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Piseco Common School District – Authorized Investments (2023M-172)
… Common School District (District) officials invested in accordance with statutory requirements. Key Findings District officials did not invest in accordance with statutory requirements. As a result, … to the District’s investment policy and invested $35,000 in an investment account that is not statutorily authorized. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/15/piseco-common-school-district-authorized-investments-2023m-172Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… (Follow-Up) (2013-F-27) An initial audit report, issued in January 2012, found that the department did not place … may be misappropriated, or used for personal use. In a follow-up, auditors found the department has made some progress in addressing the issues identified in the initial report, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsPayments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… district generally may, by resolution, authorize payment in advance for public utility services, postage, freight and … electric, gas, water, sewer and telephone services. 10 In addition, the governing board may generally establish … request reimbursement for the fund by submitting all bills or receipts for purchases made from the petty cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-auditOpinion 2005-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Payment in aid or maintenance of parochial schools (funding a town … teen “bullying” conducted and hosted by a parochial school in its auditorium. However, a town may contract with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-6Town of Homer – Conflict of Interest (2022M-148)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether any Town of Homer (Town) officials had prohibited interests in Town … Key Findings One Board member is the president and owner of a welding company which provided repair work to the Town, … $8,571, during our audit period. As president and owner of the welding company, the Board member had a prohibited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/23/town-homer-conflict-interest-2022m-148Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) evaluated projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings … is accurate. The Board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Charges Against Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… with public safety, although Individual 1 had no prior law enforcement experience. Additionally, and during the … that money for personal expenses, such as rent for his family residence, car loans, and a payment for three … to the NYSBOE, he also falsely disclosed meals during a family vacation as campaign expenses. That includes a family …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-charges-against-mount-vernon-mayor-richardResources – Contribution Stabilization Program
… PFRS Retirement Plans Alternate Contribution Stabilization Program For questions, use our help desk form (select … who participate in the Contribution Stabilization Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/resourcesDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… Norfolk justice court clerk misappropriated nearly $10,000 in court fees paid by defendants. “Ms. Dillon was entrusted … thousands of those dollars and falsifying records in a vain attempt to conceal her crimes,” DiNapoli said. “The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office was instrumental in helping my staff bring this individual to justice. We will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesDiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… to do the right thing and set aside some money lack the legal mechanism to pre-fund these benefits. This needs to … invest this money, ultimately lowering costs over the long term. There would be no limit on how much or how little a … trust fund for New York can be part of a sensible long term strategy for fiscal stability. Lawmakers should act now. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careGenesee Community College - Procurement, Cash Disbursements and College President's Compensation (2019M-81)
… take corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the College’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2019/10/04/genesee-community-college-procurement-cash-disbursements-and-collegeState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… In October, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … storage addition at Coxsackie Correctional Facility in Greene County. $4.8 million with AJS Masonry Inc. for masonry repairs at the Empire State Plaza in Albany. Department of Health $2.5 million with Island Peer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberDiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… stole from her deceased mother's pension," DiNapoli said. "I thank the District Attorney and his team for their … in partnership with OSC investigators, continues to get to the heart of these crimes so we prosecute them to the … 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/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsOversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of Public Water Systems (Report 2017-S-45 ). About the Program Our … is providing effective oversight of the State’s Public Water Systems (PWSs) to ensure water is suitable for people to drink. We found the … included in our initial audit report Oversight of Public Water Systems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/oversight-public-water-systems-followOversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up) (2019-F-34)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Public Water Systems (Report 2017-S-45).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f34.pdfDiNapoli: Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… In May, Relyea and another non-sworn civilian employee, Jeffrey Rapasadi, 57, also of Canastota were both charged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyReport of Title V Operating Permit Program Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017
… quantities in excess of established limits. Pursuant to New York’s Clean Air Compliance Act of 1993 (CACA), the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/12/report-title-v-operating-permit-program-revenues-expenditures-and-changes-fund-balancePlattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (2020M-143)
Determine whether the Plattekill Public Library (Library) Board of Trustees (Board) made purchases in compliance with its procurement policy and invested in accordance with statutory requirements and its adopted investment policy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/plattekill-2020-143.pdfLabor Investigations in New York City
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) is adequately conducting labor violation investigations in New York City. The audit covered the period from January 2019 … (Laws). These Laws, which provide requirements related to minimum wage, overtime, hours of work, child labor, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/31/labor-investigations-new-york-cityIV.4.B Department Operations – Non-Personal Service – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… to independent contractors to coordinate, supervise and inspect all facets of property management including repairs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4b-department-operations-non-personal-service