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

School District | Information Technology

July 10, 2020 –

District officials did not maintain complete and accurate hardware or software inventory records and did not perform comprehensive inventory counts.

Village | Financial Condition

July 2, 2020 –

The Board and Village officials did not develop realistic budgets and long-term financial plans.

Fire District | General Oversight, Other

July 2, 2020 –

The Board provided inadequate and ineffective oversight of the District's operations and did not comply with General Municipal Law (GML) financial filing and audit requirements.

School District | Transportation, Other

July 2, 2020 –

The District did not apply for all the State aid to which it was entitled for new bus acquisitions and borrowed more than necessary for bus purchases.

School District | Information Technology

July 2, 2020 –

District officials did not ensure that information technology (IT) systems were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss.

Village | Financial Condition, Utilities

July 2, 2020 –

The Board and Village officials did not adequately manage the Village's financial condition.

School District | Financial Condition

June 26, 2020 –

District officials need to improve budgeting practices to more effectively manage fund balance.

School District | Financial Condition

June 26, 2020 –

District officials could improve their management of the District' fund balance and reserves.

Village | Financial Condition

June 26, 2020 –

The Board did not provide proper oversight of the Village's financial operations.

City | Information Technology

June 26, 2020 –

City officials could improve information technology (IT) security controls to safeguard water system operations against unauthorized access or disruption.

School District | Other

June 26, 2020 –

District officials did not provide effective oversight to ensure compliance with required building safety at the junior-senior high school (JSHS).

School District | Financial Condition

June 26, 2020 –

The Board and District officials did not properly manage fund balance.

City | Financial Condition

June 24, 2020 –

The Office of the State Comptroller, as Fiscal Agent for the City of Yonkers (City), determined that the City's adopted budget for fiscal year 2020-21 and the related justification documents are in compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal Agent Act. However, we wish to comment on the following issues which impact the City's financial condition in the current and future years.

Town | Cash Receipts

June 18, 2020 –

The Board did not perform an adequate annual audit of, or retain an independent public accountant to audit, the records of the Clerk, golf course and toboggan chute.

Fire District | Purchasing

June 18, 2020 –

The District's procurement policy could be improved and the Board of Fire Commissioners should ensure compliance with the policy.

Fire District | Inventories, Purchasing, Other

June 12, 2020 –

District officials could improve procedures related to purchasing, fixed assets and the annual update document (AUD) filing.

Fire Company or Department | General Oversight

June 12, 2020 –

The Board could improve its oversight of the Company's financial activities and safeguarding of Company resources.

Village | Employee Benefits

June 12, 2020 –

Village officials did not establish adequate time and attendance (T&A) controls.

Charter School | Information Technology

June 12, 2020 –

School officials could improve controls over information technology (IT).

Town | Purchasing

June 12, 2020 –

The Board and Town officials could improve the Town's procurement policy and purchasing procedures.