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Town of Amherst Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-148)
… approve and monitor projects. The Board did not ensure its project approvals were based on project applications that were completed and supported with … current and active projects. Key Recommendations Ensure project applications are properly completed and supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-amherst-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalTown of Delhi – Pool Project Donations and Disbursements (2020M-105)
… the Town of Delhi (Town) Board (Board) properly managed pool project donations and disbursements. Key Findings The Board did not properly manage pool project donations or disbursements. For example, the … it received totaling $117,300. In addition, 77 of the pool checks were improperly disbursed. The Town Supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/01/15/town-delhi-pool-project-donations-and-disbursements-2020m-105Village of Stamford – Claims Audit (2022M-197)
… did not effectively audit claims prior to payment. As a result, disbursements were made for unsupported and/or … support, such as an itemized receipt or invoice. 17 claims had sales tax totaling $129. Furthermore, all 11 credit card … paid before Board audit. Key Recommendations Perform a thorough and deliberate audit of claims. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-stamford-claims-audit-2022m-197Village of St. Johnsville – Records and Reports (2015M-1)
… 1, 2011 through August 31, 2014. Background The Village of St. Johnsville is located in the Town of St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, and has a population of … Village of St Johnsville Records and Reports 2015M1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/08/07/village-st-johnsville-records-and-reports-2015m-1Local 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 … Clicking on a county displays a summary of its most current sharing arrangement, which is based on our most … Most counties in New York State share some portion of their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/local-sales-tax-sharing-new-york-stateVillage of Akron – Selected Financial Activities (2016M-133)
… Recommendations Bill both water and sewer customers based on accurate meter readings and Board-approved rates and in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/08/26/village-akron-selected-financial-activities-2016m-133Town of Frankfort – Justice Court Operations (2022M-16)
… oversight of Justice Court (Court) financial activities and ensured collections were properly deposited, reported and remitted. Key Findings The Justices did not provide … The Justices did not prepare monthly bank reconciliations and accountabilities. As a result, former Justice Madia had a …
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)
… billed, unaccounted for money, and unassessed penalties on late payments. The Receiver did not create sewer and water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/21/town-highlands-receiver-taxes-and-assessments-2021m-120Brighton Fire District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2020M-133)
… further safeguard transactions. Key Recommendations Comply with competitive bidding statutes and the District’s … control deficiencies. District officials disagreed with some of our findings but indicated they have implemented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/23/brighton-fire-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2020m-133Town of Wolcott – Financial Management (2020M-131)
… of the laws governing the finances of the general fund tax bases and did not have an understanding of the finances … financial reporting. Key Recommendations Ensure taxpayer equity by budgeting and recording revenue and expenditures in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/11/town-wolcott-financial-management-2020m-131Sea 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-oversightPhelps-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-19Village of Poquott – Justice Court Operations (2019M-214)
… Determine if the Justice Court properly accounted for court funds. Key Findings The Justice was unaware that in … $6,525 belonging to a neighboring village’s justice court for which she also worked. This error was corrected in … Determine if the Justice Court properly accounted for court funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/03/05/village-poquott-justice-court-operations-2019m-214Village/Town of Mount Kisco – Parking Ticket Collections (2012M-255)
… audit period, the Village/Town issued about 29,870 parking tickets and collected approximately $721,000 in fines and … still had $1.17 million in cumulative unpaid parking tickets outstanding as of May 31, 2012. This included 12,792 unpaid parking tickets totaling approximately $720,703 that have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/villagetown-mount-kisco-parking-ticket-collections-2012m-255Central Islip Union Free School District - Claims Audit Process (2018M-170)
Central Islip Union Free School District Claims Audit Process 2018M170
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/12/central-islip-union-free-school-district-claims-audit-process-2018m-170Tax Cap Compliance
… Find information on Tax Cap Compliance below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/tax-cap-complianceNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Events in Charlottesville, Va.
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement in response to events in Charlottesville. "The chaos and tragic loss of life in Charlottesville are a warning and a wake-up call. Violence … The chaos and tragic loss of life in Charlottesville are a warning and a wakeup call …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-events-charlottesville-vaFinancial Reports
… Report 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report 2023 Annual … Information March 31, 2025 Financial Statement March 31, 2024 Financial Statement March 31, 2023 Financial Statement … Amounts 2025 Employer Allocations and Pension Amounts 2024 Employer Allocations and Pension Amounts 2023 Employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/resources/financial-reportsDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… Comptroller’s Office chairs the Securities Coordinating Committee, which was created by Gubernatorial Executive Order … and updated as necessary. The schedule is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond … Authority. Calendar: Securities Coordinating Committee (SCC) Forward Issuance Bond Calendar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterAppendix A – Auditing Authority – Legal References – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… responsible for auditing claims in each type of locality and what options, if any, are available for establishing the … Law Sections 1604(35), 1709(20-a), 1804(1), 1903(1), 2526 and 2554(2-a); see also 8 NYCRR Section170.12(c) BOCES Board … or county auditor. County Law Sections 575, 577 and 600 Town or Special District Town Board, or for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-auditing-authority-legal-references