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DiNapoli: Former Hempstead School Official and Local Restauranteur Indicted in Kickback Scheme
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli; Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York; Michael J. Driscoll, Assistant Director-in-Charge, … New York State Comptroller DiNapoli announced the arrest and … of Sharon Gardner the former Director of Food Services for the Hempstead Union Free School District for conspiracy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-official-and-local-restauranteur-indicted-kickback-schemeCity of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-168)
… and calculated revenues upon which their payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) are based on. These projects have … monitor projects’ progress and document findings in writing. Require the City or one of the taxing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/07/08/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-projectTompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District – Agriculture Environmental Management (2016M-306)
… plan. Key Recommendation The Board and District officials should routinely review and update their five-year strategic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/11/25/tompkins-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-agriculture-environmentalTown of Oyster Bay – Financial Condition and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-54)
… 31, 2011. Background The Town of Oyster Bay is located in Nassau County and serves approximately 293,000 residents. … and six Board members. The cost of Town activities in 2012 were approximately $313 million. Key Findings The … of 2011. The SWDD fund deficit increased to $11.9 million in 2012. The Garbage Collection Districts (GCD) fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-oyster-bay-financial-condition-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-54Selected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… Department of State. For a non-diplomatic plate, when a summons is issued, vehicle owners must respond within 30 days. They can either pay the fine or challenge the summons by requesting that the matter be heard by an … which remains in effect for 8 years. If an unpaid summons is not entered into judgment within 2 years and 7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/06/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-fees-followDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… and improve results and ensure the efficient use of funds. Report New York City Restaurant, Retail and Recreation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicSt. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-151)
… businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings For the 10 projects we reviewed the Board appropriately … They did not verify the number of current employees for six of the 10 proposed projects we reviewed before approval or verify actual employment results for one of the 10 projects after approval. Obtain sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/22/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringVillage of Valley Stream – Cash Receipts and Selected Village Operations (2013M-382)
… Background The Village of Valley Stream is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County and has approximately … of the Mayor and a Village Trustee, with neither official retaining custody of the signature file or being … sign all checks, and the facsimile signature file of an official that is used as a second signature should only be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/04/village-valley-stream-cash-receipts-and-selected-village-operations-2013mVillage of South Glens Falls – Financial Condition and Budgeting Practices (2014M-102)
… of South Glens Falls is located in Saratoga County, has a population of approximately 3,500 and is governed by an … tax, and water and sewer rents. Key Findings The Board has not adopted structurally balanced budgets with reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/07/03/village-south-glens-falls-financial-condition-and-budgeting-practices-2014m-102Town of Westport – Internal Controls Over Water and Sewer Charges (2015M-128)
… our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over water and sewer charges for the period January 1, 2014 … The Town lacked comprehensive policies and procedures over water and sewer charges. The Town was not properly billing all parcels in the Westport Water District for operation and maintenance charges. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/09/18/town-westport-internal-controls-over-water-and-sewer-charges-2015m-128DiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… investigation. As a result of his conviction, Volkmann is required to leave public office. “Instead of upholding the … conviction has been removed from office. Volkmann, 57, of Stuyvesant, served as a Chief of Police for the town of … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageBallston Spa Public Library – Donations and Circulation Desk Cash Receipts (2015M-101)
… 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014. Background The Ballston Spa Public Library is a municipal public library that … in 1893. The Library is located in the Village of Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, and is governed by a five-member Board … Ballston Spa Public Library Donations and Circulation Desk Cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/21/ballston-spa-public-library-donations-and-circulation-desk-cash-receipts-2015mDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… to revenue; and Address problem gambling associated with all forms of gaming, including the lottery. Report A Question …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools
… high-growth, and high-salary job market needs; and what the Department, school districts, and Boards of … highdemand highgrowth and highsalary job marketneeds and what the Department school districts and Boards of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/21/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schoolsTown of Bovina – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2012M-237)
… using a rubber stamp. No one compares the approved claim warrants to the checks that cleared the bank. There was no … sign all Town checks. Periodically compare the approved warrants with the checks cleared, as shown on the bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/22/town-bovina-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2012m-237City of Rochester – Code of Ethics and Procedures – Follow Up (S4-09-116-F)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the City’s progress, as of September 2012, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/21/city-rochester-code-ethics-and-procedures-follow-s4-09-116-fCayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District – Information Technology Governance (2020M-118)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District (District) officials … Determine whether Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/25/cayuga-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-information-technologyTown of Malone – Justice Court Operations and Highway Department Payroll (2015M-83)
… Purpose of Audit The objectives of our audit were to review the Town’s internal controls over … 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015. Background The Town of Malone is located in Franklin County and has a population … The objectives of our audit were to review the Towns internal controls over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/21/town-malone-justice-court-operations-and-highway-department-payroll-2015mGenesee Community College - Procurement, Cash Disbursements and College President's Compensation (2019M-81)
… Determine whether: Goods and services were procured in a manner consistent with the procurement policy. Cash … and approved. The President’s salary and benefits were in accordance with his employment contract. Key Findings … function. The President received approximately $142,000 in monetary benefits over six years that were not clearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2019/10/04/genesee-community-college-procurement-cash-disbursements-and-collegePoughkeepsie City School District - Extra-Classroom Activities and Information Technology Assets (2019M-15)
… ECA receipts. Ensure that the central treasurer reports to the Board and the auditor in a timely manner. Develop … District officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-and