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DiNapoli: Former Clerk Treasurer for the Village of Speculator Charged With Larceny
… insurance benefits for her family, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Page is charged with using her … health insurance benefit at village and taxpayer expense,” DiNapoli said. “I thank the New York State Police and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-former-clerk-treasurer-village-speculator-charged-larcenyState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Arrest of Muge Ma for COVID-Related Scam
… P. DiNapoli released a statement today after the arrest of Muge Ma following a joint investigation by his office, … so many New Yorkers are suffering and sacrificing because of the pandemic, Muge Ma allegedly pretended to work for the … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-muge-ma-covid-related-scamNorth Bellmore Union Free School District - Procurement of Professional Services (2019M-95)
… did not: Comply with the law and use a competitive request for proposal (RFP) process when contracting for the annual audit. District officials did not: Always … Use a competitive RFP process when contracting for the annual audit and repeat the process at least every …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/16/north-bellmore-union-free-school-district-procurement-professionalTown of Clarence – Controls Over Fuel and Vehicle Fleet Management (2013M-312)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate controls over fuel and the management of the … system in the highway department is not being used to its fullest capabilities. Employee and vehicle information … the highway and parks departments, and purchase all fuel from the vendor providing the best total price. Establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-clarence-controls-over-fuel-and-vehicle-fleet-management-2013m-312New York City Projecting Surplus of $2.7 Billion in Current Fiscal Year
… New York City projects a surplus of more than $2.7 billion … year’s budget, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/new-york-city-projecting-surplus-27-billion-current-fiscal-yearBehavior Analysts of New York, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… whether reported costs submitted by Behavior Analysts of New York, LLC (BANY) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were … covered costs reported on BANY’s CFR for the reporting year ended June 30, 2015. About the Program BANY is an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/31/behavior-analysts-new-york-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAfton Central School District –Management of Fund Balance and Reserves (2016M-134)
… Background The Afton Central School District is located in the Towns of Coleville, Sanford, Afton, Bainbridge and Coventry and the Village of Afton in Chenango County. The District, which operates one school … Ensure that unrestricted fund balance remains in compliance with the statutory limit. Review all reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/afton-central-school-district-management-fund-balance-and-reserves-2016mOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment
… of Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment for sex offenders placed in the community. Our audit covered the … period April 1, 2012 through June 16, 2015. Background The Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act) was enacted … confinement and post-release supervision, for certain sex offenders who are at or near their anticipated release …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/17/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatmentFranklin-Essex-Hamilton Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Project State Aid (2024M-39)
… properly claimed State aid for the Adirondack Educational Center (AEC) and North Franklin Educational Center (NFEC) capital … properly claimed State aid for the Adirondack Educational Center AEC and North Franklin Educational Center NFEC capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/07/12/franklin-essex-hamilton-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-projectDiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From the Village
… the arrest of Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead for stealing from the village’s General Fund. “Mayor Halstead … Attorney Kirk Martin and the New York State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice will be served.” … balance. Sporadically over the years, money was put back into the General Fund through cash or check deposits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-village-candor-mayor-arrested-allegedly-stealing-villageVillage of Herkimer – Water and Sewer Financial Operations Audit Follow-Up (2019M-102-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Village of Herkimer’s (Village’s) progress, as … in Herkimer County and provides water and sewer services to its residents. The Village also provides water services to some customers that reside in the Town of Russia and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/06/28/village-herkimer-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-audit-follow-2019m-102-fNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Martin McGuinness
… "Martin McGuinness was a hero of the peace process and the cause for reconciliation between … his transformative leadership, and through the efforts of the men and women of Northern Ireland, that peace was realized at long last. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-martin-mcguinnessProcurement and Payroll-Related Matters Pertaining to the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funds efficiently and for authorized purposes, and whether the funds were properly … distress. The Recovery Act requires entities to use funds for authorized purposes and to mitigate instances of fraud, … employees sitting idly, and determined they received a full day's pay for not working. Key Recommendations Monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/18/procurement-and-payroll-related-matters-pertaining-use-certain-federal-fundsGreater Southern Tier Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2024M-35)
… and have not conducted periodic physical inventories in at least 10 years. As a result, officials lack assurance … was still active on the inventory list but was disposed of in October 2018. Key Recommendations Ensure BOCES’ asset … and assets are tagged and recorded prior to being placed in service. Conduct periodic physical inventories. BOCES …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/06/21/greater-southern-tier-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2024mDiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… State Comptroller’s Office. While most IDAs operate on a calendar year basis, several, including the New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionVillage of Sag Harbor – Board Oversight and Justice Court Operations (2015M-107)
… operations and to review the Court’s financial operations for the period June 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for 2014-15 were approximately $9.1 million. The Village … address the weaknesses associated with properly accounting for parking tickets. Key Recommendations The Board should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/14/village-sag-harbor-board-oversight-and-justice-court-operations-2015m-107Onondaga Cortland Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Cash Management (2023M-40)
… procedures for the operation of the investment program in compliance with the Board of Education’s (Board’s) … policy. Invest available funds throughout the audit period in an authorized cooperative municipal investment fund … flow forecasts and ensure available funds are invested in legally permissible investments to maximize interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/06/02/onondaga-cortland-madison-board-cooperative-educational-services-cash-managementDiNapoli: Former City of Dunkirk Festivals Coordinator Indicted on Public Corruption Charges
… and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-former-city-dunkirk-festivals-coordinator-indicted-public-corruption-chargesErie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Part-Time Temporary Employee Payroll (2022M-167)
… employees (PTEs). Key Findings The Board and officials did not properly approve or monitor agreements for PTEs . … completed a timesheet or provided adequate documentation to support hours paid; six of the 26 PTEs reviewed did not … with our findings and recommendations and indicated they have initiated or planned to initiate corrective action. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/03/17/erie-1-board-cooperative-educational-services-part-time-temporary-employee-payrollDiNapoli: Tax Collections Down $1.3 Billion in First Half of Fiscal Year
… Tax collections through the first half of the state fiscal … billion from the same period a year ago as personal income tax (PIT) receipts, the state’s largest source of revenue, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-tax-collections-down-13-billion-first-half-fiscal-year