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Town of East Hampton – Peconic Bay Community Preservation Funds (P7-23-23)
… the CPF bank account during the audit period, we reviewed 10 deposits totaling $41.7 million. All 10 deposits we reviewed were properly receipted, deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-east-hampton-peconic-bay-community-preservation-funds-p7-23-23Risk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) – New York City Transit (Transit) identified potential damage to its … and depth of storm surge will increase across New York City. With the sea level rise, future storms will flood more … stemming from Superstorm Sandy, which hit the New York City area in October 2012 causing significant coastal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsSt. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2023M-99)
… not be located. These assets cost $128,102 and included computers, projectors, interactive displays and cameras. … hard drives were sanitized prior to disposal, and 11 other computers were sanitized and disposed of but were still …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/01/st-lawrence-lewis-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2023m-99Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Information Technology (2023M-93)
… the network could be accessed by unauthorized individuals. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … user accounts (18 percent) that were not needed or logged in to for at least six months, including: 165 student … necessity and disable unnecessary network user accounts in a timely manner. BOCES officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/10/13/eastern-suffolk-board-cooperative-educational-services-information-technology-2023mKenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District – Financial Management (2015M-155)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial management practices for … consistently appropriated fund balance that was not needed to finance operations. The District overfunded reserves. Key … and take appropriate action, in accordance with statute, to remedy reserves with excess funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/06/kenmore-town-tonawanda-union-free-school-district-financial-managementWhite Plains City School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2014M-240)
… period July 1, 2012 through April 30, 2014. Background The White Plains City School District is located in the city of White Plains, Westchester County. The District, which … White Plains City School District Procurement of Professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/31/white-plains-city-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2014mUse of New York State Snowmobile Trail Development and Maintenance Funds
… Snowmobile Trail Development and Maintenance Fund is used for its intended purpose. Background In 1985, the New York … (Program) administered by Parks. Parks is responsible for authorizing payments, monitoring the Program, and planning for the development and maintenance of safe snowmobile trails …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/02/use-new-york-state-snowmobile-trail-development-and-maintenance-funds-0U. S. Steel and DiNapoli Agree on Enhanced Disclosure of Corporate Political Contributions
… of U. S. Steel with an estimated value of $20 million. “In the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United, investors and the larger public have been left in the dark on the extent of the reach of corporate dollars …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/u-s-steel-and-dinapoli-agree-enhanced-disclosure-corporate-political-contributionsDiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… of the court’s fees for years,” DiNapoli said. “This was a crime that was easily prevented. Checks and balances are a … with the disposition as the Town of Ellery is going to be made whole and Ms. Thompson will be a convicted felon, … 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/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesTown of Dresden – Financial Condition and Town Clerk Operations (2016M-369)
… Key Recommendations Review estimates of fund balance at year-end and not budget to appropriate fund balance to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-dresden-financial-condition-and-town-clerk-operations-2016m-369Town of Chazy – Water and Sewer District Financial Operations (2017M-42)
… October 31, 2016. Background The Town of Chazy is located in Clinton County and has a population of approximately … billed, collected and enforced. Customers were not billed in accordance with the Board-established rates, resulting in customers being underbilled by $1,703. Delinquent customer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-chazy-water-and-sewer-district-financial-operations-2017m-42Town of Moira – Fiscal Oversight and Selected Financial Operations (2016M-350)
… of financial operations, the Town's procurement practices and claims auditing process and internal controls over the Justice Court's financial … contains the Village of Brushton within its borders and has a population of approximately 2,900. The Town, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-moira-fiscal-oversight-and-selected-financial-operations-2016m-350Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Network User Accounts (2023M-42)
… adequately managed and monitored network user accounts in order to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss. … to help prevent unauthorized use, access, or loss. As a result, BOCES had an increased risk of inappropriate … 10 accounts not used by active employees, that had last log on dates ranging from November 2016 to December 2021. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/08/18/ulster-board-cooperative-educational-services-network-user-accounts-2023m-42Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… said Attorney General Schneiderman. “With this case, as well as the cases that we have brought against more than 60 … when Cohen devised a scheme with Joseph Ross of Century Coverage Corporation, an insurance company that serviced Met Council. Century Coverage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-directorDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft
… Records in the First Degree and Official Misconduct before Judge Richard M. Healy in Wayne County Court. Her sentencing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftTown of White Creek – Disbursements and Annual Financial Reports (2023M-41)
… checks; instead, a rubber signature stamp was used, which is not permitted. Review the canceled check images to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/04/town-white-creek-disbursements-and-annual-financial-reports-2023m-41State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Maya Angelou
… its greatest writers and poets, Maya Angelou, a woman who gave a voice to millions and whose works of poetry and prose transcended … of its greatest writers and poets Maya Angelou a woman who gave a voice to millions and whose works of poetry and prose transcended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-death-maya-angelouGenesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Purchase Cards (2022M-27)
… charges were properly approved, adequately supported and for valid purposes. Key Finding While the 198 BOCES purchase … card charges we reviewed were adequately supported and for valid purposes, only one was properly approved. The … charges were properly approved adequately supported and for valid purposes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/08/genesee-valley-board-cooperative-educational-services-purchase-cards-2022m-27Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Reserve Funds (2022M-39)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) Board of Education (Board) and officials properly established and used reserve … Determine whether the Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services BOCES Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/08/genesee-valley-board-cooperative-educational-services-reserve-funds-2022m-39Town of Webb Union Free School District – Financial Management (2022M-53)
… fund balance when needed and ensure encumbrances are for valid commitments. Comply with the statutory surplus fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/town-webb-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2022m-53