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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… and district officials improperly restricted $2.2 million in two reserves and agency funds. Agency funds are for … student extracurricular activities which are accounted for in this fund pending payment at a later date. Tri-Valley … County) The board appropriated approximately $3.9 million in fund balance and reserves from 2016-17 through 2018-19, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… accepting, withdrawing and spending nearly $80,000 in funds from pension payments made by the New York State and … (NYSLRS) to the defendant’s father who had passed away in 2019. Richard Gaines Jr., 51, of Daytona Beach, Florida, … before Judge Geoffrey Prime on charges of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree (a C felony) and Identity Theft in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… a mixture of capital letters, numbers, and symbols, and change passwords frequently. Check bank or credit statements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftTravel Advisory No. 1
… when using a proxy to create an expense report in SFS Guidance: This is a reminder that all employees who use a proxy to enter expense information into the SFS must either: Certify a completed Employee Report of … Expenses and Claim for Payment ( AC 132-S *), or Review the information that a proxy has entered in an Expense Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/1-requirements-proxy-expense-reportsVillage of Islandia – Procurement (2021M-203)
… Revise the procurement policy to provide a detailed method for procuring professional services. Ensure that officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/05/06/village-islandia-procurement-2021m-203Town of Petersburgh – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations and the Justice Court (2015M-169)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review various selected financial … 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. Background The Town of Petersburgh is located in Rensselaer County and has a population of approximately 1,600. The Town is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/12/24/town-petersburgh-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-andGenesee Community Charter School Non-Payroll Disbursements (2020M-34)
… did not monitor for contract compliance, which resulted in apparent overpayments of $2,180. Key Recommendations … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the School’s response. … Determine whether School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/07/24/genesee-community-charter-school-non-payroll-disbursements-2020m-34Village of Head of the Harbor – Justice Court Operations (2020M-110)
… receipts were collected, deposited, recorded and remitted in an accurate and timely manner. Key Findings The Justices … receipts were collected deposited recorded and remitted in an accurate and timely manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/01/village-head-harbor-justice-court-operations-2020m-110York Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-35)
… York Central School District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with … parties from readily accessing and reviewing documents to make informed decisions. Officials did not post the: Final … salary disclosure and fund balance information. Budget-to-actual results. External audit reports and corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/york-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-35Wallkill Fire District – Inappropriate Payments and Purchase (2015M-39)
… was to examine internal controls over cash disbursements for the period January 1, 2009 through February 28, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners. The District’s budget for 2014 fiscal year was $532,474. Key Findings The Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/01/08/wallkill-fire-district-inappropriate-payments-and-purchase-2015m-39State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Mentz , City of Olean and the Town of Thurman . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … did not award the Length of Service Awards Program points in accordance with their policy. As a result, in 2015 three firefighters received one year of service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… rental and cooperative housing to middle-income families. In exchange for low-interest mortgage loans and real property … for and supervision of virtual currency licenses in the state, creating the risk that licenses could be … of applicants’ tax obligations; licensees were not always in compliance with cybersecurity regulations; and DFS did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
… Transit has taken steps to implement safety and security in all its subway facilities, and whether safety and security … as to plan and provide guidance, to address issues such as crime and homelessness. MTA’s Office of Security is … review (March 30, 2023). Key Recommendations Revisit the list of SBMP contractors available to perform the work to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilitiesVillage of Ocean Beach - Credit Card Usage (2022M-206)
Determine whether the Village of Ocean Beach (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) ensured that employees appropriately used Village credit cards.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/ocean-beach-village-2022-206.pdfCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up) (2019-F-14)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Report 2017-S-11).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-19f14.pdfThe Academy Charter School - Credit Card Expeditures (2019M-80)
Determine whether the Board ensured that credit card charges were adequately supported and were for legitimate purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/academy-charter-2019-80.pdfCredit Card Debt in New York State, May 2018
In 2017, credit card debt in New York totaled $58.2 billion, the fourth highest amount of all states.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-credit-card-debt-2018.pdfCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up) (2017-F-24)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17f24.pdfUrban Choice Charter School - Credit Card Expenditures (2019M-192)
Determine whether School officials ensured credit card purchases were adequately supported and for appropriate purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/urban-choice-charter-2019-192.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… practices and ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and … school districts annually spend approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background … (Genesee County) The board appropriated fund balance in the annual budgets to help finance operations, but these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits