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New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Vincent Graber
… initiatives such as the infant car seat law and the seat belt law, both of which served as national models. I offer my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-vincent-graberDiNapoli: Former Old Field Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $60,000 Theft of Village Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the guilty plea today in Suffolk County Court of former Old Field treasurer Andrea … pay divorce expenses, as well as collecting nearly $13,000 in unearned salary, according to an audit and investigation … Spota and his staff for their diligence and hard work in bringing this local official to justice.” Brosnan pleaded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-old-field-treasurer-pleads-guilty-60000-theft-village-fundsOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Follow-Up)
… of the 89,503 homeless people in New York State, 13,002 live in areas outside of New York City (NYC). Counties throughout the State … portion of their homeless populations. In fact, for many rural counties, hotels and motels are the only option, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residency-followEarly Childhood Learning Center of Greene County – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) … expenses that lacked sufficient supporting documentation and $645 for certain non-audit services, depreciation, and advertising expenses that were not reimbursable. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/early-childhood-learning-center-greene-county-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits
… office by calling the toll-free fraud hotline at 1-888-672-4555; filing a complaint online at [email protected] ; or mailing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefitsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Nelson Rivera in Bid-rigging Case
… of Nelson Rivera, the former Chief Information Officer for Monroe County, for working with others to rig the bidding process for multi-million dollar public works contracts in Monroe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-nelson-rivera-bid-rigging-caseDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Town Funds
… was not withheld from her retirement contributions and loan repayments. DiNapoli’s office also found that Green, who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-sentenced-prison-embezzling-town-fundsTown of Alexandria - Justice Court Time and Attendance and Court Operations (2017M-284)
… whether the Court Clerk (Clerk) reported hours on her Town of Alexandria (Town) time sheets that coincided with hours … recorded, deposited and reported. Key Findings Sixty-three of the 67 time sheets (approximately 94 percent) completed by the Clerk showed no evidence of supervisory review and approval. The Clerk reported 405 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-alexandria-justice-court-time-and-attendance-and-court-operationsCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… credit card be authorized by the governing board before it’s issued. Train credit card holders and have them acknowledge … a meeting, indicate who was there.) Additional Resources New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudBridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… May 31, 2017. Background The Bridgehampton Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … and East Hampton and Suffolk County, in which it is located. The District, which is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… has the greatest nonprofit sector in the country, and this case reminds us that we must vigilantly protect it. I am … credit for aggressively and thoroughly pursuing this case. Through our Joint Task Force on Public Integrity, the … General’s office is the lead investigator assigned to this case. The Investigations Bureau is led by Chief Investigator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-councilState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks
… attacks: "On September 11, New Yorkers come together to voice the sorrow and the anger that we still carry, to mourn the victims of the attacks, and to honor the courage and dedication of the first responders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-anniversary-september-11-terrorist-attacksDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… Roy Fireman’s Benevolent Association was sentenced today for stealing nearly $46,000 in public funds to pay for gambling at local casinos, according to New York State … the second degree. He was ordered to pay full restitution for the thefts, which took place from 2007 to 2013. “Too …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000DiNapoli Warns Federal Cuts to Health Care Could Hurt Millions of New Yorkers
… The number of New Yorkers who rely on Medicaid and other publicly funded health plans has grown sharply over the past decade, but … through the state's health insurance marketplace, New York State of Health (NYSOH), cost a total of more than $75 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-warns-federal-cuts-health-care-could-hurt-millions-new-yorkersDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… at regular meetings; Establish procedures to ensure that employee leave accrual records are accurate; Discontinue the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtOversight of Health and Safety Regulations at Public Pools, Beaches, and Spray Grounds
… Purpose To assess the extent that State agencies responsible for … of New York State. These agencies provide oversight to more than 7,000 pools, beaches, and spray grounds … A draft copy of this report was provided to officials from each agency for their review and comment. Their comments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/oversight-health-and-safety-regulations-public-pools-beaches-and-spray-groundsThe Child Study Center of New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (RCM). The audit covered expenses reported on CSC’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. Background CSC, a not-for-profit organization located in Jericho, New York, … who are between three and five years of age. CSC is reimbursed for preschool special education services through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/child-study-center-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… sales tax collections across New York grew 3.3 percent in the first six months of 2017, according to a report … collections totaled $8 billion compared to $7.8 billion during the same period last year. "Local sales tax growth … must remain cautious. While consumer spending is holding up for now, the upcoming back-to-school and holiday shopping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017City of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the effectiveness of internal controls over … financial activities for the period January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The City of Beacon is located in … and internal controls over the cash receipt function from waste water, park and recreation, or building permit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012mClinton-Essex-Warren-Washington Board of Cooperative Education Services – Employee Benefit Plan Forfeited Funds (2022M-31)
… administrator (administrator) returned forfeited funds from the health flexible spending arrangement (FSA), … program (DCAP) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) in a timely manner. Key Findings BOCES officials did not ensure the administrator returned forfeited funds from the FSA, DCAP and HRA in a timely manner. As of December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/08/05/clinton-essex-warren-washington-board-cooperative-education-services-employee