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DiNapoli: City of Corning Audit Details Stolen Funds
… collections in August 2013. The audit details how Burlew, over a three month period, allegedly stole fees for parking permits, code enforcement, water, sewer and parking summons, as well as utility receipts. “This … For example, she stole code enforcement fees for 11 building permits totaling $1,200, 18 parking permits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-city-corning-audit-details-stolen-fundsIndependent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… Chief Fiscal Officer, the Comptroller is responsible for ensuring State and local governments use taxpayer money … and other vendors. The recent Enacted State Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 allowed at least $11 … to statutorily restore certain OSC oversight authority for billions of dollars in contract spending should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds ( 2014-S-59 ). Background Chapter 845 of the … York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Oil Spill Fund or Fund) to pay for the cleanup and removal of … were weaknesses in the Department’s oversight of Major Oil Storage Facilities ( reporting and facility registration, …
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)
… could not demonstrate that approximately $8 million held in seven of these reserves was reasonable or needed. In addition, the Board and District officials did not: Adopt … on taxpayers and withholds funds that may have been used in a more beneficial way. Key Recommendations Adopt a …
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)
… was able to misappropriate over $850,000 in Company funds during an eight-and-a-half-year period. For example, he … Recommendations Work to seek recovery of misappropriated funds from the Company’s insurance provider and consult with …
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)
… whereabouts of any person entitled to an estate payment is unknown. Key Findings The records maintained by the County … Key Recommendations There were no recommendations in this report. …
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)
… 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)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court …
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)
… 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, 2011 through January 1, 2014. … The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have …
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)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2013 through … have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1 2013 …
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)
… established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2009 through July 14, 2015. Background County officials are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. … established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1 2009 …
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)
… turned over to the State Comptroller. The County Clerk’s register of moneys and securities paid, transferred or … Court Clerk has not kept the required Surrogate’s register. Key Recommendations Ensure that all moneys deemed … in a timely manner. Maintain an up-to-date County Clerk’s register as required by law. Ensure that all court and trust …
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)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … and Surrogate’s Court are responsible for maintaining up-to-date and complete records for court and trust funds and …
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)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … and Surrogate’s Court are responsible for maintaining up-to-date and complete records for court and trust funds and …
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)
… of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and … improperly remained in the Treasurer’s custody and should have been turned over to the State Comptroller as abandoned … of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and …
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)
… established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2022, through November 15, 2023. … established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1 2022 through November 15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/03/29/putnam-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-2Lewis County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-1)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County … The purpose of our review was to determine whether County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/03/22/lewis-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-1Oneida County – Court and Trust Funds (2023-C&T-3)
… be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Commissioner of Finance (Commissioner) for safekeeping . Payments made pursuant to … circumstances, [2] funds from estates are entrusted to the Commissioner for safekeeping by order of the Surrogate’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2023/12/29/oneida-county-court-and-trust-funds-2023-ct-3Herkimer County – Court and Trust Funds (2023-C&T-2)
… funds or provide the Treasurer and OSC with an annual certificate of cash balances, along with other information, … bank holding court and trust money submits an annual certificate of balances to the Treasurer and OSC. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/12/15/herkimer-county-court-and-trust-funds-2023-ct-2Tioga County – Court and Trust Funds (2023-C&T-1)
… appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2020 through May 31, 2023. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/07/14/tioga-county-court-and-trust-funds-2023-ct-1