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Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-108)
Determine whether Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District (District) officials established adequate internal controls over user accounts to prevent unauthorized use, access and loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/haverstraw-stony-point-2021-108.pdfLetchworth Central School District - Reserves (2018M-176)
… whether the Board properly established reserve funds and maintained them at reasonable levels. Key Findings The … Recommendations Adopt a more comprehensive written policy and review reserves to determine whether they are necessary and balances are reasonable. Use excess amounts in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/letchworth-central-school-district-reserves-2018m-176DiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… Attorney F. Paul Battisti today announced that Joy LaBarr, a 58-year-old Binghamton woman, was sentenced to pay full … his wife was to continue receiving payments after his death. However, she predeceased him, so payments should have … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsOpinion 89-9
… the funds have not been presented to the county. You ask how the moneys should be disposed of under these … all debtors known to the affiant, after diligent inquiry, do not exceed $10,000 (SCPA, §1310[3]). In addition, … holding the property for only two years, the county may turn such money over to the State Comptroller in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor’s Proposed Executive Budget
… remedied in the city’s adopted budget expected in June. A swift agreement by the legislature and Governor will provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-proposed-executive-budgetEnforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2018-S-27 ). About the Program The Public Service Commission (Commission) regulates 650 utilities … affordable, safe, secure, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water services for New … million settlement with National Grid to lift the natural gas moratorium in Long Island, Queens, and Brooklyn. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/01/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreements-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… the following audits have been issued. Homes and Community Renewal – Division of Housing and Community Renewal – … not maintain financial or cybersecurity standards. Not all license applicants completed a fingerprinting process that … reports used to assess the safety and soundness of their business operations. Hudson River–Black River Regulating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Saranac Town Clerk Arrested for Falsifying Town Records
… Attorney Andrew J. Wylie announced the arrest of Mary L. Bell, Clerk of the Town of Saranac. Bell, 54, was arrested Thursday for allegedly falsifying … allegedly took place from April 2017 to August 2017. “Ms. Bell, as an elected official, swore to act with honesty and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-saranac-town-clerk-arrested-falsifying-town-recordsDiNapoli: New York on Stronger Financial Footing
… New York state ended the 2013-14 fiscal year in the strongest fiscal position in years and was able to … streams to attain balance. “After a tough few years, New York state is in better fiscal shape thanks to an … New York state ended the 201314 fiscal year in the strongest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-new-york-stronger-financial-footingPreparing and Applying for Retirement
… Retirement is a big step, and we want to make sure you’re ready when the time comes. Below you’ll find guidance on preparing for … A timeline guiding NYSLRS members through the retirement process and highlighting important topics and information to consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/preparing-and-applying-for-retirementVillage of Sherman – Treasurer’s Cash Receipts (2019M-39)
… the Village of Sherman (Village) Treasurer recorded and deposited all collections received in an accurate manner. Key Findings The former Treasurer did not record and deposit collections in an accurate manner. The former … than $20,000 in recorded real property taxes, water, sewer and general fund receipts collected during the period July 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/04/22/village-sherman-treasurers-cash-receipts-2019m-39Opinion 89-50
… LAW -- Gifts and Loans (drainage improvement on private property) CLAIMS -- Compromise or Settlement (drainage … we have expressed the opinion that, pursuant to its general police powers, a town could repair a defect in a … its right to settle a disputed claim, it need not admit liability as part of such a settlement. Nevertheless, while a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-50Mount Sinai Fire District - Financial Condition and Price Quotations for Purchases (2019M-83)
Determine if the Board and District officials effectively managed the District’s financial condition.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/mount-sinai-district-2019-83.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… out of 765 (8 percent) agricultural, veterans and senior citizen exemptions, totaling $2.9 million, on properties with … out of approximately 600 agricultural, veteran and senior citizen exemptions totaling $6 million, on properties with a … (16 percent) agricultural, veterans, disability and senior citizen exemptions totaling $2.5 million, on properties with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSome NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… New York schools fall short when it comes to protecting students from harassment and discrimination based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, according to an audit released in … York state schools’ compliance with the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). On Sept. 25, DiNapoli engaged a similar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentSchoharie Central School District - School Lunch Operations (2019M-19)
Determine whether District officials properly managed school lunch operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/schoharie-19.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. Office of General Services (OGS): … Many of the overpayments occurred because the DOH did not have a process to identify and track Medicaid recipients … processes and application of the law across agencies have resulted in late, inaccurate, or sometimes missed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsTown of Farmersville - Town Clerk (2019M-49)
… the Town Clerk (Clerk) recorded, deposited, remitted and reported collections in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings We reviewed 356 tax payments totaling $520,000 and found they were recorded properly and deposited intact … whether the Town Clerk Clerk recorded deposited remitted and reported collections in a timely and accurate manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/24/town-farmersville-town-clerk-2019m-49Mahopac Central School District – Noninstructional Payroll (2020M-32)
Determine whether District officials implemented a system to ensure that noninstructional payroll was properly segregated, authorized and recorded and overtime
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2020/pdf/mahopac-2020-32.pdfTown of Ashland – Long-Term Planning (2024M-114)
… multiyear capital and financial plans, which provide a framework to assess the Town’s capital and financial needs … or a reserve fund policy to determine needed amounts for fund balance and specific reserves and to establish plans … shared that both the Town’s salt shed and highway garage need costly repairs. Key Recommendations Develop written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/24/town-ashland-long-term-planning-2024m-114