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DiNapoli: Former Director Allegedly Stole $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… Police and Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker. Michelle “Shelly” Stevens is also accused of falsifying … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … The former Executive Director of Hornell Partners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-former-director-allegedly-stole-1700-hornell-partners-growthChautauqua County – Court and Trust Funds (2020-C&T-1)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2017 through … Background The County Director of Finance, County Clerk and Surrogate’s Court are responsible for maintaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2020/04/24/chautauqua-county-court-and-trust-funds-2020-ct-1Panama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-73)
… the Panama Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials purchased goods … audits. As a result, $1.1 million in purchases (half of the procurements we reviewed) were made without … in a prudent and economical manner, in the best interests of taxpayers and that procurements were not influenced by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/27/panama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-73Opinion 2000-1
… to pay police officers' legal fees) -- Municipal Funds (authority to pay police officers' legal fees) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (authority to pay … to the village through error or mistake and to which funds the village is not entitled". Since the case at hand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-1Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Indictment of Former NYC Council Candidate Alberto Alvarez and Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… from New York City," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to the work of my investigators in partnership with Attorney General Barbara … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-indictment-former-nyc-council-candidate-albertoOpinion 2012-1
… of a town board of assessment review) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§ 800 (3), 801, 803: A member of a town board of … disclose the interest in accordance with General Municipal Law § 803. You ask whether a member of a town board of … would have a prohibited interest in a contract of his firm to sell products for use by the town highway department. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2012-1DiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… Lisa Stone, the former treasurer of Pulteney Fire District No. 2 was sentenced to five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution for … wrote herself extra paychecks and used district funds to buy tools for her husband’s business. To read the final audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsGlobal Concepts Charter School – Cash Disbursements (2017M-126)
Global Concepts Charter School Cash Disbursements 2017M126
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/02/02/global-concepts-charter-school-cash-disbursements-2017m-126Plainedge Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-189)
Plainedge Union Free School District Financial Condition and ExtraClassroom Activity Funds 2017M189
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/12/plainedge-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-extraDiNapoli: Town of Cohocton Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … penalty payments, as well as cash for building permits and dog licenses, over a six-year period. Riley was arraigned in … 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/2014/09/dinapoli-town-cohocton-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … for all town officers and employees. Wage rates paid to town employees were either not properly documented or not approved, and auditors found questionable payments to members of the town supervisor’s family. For example, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Sherman Central School District – Claims Audit (2024M-92)
… Key Findings The claims auditor does not meet the Board of Education’s (Board) minimum qualifications for the … she needed to confirm claims complied with, was unaware of how to properly perform her job duties and did not … a District official, historically the Board appoints one of the District’s administrative assistants to the position, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/18/sherman-central-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-92Opinion 90-14
… AND PLANNING -- Subdivisions (validity of engineering and legal fees imposed upon developer); (direct payment by developer of subdivision review fees to engineer or lawyer) TOWN LAW, §277(1): A town may impose a schedule of … a developer to recover engineering, land surveying and legal expenses incurred in connection with subdivision review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14X.7.A Centralized Corporate Customers – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… AND POLICIES Business Units must use a Centralized Corporate Customer to create a revenue contract in the SFS, … Unit (VMU) creates and maintains all Centralized Corporate Customers. Creation of a Centralized Corporate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x7a-centralized-corporate-customersXVI.3.C State Funds Included in the ACFR – XVI. Financial Reporting
… is a comprehensive list of those funds included in the New York State reporting entity, organized under GAAP*, as of … Fund 20600-20601 Charter Schools Stimulus Fund 21500-21503 New York State Infrastructure Trust Fund 21900-22266** … 20100-20209** Combined Expendable Trust Fund 20300-20301 New York Interest on Lawyer Account Fund 20350-20351 NYS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3c-state-funds-included-cafrState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… with no oversight. As a result of the Comptroller’s audit and subsequent investigation, the former … totaling $94,562 and inappropriate and unauthorized payroll payments totaling $341,992. She also did not maintain … and accurate accounting records, provide financial reports to the board, file payroll reports or remit biweekly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Virgil Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-329)
… whether District controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that … activities. Although the Board has adopted procurement, investment and code of ethics policies, it did not ensure … Treasurer was performing her duties properly. The Board reviews the claims at biweekly Board meetings. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/17/virgil-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-329Coldspring Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-229)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012, to July 31, 2013. Background … activities. The Board has not adopted procurement or code of ethics policies in accordance with GML. The Board did … as required by Town Law, and document the results of this audit in the minutes. Maintain accounting records to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/coldspring-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mNY State Common Retirement Fund Selects New Deputy Chief Investment Officer
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … Chief Investment Officer for the $181.7 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund. Titarchuk previously served the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/ny-state-common-retirement-fund-selects-new-deputy-chief-investment-officerReview of Travel Card Expenses
… determine whether all the travel expenses incurred by the Office of Mental Health’s (OMH) Director of Suicide … has been referred to the Albany County District Attorney’s Office for further investigation. Key Recommendations Obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/review-travel-card-expenses