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Former Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that ALBERT MELIN, the former treasurer of the … volunteer Patterson Fire Department ("PFD"), was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Nelson S. Roman to 33 months in … loan and to pay personal expenses, including the costs of family vacations. MELIN failed to report this income on his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-falseState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Marina employees did not issue duplicate receipts for all money collected. Auditors also found that probation … Marina employees did not issue duplicate receipts for all money collected. Auditors also found that probation … As a result, the board did not properly audit and approve all claims before payment. Also, the board failed to adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOversight of Pupil Transportation Services (2019-S-49) 180-Day Response
compliance with safety training requirements for school bus personnel and instructors to help ensure safe transportation for all pupils; and whether the Department is monitoring school districts’ compliance with school bus monitor and attendant qualifications.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s49-response.pdfOpinion 2007-8
… BOARD -- Powers and Duties (audit of fire company) TOWN LAW § 184; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§ 204-a, 209-z: A town may not unilaterally impose an … of certain fire companies pursuant to General Municipal Law §204-a, a town board may require, as a condition on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-8School District-level Data
School District-level Data Special Report Update: Education Revenues and Expenditures With a Highlight on Special Education For Regions Outside New York City
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/excel/regional-education-new-york-data-tables_0.xlsxCUNY Bulletin No. CU-415
… Purpose To advise agencies of the new Bargaining Unit and Benefit … eligible EOC Hourly employees currently assigned to Bargaining Unit CC. OSC Actions The new Bargaining Unit CD … positions associated with the job codes listed below to reflect the change in bargaining unit from CC to CD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-415-establishment-new-bargaining-unit-and-new-benefit-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… training, they would have better positioned themselves to oversee the financial activities and helped ensure … policy, as required, or audit and approve all claims prior to payment. They also did not ensure the treasurer filed the … Auditors revisited the town beginning in July 2022 to review progress in implementing the recommendations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of the Bayport-Blue Point Public Library , Cincinnatus Fire District and the Claryville Volunteer Fire Company . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … methods when procuring goods and services. Cincinnatus Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Ontario Town Water Superintendent Charged With Covering Up Failure to Fix Water Leaks
… water system and then falsified reports to the town to cover up the loss of water. Peets is scheduled back in court on October 19. Peets’ actions were exposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-ontario-town-water-superintendent-charged-covering-failure-fix-water-leaksErie County Soil and Water Conservation District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-232)
… 1, 2015 through June 8, 2016. Background The Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District provides services and funds projects related to the conservation of soil and water resources, improvement of water quality, … preservation of wildlife habitat and management of soil erosion. The District is governed by a seven-member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/09/09/erie-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursementsUlster Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Internal Controls Over Purchasing (2016M-158)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the effectiveness of … the use of competition, such as requests for proposals, in procuring professional services. Key Recommendation Revise … or other appropriate method of soliciting competition in the procurement of all professional services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/07/08/ulster-board-cooperative-educational-services-internal-controls-over-purchasingNassau County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Claims Auditing (2016M-164)
… claims processing function that allow claims to be audited in a timely manner in accordance with BOCES’ policy and statutory requirements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/06/24/nassau-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-claims-auditing-2016m-164Eaton No. 1 Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-4)
Determine whether the Eaton No. 1 Fire District (District) officials adequately monitored financial activity and ensured appropriate records and reports were maintained.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/eaton-number-one-fire-district-2024-4.pdfArlington Fire District – Station Number 5 Renovation (2022M-54)
Determine whether Arlington Fire District (District) officials used competitive methods to renovate Arlington Station 5 and appropriately disclosed interests in leasehold agreements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/arlington-fire-district-2022-54.pdfLaurens Fire District – Financial Activities (2021M-43)
Determine whether the Laurens Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) established adequate controls over financial activities to safeguard assets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/laurens-fire-district-2021-43.pdfSouth Butler Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-155)
Determine whether the South Butler Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/south-butler-fire-district-2020-155.pdfStamford-Harpersfield-Kortright Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-123)
Determine whether the Stamford-Harpersfield-Kortright Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) established adequate controls over financial activities to safeguard assets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/stamford-harpersfield-kortright-2020-123.pdfSafe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act - Safety Plans - 2019-MS-1
Determine if 17 school districts used their resources and two charter schools used their financial resources to implement district-wide school safety plans.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/global-2019-ms-1.pdfKids-Centric, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… reported on the CFR to supporting documentation (e.g., payroll ledgers) and found that there was no supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/30/kids-centric-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Licensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools (Report 2019-S-68 ). About the Program … To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schools-follow