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DiNapoli: Former Bemus Point Clerk Arrested for Theft of Over $60,000
… Additionally, Jaeger used the village bank account to pay for herself and her family’s personal cell phones and car payments, and to purchase Christmas gifts. … of 2020. “Jaeger allegedly treated the village funds as her personal bank account, writing checks to herself for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-former-bemus-point-clerk-arrested-theft-over-60000Pember 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-285Town of Willsboro– Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-68)
… for ensuring that the collection of moneys, issuance of tickets and deposit of moneys received are properly carried …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/18/town-willsboro-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2014m-68City of Niagara Falls – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-47)
… 9, 2013. Background The City of Niagara Falls is located in Niagara County and encompasses approximately 17 square …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/04/city-niagara-falls-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-47Appendix B – Selected Legal References Pertaining to the Audit of Claims Function – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… School Districts – Education Law Sections 1604(35), 1709(20-a), 1719(2), 1720(2), 1724, … 2523(2), 2524-2526, 2554(2-a), 2580 BOCES – Education Law Section 1950(4-k) Villages – Village Law Sections … For special district libraries refer to the enabling legislation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-b-selected-legal-references-pertaining-audit-claims-functionDiNapoli: New York Ranks Last in Balance of Payments With Washington
… total dollars, rather than dollars per capita, New York’s ranking was last among the states. The gap between taxes paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-new-york-ranks-last-balance-payments-washingtonState University of New York Upstate Medical Center – Selected Travel Expenses
… initiative to determine whether the use of travel money by selected government employees was appropriate, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/26/state-university-new-york-upstate-medical-center-selected-travel-expensesCity of Middletown – Selected Financial Operations and Information Technology (2013M-56)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the City’s purchasing practices, … January 1, 2011, to July 9, 2012. Background The City of Middletown City is located in Orange County and has a … City of Middletown Selected Financial Operations and Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/05/31/city-middletown-selected-financial-operations-and-information-technology-2013m-56DiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… County Sherriff Ronald Spike announced the arrest of Julie Brown, former clerk of the Town of Potter. Brown, 49, was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing nearly … took place between January 1, 2018, and May 21, 2019. “Ms. Brown violated the trust of her community by allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000City of Cohoes Industrial Development Agency - Legislative Reform Compliance (2019M-106)
Determine whether the City of Cohoes Industrial Development Agency CCIDA complied with the 2015 industrial development agency IDA legislative reform
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/08/23/city-cohoes-industrial-development-agency-legislativeTown of Seneca Falls - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2018M-144)
… Objective Determine whether the Board ensured that credit card and travel expenditures were adequately supported and for legitimate purposes. Key Findings The Board approved payment for 236 credit card purchases totaling $24,416 without adequate supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/09/13/town-seneca-falls-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-144Eastport-South Manor Central School District - Procurement of Professional Services (2019M-156)
… Determine whether the District sought competition for its professional service providers. Key Findings District … Determine whether the District sought competition for its professional service providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/18/eastport-south-manor-central-school-district-procurement-professionalCity of Long Beach - Payments for Unused Leave Accruals (2019M-68)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether payments to certain City officers and employees for unused leave accruals were … authorized and accurately calculated. Key Findings The City approved $6 million in separation payments to 43 City officers and employees, of which $513,925 in payments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/12/11/city-long-beach-payments-unused-leave-accruals-2019m-68Town of Alexandria - Water and Sewer District Financial Condition (2019M-116)
… effectively managed the financial condition of the water and sewer districts by reasonably estimating budgets … did not effectively manage the financial condition of the water and sewer districts. We found the following: Officials … budget accurately nor raise sufficient revenues to fund water and sewer operations, which resulted in five districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-water-and-sewer-district-financial-condition-2019m-116Town of Alexandria - Redwood Water and Sewer District Charges (2019M-90)
… did not provide a clear, consistent and equitable basis for billing property owners. In addition, certain charges … law. We reviewed water and sewer billings totaling $82,649 for 70 property owners and identified about $10,339 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-redwood-water-and-sewer-district-charges-2019m-90Village of Scotia - Parking Tickets and Justice Court Operations (2019M-44)
… officials properly account for and enforce the collection of issued parking tickets. Determine whether Justice Court … unpaid parking tickets totaling $354,705 outstanding as of July 31, 2018. The Clerk used her discretion to forgive … or $6,924 less than the $43,349 recorded in the system as of July 31, 2018. Key Recommendations Ensure current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2019/06/07/village-scotia-parking-tickets-and-justice-court-operations-2019m-44Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments (January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018)
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine whether Unemployment … Insurance (UI) benefit payments approved by the Department of Labor (Department) were appropriate and comply with … to identify and facilitate the Department’s recovery of UI overpayments made to New York State (NYS) employees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2018-december-31-2018Town of Cheektowaga – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-293)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s procurement process for … 1, 2010 through August 28, 2013. Background The Town of Cheektowaga is located in Erie County and has a population … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns procurement process for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/04/18/town-cheektowaga-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-293Town of Catskill – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-165)
… internal controls over selected financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through January 22, 2014. … Town Board, which is the legislative body responsible for managing Town operations. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014 fiscal year total approximately $7.1 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/03/town-catskill-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2014m-165Oversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.'s Family Support Services Contracts (Follow-Up)
… one was partially implemented. OPWDD is not required to respond to this follow-up report. However, we allow 30 days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/oversight-young-adult-institute-incs-family-support-services-contracts-follow