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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced … former executive director of the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (Met Council), has been sentenced to one … devised a scheme with Joseph Ross of Century Coverage Corporation, an insurance company that serviced Met Council. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-directorDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft
… She now faces the consequences of her actions because of my office’s investigation and our partnership with District … the hard work of law enforcement partners focused on the same goal; holding those who break our laws, … commitment to investigating and prosecuting those who prey on their community.” Steurrys’ crimes were uncovered during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftTown of White Creek – Disbursements and Annual Financial Reports (2023M-41)
… to ensure the disbursements were accurate and made for appropriate purposes and did not authorize the 44 … Stop the practice of using a signature stamp for the Supervisor’s signature, and have Town checks properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/04/town-white-creek-disbursements-and-annual-financial-reports-2023m-41DiNapoli: State’s Paid Family Leave Program Helping Millions of New Yorkers
… million paid on approximately 156,000 claims in 2021, the latest year for which PFL data is available from the state … less than $40,000 per year accounted for the largest number of claims, with the number decreasing as income rises, suggesting paid family …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-states-paid-family-leave-program-helping-millions-new-yorkersState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Maya Angelou
… “Today, America mourns the loss of one of its greatest writers and poets, Maya … touched and influenced many from all walks of life, both here and abroad. While she is no longer with us, her personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-death-maya-angelouGenesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Purchase Cards (2022M-27)
… charges were properly approved, adequately supported and for valid purposes. Key Finding While the 198 BOCES purchase … card charges we reviewed were adequately supported and for valid purposes, only one was properly approved. The … charges were properly approved adequately supported and for valid purposes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/08/genesee-valley-board-cooperative-educational-services-purchase-cards-2022m-27Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Reserve Funds (2022M-39)
… policy provides transparency and defines the purpose for each reserve, optimal funding levels, and conditions … districts that may have been used in a more beneficial way for respective taxpayers. Key Recommendations Adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/08/genesee-valley-board-cooperative-educational-services-reserve-funds-2022m-39Town of Webb Union Free School District – Financial Management (2022M-53)
… (16 percent) and appropriated fund balance totaling $3.5 million that was not needed. Officials improperly … fiscal year-end encumbrances by approximately $974,000 from 2018-19 through 2020-21. When unused appropriated … fund balance when needed and ensure encumbrances are for valid commitments. Comply with the statutory surplus fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/town-webb-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2022m-53Oswego County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Claims Auditing (2022M-29)
… claims were audited and approved prior to payment and were for appropriate BOCES purposes. Key Findings Claims we reviewed were supported and for appropriate BOCES purposes. However, all claims were not … found they were supported by adequate documentation and for appropriate purposes. Key Recommendation Ensure signed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/01/oswego-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-claims-auditing-2022m-29Town of Sullivan – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-267)
… to the Town and County in a timely manner. Tax collection money was not properly secured in the Clerk’s office and … to provide adequate internal controls to ensure that tax money collected is recorded and deposited in an accurate and … Follow up with their bonding company and/or recoup the lost tax payment from the Receiver of Taxes. Perform bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/27/town-sullivan-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-267Town of Hempstead Sanitary District Number 14 – Board Oversight (2017M-40)
… Board’s oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. … of Commissioners. The District’s budgeted appropriations for 2016 were approximately $373,000. Key Findings The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-number-14-board-oversight-2017m-40Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 1 – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-206)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate selected District financial … 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. Background The Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 1 is located in the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/18/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-1-selected-financial-activities-2015m-206Town of Rossie – Records and Reports and Cash Disbursements (2013M-168)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial operations for the period January 1, … 31, 2012. Background The Town of Rossie is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of 877. The Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-rossie-records-and-reports-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-168Collection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax (Follow-Up)
… fee is imposed on gasoline and similar motor fuels. For the 2 State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, … million and $1.2 billion, respectively; MFT collections for the same 2 years totaled $425 million and $512 million, … to provide collateral security in an amount provided for in statute or determined by the Department. Distributors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/08/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-tax-followDiNapoli Statement on Anniversary of the Jan. 6 Attack on the Capitol
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli made the following statement on the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-statement-anniversary-jan-6-attack-capitolVillage of Port Byron – Financial Monitoring and Information Technology (2014M-116)
… operations, internal controls and information technology for the period June 1, 2011 through June 17, 2013. Background … population of approximately 1,300. Budgeted appropriations for the general, water and sewer funds for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $1.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/15/village-port-byron-financial-monitoring-and-information-technology-2014m-116Sullivan County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Separation Payments (2021M-171)
… (BOCES) officials made appropriate and accurate employee separation payments. Key Findings BOCES officials did not always make appropriate and accurate employee separation payments. Officials did not adhere to contract terms for separation payments or obtain Board of Education (Board) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/01/28/sullivan-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-separation-payments-2021mRidge Fire District – Board Oversight of Treasurer’s Fiscal Duties (2021M-165)
… why the bank balances presented on the Treasurer’s reports for three consecutive months contained discrepancies totaling … the budget which contributed to the District exceeding its 2020 appropriations by $77,968. Key Recommendations Maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/01/21/ridge-fire-district-board-oversight-treasurers-fiscal-duties-2021m-165Town of Highlands – Water and Sewer Funds’ Financial Condition (2021M-152)
… unassigned fund balance since 2016. As of December 31, 2020, the unassigned fund balance was negative $370,229 and … not repaid by the end of the fiscal year, as required. For 2016 – 2020, officials budgeted for non-existing debt payments and reserve transfers that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/21/town-highlands-water-and-sewer-funds-financial-condition-2021m-152Village of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2013M-301)
… internal controls over selected financial operations for the period June 1, 2011 through November 30, 2012. … expenditures totaled about $6.8 million and $7.4 million for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 fiscal years, respectively. Key … procurement policy. The Board does not review claims for payment; instead, one Trustee is appointed as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-westbury-purchasing-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2013m-301