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DiNapoli: Identity Theft Cases Surged in New York in 2020
… Identity thefts in New York surged during the pandemic with more than 67,000 … a variety of other purposes. Identity thefts have surged in New York over the past decade, but reported arrests and … Identity thefts in New York surged during the pandemic with more than 67000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-identity-theft-cases-surged-new-york-2020Village of New Hempstead - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2018M-202)
Determine whether the Village ClerkTreasurer properly managed cash receipts and disbursements and performed her duties in accordance with statutes
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/01/18/village-new-hempstead-clerk-treasurers-duties-2018m-202Opinion 90-43
… discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Death Benefits (police officers - eligibility of children) … predeceases him. Subject to any applicable statute of limitations, payments made to children of a deceased member … if any, to interpose, in an appropriate case, a statute of limitations defense. In this connection, we note the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-43DiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… however, DiNapoli’s auditors found that when significant events occurred, information was often incomplete and not well communicated among stakeholders. Significant events can include becoming homeless, being arrested or … or other services. Providers are supposed to report such events to local authorities within 24 hours to forestall any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Establishing a separate position with the responsibility for auditing … to communicate the claims auditor’s responsibilities, as long as such guidance is consistent with legal requirements. … who is independent of both the purchasing and treasury (check signing) functions. The claims auditing official should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… DiNapoli, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi and Dutchess County Sheriff Kirk Imperati announced today. The two defendants, Deborah Brink, 63, and Sheila Moseley, 58, are charged with grand larceny. “Deborah Brink and Sheila Moseley allegedly schemed to exploit Brink’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerColdspring 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 The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … any differences existed between bank records and her checking and savings account registers. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/coldspring-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mOpinion 89-12
… specifications and supervising work) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§103, 800(5); 8 NEW YORK CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS, … the engineer also is a one-half owner of a construction firm which may bid on the building project presents possible … We note initially that Article 18 of the General Municipal Law, (§§800 et seq .) relative to conflicts of interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-12Sherman Central School District – Claims Audit (2024M-92)
… (District) claims auditor properly audited claims prior to payment. Key Findings The claims auditor does not meet … was not provided the District’s policies she needed to confirm claims complied with, was unaware of how to properly perform her job duties and did not properly audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/18/sherman-central-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-92DiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… herself extra paychecks and used district funds to buy tools for her husband’s business. To read the final audit report, click here: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/firedists/2015/pulteneyno2.pdf . Since … 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/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsUrban Choice Charter School - Information Technology (2019M-240)
… recovery plan. IT users were not provided with IT security awareness training. Sensitive information technology (IT) … disaster recovery plan. Provide IT users with IT security awareness training. …
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 … DiNapoli released the following statement today regarding Gov Kathy Hochuls State of the State Address …
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)
… fulfill his fiscal responsibilities because he failed to provide oversight of the Bookkeeper, who performs all financial duties, including online banking, on her personal computer. Adequate accounting records were not …
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
… today announced his nomination of Nancy G. Groenwegen to the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government. Groenwegen previously served as counsel to the Comptroller from 2010 to 2019. “Nancy is well known … today announced his nomination of Nancy G Groenwegen to the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentOpinion 2000 - 13
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY - Membership (eligibility to join second company) TOWN LAW §176-b(10): An individual who is a member of a volunteer fire company may not join a second company unless he or she first … fire department who seeks membership in a second volunteer company has automatically vacated membership in the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-13Central Valley School District – Claims Audit (2015M-129)
… and compare final, original checks to the certified warrants of audited and approved claims prior to checks being …
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)
… a timely and accurate manner. Determine whether the Town credit cards were used for appropriate purposes. Key Findings … tax payments received from taxpayers. Report or remit fees in a timely manner for 2018 and 2019. The Board: Approved inappropriate or unsupported credit card charges totaling $5,759. Key Recommendations Remit all …
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 … records since July 2011. Key Recommendations Take action to recover any moneys due to the Town or the State and …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine claims processing for the period July 1, 2014 … identify and report all confirming purchase orders to the Board. The Treasurer did not supervise an account clerk typist's use of her electronic signature to sign the District’s checks. Key …
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)
… County Pomona Grange and one by the Chautauqua County Farm Bureau. General fund expenditures totaled $2.3 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2019/08/09/chautauqua-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-and