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DiNapoli: Former President of Local Historical Society Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $62K from Non-Profit
… of a fiberglass ox statue for the “Oxen of Orleans” Public Art Project. Ierlan purchased the ox with her own personal … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/dinapoli-former-president-local-historical-society-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-62k-non-profitOversight of Study Abroad Programs
… its own SAPs, including entering into agreements with foreign partner institutions that outline the terms for … OGA generally ensured campuses had agreements in place with the foreign institutions they partnered with and had documentation available to support the payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/24/oversight-study-abroad-programsDiNapoli: Former City of Corning Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… city of Corning clerk Stephanie Burlew. She was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, for … department and District Attorney Baker for working closely with my staff to make sure this individual is held … of Corning officials after they identified irregularities with finance department collections. The audit is expected to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-city-corning-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… for seven professional services or insurance contracts with payments totaling more than $119,000. In addition, there were no written agreements with three providers that stipulated the contract period, the … to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0United HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… State Department of Civil Service (Department) contracted with United HealthCare (United) to administer the Empire … January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2013. In accordance with the contract, United was required to negotiate agreements with drug manufacturers for rebates, discounts, and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/15/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenue-followChautauqua County – Investments and Payroll (2016M-147)
… audit were to review the County’s investment program and salaries and fringe benefit payments for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/12/23/chautauqua-county-investments-and-payroll-2016m-147Ballston Area Recreation Commission – Board Oversight (2015M-269)
… The Commission has not filed annual update documents with OSC since 2004. Key Recommendations Establish policies and procedures to provide the Director with a consistent method for collecting funds from program … that were not deposited. File the annual update document with OSC within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/05/ballston-area-recreation-commission-board-oversight-2015m-269Town of Porter – Sewer Billings to Fort Niagara State Park (2017M-162)
… services as provided for in the 1970 contract and consult with the Town attorney to identify the appropriate manner to … inaccurate billings. Review the terms of the 1970 contract with the Town attorney and revisit terms with Parks, if appropriate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/01/town-porter-sewer-billings-fort-niagara-state-park-2017m-162Bridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials properly administered the District’s length of service award program (LOSAP) and procured goods and … Bridgehampton Fire District Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices 2017M251 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingYork Central School District – Online Banking (2016M-295)
… Wyoming County. The District, which operates two schools with approximately 735 students, is governed by an elected … Ensure there are sufficient written agreements with any banks and that those who perform online banking transactions are familiar with their content. Establish written online banking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/25/york-central-school-district-online-banking-2016m-295Warsaw Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-278)
… Wyoming County. The District, which operates two schools with approximately 900 students, is governed by an elected … required. Key Recommendations Develop annual budgets with realistic estimates of appropriations and appropriated … to other reserves established and maintained in compliance with statutory directives. Use available debt reserve funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/warsaw-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-278Mexico Academy Central School District –Financial Management (2016M-219)
… Oswego County. The District, which operates five schools with approximately 2,000 students, is governed by an elected … reduce them over several budget cycles to gradually align with ongoing revenue estimates. Use reserve funds as … and fund balance when needed, to balance the budget with the understanding that these budgetary revenue sources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/09/mexico-academy-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-219Friendship Central School District –Procurement (2016M-175)
… Allegany County. The District, which operates one school with approximately 360 students, is governed by an elected … not always ensure that purchases were made in compliance with the requirements of this policy or require District … agent and claims auditor to regularly monitor compliance with the procurement policy and periodically report to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/friendship-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-175Churchville-Chili Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-354)
… in Monroe County. The District, which operates six schools with approximately 3,900 students, is governed by an elected … reported year-end unrestricted fund balance that complied with the 4 percent statutory restriction from fiscal years … Assistant Superintendent for Business provides the Board with an annual reserve report that includes the reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/08/churchville-chili-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-354Groton Central School District – Financial Management (2014M-288)
… six-member Board of Education, operates two schools with 833 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 … the amount of unassigned fund balance is in compliance with statutory limits and reduce the amount of unassigned … to other reserves established and maintained in compliance with statutes. Stop raising more real property taxes than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/01/09/groton-central-school-district-financial-management-2014m-288Eldred Central School District – Budget Review (B4-15-3)
… includes $9,845,752 in real property taxes, which complies with the tax cap limits established by law. Key … in the proposed budget and amend them to be more in line with the NYS preliminary estimate. Amend the proposed budget … for health insurance appropriations to be in agreement with the supporting documentation. Make a provision for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/08/eldred-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-15-3Bethpage Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (2015M-100)
… employees received and used leave accruals in accordance with employment contracts and collective bargaining … seven-member Board of Education, operates five schools with more than 2,900 students. Budgeted appropriations for … from the financial software and credited each employee with the annual accruals based on the terms of the respective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/15/bethpage-union-free-school-district-leave-accruals-2015m-100Town of Scriba – Board Oversight (2017M-83)
… methods when procuring goods and services and complied with statutes related to conflicts of interest, whether water district assessments were levied in accordance with local law requirements, and whether Town officials … interest. Charge water system debt in accordance with the local law. Update computer policies, monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-scriba-board-oversight-2017m-83Wassaic Fire District – Purchasing and Claims Processing (2017M-8)
… District officials did not have written agreements with four professionals for services totaling $27,048. The Board did not ensure that all claims were supported with adequate documentation, for appropriate purposes and … is not sought. Ensure written agreements are made with professional service providers that detail the contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/28/wassaic-fire-district-purchasing-and-claims-processing-2017m-8Albion Central School District – Financial Management (2021M-200)
… or 47 percentage points. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets with realistic and reasonable estimates. Develop a plan for … in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Consult with legal counsel regarding excess funds in the retirement … reserve fund. District officials generally agreed with our findings and recommendations and indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/11/albion-central-school-district-financial-management-2021m-200