelinesCanandaigua City School District – Procurement (2022M-141)
… Adequately monitor purchases made from a New York State contract, resulting in $2,182 being overpaid to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/canandaigua-city-school-district-procurement-2022m-141Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … for proper district purposes. However, the board’s failure to adequately audit claims and approve the abstract prior to the treasurer making payment on the claims creates a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsInvestment and Funding Choices Facing the MTA
On June 5, 2024, the Governor of the State of New York paused the implementation of the Central Business District Tolling Program (colloquially referred to as congestion pricing).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-7-2025.pdfHazard Mitigation and Coordination (2021-N-8) 180-Day Response
To determine if New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) adequately monitors and coordinates with New York City agencies for natural hazard mitigation, evacuation, and continuity of operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n8-response.pdfReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse (2021-S-34) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Office of Temporary Disability Assistance (Office) adequately monitors and appropriately reimburses claims for homeless shelter providers, such as Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s34-response.pdfEast Bloomfield Central School District - Network and Financial Software Access Controls (2022M-68)
Determine whether East Bloomfield Central School District (District) officials ensured network and financial software access controls were adequate to protect District information technology (IT) systems and data.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/east-bloomfield-2022-68.pdf