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IT Asset Management (2022-MS-2)
… complete report – pdf] We also released 20 letter reports to the following School Districts: Brighton Central School … IT inventory records or establish adequate controls to safeguard IT assets. We selected 1,155 IT assets to confirm they were inventoried; 945 of these were also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/it-asset-management-2022-ms-2Village of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2013M-301)
… is governed by an elected Board of Trustees comprising a Mayor and four Trustees. The Village’s general fund … fiscal years, respectively. Key Findings Village officials do not consistently require the use of purchase orders when … purchase orders to exceptional situations, such as a documented emergency situation. Ensure that all Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-westbury-purchasing-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2013m-301Town of White Creek – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-64)
… 30, 2012. Background The Town of White Creek is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately … The Board also was unaware that the Town was not in compliance with payroll tax filing or payment requirements … Ensure that the Budget Officer has the necessary training in municipal accounting and the Town’s software to help her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-white-creek-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-64Town of Florida – Town Clerk Operations (2012M-215)
… January 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012. Background The Town of Florida is located in Montgomery County and has a population … Town of Florida Town Clerk Operations 2012M215 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-florida-town-clerk-operations-2012m-215State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… of the 22 months to the board were between 60 and 107 days after month’s end. Budget transfers were not properly … treasurer’s statutory fees, is deemed abandoned property. After public notice, the county treasurer should pay all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County Local Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Program (Washington County) Corporation officials did … provide adequate approval and oversight of the revolving loan program. Auditors reviewed six of the 11 loans that were … found they lacked required documentation of a commercial loan denial letter. The director did not adequately follow up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsRotterdam Princetown No. 5 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-372)
… and separate from the Towns of Rotterdam and Princetown, in Schenectady County, and the Town of Guilderland in Albany County. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/21/rotterdam-princetown-no-5-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialNorth Merrick Union Free School District – Treasurer’s Duties (2013M-366)
… authorized to sign checks in the Treasurer’s absence and, in fact, signed all District checks in place of the … the District Clerk to sign District checks as the primary, and sole, signatory. The Board should ensure that any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/north-merrick-union-free-school-district-treasurers-duties-2013m-366Byron-Bergen Central School District – Online Banking and Information Technology (2014M-261)
… to clearly prescribe the manner in which electronic or wire transfers of funds would be accomplished. District … with banks prescribing the manner in which electronic or wire transfers of funds will be accomplished. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/05/byron-bergen-central-school-district-online-banking-and-informationMarion Central School District – Tuition Reimbursements (2016M-11)
… 6, 2016. Background The Marion Central School District is located in the Towns of Arcadia, Marion, Ontario, Palmyra, … operates two schools with approximately 790 students, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. … procedures do not contain steps to verify that employees have fulfilled any post-reimbursement employment obligations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/08/marion-central-school-district-tuition-reimbursements-2016m-11Rome City School District – Multiyear Planning (2021M-144)
… established comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plans. Key Findings Officials did not develop comprehensive written multiyear financial or capital plans. While officials have some information needed to develop the plans, additional information and analysis is needed. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/rome-city-school-district-multiyear-planning-2021m-144Nanticoke Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-3)
… operations and is currently awaiting dissolution from the State Attorney General’s Office. Key Findings The Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/03/25/nanticoke-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsReal Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2017-MR-4)
… assessors were properly administering select real property tax exemptions for the period January 1, 2016 through … legal provisions grant it exempt status. Real property tax exemptions are granted on the basis of many different … are responsible for granting and tracking real property tax exemptions within the local government’s boundaries. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/04/13/real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2017-mr-4State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget
… following statement on New York City's Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Executive Budget: “New York City’s proposed budget released today … anticipated spending to more than $118 billion in FY 2026, fueled by about $1.7 billion in additional spending to … the following statement on New York Citys Fiscal Year FY 2026 Executive Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-fiscal-year-2026-executive-budgetStamford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-199)
… taxpayers, and the District levied more taxes than needed to fund operations. The Board overestimated appropriations … by an average of $1.4 million (14 percent) and planned to use fund balance to cover operating deficits when the … related expenditures, during the last three fiscal years. For example, the retirement contributions for employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/stamford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-199Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 7 – Post-Employment Payments, Claims Processing and Professional Services (2014M-198)
… the Board’s oversight of selected financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … and recycling pickup services to households and businesses in parts of the Town of Hempstead. The District is separate … elected five-member Board of Commissioners. Expenditures for 2013 were approximately $9.8 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/12/24/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-7-post-employment-payments-claims-processingTown of Greece – Information Technology (2017M-145)
… enforcement, such as monitoring computer use and reviewing installed software. Town officials also did not adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/05/town-greece-information-technology-2017m-145Perry Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-118)
… was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2013 through February 24, 2017. Background The … balance exceeds the statutory limit. The reserve fund plan does not include any specifics regarding the use of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/06/perry-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-118Town of Franklin – Financial Condition (2018M-8)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town Board … 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017. Background The Town of Franklin is located in Delaware County and has a population of approximately 2,400. The Town is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/23/town-franklin-financial-condition-2018m-8Town of Hector – Employee Compensation (2024M-85)
… recorded leave time totaling 1,830 hours valued at $38,586 for 20 of 23 eligible employees. Paid one employee $5,271 … Ensure that employees accrue and use leave time according to the employee handbook or highway contract. Adequately … Town’s payroll by reviewing and comparing payroll reports to supporting source documentation. Town officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/20/town-hector-employee-compensation-2024m-85