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Longwood Central School District – Overtime (2021M-126)
… not maintain documentation to justify compensatory (comp) time earned. Key Recommendations Adopt a payroll policy with … overtime work, including pre-approval of overtime and comp time. Ensure all non-emergency overtime and comp time is pre-approved, properly documented and monitored. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/longwood-central-school-district-overtime-2021m-126Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District – Fixed Assets (2021M-139)
… (District) officials properly monitored and accounted for fixed assets. Key Findings District officials did not properly monitor and account for 70 percent of the 60 fixed assets we examined, including … District officials properly monitored and accounted for fixed assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/22/gilbertsville-mount-upton-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2021m-139Town of Berkshire – Procurement and Conflict of Interest (2023M-84)
… prohibited interest in a contract between the Town and his construction company, providing construction services totaling $3,000 during our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-berkshire-procurement-and-conflict-interest-2023m-84Dolgeville Central School District – Fuel Monitoring (2023M-175)
… officials adequately accounted for and monitored fuel usage. Key Findings District officials did not adequately account for or monitor fuel usage. As a result, 690 gallons of diesel fuel valued at $2,064 (23 percent) were not properly … District officials adequately accounted for and monitored fuel usage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/02/16/dolgeville-central-school-district-fuel-monitoring-2023m-175West Genesee Central School District - Capital Assets (2023M-128)
… the District’s asset records are complete, accurate, and up to date and assets are tagged and recorded prior to being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/02/16/west-genesee-central-school-district-capital-assets-2023m-128Town of Pendleton – Capital Projects (2024M-72)
… projects (projects) were properly planned, accounted for and monitored. Key Findings The Town Board (Board) and … did not ensure projects were properly planned or accounted for and did not monitor projects. As a result, the Supervisor … project scope, timelines, cost or funding sources for any of the Town’s five projects. Prepare detailed project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-pendleton-capital-projects-2024m-72Lewis County – Purchase Cards (2024M-41)
… card charges were properly approved, supported and for appropriate purposes. Key Findings We reviewed 366 … charges totaling $229,635 and determined the charges were for appropriate purposes; however, charges were not properly … approved and supported and did not follow County policies. For example: Although prior approval is required by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/07/26/lewis-county-purchase-cards-2024m-41New York City Construction Industry Booming
… state’s construction job gains since 2010, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … president & CEO of the New York Building Congress. “This report further proves the industry’s tremendous impact across … to State Comptroller DiNapoli on this terrific report. We look forward to working with him to ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/new-york-city-construction-industry-boomingComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… , Charter School for Applied Technologies , Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School , Germantown Central School District … access to specific financial records. Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School – Procurements and Information … Girls Char School for Applied Technologies Eugenio Maria de Hostos Char School Germantown CSD Niagara Char School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Pekin Fire Co. President Dipped Into Bell Jar
… Fire Company President Lawrence Amacher Jr. was arrested today for allegedly stealing $1,800 from the company’s bell jar collection for his personal use, and … Sanborn, in Niagara County, allegedly withdrew $1,800 from the company’s bell jar account and falsely submitted the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/pekin-fire-co-president-dipped-bell-jarGingerbread Learning Center Executive Director and Wife Convicted in Nearly $800,000 Theft of Public Funds
… forfeiture by June 18. They also will receive five years of probation. The couple used the stolen funds to landscape … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free … , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 14th …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/gingerbread-learning-center-executive-director-and-wife-convicted-nearly-800000-theft-public-fundsFormer Bronx Youth Director Pleads Guilty
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced the … pay back $61,098. According to the investigation by the Bronx District Attorney's Office and the State Comptroller's … a home theater. Ultimately, the grant was revoked. The Bronx DA's Office and the Comptroller’s office found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-bronx-youth-director-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: Owner of Medical Transport Company Charged With Running Sham Transportation Service Scheme
… States Attorney for the Northern District of New York John A. Sarcone III, and Acting Inspector General for U.S. … to Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District John A. Sarcone III and Special Agent in Charge, U.S. … States Attorney for the Northern District of New York John A Sarcone III and Acting Inspector General for US …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-owner-medical-transport-company-charged-running-sham-transportation-service-schemeOpinion 90-62
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Removal (of elected official … a public officer who has performed an act which by law works a forfeiture of his office). In this regard, we note … superintendent, for the failure to submit to the town supervisor monthly reports of moneys received). Accordingly, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-62Opinion 89-34
… rescission of highway superintendent's appointment of deputy highway superintendent) SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS -- … laborers and the participation in such acts by the deputy highway superintendent. Following such inquiry, where … that the superintendent reconsider his appointment of the deputy. You ask whether a town board is authorized to make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… the plea and sentence of Amy Becker, former Clerk for the Town of Lincoln, for stealing nearly $4,000 from the Town. The plea was the … District Attorney Ferrarese and the New York State Police for their partnership in making sure she will be held … announced the plea and sentence of Amy Becker former Clerk for the Town of Lincoln for stealing nearly $4000 from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… Ellen S. Peck, 64, of Alexandria Bay, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree in Clayton Town … by DiNapoli’s office at the town’s request, in partnership with the New York State Police. The audit and investigation revealed that after Ms. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… Shirley Huntley while Wills was serving as Huntley’s chief of staff. To obtain that money, NY 4 Life signed a … The Attorney General’s Investigations Bureau is led by Chief Investigator Dominick Zarrella. Assistant Attorneys General Jerrold L. Steigman and Rachel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicDiNapoli: Too Many New Yorkers Still Without High-Speed Broadband Access
… everyday activities and especially vital for businesses, remote workers, online education and health care … or Mbps) broadband service “universal” in all but the most remote areas of the state by 2018. ESD’s Broadband Program … that were connected to broadband — 78,690 households in remote areas — were given broadband access using satellite …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-too-many-new-yorkers-still-without-high-speed-broadband-accessDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City
… conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes. Our audit covered the period from … apartments, were built under the Program. In exchange for low-interest mortgage loans and real property tax … living conditions and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/15/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell