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Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2015M-288)
… to students from 19 component districts, is governed by a nine-member Board of Education elected by the boards of the … Extra-classroom activity funds recorded almost $118,000 in receipts and $124,000 in disbursements for the 2014-15 fiscal year. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/01/29/otsego-northern-catskills-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-extraVillage of Old Field – Misappropriation of Village Funds and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-44)
… 31, 2012. Background The Village of Old Field is located in the Town of Brookhaven, in Suffolk County, and has a population of approximately 900. The Village is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/17/village-old-field-misappropriation-village-funds-and-selected-financialLetchworth Central School District - Reserves (2018M-176)
… Determine whether the Board properly established reserve funds and maintained them at reasonable levels. Key Findings … in overfunded reserves that are not used. Five reserve funds totaling $3.5 million are overfunded. Key … Determine whether the Board properly established reserve funds and maintained them at reasonable levels …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/letchworth-central-school-district-reserves-2018m-176DiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds
… The SCO Family of Services (SCO), a provider of extended school day programs for the State Education Department (SED), submitted $194,320 in … The SCO Family of Services SCO a provider of extended school day programs for the State Education Department SED submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-fundsDiNapoli: City of Corning Audit Details Stolen Funds
… finance department collections in August 2013. The audit details how Burlew, over a three month period, allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-city-corning-audit-details-stolen-fundsIndependent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… May 24, 2022 PDF Version As New York’s Chief Fiscal Officer, the Comptroller is responsible for ensuring State and local governments use taxpayer money effectively … resulting in tens of millions in estimated savings for New York’s taxpayers. Not reflected in this estimate are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection and Use of Oil Spill … on August 13, 2015 determined that there were weaknesses in the Department’s oversight of Major Oil Storage Facilities … Department officials have made significant progress in correcting the problems we identified in the initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/collection-and-use-oil-spill-funds-followOlean City School District – Reserve Funds (2022M-187)
… established and used reserve funds and maintained them at reasonable levels. Key Findings The Board and District … $8 million held in seven of these reserves was reasonable or needed. In addition, the Board and District … fund reserves and maintain needed reserves at reasonable levels. District officials generally agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/olean-city-school-district-reserve-funds-2022m-187Hannibal Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds (2023M-59)
… over cash disbursements. Key Findings The Board did not establish basic internal controls over cash … former Treasurer was able to misappropriate over $850,000 in Company funds during an eight-and-a-half-year period. For … in unauthorized checks to himself from January 2014 through May 2022. Use a Company credit card to make 794 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/07/21/hannibal-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-2023m-59Cattaraugus County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-85)
… and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien, when the whereabouts of any person entitled to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/11/cattaraugus-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-85Orleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-043)
… 1, 2011 through January 1, 2014. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court … which, when implemented properly and consistently, provide a system of internal controls to account for and safeguard … abandoned property are paid to the State Comptroller in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/14/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-043Greene County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-294)
… for more than three years. Key Recommendation Ensure that all moneys deemed abandoned property are paid to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/greene-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-294Genesee County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-322)
… for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2011 through January 1, 2014. Background County officials are … for court and trust funds for the period January 1 2011 through January 1 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/genesee-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-322Dutchess County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-293)
… are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may … such as surplus moneys from foreclosures. Also, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/dutchess-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-293Niagara County – Court and Trust Funds (2015M-228)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County … to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2009 through July 14, 2015. Background … The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/13/niagara-county-court-and-trust-funds-2015m-228Columbia County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-353)
… 2013 through January 1, 2014. Background County officials are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in … Also, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to the Treasurer for safekeeping by order of … Ensure that all moneys deemed abandoned property are turned over to the State Comptroller in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/columbia-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-353Putnam County – Court and Trust Funds (2017M-221)
… appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2014 through … 1, 2017. Background The County Clerk and Surrogate’s Court are responsible for maintaining up-to-date and complete records for court and trust funds and abandoned property. Pursuant to New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/01/putnam-county-court-and-trust-funds-2017m-221Orange County – Court and Trust Funds (2017M-225)
… for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2014 through January 1, 2017. Background The County Clerk and … for court and trust funds for the period January 1 2014 through January 1 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/01/orange-county-court-and-trust-funds-2017m-225Allegany County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-74)
… Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to … may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer). Payments made pursuant to court … an estate payment is unknown). Key Findings Although the County Clerk maintains scanned copies of all court orders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/allegany-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-74Putnam County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-2)
… 1, 2022, through November 15, 2023. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court … money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien (i.e., a security interest in property filed to ensure payment for contracted services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/03/29/putnam-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-2