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New Hyde Park Fire District - Payroll (2018M-165)
… Objective Determine whether District officials implemented a system to ensure that payroll was properly segregated and that … Findings Direct supervisors did not review or approve 244 of 309 timecards (79 percent) totaling $171,092. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/26/new-hyde-park-fire-district-payroll-2018m-165New York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2019
… Message from the Comptroller November 2020 In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, New Yorkers have seen how the … in dollar terms), with a total deficit of $23.7 billion. Virginia experienced the largest surplus in total dollars, … was the same as its share of the national population. Virginia and Maryland ranked first and second among the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2019Real Property Tax Cap Information - Glossary
… Ad Valorem Taxes – Taxes based on property value used to fund general government … local governments are permitted to increase their real property tax levies. Either two percent or inflation, … value from the prior roll resulting from new construction, property annexed from another assessing unit, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-information-glossaryDiNapoli: Local Government Employment Outside NYC Fell Nearly 39,000 Since 2007
… New York’s decline in local government employment stands in contrast to the nation as a whole, which saw a 2% … pandemic. “We all rely on local government employees for essential services such as education, public safety, … the staff in place to ensure critical services are there for their residents.” DiNapoli’s report shows the state’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-government-employment-outside-nyc-fell-nearly-39000-2007United Community Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… documented, program-related, and allowable pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost Manual … ended June 30, 2014. Background United is a Brooklyn, New York for-profit organization authorized by SED to operate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/30/united-community-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualKids-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-manualEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Follow-Up)
… of the Vehicle and Traffic Law ( 2018-S-7 ). About the Program In 1972, a tragic school bus and freight train … policies to support the Law’s requirements. Every motor carrier, as defined in the Law, must enroll in the Program, … that the Department’s revised process for reviewing motor carrier compliance, which uses desk reviews with advance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-law-followLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools (Follow-Up)
… the Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (Bureau) is responsible for overseeing these proprietary schools, … employment and that students’ financial interests – that is, tuition investments – are protected. As of January 20, … York State. When initially granted, a proprietary school’s license is valid for 2 years. Thereafter, license renewals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schools-followBank Street College of Education – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by the Bank Street College of Education (Bank Street) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were … the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. Background Bank Street’s Family Center (Center) is a not-for-profit … To determine whether the costs reported by the Bank Street College of Education on its Consolidated Fiscal Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/bank-street-college-education-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural … $90,000 in funds from the society and the town. “Bridget Brown exploited the trust of her community and used her two … in fighting public corruption and holding Bridget Brown accountable.” The Franklin County District Attorney’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… (WCHA) Jan Hoffman for allegedly stealing over $48,000 in WCHA funds, and Katherine (Katie) Pais, Hoffman’s mother and former WCHA consultant, for allegedly aiding in and concealing the scheme. “Jan Hoffman and Katherine Pais … allegedly took advantage of their positions and residents in need in a scheme that allowed Hoffman to steal over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedCorrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… of Corrupting the Government in the third degree, a class D felony. Villasuso today paid $175,000 in restitution … of Corrupting the Government in the fourth degree, a class E felony. Diana was sentenced upon his conviction of … count of Engaging Prohibited Conflict of Interest, both class A misdemeanors. The former county executive today paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionDiNapoli: Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… was arrested last week for allegedly pocketing $5,300 in village fees, including the "weekend loans" she took and … 34, of Sandy Creek, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree and corrupting the government in the third degree. The alleged thefts, which began in 2017, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-former-pulaski-assistant-village-clerk-charged-theft-feesGeddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick announced the arrest today of Geddes Account Clerk Shannon Carhart for allegedly … $30,000 in a health care coverage scam. Carhart, 43, of Syracuse, enrolled in the town’s health insurance after … $6,000 from the town meant for employees who opted out of health insurance coverage. In addition, Carhart cost the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindleComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … expenses and that cash receipts were properly accounted for. As a result, $7,780 of department funds were used to pay … station cash receipts and establishes an inventory process for garbage bags and garbage disposal stickers. For access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … general fund, the board also used non-recurring mortgage tax revenues to fund recurring expenditures, as well as to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… time, she stole $86,389 in tax payments to pay for her online shopping, groceries and car payments. She pleaded … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000DiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… Former Alexandria Town Clerk Ellen Peck pleaded guilty yesterday in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26,285 in … Former Alexandria Town Clerk Ellen Peck pleaded guilty yesterday in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26285 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftDiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… Trudy Harper, 40, was arrested in June and charged by Ulster County District Attorney D. Holley Carnright. After pleading … Carnright said. In an audit released last year, DiNapoli’s office found Harper controlled all phases of the court’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsOlean Firefighter Charged With Stealing Over $116,000 From City's Fire Department
… Jr. allegedly used more than $50,000 of the funds to pay his personal credit card, most of which funded his private HVAC business, Amazon purchases and payments to Verizon Wireless. He also … personal account, which he then used to withdraw cash and pay for personal expenses. Gaylor Jr. is due back in court on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/olean-firefighter-charged-stealing-over-116000-citys-fire-department