NYS Audit Critical of Western OTB Oversight, Finances

State audit critical of financial operations, oversight at Western Regional OTB

The audit reveals that "board members have allowed a system with a lack of transparency, documentation or oversight," Tom DiNapoli stated.

NYS audit critical of Western OTB oversight, finances

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says that Western New York Off-Track Betting needs to “rein in costs and strengthen its financial operations,” following an audit that was released by the comptroller on Wednesday. The audit covers January 2021 to December 2024 -- the period before significant changes to OTB’s leadership [...]

Audit criticizes Western NY OTB for millions in excessive spending, poor oversight

Albany, N.Y. — The Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. failed to properly oversee its finances, racked up millions in excess spending and allowed key decisions to be made without transparency, according to a new state audit.

Audit criticizes financial oversight at Western Regional OTB

The audit primarily covered a period under a previous OTB leadership team, however, and the report stated the current administration has begun making changes based on the office's recommendations.

Audit cites WROTB board for ‘poor oversight,' recommends a 16-item list of changes

BATAVIA — The Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. board of directors needs to tighten operational controls, according to an audit released on Wednesday by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.