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DiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… group homes across eight counties. Employees at each group home routinely purchase food and household items necessary to … local retailers and, six months later, from Finger Lakes Home Supply (Home Supply) without competitive bidding. In addition, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… were issued. City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (Montgomery County) The significant revenue and expenditure projections … Chemung – Intermunicipal Consolidation Agreement (Chemung County) Town of Chemung (Chemung) officials did not … for domestic flights and lodging in, among other places, Dallas, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, and Nashville; $32,093 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsMiddletown Employee Charged With Theft
… more than $5,000. “Mr. McKelevey shamefully tried to game the system by getting paid for being in two places at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/middletown-employee-charged-theftDiNapoli: Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… pleaded guilty to felony corrupting the government for the theft of more than $24,000 in auto parts and supplies from the state. The thefts took place between April 2015 and October 2020. "Mr. Relyea’s theft of state resources was a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B21-1-9)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s … and make adjustments as needed throughout the year. Assess what fund balance is reasonable for their situation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/05/city-lockport-budget-review-b21-1-9State Agencies Bulletin No. 1908
… pay stub with the option to opt out of receiving a paper pay stub. Affected Employees All active state employees enrolled in direct deposit are affected. Background In accordance with Chapter 225 of … deposit must have the option to opt out of receiving a paper pay stub. NYS Payroll Online (NYSPO) NYSPO is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1908-nys-payroll-online-rollout-all-state-employeesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. East Aurora Union Free School … goods and services were purchased without the benefit of competition, resulting in the increased risk that taxpayer … last five years for 43 professional service contracts (91% of contracts audited) totaling $1.8 million and did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: SED Agrees to Improve Oversight of Migrant Education Program
… temporary or seasonal employment in the agricultural or fishing industries. Annually, about 5,400 migrant children …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-sed-agrees-improve-oversight-migrant-education-programDiNapoli: Former Utica City School District Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Public Corruption
… City School District (UCSD), Bruce Karam, pleaded guilty to the felony charge of public corruption for using taxpayer … complete 250 hours of community service and agreed to a consent order to reduce his pension benefits. “Karam took … on April 19. LaPolla’s next court date is April 10. The consent order will be filed by the district attorney in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-utica-city-school-district-superintendent-pleads-guilty-public-corruptionRolling Stock Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations … Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management (Report 2020-S-50 ). About the Program … report to provide information on any action planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this follow-up. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/06/rolling-stock-programs-department-selected-aspects-m9-rail-car-project-management-followOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)
… Services (OCFS) administers the Adult Protective Services (APS) – a program of State-mandated services for adults (over age 18) who, because of a mental or physical … the Bureau informs the APS provider of its findings. Based on the findings of the Review, the Bureau may require the APS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-followComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against New Jersey Woman in Alleged Theft of Over $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… Division of Investigations, 14th floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … New York State Comptroller Thomas … charging Linda Miller 57 a resident of Englewood NJ with grand larceny in the second degree a class C felony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-new-jersey-woman-alleged-theft-overDiNapoli: SED Makes Progress on Implementation of Dignity for All Students Act
… made progress in ensuring school districts across New York are protecting students from harassment and discrimination, … in October 2017 found that despite guidance from SED, many schools had not implemented some critical requirements … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-sed-makes-progress-implementation-dignity-all-students-actComplaint Processing (Follow-Up)
… investigates, prosecutes, mediates, hears, makes findings, and recommends action on civilian complaints filed against … of authority, discourtesy, use of offensive language, and untruthful statements—collectively referred to as FADO&U. … to investigate allegations of bias-based policing and racial profiling. Once a civilian complaint is filed, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/complaint-processing-followCaledonia Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-12)
… operations? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – January 8, 2025 Understanding the Program The Board must provide … code of ethics policy to establish reasonably expected standards of conduct, or A conflict-of-interest policy that … New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and standards are included in Appendix D. The Board has the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/05/02/caledonia-volunteer-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-2025mVertus Charter School – Information Technology Asset Management (2025M-9)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Vertus Charter School (School) officials appropriately track, inventory and … the audit period? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – January 16, 2025 Understanding the Program Schools purchase a wide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/27/vertus-charter-school-information-technology-asset-management-2025m-9Security Delivery Instructions
… one of the approved delivery methods. Obtain Advance Authorization Advance authorization must be obtained prior to delivering securities. Within 10 business days prior … list of securities proposed to be delivered in certificate form to [email protected] and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/security-delivery-instructionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … of the Town of Catskill , Flanders Fire District , Plymouth Fire District , Town of Russia and Schuyler …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Firemen’s Benevolent Association of the Village of Le Roy – Oversight of the Association’s Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Moneys (2014M-026)
… The Firemen's Benevolent Association of the Village of Le Roy is located in the Village of Le Roy, Genesee County. … The Board did not compare financial transactions listed on bank statements and canceled check images with the amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/firemens-benevolent-association-village-le-roy-oversight-associationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of … spent appropriately and effectively." Town of Carlisle – Fund Balance (Schoharie County) The board has not developed a … that goods and services are purchased at the best price. For access to state and local government spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0