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DiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… is a deadline on using federal COVID-19 funds, delays in allocating it to specific housing projects or housing relief programs could result in funds being lost. “The state continues to navigate the … 2020 (CARES Act) with a HUD-HCR funding agreement through 2026. $120 million in HOME Investment Partnership Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingDiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Dennis Snow, the treasurer of the LeRoy Fire … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Dennis Snow the treasurer of the LeRoy Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsMonterey Fire Company, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-17)
… elected Board of Directors: the President, Treasurer, Fire Chief, and four directors. During our audit period, the … with no oversight. As a result, the Treasurer and Fire Chief were able to initiate non-Company transactions without … issued Company checks to herself, her husband (the Fire Chief), her father-in-law, and their related businesses, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/03/27/monterey-fire-company-inc-misappropriation-funds-2013m-17Controls and Accountability of Court, Trust and Bail Funds
… Purpose To determine if New York City Department of Finance accurately accounts for Court, Trust and Bail funds. This audit covered from January 1, 2011 through March 7, 2013. Background Section 2601 of the New York State Civil Practice Law and Rules requires that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/controls-and-accountability-court-trust-and-bail-fundsDiNapoli Seeks Increased Diversity at Pension Fund's Portfolio Companies
… ongoing efforts to increase corporate accountability for progress on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues. … and discrimination and hold these employers accountable for their efforts.” Companies — and their shareholders — … on improving DEI in their workplaces. The proposals ask for a public accounting of the companies’ employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companiesDiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… who break our laws, accountable," said Superintendent George P. Beach II. "The victims in this case were the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsDiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… Bacon and the FBI for their continued partnership in the fight against public corruption.” Hand admitted she stole … public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsVillage of Millport – Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2016M-256)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the … 1, 2013 through November 17, 2015. Background The Village of Millport is located in the Town of Veteran in Chemung … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/19/village-millport-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2016m-256Morley Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds (2023M-154)
… cash collections to deposits. The former Treasurer was arrested in July 2023 and pleaded guilty to grand larceny in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2024/03/22/morley-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-2023m-154Pembroke Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2023M-136)
… As a result, collections were not recorded and deposited in a timely manner, and unsupported disbursements were … One club advisor did not deposit more than $3,500 in club fundraising activities until our audit began, which … Ensure that all ECA activity is performed and recorded in compliance with the Board-adopted policy. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/19/pembroke-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2023m-136DiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… justice court will make full restitution after admitting to stealing nearly $6,000 in cash from bail collections. The … in Saugerties Town Court on March 4. Harper was sentenced to three years’ probation and ordered to pay full restitution. She was also fired from her position …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsBradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… Division of Investigations, 14th floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsLaFayette Central School District – Reserves (2013M-387)
… funds over multiple fiscal years, they can be considered de facto reserve funds. The District did not have a plan for … or funding reserves. Take remedial action to ratify the de facto reserves by adopting appropriate resolutions. Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/lafayette-central-school-district-reserves-2013m-387City of Saratoga Springs – Financial Condition (2012M-201)
… 31, 2006 to $6.2 million on December 31, 2011. As of October 31, 2012, the fiscal year 2012 general fund budget of … water fund balance continues to remain in a deficit. As of October 31, 2012, the fiscal year 2012 water budget of $2.97 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/15/city-saratoga-springs-financial-condition-2012m-201DiNapoli Releases Mid-Year State Cash Report and Review
… earlier, or $2.7 billion, primarily because of Medicaid, school aid and the timing of certain payments. Receipts … DiNapoli has created several tools to allow the public to better track government spending, contracts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-releases-mid-year-state-cash-report-and-reviewXIV.3.C Distribution of STIP Investment Earnings – XIV. Special Procedures
… (b) of this subdivision, the Comptroller shall credit or charge interest to fund/accounts which are authorized to … credited STIP interest at the fund, project and chartfield 3 level (if the fund uses these chartfields). It is important …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3c-distribution-stip-investment-earningsGorham-Middlesex Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2016M-177)
… our audit was to review the District’s multiyear planning for the period July 1, 2014 through March 23, 2016. … but this plan does not include information related to funding and maintaining the individual reserve funds; … the anticipated timeline for completion of capital improvements, funding sources for these projects and any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/gorham-middlesex-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2016m-177DiNapoli Announces State Pension Fund's 2024 Corporate Governance Stewardship Priorities
… today outlined the Fund’s stewardship priorities for 2024, including setting expectations related to climate … and voting, aim to achieve just that. As we start the 2024 proxy season, I am confident that our stewardship … speaking directly with company directors and executives. 2024 Stewardship Priorities The release of the Fund's 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-announces-state-pension-funds-2024-corporate-governance-stewardship-prioritiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Positions New York Pension Fund For Low Carbon Future
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced an investment strategy that will raise the New York Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) commitment to … the opportunity to extend our strategic partnership with New York state by developing this customized method for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-positions-new-york-pension-fund-low-carbon-futureVillage of Lyons Falls - Board Oversight (2018M-174)
… Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight to ensure Village funds are properly accounted for and … or compensating controls such as designating someone to review bank reconciliations and other supporting … separate usernames and passwords and restrict user access to only those individuals needing access to perform their job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/12/28/village-lyons-falls-board-oversight-2018m-174