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.

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3688 Audits Found

City | Other

December 11, 2020 –

The current Clerk began properly accounting for fees as of October 1, 2017. The former Clerk did not properly account for fees.

Town | Purchasing

December 4, 2020 –

Town officials did not always seek competition, as required, when purchasing goods or obtaining professional services.

County, District | Information Technology

November 25, 2020 –

District officials did not establish adequate controls over information technology (IT) assets.

County, District | Financial Condition

November 25, 2020 –

District officials did not effectively manage the District's financial condition. The District's financial condition declined approximately $1 million during our audit period because the Board's ability to recognize revenue shortfalls or cost overruns was hindered, which limited any potential corrective action.

School District | Schools

November 20, 2020 –

District officials did not adopt a clear and comprehensive nonresident admission/tuition policy.

Public Authority | Other

November 20, 2020 –

The Board and Authority officials did not effectively pursue and maximize the collection of parking violation tickets.

School District | Other

November 13, 2020 –

District officials could achieve cost savings

Town | Financial Condition

November 13, 2020 –

The Board did not effectively manage the Town's financial condition. As a result, it levied more taxes than necessary to sustain operations.

City | Other

November 13, 2020 –

The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City&=39;s 2021 proposed budget are reasonable.

Town | Purchasing, Inventories

November 13, 2020 –

Town officials did not always use competitive methods when procuring goods and services or properly account for and monitor diesel and gasoline fuel.

School District | Purchasing

November 13, 2020 –

With minor exceptions, District officials sought competition for professional services.

School District | Revenues

November 13, 2020 –

Interest earnings were not maximized.

Village | Employee Benefits

November 13, 2020 –

Village officials did not establish appropriate controls over employee leave time.

County | Other

November 13, 2020 –

The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County's proposed budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable.

Town |

November 9, 2020 –

Based on the results of our review, we found that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget are reasonable. The Town's 2021 tentative budget includes a proposed tax levy of $60,177,065.

Justice Court, Town | Justice Court

November 6, 2020 –

Although the Justices accurately collected, recorded and deposited fines and fees, they did not disburse or report all fines and fees in a timely and accurate manner.

Town | Cash Disbursements, Records and Reports

November 6, 2020 –

The Board did not provide adequate oversight of the disbursement process and the Supervisor did not maintain complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports.

City | Other

November 6, 2020 –

Our review considered City officials' projections in response to the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic). Based on the results of our review, we found that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the 2021 proposed budget are reasonable. However, due to the continuous evolving circumstances caused by the pandemic, City officials should carefully monitor revenues and expenditures and make adjustments to the budget as needed throughout the year as more information becomes available.

School District | Financial Condition

November 6, 2020 –

District officials did not effectively manage financial condition.

School District | Financial Condition

November 6, 2020 –

The Board and District officials can better manage fund balance and reserves.