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Ticonderoga Central School District – Transportation State Aid and Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-182)
… applied for all entitled transportation State aid for new bus acquisitions and to determine whether extra-classroom … did not apply for all transportation State aid for new bus acquisitions. Club collections were not supported by … in the amounts received. The central treasurer made 31 disbursements totaling $39,134 without supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/22/ticonderoga-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-extraComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… Jewish Poverty (“Met Council”), each have been sentenced to five years of probation and will each pay $1.5 million in restitution to Met Council. As part of their sentence, they will also surrender their broker’s licenses to the New York State Department of Financial Services. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in $200,000 Fraud on Long Island
… by submitting false invoices over a two year period for HVAC equipment, supplies, and labor. The defendant, who pled … contracts for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, supplies and labor. The defendant was … by submitting false invoices over a two year period for HVAC equipment supplies and labor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-200000-fraud-long-islandPlainedge Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-189)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition and extra-classroom activity (ECA) funds for the period July … Bay, Nassau County. The District operates five schools and has approximately 3,025 students. Projected expenditures … duplicate receipts for all funds placed in her custody, and did not always deposit funds in a timely manner and sign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/12/plainedge-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-extraDiNapoli: Stony Brook University Hospital Failed to Comply With Contracting and Hiring Rules
… the SK Inc. contract to ensure that payments are made only for necessary services that are actually rendered, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-stony-brook-university-hospital-failed-comply-contracting-and-hiring-rulesCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… personal purchases. To ensure that credit cards are used only for approved and necessary expenses, local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudNew Suffolk Common School District - Board Oversight and Local Finance Law (2018M-177)
… Board and District officials complied with Local Finance Law when using a line of credit. Key Findings The Treasurer’s … any of them. The Board did not comply with Local Finance Law when authorizing $220,000 of borrowing using a line of … proper support is included. Comply with Local Finance Law when authorizing District borrowing. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/14/new-suffolk-common-school-district-board-oversight-and-local-finance-lawRomulus Central School District - Financial Condition Management and State Transportation Aid (2018M-136)
… District officials applied for all entitled State transportation aid for new bus purchases. Key Findings The … service payments. District officials did not apply for transportation aid in a timely manner. As a result, the … statutory requirements. Implement procedures to ensure transportation aid is applied for in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/05/romulus-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-stateComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… scheme. Rapfogel personally stole $3 million and used the money to fund a lavish lifestyle. “This sentence sends the … and find those individuals misusing the public's money." From 1993 to 2013, Rapfogel served as the head of Met … Larceny in the First Degree (a class B felony), Money Laundering in the Second Degree (a class C felony), Criminal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-councilBridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… District officials properly administered the District’s length of service award program (LOSAP) and procured goods … Bridgehampton Fire District Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingState Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Scarpino Announce Arrest in $60K Pension Payments
… Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced the arrest of Rochelle Rose for grand larceny … Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. said: "Stealing from public funds hurts everyone. This is … Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A Scarpino Jr announced the arrest of Rochelle Rose for grand larceny in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-scarpino-announce-arrest-60k-pension-paymentsCity of Binghamton – Apparent Misappropriation of Parks and Recreation Department Funds (2013M-169)
… that the former Director properly deposited receipts and that disbursements were for appropriate Department … The City of Binghamton is located in Broome County and has 47,400 residents. The seven-member Common Council is … to retire from his position as the Director of Parks and Recreation in March 2013 but resigned on November 27, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/10/03/city-binghamton-apparent-misappropriation-parks-and-recreation-department-fundsSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… either system. In one case in 2015, the PANYNJ executed a permit for a property that it did not own. The PANYNJ … ensure rents charged are consistent with market prices and rental properties generate optimal rental income. Implement formal policies and procedures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits
… in the second degree, a class C felony, before Supreme Court Judge Roger D. McDonough in Albany County Court. Cizik will be sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state … in the second degree a class C felony before Supreme Court Judge Roger D McDonough in Albany County Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefitsDansville Central School District - Information Technology and Non-Instructional Employee Leave Benefits (2018M-169)
… not adopted adequate security policies and procedures to safeguard IT assets. District officials did not provide IT … IT security policies, procedures and plans to safeguard IT assets and data. Provide periodic IT security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/dansville-central-school-district-information-technology-and-nonDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… with the residents and the Fire District and this will only better West Hurley as a whole." Former chief Gutierrez, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeTown of Beekman – Dover Ridge Sewer and Water Districts’ Financial Operations (2016M-260)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Dover Ridge sewer and water districts’ financial operations … both abandoned in 1997, from which it established the Dover Ridge sewer and water districts. Key Findings The … The purpose of our audit was to review the Dover Ridge sewer and water districts financial operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/09/23/town-beekman-dover-ridge-sewer-and-water-districts-financial-operations-2016m-260Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District – Leave Accruals and Separation Payments (2015M-357)
… July 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. Background The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District is located … Burnt HillsBallston Lake Central School District Leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/18/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-central-school-district-leave-accruals-andUniversity Preparatory Charter School for Young Men – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-292)
… Men is located in the City of Rochester and is governed by a 10-member Board. The School’s budgeted appropriations … proof of residency. In addition, three of the students had moved and their files had a different verified address than the School used when it billed RCSD. Key Recommendation Periodically verify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/24/university-preparatory-charter-school-young-men-student-enrollment-andReview of the Local Development Corporation of Laurelton, Rosedale and Springfield Gardens (LDC)
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether payments made to the Local Development Corporation of Laurelton, Rosedale and Springfield Gardens (LDC) under contract M050231 were for appropriate … The objective of our examination was to determine whether payments made to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/24/review-local-development-corporation-laurelton-rosedale-and-springfield-gardens-ldc