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City of Hornell – Business Improvement District (2018M-38)
… Council did not provide sufficient oversight of the BID and the Plan lacked sufficient detail to allow City officials … funds. As a result, the Council cannot evaluate the BID’s effectiveness in achieving program goals or ensure the … into a written agreement with the district management association (Association). Monitor the manner in which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-hornell-business-improvement-district-2018m-38DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… is ultimately stealing from New York taxpayers, and we are glad to work with the Office of the State Comptroller to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionPember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-285)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Library/Museum … the Library/Museum’s financial activities. An accounting firm prepares the accounting records, and the Executive … violated this stipulation by spending $138,458 of principal. While the Board reviewed bills prior to payment, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/03/pember-library-and-museum-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-285DiNapoli: Perry Ambulance Service Manager Charged With Embezzlement
… Darcy J. Conaway was charged this week with grand larceny in the third degree for allegedly syphoning more than $3,000 … District Attorney O’Geen for their continued partnership in fighting corruption.” “Today’s arrest was the result of a … Conaway was released on $1,000 bail and is due back in court on Nov. 5. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-perry-ambulance-service-manager-charged-embezzlementTown of Charleston – Internal Controls Over Payroll Processing (2013M-326)
… 30, 2013. Background The Town of Charleston is located in Montgomery County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/31/town-charleston-internal-controls-over-payroll-processing-2013m-326Village of Spencer – Financial Condition (2013M-119)
… reduce future tax levies. Attend local government training on fiscal oversight and accounting. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-spencer-financial-condition-2013m-119State Comptroller DiNapoli and Rockland District Attorney Walsh Announce Guilty Pleas of Middletown Resident for Larceny
… Ricardy Cesar, 54, of Middletown, N.Y., pleaded guilty in Rockland County Court before Judge Larry J. Schwartz to … pay back the money. “Mr. Cesar tried to fake a lost check in an effort to scam the state’s retirement system,” DiNapoli … get another check for the same amount. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-rockland-district-attorney-walsh-announce-guilty-pleas-middletownVillage of Horseheads – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-134)
… of Village funds. In August 2023, the Assistant Clerk was arrested on the charges of grand larceny in the third degree and corrupting the government. In March 2024, the Assistant Clerk pleaded guilty to attempted petit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-134DiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Sentenced for Pocketing Justice Court Fees
… court clerk – his mother – was on sick leave, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Eric Fleury, 44, was sentenced in Dickinson Town Court to three years’ probation and ordered to pay full restitution after his February 1 guilty plea to … other court clerk his mother was on sick leave according to State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-sentenced-pocketing-justice-court-feesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2050
… NYSPO users will be required to establish and use MFA at login. New and existing users will not be able to access … Agencies may direct staff to instructions for setting up MFA in NYSPO. The instructions are included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2050-multifactor-authentication-new-york-state-payroll-onlineTown of Owego – Shared Services Facility Capital Project (2022M-42)
… thorough understanding of the Project’s overall scope and cost prior to the Project’s authorization, the Project is expected to cost at least $15 million, which is $8.1 million over the Board’s authorized cost of $6.9 million. The Board was not transparent about the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/30/town-owego-shared-services-facility-capital-project-2022m-42Town of Perth – Conflict of Interest (2024M-142)
… conflict of interest which means they did not follow New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Article 18 and the Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-perth-conflict-interest-2024m-142Town of Philipstown – Financial Management (2024M-100)
… to help guide the budget development process or establish funds to help finance future expenditures. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/09/town-philipstown-financial-management-2024m-100Freeport Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-49)
… balance that is not needed circumvents the statutory limit on surplus fund balance and maintaining unreasonable reserve … finance expenditures. The Board and District officials: On average, annually over estimated appropriations by $18 … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on certain issues raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/01/freeport-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-49DiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… (class E felony) for allegedly stealing nearly $50,000 in public funds. “This individual blatantly abused his position … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDayton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-337)
… paid with cash from the petty cash fund, leaving no audit trail. Due to these deficiencies, we reviewed all 162 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/12/dayton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialState Agencies Bulletin No. 1591
… the taxable value of personal use of an employer-provided vehicle and chauffeur services in the New York State Payroll … Immediately Background Personal Use of Employer Provided Vehicle and Chauffeur Services are fringe benefits. Per the … report the value of personal use of an employer-provided vehicle and personal use of employer-provided chauffeur …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1591-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2159.1
… bulletin supersedes Payroll Bulletin No. 2159 . Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the procedures and provide instructions … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the procedures and provide instructions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21591-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2159
… the purposes of computing retirement benefits. Employee’s Paycheck/Advice: Earnings Code PEV (P ersonal E mployer … amount of the taxable value will appear on the employee paycheck or direct deposit advice. Supporting Documents: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2159-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedMilitary Service Credit
… with and without the military service credit to see how it will change if you purchase all or part of your … within 90 days from the date of discharge. (Return to Top) How to Apply Regardless of what section of the law applies to … for your military service Find out who is eligible and how to apply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/military-service-credit