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DiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of Leslie Schwinzer, of Knoxville, Tennessee, for stealing pension checks that had been issued to her deceased mother. … has now been held accountable for her crimes.” On March 10, 2022, Schwinzer pleaded guilty to a charge of one count …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksDiNapoli: Fomer Rosendale Court Clerk Pocketed Cash
… taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-fomer-rosendale-court-clerk-pocketed-cashVillage of Lyndonville – Leave Time Benefits and Information Technology (2012M-259)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if leave time benefits were administered in … Clerk-Treasurers’ leave accruals, and the payments made to them for unused leave time at separation from service, … deleting such information first. The Mayor, contrary to adopted Board policy, took custody of an external hard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/08/village-lyndonville-leave-time-benefits-and-information-technology-2012m-259Appendix A – Auditing Authority – Legal References – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… for auditing claims will vary depending on the type of locality. Generally, the governing board is responsible … or county auditor. County Law Sections 575, 577 and 600 Town or Special District Town Board, or for improvement … No authority to create a claims auditing position. City May be the governing board, if provided for in the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-auditing-authority-legal-referencesTown of Bridgewater – Financial Operations (2013M-309)
Town of Bridgewater Financial Operations 2013M309
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-bridgewater-financial-operations-2013m-309DiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $3 Billion Below Last Year
… State tax receipts in November were higher than expected by the Division of the … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Tax receipts in the month of November totaled $4.3 billion, $52.5 million … last year and $806.7 million higher than the projection in DOB’s State Fiscal Year 2021 Mid-Year Update, issued Oct. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-3-billion-below-last-yearDiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… account of the city’s finances during this difficult time. It is my hope that other city officials will work with the Mayor … these recommendations. Taxpayers deserve to know how their money is being spent and that it is being spent in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
… fund balance at a reasonable level to ensure funds are available in case of unanticipated expenditures or a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-13-21)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s tentative budget for the 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/20/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-13-21City of Mechanicville – Records and Reports (2012M-162)
… audit was to review the City’s financial management system for the period January 1, 2010, through February 29, 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/city-mechanicville-records-and-reports-2012m-162Town of Black Brook – Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts (2012M-216)
… sewer and water districts’ corresponding costs, and future repairs and maintenance costs. Key Recommendations Adopt … data, current trends and take into consideration future repairs and improvements for each district. Review the sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B19-6-6)
… costs. The City plans to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2019-20 fiscal year. The … revenue, such as fund balance, in the 2020-21 budget. Pay tax certiorari claims from annual appropriations instead of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/07/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-6DiNapoli Criticizes Ill-Conceived Presidential Executive Order
… protections. Along with the President's previous proposals to gut the Environmental Protection Agency's budget by 31 … air and water, this action would decimate 40 years of work to reduce pollution in America, pushing our country … today's policy actions undercut our nation's ability to live up to its obligations under the agreement. Such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-criticizes-ill-conceived-presidential-executive-orderComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … district officials have not adequately analyzed reserves to determine if they were established and funded properly and … the procurement policy when purchases were not subject to competitive bidding requirements. As a result, purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at CUNY Medgar Evers College
… Purpose To determine whether Medgar Evers College complied with the … $5,000 per year. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs to eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/audit-tuition-assistance-program-cuny-medgar-evers-collegeComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … with the New York State Office of General Services to receive state contract pricing for diesel and heating fuel … – Budget Review (Orange County) The city continues to rely on one-time revenue from the sale of real property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The town board underestimated sales tax revenue in the town-outside-village (TOV) general, TOV highway and … 28 charges totaling $5,786 for refreshments that were in violation of New York State Public Officers Law. The board also approved $1,488 in charges that were not for valid district purposes. Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Statement on Amazon's Agreement to Conduct an Independent Racial Equity Audit
… the following statement today following Amazon’s agreement to conduct and publicly release an independent racial equity … of the agreement, DiNapoli and the New York State Common Retirement Fund will withdraw the shareholder proposal they … corporations to engage in open and honest assessments of how their products and services may impact racial equity. I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-statement-amazons-agreement-conduct-independent-racial-equity-auditVillage of Monticello – Board Oversight (2013M-226)
… Monticello is located in the Town of Thompson in Sullivan County. The Village is governed by the Board of Trustees … to payment, and ensure that disbursements are made by the Treasurer only after such approval. Gain a full understanding … monitor financial operations of the Village. Require the Treasurer to ensure all accounting records are up-to-date and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/02/14/village-monticello-board-oversight-2013m-226DiNapoli: Saranac Town Clerk Arrested for Falsifying Town Records
… collected $1,203 in cash for various clerk fees including dog licenses, marriage licenses, building permits and a death … and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-saranac-town-clerk-arrested-falsifying-town-records