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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… actual results or trends and did not contain estimates for all known revenues and expenditures. The adopted budgets … policies or procedures. The board also did not enter into a written service level agreement with the IT vendor. In … officials did not always seek competition, as required, when purchasing goods or obtaining professional services. Of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSt. Paul Boulevard Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-116)
… The Board did not: Adopt realistic budgets, which resulted in excessive unrestricted fund balance that was not substantiated by planned uses in any fund balance policy or multiyear financial or capital … District residents. Properly audit claims to ensure each claim has supporting documentation and policies were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/05/st-paul-boulevard-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-116Newark Valley Fire District - Board Oversight (2020M-30)
… required annual update documents with the Office of the State Comptroller as of the end of our audit. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/01/newark-valley-fire-district-board-oversight-2020m-30Westmere Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-12)
… year or 120 days after the close of the fiscal year if an extension is granted. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/18/westmere-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2014m-12Town of Ashford – Water District (2015M-343)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s oversight role of the Water District … $5 million. Key Findings Town officials could not provide a detailed project plan detailing the project scope, timetable or documentation to support the estimated costs. The Board did not ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/25/town-ashford-water-district-2015m-343Area #2 – IT Security Training and Awareness – Information Technology Governance
… A well-informed workforce is essential to securing electronic data and IT systems. Local governments … confidentiality of student, teacher or principal PII, and how employees can comply with those laws. There have been … fooled via social engineering scams 8 into providing their passwords, opening harmful attachments or visiting malicious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-2-it-security-training-and-awarenessState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… (Preschool Special Education Audit Initiative) – Williamsburg Infant & Early Childhood Development Center, … children with disabilities who are between the ages of 3 and 5 years. For the 3 fiscal years ended June 30, 2019, … not comply with the requirements Department of Taxation and Finance – Efforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of tenants’ self-reported income at two (Co-op City and Rochdale Village) of the three developments reviewed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 2000-17
… -- Competitive Bidding Requirements (for construction of town water system) - Municipal Cooperation (competitive bidding for construction of town water system by public authority) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Award (by public authority for construction of town water system) WATER IMPROVEMENTS -- Construction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-17DiNapoli: Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… Assistant Village Clerk Courtney Dillabough was arrested last week for allegedly pocketing $5,300 in village fees, … fees until village officials noted there was cash missing last year. Dillabough resigned in August 2017 after town … Assistant Village Clerk Courtney Dillabough was arrested last week for allegedly pocketing $5300 in village fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-former-pulaski-assistant-village-clerk-charged-theft-feesGeddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… records that she had declined the coverage in order to fraudulently receive $6,000 from the town meant for … addition, Carhart cost the town another $30,000 by failing to pay her actual health insurance premiums and leaving the town to pay the bill. “Ms. Carhart hoodwinked Geddes town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindleComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… cash receipts and establishes an inventory process for garbage bags and garbage disposal stickers. For access to state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Niskayuna No. 2 Fire District , Northville Public Library , Town of North Norwich and the Town of Phelps . “In today’s fiscal … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Niskayuna No 2 Fire District Northville Public Library …
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
… the public’s trust in government,” DiNapoli said. “My office partners with law enforcement across the state to … accountable those who betray their duty to the public. My thanks to District Attorney Parisi and the State Police … time, she stole $86,389 in tax payments to pay for her online shopping, groceries and car payments. She pleaded …
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
… former clerk of the town of Rosendale justice court will make full restitution after admitting to stealing nearly $6,000 in cash from bail collections. The … in Saugerties Town Court on March 4. Harper was sentenced to three years’ probation and ordered to pay full …
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
… business and lifestyle,” DiNapoli said. “Now, thanks to my partnership with District Attorney Rieman and the New York … Court. Gaylor Jr. is accused of paying his personal credit card bills directly from the fire department’s account and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/olean-firefighter-charged-stealing-over-116000-citys-fire-departmentTown of Ballston – Water Fund Financial Operations (2012M-258)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the water fund’s fiscal health and … January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2011. Background The Town of Ballston is located in Saratoga County and has a … Town of Ballston Water Fund Financial Operations 2012M258 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-ballston-water-fund-financial-operations-2012m-258State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following: daily onsite personnel; leak testing results for treatment lines; concrete inspection and testing … check signing process does not comply with village policy and the village treasurer did not maintain control of … for audit services totaling $25,200, although required by policy. In addition, officials could not provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society and former Willsboro town clerk/tax collector, … guilty to stealing nearly $90,000 in funds from the society and the town. “Bridget Brown exploited the trust of … who put their trust in her.” The Essex County Agricultural Society is a non-profit organization whose mission is to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly