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Review of Advance Contract Payments
… Recover overpayments as appropriate. Implement a policy for new contracts of only sending advance payments when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/15/review-advance-contract-paymentsTown of Big Flats – Financial Management (2013M-170)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management for the period January 1, 2010, to May 1, 2013. Background … revenues, expenditures, and fund balance available for appropriation. Adopt a fund balance policy governing the … establishing authorized reserves to accumulate money for a future purpose. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-big-flats-financial-management-2013m-170Monroe County - Financial Condition (2018M-179)
… years. Its combined funds’ 1 available fund balance as of December 31, 2017 totaled only $1.9 million or .13 percent of gross expenditures, after $12.4 million in one-time … plan to phase out the general fund’s subsidizing of the solid waste fund. County officials generally disagreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/12/07/monroe-county-financial-condition-2018m-179Town of Parish - Financial Condition and Supervisor's Records (2019M-58)
… Board adequately managed the Town’s financial condition and received accurate financial reports to help it do so. Key … The Board did not adopt structurally balanced budgets and did not monitor the budgets throughout the year. As a … fund balances in its general funds of about $1 million and deficit fund balances in its highway funds of over $1.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/29/town-parish-financial-condition-and-supervisors-records-2019m-58XVI.3.A Financial Statements – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Funds financial statements. Revenues are recorded when earned and most expenses are recorded when a liability is incurred, regardless of the timing of … and available. Revenues are considered available when they are collected within the current period or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3a-financial-statementsLeading the Way on Climate Investment
… stemming from the transition. Comptroller DiNapoli’s 2025 Climate Action Plan – Update and Progress Report builds … to addressing climate risk and investing in climate solutions. This multi-faceted approach employs sustainable … and Climate Solutions Program . The Fund invests in clean energy, climate solutions, green buildings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/leading-way-climate-investmentTown of Hoosick – Departmental Cash Collections and Sales Tax Allocation (2016M-428)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the cash collection procedures at the Town's pool and skating rink and the allocation of sales tax revenue for the period January 1, 2015 through … Town of Hoosick Departmental Cash Collections and Sales Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-hoosick-departmental-cash-collections-and-sales-tax-allocation-2016m-428Village of Round Lake – Budgeting Practices and Financial Condition (2015M-26)
Village of Round Lake Budgeting Practices and Financial Condition 2015M26
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/22/village-round-lake-budgeting-practices-and-financial-condition-2015m-26DiNapoli: Former Fire District Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… get away with it,” said DiNapoli. “My office is working hard every day to expose public corruption at all levels of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-former-fire-district-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill
… and events were unwittingly padding this individual’s bank account,” said DiNapoli. “This type of flagrant behavior went … addition, the former director opened an unauthorized bank account which allowed her to deposit senior center funds and … director subsequently wrote checks from the unauthorized account to herself and her husband for $3,500 more than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkillMalverne Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2024M-84)
… totaling $55,025 were not deposited within seven days of receipt as required. He also issued nine checks totaling … treasurers maintained complete and accurate records of financial activities. The central treasurer did not ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/11/malverne-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2024mDiNapoli: Town of Cohocton Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… penalty payments, as well as cash for building permits and dog licenses, over a six-year period. Riley was arraigned in … New York State Police for their continued partnership with my staff to make sure these types of individuals are held … 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/2014/09/dinapoli-town-cohocton-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds
… an average of $4.4 million (or 6.6 percent) each year. As a result of these practices, the BOCES has generated annual … BOCES officials have also set aside nearly $13 million in a trust to pay for “other post-employment benefits” despite … provides services to 13 component school districts in a two-county area. BOCES officials disputed some of the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-two-western-ny-boces-holding-millions-surplus-fundsReporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds – Kings County (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Reporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds – Kings County ( Report 2013-S-2 ). Background Our initial report, issued on December 12, 2013, determined that referees did not always … errors. Ten of the 77 referees sampled were not listed on the Part 36 Eligible Fiduciary List as of December 28, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/31/reporting-foreclosure-real-property-funds-kings-county-followControls and Accountability of Court, Trust and Bail Funds (Follow-up)
… ( 2013-N-1 ). Background Our initial audit issued on April 16, 2014, determined that NYC Department of Finance’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/03/controls-and-accountability-court-trust-and-bail-funds-followFormer Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… handling the case, stated that in 2022, the Avon Central School District and the Village of Avon entered into a School … to the district. In exchange, the School Resource Officer (SRO) would be paid an hourly wage by the district. Between … Thomas DiNapoli. Sentencing is scheduled for June 5, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. before Judge Wolford. Since taking office in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsDiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… today announced the arrest of former Almond Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Sally Dieter for allegedly stealing … funds during an audit and investigation of the Almond Fire Department, located in Allegany County, and worked with … said. “This arrest serves as a wake-up call to volunteer fire departments statewide: Keep an eye on your cash. Donors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsTown of Riverhead - Peconic Bay Community Preservation Funds (P7-23-25)
… of Riverhead (Town) officials properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that … Town of Riverhead Town officials properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund CPF to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-riverhead-peconic-bay-community-preservation-funds-p7-23-25Middle Country Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2022M-160)
… District (District) officials provided proper oversight of extra-classroom activity (ECA) funds. Key Findings The Board of Education (Board) and District officials did not provide proper oversight of the ECA funds. When complete records are not maintained, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/17/middle-country-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-fundsPlattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (2020M-143)
… whether the Plattekill Public Library (Library) Board of Trustees (Board) made purchases in compliance with its … not: Ensure required quotes were obtained for the purchase of security cameras. Adopt a procurement policy that included … Update the procurement policy to address the procurement of professional services and ensure competition is obtained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/04/16/plattekill-public-library-procurement-and-investment-funds-2020m-143