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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… $12,000 in charges did not have adequate support to show what was purchased. Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School … County) District officials did not ensure that unneeded network user accounts were disabled in a timely manner. As a result, 21% of the district’s network user accounts were unneeded and provided additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0New York Mills Union Free School District – Procurement (2020M-79)
Determine whether District officials sought competition for the purchase of good and services not subject to competitive bidding
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/02/new-york-mills-union-free-school-district-procurement-2020m-79DiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office, Dutchess County D.A. William Grady and the New York State Police. “While people … personal lifestyle. I thank Dutchess County D.A. William Grady and the State Police for partnering with us …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherOswego City School District - Separation Payments (2021M-194)
… (District) officials calculated separation payments to certain District employees in accordance with … provided: A teaching assistant with a credit of $18,087 to be used toward her future health insurance coverage and a … the teaching assistant did not meet the CBA requirements to receive these benefits. The former Superintendent with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/oswego-city-school-district-separation-payments-2021m-194DiNapoli: Brooklyn Leads NYC’s Economic Recovery
… Brooklyn’s economy is showing signs of recovery that outpace … $31,350 in Brownsville/Ocean Hill to a high of $155,250 in Park Slope/Carroll Gardens. In 2019, half of all rental … with the lowest case rate recorded in the Gowanus/Park Slope/Windsor Terrace area and highest in East New York. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-leads-nycs-economic-recoveryTown of Florida – Town Clerk Operations (2012M-215)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over Town Clerk operations for the period January 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012. Background The Town of Florida is located … that the Clerk transferred money between accounts under her control to cover up these shortfalls. During our audit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-florida-town-clerk-operations-2012m-215Oversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans
… Objectives To determine if the Department of Health (Department) is providing sufficient guidance and oversight to ensure that water system operators have completed and submitted updated … To determine if the Department of Health Department is providing sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/27/oversight-water-supply-emergency-plansDiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… former Tremont Crotona, Inc., Chairman of the Board, Alexander Pena, pled guilty to Offering a False Instrument …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeNew York State Pension Fund Sets 2040 Net Zero Carbon Emissions Target
… valued at an estimated $226 billion, has adopted a goal to transition its portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. This process … in energy sector companies, using minimum standards to assess transition readiness and climate-related investment … valued at an estimated $226 billion has adopted a goal to transition its portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/new-york-state-pension-fund-sets-2040-net-zero-carbon-emissions-targetChautauqua County – Court and Trust Funds (2020-C&T-1)
… - pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … and Surrogate’s Court are responsible for maintaining up-to-date and complete records for court and trust funds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2020/04/24/chautauqua-county-court-and-trust-funds-2020-ct-1Town of DePeyster – Town Clerk Operation-Tax Collection (2015M-91)
… 1, 2013 through November 4, 2014. Background The Town of De Peyster is located in St. Lawrence County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/10/26/town-depeyster-town-clerk-operation-tax-collection-2015m-91Area #10 – Firewalls and Intrusion Detection – Information Technology Governance
… Networks that are connected to the Internet are physically connected to unknown networks and their users all over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-10-firewalls-and-intrusion-detectionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… stock and disbursed 106 payments totaling $782,518 prior to board approval. He also kept a town computer used to record cash transactions after leaving office. The … the government. In March 2024, the clerk pleaded guilty to attempted petit larceny and paid full restitution. Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Identity Theft Cases Surged in New York in 2020
… the pain is really felt later, when victims have trouble getting a job, renting an apartment, or getting a loan because their identity was stolen. We should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-identity-theft-cases-surged-new-york-2020DiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… of criteria. The law is named for Kendra Webdale, who was killed when she was pushed in front of a subway train by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawDiNapoli: Audit Highlights Opportunities for Improvement of Apprenticeship Programs to Enhance Value and Reach
… for many New Yorkers to access well-paid jobs that become careers, while helping businesses and unions train the … which provides a proven pathway to high-paying, in-demand careers, and a skilled workforce for businesses,” said New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-highlights-opportunities-for-improvement-of-apprenticeship-programs-to-enhance-value-and-reachTown of Attica – Town Clerk (2015M-210)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Clerk properly accounted for all money received and disbursed in her official capacity for the period January 1, 2014 through … perform an annual audit or retain an independent auditor to audit the Clerk’s books and records, as required by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/07/town-attica-town-clerk-2015m-210DiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… and residents in need in a scheme that allowed Hoffman to steal over $48,000 in housing authority funds,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the partnership between my office, Jefferson County … purchases with housing authority funds since 2016, her entire tenure as executive director. In total, Hoffman …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… A former Citizens Hose Fire Company official was charged today with grand larceny in … the third degree after allegedly stealing over $20,000 in Fire Company funds, following an audit and investigation by … of dollars in cash withdrawals and advances from the fire company's credit and debit cards to gamble at casinos in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftTown of Philipstown - Board Oversight of Water Billing Operations (2019M-43)
… provide proper oversight over the water clerk or segregate her duties. Key Recommendations Segregate the water clerk’s … duties or design compensating controls. Provide oversight to ensure water billings are accurate and complete. Amend the Town code water penalty to comply with Town Law. Town officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/24/town-philipstown-board-oversight-water-billing-operations-2019m-43