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DiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… to using some federal relief funds earmarked to alleviate the state’s affordable housing crisis, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found that, under the management of Homes and … to using some federal relief funds earmarked to alleviate the states affordable housing crisis according to an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingMonterey Fire Company, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-17)
… audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2007, to July 31, 2012. Background The Monterey Fire Company, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in 1952. The Company, … paid bills, wrote checks, and made ATM cash withdrawals for personal purposes with no oversight. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/03/27/monterey-fire-company-inc-misappropriation-funds-2013m-17DiNapoli Seeks Increased Diversity at Pension Fund's Portfolio Companies
… Retirement Systems. “As shareholders, we believe that it does not serve companies or their workers to maintain a … civil rights, racial equity, diversity and inclusion, and how these affect the company’s business. Last year, the … committee nominees at companies that do not disclose the self-identified individual racial/ethnic diversity of their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companiesDiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Jordan Green after an investigation and audit found that she paid … thousands of dollars in unauthorized payroll payments. Green also had the town pay back her loans from the state’s … and Essex County District Attorney Kristy Sprague. "Ms. Green used her control over the town's accounts to allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsDiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… court for stealing $34,000 from the Morris Central School District in Otsego County. Hand, 47, of Morris, pled guilty … of federal program theft, for stealing from a school district that received federal funds. She was sentenced … thought she could get away with stealing from the school district to fund her personal shopping,” DiNapoli said. “She …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsVillage of Millport – Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2016M-256)
… 17, 2015. Background The Village of Millport is located in the Town of Veteran in Chemung County. The Village, which … Key Recommendations Take appropriate action to recover all misappropriated money. Ensure that the Treasurer’s … controls should be implemented. Maintain complete, up-to-date and accurate accounting records. Ensure that an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/19/village-millport-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2016m-256Morley Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds (2023M-154)
… officials provided oversight of financial operations to ensure funds were safeguarded. Key Findings Company … did not provide oversight of financial operations to ensure funds were safeguarded. As a result, the former Treasurer was able to misappropriate $64,972 of Company funds from January 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2024/03/22/morley-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-2023m-154Pembroke Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2023M-136)
… School District (District) officials properly accounted for and appropriately used extra-classroom activity (ECA) … Key Findings District officials did not properly account for all ECA funds and, because some funds were held for substantial amounts of time before they were deposited, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/19/pembroke-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2023m-136DiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… As a result of an audit and investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the former clerk of the … said. “I thank District Attorney Carnright and the State Police for their partnership on this case and helping … audit of the town of Rosendale, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/towns/2014/rosendalejc.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsBradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… with law enforcement to bring offenders to justice and recoup stolen public money. My thanks to District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… that my office continues to uncover instances such as this where local officials misuse their office for their personal benefit. I commend the village of LeRoy police department and District … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsMonticello Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2020M-2)
Determine whether the Board and District officials properly managed the general fund’s fund balance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/monticello-2020-02.pdfLetchworth Central School District - Reserves (2018M-176)
Determine whether the Board properly established reserve funds and maintained them at reasonable levels.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/letchworth.pdfLaFayette Central School District – Reserves (2013M-387)
… funds over multiple fiscal years, they can be considered de facto reserve funds. The District did not have a plan for … or funding reserves. Take remedial action to ratify the de facto reserves by adopting appropriate resolutions. Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/lafayette-central-school-district-reserves-2013m-387City of Saratoga Springs – Financial Condition (2012M-201)
… to review the financial condition of the City’s general, water and sewer funds for the period January 1, 2008, to … $37.2 million for the general fund, $2.9 million for the water fund, and $3.7 million for the sewer fund. Key Findings … deficit. Also, while the financial condition of the water and sewer funds has improved during our audit period, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/15/city-saratoga-springs-financial-condition-2012m-201DiNapoli Releases Mid-Year State Cash Report and Review
… and the state collected nearly $3.5 billion from financial settlements through September, according to the state monthly … and the state collected nearly $35 billion from financial settlements through September according to the state monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-releases-mid-year-state-cash-report-and-reviewXIV.3.C Distribution of STIP Investment Earnings – XIV. Special Procedures
… loans in specific funds listed in Article VII language bills. SFL §98-a further states: “Notwithstanding the … loans in specific funds listed in Article VII language bills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3c-distribution-stip-investment-earningsGorham-Middlesex Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2016M-177)
… factors which could affect the plan. Adopt a reserve fund plan that addresses the accumulation, use and maintenance of reserve funds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/gorham-middlesex-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2016m-177DiNapoli Announces State Pension Fund's 2024 Corporate Governance Stewardship Priorities
… (Fund), today outlined the Fund’s stewardship priorities for 2024, including setting expectations related to climate … are more likely to be profitable, sustainable investments for New York’s pension fund,” DiNapoli said. “The stewardship priorities and expectations we’ve established for portfolio companies, centered around our engagement and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-announces-state-pension-funds-2024-corporate-governance-stewardship-prioritiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Positions New York Pension Fund For Low Carbon Future
… latest commitments. By shifting our capital to companies with lower emissions and comparable returns, we are sending … message that our investment dollars will follow businesses with strong environmental practices.” The low emission index, which was created in partnership with Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM), will be modeled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-positions-new-york-pension-fund-low-carbon-future