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Town of Shandaken – Payroll (2013M-201)
… of our audit was to assess the Town’s payroll process for the period January 1, 2012, to January 31, 2013. Background The Town of Shandaken is located in Ulster County and has a population of about 3,100. The Town is governed by a Town Board (Board) that includes the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/02/town-shandaken-payroll-2013m-201Village of Liberty – Financial Condition (2013M-109)
… 2011, to May 31, 2013. Background The Village of Liberty is located in Sullivan County and has a population of 4,392. The Village is governed by an elected five-member Village Board … financial decisions. Only appropriate fund balance that is available for use. Make the necessary adjustments to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/04/village-liberty-financial-condition-2013m-109Village of Dannemora – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-7)
… to August 31, 2012. Background The Village of Dannemora is located within the Towns of Dannemora and Saranac in Clinton County. The Village is governed by a Board of Trustees which comprises a Mayor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-dannemora-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-2013m-7Town of Ellery – Justice Court (2014M-269)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the Justice Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2009 through … Key Findings The Clerk controlled all aspects of the Court’s cash collection, recording and reporting processes with minimal oversight, which allowed her to manipulate the financial records and apparently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/02/06/town-ellery-justice-court-2014m-269Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-199)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s cash receipts and … issues. The District is governed by a five-member Board of Directors (Board): one Board member is appointed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2019/08/09/chautauqua-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-andTown of West Union – Board Oversight and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-307)
… Town’s various cash receipts and disbursements processes for the period January 1, 2013 through June 26, 2014. … Town Board. The Town’s 2014 budgeted appropriations for all funds total $540,615. Key Findings The Board did not … The Board did not adopt detailed policies and procedures for its budget process to ensure the development of the most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-west-union-board-oversight-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014m-307Review of Travel Card Expenses
… of Suicide Prevention (Director) were appropriate and made in accordance with New York State travel rules and … 2013. Key Findings We found the Director certified $4,666 in inappropriate or unsupported travel expenses on vouchers … she was not entitled, falsifying a departure location to claim reimbursement for mileage she never traveled, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/review-travel-card-expensesTown of Lincoln - Town Clerk (2023M-31)
… of Lincoln (Town) Town Clerk (Clerk) properly accounted for, deposited, reported and remitted collections. Key Findings The former Clerk did not properly account for, deposit, report or remit collections. When receipts are … do not have assurance that all collections are accounted for, and money could be lost or misappropriated. For example, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/04/12/town-lincoln-town-clerk-2023m-31Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… supporting documentation for collections, including 23 of 48 deposits totaling $45,518. REACH Academy Charter School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Town of Altona – Apparent Misappropriations of Cash Receipts and Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-282)
… and accuracy of the Town’s records and reports for the period January 1, 2009 through May 31, 2013. … residents. The 2013 Town budget totaled $1.15 million for all funds, including special districts. Key Findings The … completeness and accuracy of the Towns records and reports for the period Januar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/15/town-altona-apparent-misappropriations-cash-receipts-and-supervisors-records-andProperty Tax Credits
… homeowner’s primary residence. The qualifications for these credits vary between programs. Further, each … and returned 15,313 questionable or inappropriate credits for $5,779,567 due to calculations errors, deceased … and/or establish controls to ensure credits sent to OSC for approval are appropriate . Continue to work with local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/property-tax-creditsBaldwinsville Public Library – Private Funds and Employee Leave Accruals (2014M-256)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the … private funds and employee leave accruals for the period of July 1, 2012 through February 28, 2014. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/12/05/baldwinsville-public-library-private-funds-and-employee-leave-accruals-2014m-256Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… were never used and one account was last used to log on to the network more than nine years ago. Pocatella Fire … payroll and processing fees. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 2001-14
… CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Contracts (intermunicipal agreement does not constitute "contract" within the meaning … or employee not deemed to have interest in intermunicipal agreement) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Conflicts of Interest … by the village to the town would fall within the literal definition of a "contract" under section 800(2). In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-14Opinion 98-3
… to office) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(2), 805-a: The appointment of the town supervisor's business partner … a firm, partnership or association of which he or she is a member or employee (General Municipal Law, §800[3][b]). An … Comp No. 85-60, p 84). Further, if the individuals were to make appearances or render other services on behalf of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-3Comptroller Dinapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrests in Public Corruption Case Involving Developer Who Allegedly Laundered Campaign Contributions to Former Halfmoon Supervisor
… and Nicholas M. DiNova, Jr. of Halfmoon for their roles in an alleged scheme to circumvent campaign finance laws. The … are accused of evading requirements that donations be in the true name of the donor. Tanski is accused of evading … of Halfmoon Supervisor Melinda “Mindy” Wormuth, who, in a public corruption case pending in Saratoga County Court, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrests-public-corruption-case-involving-developerDiNapoli: Former Savona Mayor Charged With Defrauding the Village
… Former Savona Mayor Gregge Harrian was arraigned in Steuben County Court today on felony charges of five … submitted fraudulent vouchers and falsified records to trick the village into paying his personal expenses. "Mr. … claims of off-hours work for $21,000 in extra pay. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-villageComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… written cash receipts and disbursements policies. Town of Guilford – Justice Court Accountability (Chenango County) … to identify outstanding balances. The Court has a shortage of $370 and unidentified funds of $8,207. Town of Lloyd – Financial Condition (Ulster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… Office for their efforts in bringing this case to my office for prosecution. We value our relationship with all … 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations . … The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftCity of Corning – Misappropriation of Finance Department Cash Receipts (2014M-140)
… through March 27, 2014. Background The City of Corning is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately 11,000. It is governed by a Mayor and an eight-member City Council. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/13/city-corning-misappropriation-finance-department-cash-receipts-2014m-140