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DiNapoli: 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-fundsUrban Choice Charter School - Information Technology (2019M-240)
Determine whether the Board and School officials ensured information technology IT assets were safeguarded
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/06/12/urban-choice-charter-school-information-technology-2019m-240State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Governor's 2025 State of the State Address
… DiNapoli released the following statement today regarding Gov. Kathy Hochul's State of the State Address: "Today, Gov. Hochul outlined her new priorities as the state prepares …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governors-2025-state-state-addressTown of Addison - Supervisor's Fiscal Responsibilities (2019M-03)
… Collect, disburse and maintain custody of all Town funds in accordance with policies, procedures and Town Law. Provide … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the Town’s response letter. … Determine if the Supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/26/town-addison-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2019m-03DiNapoli Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
… the Independent Review Commission of New York’s law school deans for review and approval or denial to serve on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentOpinion 2000 - 13
… in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY - Membership (eligibility to join second company) TOWN LAW §176-b(10): An individual … in a second volunteer company is automatically deemed to have vacated his or her membership in the first fire … fire company. Town Law §176-b contains provisions relative to volunteer members of fire district fire companies. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-13Central Valley School District – Claims Audit (2015M-129)
… Litchfield, Little Falls and Schuyler in Herkimer County. The District operates four schools and has … year totaled approximately $45 million. Key Finding The Treasurer does not oversee the application of her signature … to be signed by computer imprinted signature without the Treasurer’s direct supervision and compare final, original …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/central-valley-school-district-claims-audit-2015m-129Town of Caroline - Town Clerk and Credit Card Purchases (2019M-247)
… Key Findings The Clerk did not: Deposit or remit all tax collections to the Supervisor and County Treasurer … her bank account or identify errors such as duplicate tax payments received from taxpayers. Report or remit fees in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-caroline-town-clerk-and-credit-card-purchases-2019m-247Town of Ellery – Justice Court (2014M-269)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Justice Court’s financial activity for the … processes with minimal oversight, which allowed her to manipulate the financial records and apparently … are prepared monthly and maintain an accurate, up-to-date list accounting for bail and other moneys received. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/02/06/town-ellery-justice-court-2014m-269East Moriches Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2016M-273)
… May 31, 2016. Background The East Moriches Union Free School District is located in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-273Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-199)
… Soil and Water Conservation District (District) provides services and funds projects to improve and maintain wildlife …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2019/08/09/chautauqua-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-andWaverly Central School District - Financial Operations (2019M-136)
… claims for payment and requires adequate support for each claim. District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/13/waverly-central-school-district-financial-operations-2019m-136Opinion 2007-6
… POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to one-time payment made to next ranking subordinate officer) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § … a bargaining unit and is the highest ranking subordinate to the police chief in a village police department receives a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-6Steuben County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-4)
… controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2021 through May 31, 2024. … by court order. Additionally, in certain circumstances, 2 funds from estates are entrusted to the Commissioner for … of internal controls to account for and safeguard these funds. Key Findings The Commissioner or her confidential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/13/steuben-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-4Opinion 98-5
… a "contract" includes any express or implied claim, account, or demand against or agreement with a municipality … constitute a "contract" because the voucher is a claim, account or demand against the county (see 1985 Opns St Comp …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-5DiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… The former Ellery Justice Court Clerk, who was fired for stealing court fines, was sentenced today to five years prohibition and full restitution of $63,636 in Chautauqua County Court, … 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations/index.htm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesReview 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-expensesOpinion 94-16
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Banking Transactions … of the stock of a bank named as a depository of the IDA. In addition, disclosure of interest pursuant to General … required. The individual, however, should not participate in the discussion or vote on matters affecting the IDA's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-16Opinion 89-65
… INTEREST -- Legal Services (contract with town attorney's law firm) TOWN ATTORNEY -- Conflict of Interest (contract by town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-65Miller Place Union Free School District – Check Signing (2017M-76)
… The Miller Place Union Free School District is located in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County. The District, … the Board has authorized the District Clerk to sign checks in the Treasurer’s absence, the District Clerk does not have … flash drive. Ensure that anyone authorized to sign checks in the Treasurer’s absence does so with their own signature. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/09/miller-place-union-free-school-district-check-signing-2017m-76