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State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Arrest of Muge Ma for COVID-Related Scam
… because of the pandemic, Muge Ma allegedly pretended to work for the government to obtain life-saving medical equipment in order to line his own pocket. Using a public health crisis to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-muge-ma-covid-related-scamNorth Bellmore Union Free School District - Procurement of Professional Services (2019M-95)
… policy to procure professional services. Our review of procedures District officials used to select 17 … selecting six service providers, who were paid a total of $437,732 during the audit period. Key Recommendations Use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/16/north-bellmore-union-free-school-district-procurement-professionalTown of Clarence – Controls Over Fuel and Vehicle Fleet Management (2013M-312)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate controls over fuel and the management of the … system in the highway department is not being used to its fullest capabilities. Employee and vehicle information … a fleet management policy or conducted a needs assessment to determine if the vehicles in the Town’s fleet are being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-clarence-controls-over-fuel-and-vehicle-fleet-management-2013m-312New York City Projecting Surplus of $2.7 Billion in Current Fiscal Year
… during FY 2020 and FY 2021, but savings at city agencies have been more than offset by new needs. Most of these are … Changes since the beginning of the fiscal year in July have reduced the out-year budget gaps to $2.4 billion in FY … for overtime and education. The city’s financial plan does not reflect the impact of the Governor’s proposed budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/new-york-city-projecting-surplus-27-billion-current-fiscal-yearBehavior Analysts of New York, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether reported costs submitted by Behavior … provider of preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are between three and five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/31/behavior-analysts-new-york-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Appoints First Director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions
… of the Fund’s Climate Action Plan. “We are fortunate to have Andrew Siwo’s experience and expertise to help advance … at the forefront of the low carbon economy,” Siwo said. “I have spent much of my career sourcing, assessing, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-appoints-first-director-sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutionsAfton Central School District –Management of Fund Balance and Reserves (2016M-134)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess District officials’ management of fund balance and … Certain reserves had excessive balances when compared to their respective liabilities. Key Recommendations Ensure … all reserve balances and transfer overfunded amounts to unrestricted fund balance, where allowed by law, or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/afton-central-school-district-management-fund-balance-and-reserves-2016mOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment
… Management and Treatment Act (Act) was enacted by the New York State Legislature in 2007 to deal with the civil management, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/17/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatmentFranklin-Essex-Hamilton Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Project State Aid (2024M-39)
… prepared and submitted in a timely manner. Review all the identified unclaimed project expenditures and submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/07/12/franklin-essex-hamilton-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-projectDiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From the Village
… Fund. “Mayor Halstead was entrusted by his community to serve their interests, but instead allegedly treated the … village’s money as his own,” DiNapoli said . “My thanks to Tioga County District Attorney Kirk Martin and the New … arrest should serve as a reminder that those who choose to abuse their positions will be brought to justice. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-village-candor-mayor-arrested-allegedly-stealing-villageVillage of Herkimer – Water and Sewer Financial Operations Audit Follow-Up (2019M-102-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Village of Herkimer’s (Village’s) progress, as … in Herkimer County and provides water and sewer services to its residents. The Village also provides water services to some customers that reside in the Town of Russia and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/06/28/village-herkimer-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-audit-follow-2019m-102-fNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Martin McGuinness
… peace and justice that can be achieved when people decide to work together. That hope is Martin McGuinness’ legacy." … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-martin-mcguinnessProcurement and Payroll-Related Matters Pertaining to the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… the New York City Transit Authority (Transit) used the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funds … the New York City Transit Authority Transit used the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Recovery Act funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/18/procurement-and-payroll-related-matters-pertaining-use-certain-federal-fundsGreater Southern Tier Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2024M-35)
… and have not conducted periodic physical inventories in at least 10 years. As a result, officials lack assurance … was still active on the inventory list but was disposed of in October 2018. Key Recommendations Ensure BOCES’ asset … and assets are tagged and recorded prior to being placed in service. Conduct periodic physical inventories. BOCES …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/06/21/greater-southern-tier-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2024mDiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… million, or 7.7%, over 2020. The largest exemptions in any year are property tax exemptions, which totaled $1.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionVillage of Sag Harbor – Board Oversight and Justice Court Operations (2015M-107)
… Purpose of Audit The objectives of our audit were to determine if the Board provided adequate oversight of the Villages financial operations and to review the Court’s financial operations for the period … bank statements and completing required monthly reports to the State Comptroller’s Justice Court Fund – were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/14/village-sag-harbor-board-oversight-and-justice-court-operations-2015m-107Onondaga Cortland Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Cash Management (2023M-40)
… 18-month period, officials missed an opportunity for BOCES to realize additional interest earnings totaling $310,865. … forecasts or ensure interest rate quotes were solicited to maximize interest earnings. Key Recommendations Develop … funds are invested in legally permissible investments to maximize interest earnings. BOCES officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/06/02/onondaga-cortland-madison-board-cooperative-educational-services-cash-managementDiNapoli: Former City of Dunkirk Festivals Coordinator Indicted on Public Corruption Charges
… Attorney Jason Schmidt today announced the indictment of former City of Dunkirk Festivals Coordinator Hector Rosas for using his public position to pilfer more than $50,000 through several schemes. "Rosas … State Comptroller DiNapoli said. "Public service is a privilege and a duty that he is charged with betraying. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-former-city-dunkirk-festivals-coordinator-indicted-public-corruption-chargesErie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Part-Time Temporary Employee Payroll (2022M-167)
… completed a timesheet or provided adequate documentation to support hours paid; six of the 26 PTEs reviewed did not … controls and monitoring for compliance. Require agreements to be approved prior to the employee’s start date. Ensure … with our findings and recommendations and indicated they have initiated or planned to initiate corrective action. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/03/17/erie-1-board-cooperative-educational-services-part-time-temporary-employee-payrollDiNapoli: Tax Collections Down $1.3 Billion in First Half of Fiscal Year
… of revenue, lagged expectations, according to a mid-year report on revenue and monetary settlements released today by … of settlement money the state has largely committed for various uses. “Personal income tax collections continue … At the same time, the use of some settlement resources for ongoing spending and to boost the state’s bottom line may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-tax-collections-down-13-billion-first-half-fiscal-year