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DiNapoli: Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Courtney Dillabough was arrested last week for allegedly pocketing $5300 in village fees including the weekend loans
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-former-pulaski-assistant-village-clerk-charged-theft-feesVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B18-6-4)
… sewer and capital projects funds as of May 31, 2015. New York State Local Finance Law Section 10.10 requires local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-suffern-budget-review-b18-6-4West Seneca Fire District #6 – Financial Management (2013M-14)
… a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of West Seneca and the County of Erie in which … made on the District’s credit cards and seek reimbursement from responsible officials for any personal, unauthorized or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/west-seneca-fire-district-6-financial-management-2013m-14County of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-15-21)
… 2016 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by … other governments for costs associated with out-of-county community college costs, but this amount may not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/10/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-15-21DiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… to 24.3 percent, or about 2 percent. "For the third year in a row, there will be a decline in pension contribution rates as a result of solid investment … on actuarial assumptions recommended by NYSLRS' actuary in the Annual Report to the Comptroller on Actuarial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnSafety of Infrastructure (Follow-Up)
… not implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/safety-infrastructure-followCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-15-14)
… general, water, sewer and risk retention funds as of June 30, 2012. Local Finance Law requires all local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/08/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-15-14Tuition Assistance Program – Fordham University
… Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background Fordham University … the Louis Calder Center in Armonk. The school’s enrollment for the 2015-16 academic year totaled 8,855 undergraduate … social work, and theology. Annual undergraduate tuition for the 2015-16 year was $46,120. TAP is an entitlement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/27/tuition-assistance-program-fordham-universityPawling Central School District – Selected Financial Activities (2012M-185)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine selected District financial activities for the … at the onset of the project. Require District officials to pay appropriate tax certiorari claims from the reserve fund. Limit the Audit Committee’s activities to the scope of what is included in its charter. Amend the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/08/pawling-central-school-district-selected-financial-activities-2012m-185DiNapoli: Contractor Sentenced in Federal Court for Defrauding State of Over $360,000
… A former state contractor who pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges … year, as a result of a joint investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and U.S. Attorney for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-contractor-sentenced-federal-court-defrauding-state-over-360000DiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Behind on Utility Bills Soared During Pandemic
… The devastating number of job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant increase in the number of residential customers owing money to their utility companies, with one in eight customers in arrears as of March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-behind-utility-bills-soared-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2023
… fiscal year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax … levy growth capped at that amount. In accordance with state law, DiNapoli’s office calculated the inflation factor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2023XV.4 Overview – XV. End of Year
… to process vouchers or expense reports in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) during the FYE blackout period. Please … vouchers and vouchers charging Federal funds, must be on or before the published deadline. Vouchers that charge … of this Guide. Expense reports approved by OSC will pay in the next pay cycle. Guide to Financial Operations REV. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4-overviewState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… more taxes were levied than needed to fund operations. For example, about $6,000 was needed to balance the budget in 2020-21; however, the property tax levy was $209,000. For the four fiscal years reviewed, the board maintained an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0XV.7 Budget Allocations – XV. End of Year
… State agencies will need to be proactive in working with the … back to the budget where possible. Prior to March 31, State agencies also need to ensure that any Budget Journals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv7-budget-allocationsTown of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… of our audit was to review internal controls over the Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2011, to … Justices, Robert Blain and Donald Olson, who shared a court clerk. For the audit period, the Justices collected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243Village of Forestville – Water Fund (2012M-207)
… water system and obtained funding for the project from the Environmental Facilities Corporation without first … reserves to set aside an appropriate portion of revenue from rate increases to pay for future debt service costs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-forestville-water-fund-2012m-207Village of Kenmore – Wastewater Processing Costs and Information Technology (2013M-73)
… January 18, 2013. Background The Village of Kenmore is located in the Town of Tonawanda in Erie County and has a population of approximately 15,400. The Village is governed by a Board of Trustees, which comprises five … to the Village’s network to ensure that computerized data is properly safeguarded. The IT vendor can access the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/14/village-kenmore-wastewater-processing-costs-and-information-technology-2013m-73Village of Herrings – Financial Operations and Sale of Land (2013M-41)
… 30, 2012. Background The Village of Herrings is located in the Town of Wilna in Jefferson County, and has a population of 90 residents. … fiscal year ended May 31, 2013 were approximately $130,000 in the general fund and $33,500 in the sewer fund. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-herrings-financial-operations-and-sale-land-2013m-41Town of Dresden – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2012M-191)
… responsibilities. Financial records are incomplete or missing and there is no way to accurately determine the … For example, the Supervisor has not filed an AUD for 2008 or any of the subsequent years and did not file its 2012 … did not audit the books and records of the Supervisor or Town Clerk. Key Recommendations Confer with the Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-dresden-board-oversight-financial-activities-2012m-191