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Disposal of Electronic Devices
… may be improperly disclosed. One way information can be compromised is through careless disposal or re-use of … electronic devices. Personal computers, tablets, and smart phones pose a particular concern because they can easily be returned to the manufacturer or sold to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/disposal-electronic-devicesTown of Stephentown – Records and Reports (2012M-209)
… and accuracy of the Town’s records and reports for the period January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2011. … members and the Town Supervisor, and is responsible for managing Town operations and overseeing the Town’s financial affairs. The Town’s budgeted expenditures for 2012 are approximately $1.4 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-stephentown-records-and-reports-2012m-209Town of Marathon – Claims Audit Process (2022M-124)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Marathon (Town) Board (Board) properly audited claims … have been paid for inappropriate purposes. In our sample of 100 claims totaling $203,349: 68 claims totaling $116,411 … 15 claims totaling $40,352 were approved without evidence of compliance with competitive bidding requirements or the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/09/town-marathon-claims-audit-process-2022m-124Town of Middleburgh – Claims Audit Process (2023M-56)
… vendors and the reasons why solicitation of quotes is not in the Town’s best interest. Discontinue use of the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/07/town-middleburgh-claims-audit-process-2023m-56Town of Athens - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-41)
… payments totaling $774,127 during the first three weeks of January 2016 but remitted these collections to the … timeframes. Clerk fees collected during five months of our audit period totaling $11,179 were deposited from … Town of Athens Town ClerkTax Collector 2018M41 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/08/town-athens-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-41Town of Summerhill – Fund Balance and Budget Monitoring (2013M-27)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management and budgeting practices, and its resultant financial condition for the period January … The Town of Summerhill is located in Cayuga County and has approximately 1,200 residents. The Town is governed … Town of Summerhill Fund Balance and Budget Monitoring 2013M27 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-summerhill-fund-balance-and-budget-monitoring-2013m-27DiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Eileen Steurrys, the former part time court clerk for the Town of Marion, for the alleged theft of $59,293 in court fines, fees and surcharges. “The … Calarco and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Eileen Steurrys the former part time court clerk for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… announced that Solomon Ross and William Lieber, former insurance brokers for the Metropolitan Council on Jewish … through an elaborate kickback scheme. Ross and Lieber were insurance brokers of the now defunct Century Coverage Corporation, an insurance company that serviced Met Council from 1992 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman and U.S. Attorney Hartunian Announce Arrest and Indictment of New York State Assemblyman William Scarborough
… take place. If convicted on all charges, he faces up to 37 years in prison. “The crimes Mr. Scarborough is … above the law, no matter how powerful or well-connected. I also want to thank Comptroller DiNapoli and U.S. Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-and-us-attorney-hartunian-announce-arrest-and-indictment-newDiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… Alvarez pleaded guilty to Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree, a class A misdemeanor, in … Council Majority Leader Joel Rivera. In 2013, Alvarez ran for Rivera’s seat in the 15th New York City Council District, … was unsuccessful in the Democratic primary. While running for office, Alvarez knowingly accepted straw donations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-schemeTown of Colesville – Procurement (2023M-92)
… (Town) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings Officials did not always use a competitive process when purchasing goods or services and some officials were unfamiliar with the … Comply with Board policies and statutes when procuring goods and services. Retain adequate documentation of actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/11/22/town-colesville-procurement-2023m-92Village of Depew - Purchasing (2018M-158)
Determine whether the Board ensured that goods and services were procured in the most economical way and in accordance with the Villages purchasing policy
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-depew-purchasing-2018m-158January 2001: Accounting & Reporting of Expendable and Non-expendable Trusts
… and BOCES Business Officials An expendable trust is a trust whose resources, both principal and earnings, may be … changes will be made to the USA effective for fiscal years starting on or after July 1, 2001: Trusts that benefit your … only the basis of accounting and reporting of trust funds. Account codes, accounting records, budgeting, bank accounts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/january-2001-accounting-reporting-expendable-and-non-expendable-trustsAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017
… and nonoccupational disabilities and sickness. Coverage for these benefits, with limited exception, is to be provided by their employers. The Board is also responsible for tracking its costs to administer the Workers’ … errors in its 2014-15, 2015-16, and 2016-17 statements for the Self-Insurers (WCL Section 50(5)) assessment, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/21/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-fiscal-years-ended-march-31DiNapoli: Health Departments Need to Clean Up Act on Food Safety
… are not consistently enforcing the state health code for eateries and other establishments nor explaining why … and for ensuring they adhere to the state sanitary code. DOH’s oversight is carried out at the local level … establishments to ensure compliance with the sanitary code and investigating complaints and reports of foodborne …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-health-departments-need-clean-act-food-safetyState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC's FY 2025 Preliminary Budget
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on New York City's Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Preliminary Budget: “The release of New York City’s $109.4 billion FY 2025 preliminary budget … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nycs-fy-2025-preliminary-budgetReport of Title V Operating Permit Program Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017
… in place to accurately capture the Title V Operating Permit Program’s (Program) revenues, expenditures, and … sources subject to the Program must obtain an operating permit and pay annual fees established by the Act. The … bills them annually. The Act mandates that the Program’s permit fee revenues be sufficient to cover all reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/12/report-title-v-operating-permit-program-revenues-expenditures-and-changes-fund-balanceTown of Delhi - Highway Department Leave Records (2020M-53)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Delhi … maintain Department employee leave records. Leave balances for the former Deputy Highway Superintendent (Deputy) from … was attributed to the Deputy’s failure to use sick leave for lost time due to an occupational injury, which resulted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-delhi-highway-department-leave-records-2020m-53St. Mary’s Hospital for Children, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… as opposed to the cost-based rates established through financial information reported on CFRs. St. Mary’s is a subsidiary of St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children, Inc., a not-for-profit … the financial information St. Mary’s reports to SED on its annual CFRs. For the 3 calendar years ended December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/st-marys-hospital-children-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Budget & Financial Plan
… revenue annually, given the state of the commercial real estate market and potential tax appeals. Wall Street profits … city to bolster its reserve levels . This budget takes a small step in that direction, enhancing the general reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-budget-financial-plan