Audits of Local Governments

The Office of the New York State Comptroller’s Division of Local Government and School Accountability conducts performance audits of local governments and school districts. Performance audits provide findings or conclusions based on an evaluation of evidence against criteria. Local officials use audit findings to improve program performance and operations, reduce costs and contribute to public accountability.

For audits older than 2013, contact us at [email protected].

For audits of State and NYC agencies and public authorities, see Audits.

Topics
Town | Records and Reports

May 20, 2022 –

The Comptroller did not adequately perform her financial recordkeeping and reporting duties or provide the Board with monthly financial reports.

City | Other

May 16, 2022 –

The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year are reasonable.

Town | Information Technology

May 13, 2022 –

Town officials (officials) did not adequately configure network and computer user access controls. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that were communicated confidentially to officials.

City | Other

May 13, 2022 –

The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City's proposed budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the City took appropriate action to implement or resolve recommendations from our budget review issued in May 2021.

Town | Records and Reports

May 13, 2022 –

The Supervisor did not ensure that the Town's accounting records and reports were complete, accurate, up to date, reliable or timely. As a result, the Board's ability to monitor the Town's financial affairs, accurately assess the Town's financial condition and make sound financial decisions was compromised.

Village | Purchasing

May 6, 2022 –

When purchasing goods or services, Village officials did not always seek competition as required by law or Village's procurement policy.

Village | Justice Court

May 6, 2022 –

Although Village Court officials properly collected, deposited, reported and remitted fines and fees, they did not maintain accurate records and reports.

Local Development Corporation | Purchasing

April 29, 2022 –

Corporation officials did not always seek competition or maintain adequate documentation of purchasing processes when procuring goods and services.

City | Other

April 27, 2022 –

City officials did not implement all recommendations in our previous budget review letter when preparing the 2022-23 proposed budget. As a result, we found that certain significant revenue and expenditure projections in the 2022-23 proposed budget continue to be unreasonable and other matters that require City officials' attention.

County, Industrial Development Agency | Other

April 22, 2022 –

Although the Board evaluated projects prior to approval, the Board did not adequately establish and document its evaluation and approval process. In addition, the Board did not properly monitor the performance of businesses receiving financial benefits.

Justice Court, Town | Justice Court

April 22, 2022 –

The Justices did not ensure all collections were properly collected, recorded, deposited, reported and remitted in a timely and accurate manner, or that all adjudicated cases were reported.

Village | Clerks

April 22, 2022 –

The former Treasurer did not record and deposit collections in an accurate manner.

Town | Clerks

April 15, 2022 –

The Clerk did not record, deposit, disburse or report all money collected in a timely and accurate manner.

School District | Utilities

April 15, 2022 –

The Board and District officials did not procure natural gas in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML), at the most favorable terms or in the best interest of District taxpayers.

Village | Other

April 15, 2022 –

Significant revenue and expenditure estimates in the tentative budget are reasonable. The Village's tentative budget includes a tax levy of $12,029,454, which is within the limit established by law

Justice Court, Village | Justice Court

April 15, 2022 –

The Justices did not provide adequate oversight of Court operations. As a result, errors and irregularities were found in the Court's records.

School District | Purchasing

April 13, 2022 –

District officials did not demonstrate that certain goods and services were procured in accordance with the New York State General Municipal Law (GML) or the District’s procurement policies.

City | Other

April 8, 2022 –

City officials did not always assess and bill garbage fees in accordance with the City Code (Code). Officials also did not provide adequate oversight or develop policies and procedures for assessing and billing garbage fees.

Fire Company or Department | General Oversight

April 8, 2022 –

The Board did not provide adequate oversight of financial operations. The Board did not develop financial procedures for collections and disbursements, periodically monitor the budget or ensure the constitution (bylaws) were followed. As a result, neither the Company nor we were able to confirm all money was recorded and deposited intact.

School District | Purchasing

April 8, 2022 –

The purchasing agent did not ensure purchases adhered to the District's purchasing policy for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. As a result, the purchasing agent approved 17 purchases totaling $150,961 without knowing whether the purchases were a prudent and economical use of taxpayer money, and in the District's best interest.