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Former Assistant Director of Queens Pre-School Provider Pleads Guilty to Stealing $5 Million Intended for Special Needs Students
… not-for-profit company that is now defunct, was located at 1854 Cornaga Avenue in Far Rockaway, Queens, and primarily … $3 million, pay an additional $1 million in restitution at the time of sentencing, June 15, 2017, and make a full and … fails to pay the full additional $1 million in restitution at sentencing, he will be immediately sentenced to two to six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/former-assistant-director-queens-pre-school-provider-pleads-guilty-stealing-5-million-intendedCity of Mount Vernon – Financial Reporting and Oversight (2020M-96)
… rating. The City Comptroller failed to file the required annual financial report (AUD) with our office for fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/09/17/city-mount-vernon-financial-reporting-and-oversight-2020m-96About the Academy
… of Local Government Services and School Accountability. In this capacity she develops and leads the Division’s … data collection and review activities. This work is done in support of the Comptroller’s role in overseeing the fiscal affairs of New York State’s many …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/about-academyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Local Government Audits
… DiNapoli announced the following local government audits have been completed. Town of Amity – Town Clerk (Allegany … P DiNapoli announced the following local government audits have been completed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-local-government-auditsHalfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Operations (2015M-183)
… The Board did not perform an audit of the Treasurer’s records for the 2011, 2012 and 2013 fiscal years until April … appropriate, accurate, complete or timely financial records and reports. The Board did not review and approve … Conduct semiannual audits of the Treasurer’s books and records, as per Department bylaws. Establish procedures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/11/06/halfmoon-hillcrest-volunteer-fire-department-financialComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Madison … County) District officials did not seek competition for seven professional services or insurance contracts with … contract period, the services to be provided and the basis for compensation. Starpoint Central School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Reimbursement for Multi-Year Financial Planning for Stressed Local Governments
… Legislative bill S.7352/A.09823 was signed into law on Dec. 17. The measure, proposed … audits and fiscal profiles of communities across New York, my office has continually emphasized the importance of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-reimbursement-multi-year-financial-planningVillage of Owego - Board Oversight and Financial Operations (2018M-101)
… Village officials implemented adequate internal controls to safeguard money in the custody of the Clerk-Treasurer’s … office. Key Findings The Board was unable to sufficiently oversee the Clerk-Treasurer’s duties. The Clerk-Treasurer failed to provide the Board with accurate budget-to-actual reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/09/21/village-owego-board-oversight-and-financial-operations-2018m-101City of Yonkers – Financial Operations (2017M-119)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition and oversight of its financial … period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016. Background The City of Yonkers is located in Westchester County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/04/13/city-yonkers-financial-operations-2017m-119Midway Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-210)
… separate from the Town of Colonie and the County of Albany in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners … District claims; however, the audit of some claims was not in compliance with Town Law. Although the Board approves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/18/midway-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-210Village of Savona – Board Oversight (2015M-328)
… not segregate the financial duties of the Clerk-Treasurer or provide compensating controls. The Board did not … in the Clerk-Treasurer’s office are segregated properly, or provide sufficient mitigating controls when segregation of duties is not possible or practical. Conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/10/21/village-savona-board-oversight-2015m-328Town of Grafton – Internal Controls Over Claims Auditing (2013M-133)
… internal controls over the Board’s claims auditing process for the period January 1, 2011, through October 31, 2012. Background The Town of Grafton is located in Rensselaer County. An elected five-member Town … and timely audits are conducted, that each claim approved is a legitimate Town expenditure, and that vendor payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/30/town-grafton-internal-controls-over-claims-auditing-2013m-133State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… School District – Transportation State Aid and Debt for Bus Purchases (St. Lawrence County The district did not apply for all transportation state aid for seven new bus … to officials. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Town of Franklinville – Procurement (2024M-56)
… whether Town of Franklinville (Town) officials complied with the requirements of the Town’s procurement policy. Key Findings Town officials did not always comply with the requirements of the Town’s procurement policy … as the Town’s chief financial officer, were not familiar with the Town’s procurement policy and its requirements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-franklinville-procurement-2024m-56State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… and did not establish written policies or procedures to add or disable user accounts and permissions. The district … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Nyack Union Free School District – Network User … employee separation payments. Officials did not adhere to contract terms for separation payments or obtain Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… more critical as the district moves to increased reliance on a remote learning environment and administrative … due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Van Hornesville-Owen D. Young Central School District – Financial Management … a surplus fund balance that exceeded the statutory limit by $1.5 million and resulted in higher tax levies than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Otego-Unadilla Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-26)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Otego-Unadilla Central School District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial … certain financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-26New Lebanon Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-37)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the New Lebanon Central School District (District) used its … certain financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was … documents to make informed decisions. Officials did not post: Budget-to-actual results; budget documents with fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/new-lebanon-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-37Island Trees Union Free School District - School District Website (S9-19-34)
… ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Island Trees Union Free School District (District) used its resources to … their response. … Determine whether the Island Trees Union Free School District District used its resources to maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/island-trees-union-free-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-34State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… services. However, they did not always seek competition for professional services. Cherry Valley-Springfield Central … County) District officials did not always seek competition for the purchase of goods and services not subject to … procurement policy. Officials did not seek competition for the services procured from five professional service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits