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DiNapoli Statement on Anniversary of the Jan. 6 Attack on the Capitol
… made the following statement on the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. “Those who attacked the Capitol a year ago attacked the heart of our democracy. They were driven by lies to disrupt the orderly transition of power on which America was founded. We must never be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-statement-anniversary-jan-6-attack-capitolVillage of Port Byron – Financial Monitoring and Information Technology (2014M-116)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Village’s financial operations, internal … regularly reviewed and updated, monitored and distributed to employees and officers. The Board did not ensure that the … Board has not established policies and procedures relating to information technology. Key Recommendations Establish and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/15/village-port-byron-financial-monitoring-and-information-technology-2014m-116Town of North East – Internal Controls Over Information Technology (2013M-31)
… 1, 2011, to November 15, 2012. Background The Town of North East is located in Dutchess County and has a population … Town of North East Internal Controls Over Information Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-north-east-internal-controls-over-information-technology-2013m-31Medicaid Program – Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients
… to ensure accurate eligibility determinations and timely closure of Buy-in Program cases for ineligible individuals. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipientsDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Village
… former clerk-treasurer, has pleaded guilty to attempted official misconduct for unlawfully waiving her own health insurance premiums at … This is the second criminal conviction of a village official stemming from the joint investigation. In the first, … former clerktreasurer has pleaded guilty to attempted official misconduct for unlawfully waiving her own health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-defrauding-villageWestern Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Oversight of Take-Home Vehicles (2021M-52)
… Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation (Corporation) Board of Directors (Board) provided adequate oversight of take-home vehicles. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of take-home vehicles. We found: All employees that were … Regional OffTrack Betting Corporation Corporation Board of Directors Board provided adequate oversight of takehome …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2021/09/23/western-regional-off-track-betting-corporation-oversight-take-homeVillage of Mastic Beach – Treasurer’s Office and Credit Cards (2014M-150)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected Village financial … 1, 2012 through November 30, 2013. Background The Village of Mastic Beach is located in the Town of Brookhaven in … Village of Mastic Beach Treasurers Office and Credit Cards 2014M150 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-mastic-beach-treasurers-office-and-credit-cards-2014m-150DiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Some Level of Fiscal Stress
… aid payments to school districts, amounting to at least $300 million statewide. In mid-January 2021, the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-some-level-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Former Bemus Point Clerk Arrested for Theft of Over $60,000
… expenses,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to our partnership with Chautauqua County District Attorney Schmidt and Sheriff … is engaged in an every-day battle to service its residents with precious little money. Every dollar stolen is a dollar … of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-former-bemus-point-clerk-arrested-theft-over-60000DiNapoli: Department of Environmental Conservation’s Operational Spending Declines as Responsibilities Grow
… last decade, important new laws have expanded the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) mission to address the urgent threat of climate change and other pressing issues, but spending to support the … the last decade important new laws have expanded the state Department of Environmental Conservations DEC mission to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-department-environmental-conservations-operational-spending-declines-responsibilities-growPember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-285)
… oversight of the Library/Museum’s financial activities for the period June 1, 2011 through April 26, 2013. Background The Pember Library and Museum is located in the Village of Granville. The Library/Museum is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/03/pember-library-and-museum-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-285Town of Byron – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2012M-208)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over … 1, 2011, through September 20, 2012. Background The Town of Byron is located in Genesee County and has a population of … Town of Byron Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-byron-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2012m-208Appendix B – Selected Legal References Pertaining to the Audit of Claims Function – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… School Districts – Education Law Sections 1604(35), 1709(20-a), 1719(2), 1720(2), 1724, 1804(1), 1903(1), 2523(2), 2524-2526, 2554(2-a), 2580 BOCES – Education Law Section 1950(4-k) Villages – … For special district libraries refer to the enabling legislation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-b-selected-legal-references-pertaining-audit-claims-functionVillage of Round Lake – Budgeting Practices and Financial Condition (2015M-26)
… The Board did not develop a multiyear financial plan to address the water fund’s deficit fund balance or the sewer … Develop a multiyear plan that includes provisions to address the fiscal stress in the water and sewer funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/22/village-round-lake-budgeting-practices-and-financial-condition-2015m-26Village of Waverly – Parks and Recreation Department Financial Activities (2021M-12)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Waverly (Village) officials established adequate controls … nine fundraisers. However, no money was deposited for 11 of the tournaments and two of the fundraisers. Registration forms for 26 of 36 sports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-waverly-parks-and-recreation-department-financial-activities-2021m-12Village of Stamford – Pool Capital Project Planning and Monitoring (2022M-204)
… transparently planned and monitored the pool capital project (Project). Key Findings The Board did not transparently plan or sufficiently monitor the Project . As a result, total costs to complete the Project … audit village stamford pool capital project planning monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-stamford-pool-capital-project-planning-and-monitoring-2022m-204Compliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services (Follow-Up)
… included in the initial audit report, Compliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services (Report 2018-N-5 ). About the … regulations regarding the education of children with disabilities (Regulations). Generally, the Regulations … included in the initial audit report Compliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/15/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-services-followNassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Network User Accounts (2022M-77)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials … user accounts. As a result, BOCES has an increased risk of unauthorized access to and use of the BOCES network and potential loss of important data. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/09/09/nassau-board-cooperative-educational-services-network-user-accounts-2022m-77DiNapoli 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
… million, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This is the second … in 2020 and 2021, bolstered overall growth for the state,” DiNapoli said. “Most local governments are … not opted to implement a local component of the state’s “gas tax holiday.” However, this only slightly offset overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/local-sales-tax-collections-up-10-point-2-percent-in-third-quarter-2022