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Pulaski Academy and Central School District - Separation Payments (2020M-20)
… found officials: Paid five former administrators a total of $24,989 for accrued unused vacation leave upon separation … Consult with legal counsel as to seeking recovery of payments identified in this report that are inconsistent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/20/pulaski-academy-and-central-school-district-separation-payments-2020m-20Genesee County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-322)
… County Treasurer for safekeeping, such as surplus moneys from foreclosures. Also, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to the Treasurer for safekeeping … and trust fund register as required by law. Ensure that all moneys deemed abandoned property are paid to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/genesee-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-322Pulteney Fire District No. 2 – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-308)
… 2014. Background The Pulteney Fire District No. 2, located in Steuben County, is a district corporation of the State, … oversight, the former Treasurer misappropriated $9,224 in District funds and made $709 in questionable payments to her husband. The former Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/05/28/pulteney-fire-district-no-2-misappropriation-funds-2014m-308Pandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations
… actions to care for this vulnerable population during the COVID-19 pandemic. The audit covered the period from January … more vulnerable in a public health emergency, such as the COVID-19 crisis, and result in more severe, potentially … 2020 to April 5, 2022, OPWDD reported a total of 13,079 COVID-19 cases and 657 deaths among clients within its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/06/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populationsSalem Central School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-394)
… to assess internal controls over extra-classroom activity funds for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. … policies and procedures for extra-classroom activity funds, including procedures for recordkeeping, closing out … District Internal Controls Over ExtraClassroom Activity Funds 2013M394 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/28/salem-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomAllegany County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-74)
… Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to … may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer). Payments made pursuant to court … an estate payment is unknown). Key Findings Although the County Clerk maintains scanned copies of all court orders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/allegany-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-74State Agencies Bulletin No. 2136
… a new earnings code that will be used to correct employee tax balances. Affected Employees: All employees who require a tax balance adjustment due to having a Q22 overpayment in … taxable gross and most likely an increase on their tax withheld. Effective Dates: The new earnings code will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2136-new-earn-code-tba-tax-balance-adjustment-correct-q22-overpaymentsRush Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-255)
… 27, 2013. Background The Rush Fire District, located in Monroe County, is a district corporation of the State, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/15/rush-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-255DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… purchases such as guns and motorcycle parts, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … upon DiNapoli’s examination. “This individual had keys to the cash register and went on a spending spree with the … money,” said DiNapoli. “Residents trust public officials to safeguard their tax dollars and spend them appropriately. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… but now lower fees, higher maximum balances and the elimination of the $25 minimum contribution fees make it easier to save for … filing jointly can deduct up to $10,000 each year.* "Now's the time to take advantage of the improvements we're making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Free School District , Livonia Central School District , Panama Central School District and the Williamsville Central … virus protection and patches are installed and up-to-date. Panama Central School District – Financial Management … Union Free School District Livonia Central School District Panama Central School District and the Williamsville Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… resources for future highway equipment needs. The capital plan should incorporate the board’s decisions about when … to accumulate funds for replacement in reserves or take advantage of current low interest rates to finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… former supervisor was sentenced in February 2024 . He paid full restitution of nearly $11,000 and was barred from … clerk pleaded guilty to attempted petit larceny and paid full restitution. Village of Horseheads – Collections Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… parties. The board did not conduct the required annual audit of the clerk’s records. Town of Delhi – Highway … Town Law Section 123. Town of Morehouse – Records and Reports (Hamilton County) The supervisor did not maintain the … for and submitted to the town board. Town of Owego – Water Fund Operations (Tioga County) Town officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… treasurer Samantha Hilchey was ordered to pay $16,281 in restitution at her sentencing Monday in Oakfield Town Court. Hilchey created direct withdrawals … "Also disturbing is the unknown whereabouts of $4,340 in cash from a Mother's Day raffle. I thank Genesee County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftTrash Can Free Stations Pilot Program
… Purpose To determine if Metropolitan Transportation-New York City Transit officials effectively evaluated the various Phases of the Trash Can Free Stations Pilot Program, intended to improve cleanliness of stations and reduce the rodent … To determine if Metropolitan TransportationNew York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/22/trash-can-free-stations-pilot-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 2372
… bulletin is to notify agencies of changes in maintenance rates for employee housing and meals and explain agency responsibility for maintaining correct rates. Affected Employees: Employees with deductions for … B-300 (Rev) and B-300A (Rev) updating maintenance rates effective August 27, 2025. Note: t hese Bulletins …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2372-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsState Agencies Bulletin No. 138
… Data 1 Home Address- The employee's home address on this panel is used to report employee tax information to the … are not required fields on the PaySR Personal Data 1 panel. Agencies should ensure that each employee's address is … is selected, the home address from the Personal Data 1 panel appears on the Payroll Data 1 panel and prints on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/138-employee-addresses-and-new-reveal-report-employee-address-reportFormer Chief of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Embezzling More Than $120,000
… today by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel to 12 months in prison for charges arising out of his embezzlement of more … funds, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. In addition to the prison sentence, Garcia, 51, of Ossining, NY, was sentenced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-chief-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-sentenced-12-months-prison-embezzling-more-120000DiNapoli: Town of Alexander Clerk Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Nearly $3,000 of Taxpayer Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Genesee County District Attorney Kevin T. Finnell, and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Shannon Tiede, … stealing nearly $3,000 from the town and altering town records to cover her theft. “Ms. Tiede was entrusted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-town-alexander-clerk-arrested-allegedly-stealing-nearly-3000-taxpayer-funds