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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… revealed that Cohen, together with former Met Council CEO William Rapfogel and other co-conspirators, stole … a distressing and lengthy theft of funds meant to help New York's neediest citizens," said State Comptroller Thomas P. …
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
… “Ms. Steurrys went to great lengths to try and cover up her theft of public funds. She now faces the consequences … and created phony receipts to conceal her crimes. She was arrested in March following the joint investigation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… while still allowing services to continue running. Coastal flooding caused by storm surge can cause severe … the Chair of the MTA appointed a Blue Ribbon Commission on Sustainability and the MTA (Blue Ribbon Commission) … 2009, the MTA issued the Blue Ribbon Commission’s Report on Sustainability and the MTA (Report) making 93 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsTown of White Creek – Disbursements and Annual Financial Reports (2023M-41)
… disbursements and filed the annual update documents (AUDs) in a timely manner. Key Findings The Supervisor did not provide … 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-41Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Information Technology (2023M-93)
… Services (BOCES) officials managed user account access to the network and financial application. Key Findings Although BOCES officials restricted user account access to the financial application, they did not adequately manage … service accounts. Key Recommendations Periodically review all enabled network user accounts for necessity and disable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/10/13/eastern-suffolk-board-cooperative-educational-services-information-technology-2023mState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Maya Angelou
… “Today, America mourns the loss of one of its greatest writers and poets, Maya Angelou, a woman who gave a voice to millions and whose works of poetry … Today America mourns the loss of one of its greatest writers and poets Maya Angelou a woman …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-death-maya-angelouDiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts III
… issued the following statement today on the passing of Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts III. “Reverend Dr. Calvin O. … New York. He was an educator, dedicated to the students of SUNY Old Westbury. I will miss his friendship and pray for … issued the following statement today on the passing of Rev Dr Calvin O Butts III …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-statement-passing-reverend-dr-calvin-o-butts-iiiLocal Sales Tax Collections up 10.2% in Third Quarter of 2022
… Local government sales tax collections grew by 10.2% in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year, mostly driven by double digit growth in New York City. Total sales tax collections reached nearly … of New York City. “New York City’s sales tax growth in the third quarter, after relatively weaker collections in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/local-sales-tax-collections-up-10-point-2-percent-in-third-quarter-2022Village of Scotia - Parking Tickets and Justice Court Operations (2019M-44)
… account for and enforce the collection of issued parking tickets. Determine whether Justice Court (Court) collections … timely. Key Findings The Village had 6,776 unpaid parking tickets totaling $354,705 outstanding as of July 31, 2018. … late fees totaling $5,110 on 184 (or 78 percent) parking tickets. The Court’s bail liability was $36,425, or $6,924 …
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 … and procedures. In addition, we performed data analytics to identify and facilitate the Department’s recovery of UI overpayments made to New York State (NYS) employees. Background We examined …
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 the period … that resulted in payments totaling more than $10.6 million to two contractors. The Town also failed to properly monitor the services provided by three of the …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over selected … adopt a comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plan to establish the goals and objectives for funding long-term … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns internal controls over selected financial …
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)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.’s Family Support Services Contracts … home. OPWDD contracts with three entities within the Young Adult Institute Network (YAI Network) to provide FSS in the … included in our initial audit report Oversight of Young Adult Institute Incs Family …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/oversight-young-adult-institute-incs-family-support-services-contracts-followSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… the parking program and procedures regarding summonses for plates issued by DOS. DOF maintains its Summons Tracking and … due for summonses issued to vehicles with diplomatic plates. These amounts due include $15.6 million, based on the MOU for summonses issued before November 1, 2002. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesTown of Carroll – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-221)
… Purpose of Audit The purposes of our audit were to review the Town’s accounting records and reports, and … May 22, 2013. We expanded the scope of our audit back to January 1, 2010, for our review of financial reports and … extension in 2011 or 2012. The Supervisor did not submit to the Board the required detailed statement of all moneys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/21/town-carroll-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-221Town of Barre – Town Supervisor’s Activities and Board Oversight (2014M-220)
… July 8, 2014. Background The Town of Barre is located in Orleans County and had a population of 2,025 as of the 2010 census. The Town is … with which the Board contracted to assist the Supervisor in fulfilling his financial duties. The Town’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/24/town-barre-town-supervisors-activities-and-board-oversight-2014m-220Bradford Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2016M-91)
… organization that provides fire protection and emergency rescue services to residents in the Town of Bradford in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/02/bradford-volunteer-fire-company-inc-apparent-misappropriationTown of Chesterfield – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-331)
… audit was to review the financial operations of the Port Kent Water District 1 and internal controls over the Tax … by an elected five-member Town Board, includes the Port Kent Water District 1, which provides water service to … audit was to review the financial operations of the Port Kent Water District 1 and internal controls over the Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-chesterfield-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2014m-331Caledonia Joint Fire District – Board Oversight of Long-Term Planning (2024M-102)
… officials properly planned for long-term financial and capital needs. Key Findings Although the District has significant future operating and capital needs, the Board and District officials did not properly plan for these long-term financial and capital needs. The Board and District officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/11/08/caledonia-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-long-term-planning-2024m-102Risk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… the Chair of the MTA appointed a Blue Ribbon Commission on Sustainability and the MTA (Blue Ribbon Commission), which … climate change will have even greater adverse impacts on MTA’s vital infrastructure, operations, and revenue … the New York area on October 29, 2012, causing significant coastal flooding and approximately $5 billion in damage to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/01/02/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditions