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DiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… Treasurer Sally Dieter for allegedly stealing $22,000 in cash by pocketing fundraising proceeds and writing numerous … volunteer fire departments statewide: Keep an eye on your cash. Donors rely on you to safeguard and use contributions … in the department’s bylaws to help ensure that all cash receipts − including fundraising receipts − are properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2023
… relationship between states and the federal government—is complex. The federal budget plays an integral role in … the differences among the 50 states with respect to what is paid in federal taxes and how much is received in federal spending. The results for Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2023Introduction – Federal Funding and New York
… and communities.” - Thomas P. DiNapoli Federal Revenues in the State Budget Federal Receipts Federal Spending by … Income Home Energy Assistance Program Federal Employees in New York State Federal Employees in New York State Federal Funds to New York City A Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/introductionSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. Background New York … employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/07/selected-employee-travel-expensesTown of Shandaken – Payroll (2013M-201)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town’s payroll process for the … January 1, 2012, to January 31, 2013. Background The Town of Shandaken is located in Ulster County and has a population … Town of Shandaken Payroll 2013M201 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/02/town-shandaken-payroll-2013m-201Village of Liberty – Financial Condition (2013M-109)
… May 31, 2013. Background The Village of Liberty is located in Sullivan County and has a population of 4,392. The Village … did not maintain the Village’s accounting records in an accurate manner. As a result, in two of the last five fiscal years, Village officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/04/village-liberty-financial-condition-2013m-109Virgil Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-329)
… the Board cannot verify if it is approving all claims for payment. In addition, it cannot determine whether there are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/17/virgil-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-329Town of Lincoln - Town Clerk (2023M-31)
Determine whether the Town of Lincoln Town Town Clerk Clerk properly accounted for deposited reported and remitted collections
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/04/12/town-lincoln-town-clerk-2023m-31Opinion 2001-14
… by the village to the town would fall within the literal definition of a "contract" under section 800(2). In addition, based on a literal reading of the definition of "interest", it would appear that, as an … not intend to include intermunicipal agreements within the definition of "contract" in General Municipal Law §800 (see, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-14SUNY Bulletin No. SU-244
… Purpose To provide SUNY agencies with instructions on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due to the two-year look back Affected Employees … To provide SUNY agencies with instructions on how to update a Tier 6 employees Retirement Plan page due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-244-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-tiaa-optional-retirementSUNY Bulletin No. SU-255
… Purpose To provide SUNY agencies with instructions on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due to the two-year look back Affected Employees … To provide SUNY agencies with instructions on how to update a Tier 6 employees Retirement Plan page due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-255-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-tiaa-optional-retirementTown of Willsboro – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2025M-92)
… The Clerk also collects Town and Essex County (County) real property taxes from January 1st to April 30th each year … $10,207. For example, the Clerk made an unsupported online transfer totaling $4,412 from the tax collector bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-willsboro-town-clerktax-collector-2025m-92Oswego County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-5)
… Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to … may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) for safekeeping. Payments made … on the property). These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s (Clerk) office when payments are deposited as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/23/oswego-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-5Opinion 94-8
… FIRE DISTRICTS -- Deputy Treasurer (qualifications for office) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Deputy (need to meet qualification for principal office) - - Eligibility (deputy fire district … LAW, §177-b; PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §9: In order to qualify for appointment as deputy treasurer of a fire district, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-8Baldwinsville Public Library – Private Funds and Employee Leave Accruals (2014M-256)
Baldwinsville Public Library Private Funds and Employee Leave Accruals 2014M256
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/12/05/baldwinsville-public-library-private-funds-and-employee-leave-accruals-2014m-256Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced the following local government audits have been issued. Village of Cobleskill – Misappropriated … policies or procedures. Auditors found 70 user accounts have not been used in the last six months. In addition, 19 of … today announced the following local government audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… approved prior to payment, supported or accounted for in a timely manner. In addition, school officials are using debit cards for cash … School District – Financial Operations (Tioga County) In the sample auditors reviewed, 30 claims (11 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Administration of Fellowship Leaves
… college campuses (Brooklyn College, the Graduate Center, Hunter College, John Jay College, Lehman College, and Queens …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/administration-fellowship-leavesDiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… Volunteer Fireman’s Association (VFA) Fire Chief Duane Royal was charged with grand larceny Sunday for allegedly … Oakes, we are holding this fire chief accountable.” Royal, 54, admitted to DiNapoli’s staff and the New York … degree, a class E felony. DiNapoli’s staff also found that Royal was suspended for a month after selling the VFA truck …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftState Agencies Bulletin No. 1714
… with instructions on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due to the two-year look back Affected … creating Tier 6. This tier applies to employees joining a retirement system after March 31, 2012. This Legislation … 2015 Agency Actions Each agency is required to update the Retirement Plans page to change the Benefit Plan based on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1714-two-year-look-back-tier-6-tiaa-voluntary-defined-contribution-vdc