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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … and timely. The Board did not comply with New York State Town Law Section 176. Thirty debit card purchases … at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 91-53
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … as board members, the board may fix their salaries at an amount greater than other board members who do not have … hearing on the town's preliminary budget. You state that at the annual reorganization meeting, town board members are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53True North Troy Preparatory Charter School – Enrollment and Billing (2013M-147)
True North Troy Preparatory Charter School – Enrollment and Billing (2013M-147)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-school-2013-truenorthtroycharter.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System: 2020 List and Details for School Districts
Fiscal Stress Monitoring System: 2020 List and Details for School Districts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/excel/2020-school-all-data-workbook.xlsStaying Ahead of the Curve: School Districts Responding to Fiscal Challenges
Staying Ahead of the Curve: School Districts Responding to Fiscal Challenges
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/schoolsfiscalstress.pdfProperty Tax Cap Formula for Determining Tax Levy Limit: School Districts
Property Tax Cap Formula for Determining Tax Levy Limit: School Districts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/property-tax-cap/pdf/formula_0.pdfQuick Reference Guide Financial Indicators - Cities with Dependent School Districts
Quick Reference Guide Financial Indicators - Cities with Dependent School Districts FSMS
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/financial_quick_reference_cities_with_schools.pdfGenesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Purchasing (2016M-259)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate BOCES’ purchasing practices for the period July … equipment costing $170,470 may have been too restrictive to foster competition. Key Recommendations Review and revise the purchasing policy to include specific language for addressing the procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/10/21/genesee-valley-board-cooperative-educational-services-purchasing-2016m-259Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Energy Performance Contract (2015M-315)
… the projected cost and/or energy savings achieved by BOCES for the period July 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. … with approximately 900 students Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year are $42.9 million. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/03/04/tompkins-seneca-tioga-board-cooperative-educational-services-energy-performanceAppendix A — Volunteer Firefighter Training Approvals – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… General Municipal Law section 72-g provides that, subject to the rules and regulations of the governing board of the … of the department may authorize volunteer firefighters to attend training schools and courses of instruction. … 72-g also sets forth additional requirements depending on the location of the training school or course. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/appendix-volunteer-firefighter-training-approvalsBOCES Milk Bidding (2018-MS-2)
… U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 7 Section 210.10 2 New York State General Municipal Law Section 103 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/07/27/boces-milk-bidding-2018-ms-2DiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… four of those checks, totaling $4,898.56, and that Brink’s friend, Moseley, cashed three, totaling $3,709.02. Brink and … by emailing a complaint to investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… Attorney Glenn MacNeill and Asst. District Attorney David J. Hayes for their diligent work in helping us hold Mr. … at Candlewood Suites, family trips to North Carolina and a birthday celebration in Boston. He also pocketed more than … his statement. Franklin County Assistant District Attorney David J. Hayes said: "My office will prosecute this case and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… in benefits deposited into the account from 2019 to 2022. Gaines Jr. was not an account holder on his father’s … to the New York State Local Retirement System until June 2022, at which time payments were stopped. Gaines Jr. used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Village of Waverly Recreation Director Pleads Guilty to Altering and Destroying Village Records
… director of the Village of Waverly pleaded guilty to official misconduct for destroying and altering Village of Waverly Recreation League records. Shaw was sentenced to one year conditional discharge and paid full restitution … York State Police. “Mr. Shaw shamelessly altered records to cover up his misappropriation of money meant to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-village-waverly-recreation-director-pleads-guilty-altering-and-destroying-village-recordsDiNapoli: Halfmoon Resident Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Department of Motor Vehicles today announced Christmas Fish of Halfmoon, N.Y. has been charged with grand larceny … of her deceased mother’s pension benefits. “Christmas Fish allegedly hid her mother’s death to divert her pension … Police Acting Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli said. “Ms. Fish knowingly defrauded the pension system by using her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-halfmoon-resident-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… dual-signs checks with the clerk-treasurer, no one reviews bank statements, canceled check images or monthly reports and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Carrollton , Forks Fire District #3 , City of Long Beach and the Montezuma Volunteer Fire Department . "In … reserve balances increased by $470,000. City of Long Beach – Budget Review (Nassau County) Significant revenue and … Town of Carrollton Forks Fire District 3 City of Long Beach and the Montezuma Volunteer Fire Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Former Fire Co. Treasurer Admits Stealing $24K
… District Attorney James Ritts on the case. Wharton, 54, of Manchester, stole thousands of dollars by pocketing cash, using the fire company’s credit … company for nearly two years," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to my auditors and investigators, working with Sheriff Philip …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-fire-co-treasurer-admits-stealing-24k