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Sherman Central School District – Claims Audit (2024M-92)
… she needed to confirm claims complied with, was unaware of how to properly perform her job duties and did not properly audit all claims prior to payment. According to a District official, historically the Board appoints one of … approximately $91,000 were not sufficiently itemized. As a result, improper or unsupported claims may be paid and may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/18/sherman-central-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-92DiNapoli: Town of Cohocton Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Cohocton Town Clerk Sandra Riley. She was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, and official misconduct, … an audit and investigation by DiNapoli’s office uncovered the misappropriation of more than $36,000 in public funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-town-cohocton-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… questionable payments to members of the town supervisor’s family. For example, the supervisor’s wife was paid $4,186 as a town court recorder in 2013 with no board approval of her salary … bank reconciliations, maintain timely and accurate cash records, or submit monthly reports to the state Justice Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… of Addison (Steuben County) DiNapoli’s office began a comprehensive review, comprised of three audits, of the … financial operations of the village with no oversight. As a result of the Comptroller’s audit and subsequent … needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by state law and Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Coldspring Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-229)
… records the Treasurer maintained were a check register and savings account register; the Treasurer did not maintain journals, … accounts. The Treasurer also did not document monthly bank reconciliations to determine whether any differences …
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
… of Anastasia Titarchuk to the position of Deputy Chief Investment Officer for the $181.7 billion New York State … returns,” said Vicki Fuller, the Fund’s Chief Investment Officer. Titarchuk has 17 years of experience … of Anastasia Titarchuk to the position of Deputy Chief Investment Officer for the $1817 billion New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/ny-state-common-retirement-fund-selects-new-deputy-chief-investment-officerVirgil Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-329)
… meetings. However, because it is not reviewing monthly bank statements or bank reconciliations, the Board cannot verify if it is … determine whether there are any discrepancies between bank and book cash balances. The Treasurer has not filed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/17/virgil-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-329Review of Travel Card Expenses
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether all the travel expenses incurred by the Office of Mental Health’s (OMH) Director of Suicide Prevention (Director) were appropriate and made in … The objective of our examination was to determine whether all the travel …
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-31Town of West Union – Board Oversight and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-307)
… 1, 2013 through June 26, 2014. Background The Town of West Union is located in Steuben County and had a population of … annual budgets as possible. The Clerk did not routinely issue a duplicate receipt for every transaction where no … by law and sound business practices for Town operations; Issue duplicate receipts where no other evidence of receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-west-union-board-oversight-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014m-307Village of Dannemora – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-7)
… control weaknesses of a small office by having a part-time Deputy Clerk-Treasurer (Deputy) collect receipts. However, weaknesses still exist because the Deputy prepares manual receipts and gives the Clerk-Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-dannemora-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-2013m-7Town of Shandaken – Payroll (2013M-201)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town’s payroll process for the period January 1, 2012, to January … year totaled $3,035,009, of which $1,574,274 were for payroll-related expenditures. Key Findings The Secretary paid … benefits. We found errors in general fund employee payroll payments aggregating $2,484: $1,273 in over-payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/02/town-shandaken-payroll-2013m-201Village of Liberty – Financial Condition (2013M-109)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition … June 1, 2011, to May 31, 2013. Background The Village of Liberty is located in Sullivan County and has a population … Village of Liberty Financial Condition 2013M109 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/04/village-liberty-financial-condition-2013m-109Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-199)
… 2016 through May 1, 2017. Background The Chautauqua County 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-andTown of Ellery – Justice Court (2014M-269)
… on the daily cashbook reports and monthly Justice Court Fund reports. The Justices did not perform monthly … Take action to recover any moneys due to the Town or the State and segregate the Clerk’s duties. Ensure that signed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/02/06/town-ellery-justice-court-2014m-269Opinion 2001-14
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Contracts … meaning of General Municipal Law, article 18) -- Interest in Contract (municipal officer or employee not deemed to have interest in intermunicipal agreement) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-14Town of Willsboro – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2025M-92)
… Understanding the Audit Area The Clerk collects fees for a variety of purposes including licenses, water and sewer … crime of public corruption for the theft from the Town. In July 2025, the Clerk was sentenced to five years’ probation … did not take tickets for their own personal use without payment. Clerk fee collections were not remitted to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-willsboro-town-clerktax-collector-2025m-92Opinion 98-3
… -- Appointment to Office (of town supervisor's business partner) -- Contracts (appointment to office) GENERAL … 805-a: The appointment of the town supervisor's business partner to the office of town comptroller, by itself, does … the office of town comptroller if he or she is a business partner of the town supervisor. You state that the town has …
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
… case, being prosecuted by Attorney General Schneiderman’s office, is the product of a joint investigation with the … in a public corruption case pending in Saratoga County Court, is separately charged with stealing thousands of … violation of the $1,000 contribution limit. According to court papers, Tanski evaded the $1,000 limit by providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrests-public-corruption-case-involving-developerProperty Tax Credits
… whether Property Tax Freeze, Property Tax Relief, and STAR credits processed by the Department during the period … of Property Tax Freeze, Property Tax Relief, and STAR credits began at various times, with the oldest program … whether Property Tax Freeze Property Tax Relief and STAR credits processed by the Department during the peri …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/property-tax-credits