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Town of Frankfort – Justice Court Operations (2022M-16)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Frankfort (Town) Justices provided adequate oversight of Justice Court … were not deposited timely. Also, while remittances to the Town Supervisor agreed with monthly reports, 15 of 19 monthly … Determine whether the Town of Frankfort Town Justices provided adequate oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2022/05/20/town-frankfort-justice-court-operations-2022m-16Town of Highlands – Receiver of Taxes and Assessments (2021M-120)
… Receiver, who resigned during our audit, did not properly bill, collect or disburse taxes, fees and penalties. The … and water accounts for 16 resident parcels and did not bill 70 accounts. We also released Town of Highlands – Water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/21/town-highlands-receiver-taxes-and-assessments-2021m-120Town of Wolcott – Financial Management (2020M-131)
… and did not have an understanding of the finances for the closed landfill. In addition, the Board: Did not treat …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/11/town-wolcott-financial-management-2020m-131Village of Poquott – Justice Court Operations (2019M-214)
… The Justice was unaware that the Court clerk filed 11 of 15 monthly reports of money collected (73 percent) to the JCF after the due … the code enforcement department did not maintain a record of tickets issued or unissued. In addition, 41 tickets in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/03/05/village-poquott-justice-court-operations-2019m-214Sea Breeze Volunteer Fire Association Inc. – Board Oversight (2018M-273)
… not maintained; cash receipts were not properly accounted for or safeguarded; the Treasurer managed only one of the … or delegate someone to audit – and approve disbursements. For example, 380 disbursements totaling $120,217 had no … limited our ability to determine if funds were accounted for or used for proper business purposes. Key Recommendation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/02/19/sea-breeze-volunteer-fire-association-inc-board-oversightTown of Delhi – Pool Project Donations and Disbursements (2020M-105)
… For example, the Board: Improperly allowed the West Branch Recreation and Aquatics Committee (Committee) to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/01/15/town-delhi-pool-project-donations-and-disbursements-2020m-105Village/Town of Mount Kisco – Parking Ticket Collections (2012M-255)
… The Court has jurisdiction over parking, vehicle and traffic, criminal, civil, and small claims cases. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/villagetown-mount-kisco-parking-ticket-collections-2012m-255Brighton Fire District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2020M-133)
… was sought for 11 totaling $133,567. The District may have saved about $7,100 for meals and lodging if the United … rates were used. The financial software allowed changes to transaction data without approval and officials did not … disagreed with some of our findings but indicated they have implemented corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/23/brighton-fire-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2020m-133Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District – Fuel Purchasing (2021M-19)
… Central School District (District) officials ensured the economical purchase of fuel. Key Findings District officials did not purchase fuel in the most economical manner or seek competition when purchasing fuel, as required. During the 30 month audit period, the District could have reduced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/16/phelps-clifton-springs-central-school-district-fuel-purchasing-2021m-19Town of Amherst Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-148)
… (CBA). The Board and officials did not properly monitor to ensure the annual report filed with the New York State … of the State Comptroller (OSC) was accurate with respect to job performance, sales tax exemptions and payment in lieu … correct sales tax amounts. Establish adequate procedures to review and verify that all data in the annual report is …
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-34Village of Akron – Selected Financial Activities (2016M-133)
… 22, 2015. Background The Village of Akron is located in the Town of Newstead in Erie County. The Village, which has a population of … on accurate meter readings and Board-approved rates and in a timely manner. Ensure that all financial activity is …
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)
… requires each Board member to complete fiscal training in a timely manner. One Board member has not yet completed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/21/hammond-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-151Town of Evans – Employee Benefits (2024M-53)
… officials maintained leave records and paid separation and health insurance opt-out payments (opt-out payments) that … officials maintained leave records and paid separation and health insurance optout payments optout payments that were …
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)
… and did not provide timely, accurate or adequate reports to the Village Board (Board).As a result, the transparency of … $1.7 million and did not: Reconcile bank balances to the general ledger cash balances. As a result, there is a … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/27/village-catskill-accounting-records-and-reports-2024m-66Evergreen 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 … to show they were for a proper School purpose. When credit card charges are not properly approved or adequately …
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-stateFair Haven Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activity (2014M-335)
… period April 1, 2013 through July 9, 2014. Background The Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is a … 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-activity