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DiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli … the arrest of Jennifer Colucci 41 of Hopewell Junction NY for allegedly stealing more than $88000 in tax funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherLGAC - Archive of Reports, Statements, Meeting Minutes and Financial Plans
… (A management letter was issued and can be found at this link.) 2006 Audited (A management letter was issued and can be found at this link.) 2005 Audited (A management letter was not issued.) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/lgac/archive-reports-statements-meeting-minutes-and-financial-plansOversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities (2022-S-13)
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services adequately operates juvenile justice facilities for court-placed youth to ensure they meet State standards and regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s13.pdfOrleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-043)
… to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that Court moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2011 through January 1, 2014. … to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer for safekeeping. To carry out this responsibility, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/14/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-043Opinion 91-21
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … of estates and not as chief fiscal officer. Therefore, we have concluded that, notwithstanding County Law, §201, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21Opinion 92-24
… opinion. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER -- Designation of (criteria for designation in towns) GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LAW, §60; … threshold requirements of General Construction Law, §60 and Public Officers Law, §70-a, because it is mailed as third … a "newspaper" which satisfies the conditions precedent for designation as an "official newspaper" a publication …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-24Opinion 89-40
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- … §72-o, we note that any claim for actual lost wages must have attached to it a statement by the volunteer's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-40DiNapoli: Halfway Through the Year, Revenue Hole Persists
… one thing is clear – Washington must get its act together and help states and local governments weather this economic … process in early November will provide a clearer picture for policymakers as they prepare to address our budget … That drop of 5.4 percent was the lowest monthly decline for sales tax since the fiscal year began in April. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-halfway-through-year-revenue-hole-persistsTown of Callicoon – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-16)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected financial activities for the period … million. Key Findings The Supervisor allows the bookkeeper to perform most aspects of the functions relating to the … sufficient oversight of her duties. Because the Board had not defined the rate or percentage of health insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-callicoon-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2013m-16DiNapoli: Former Village of Sherman Treasurer Arrested for Alleged Theft of $20,000
… for the alleged theft of more than $20,000 in cash paid by residents from 2012 to 2016 for village sewer, water and … Thomas P. DiNapoli, the Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s … with my office to hold her accountable.” “This is not a victimless crime,” District Attorney Schmidt said. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-former-village-sherman-treasurer-arrested-alleged-theft-20000Village of Sandy Creek – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-36)
… ensured that receipts were properly billed, collected and accounted for, and disbursements were supported and for proper Village purposes for the period June 1, 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/14/village-sandy-creek-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2017m-36Village of Andover – Water and Electric Cash Receipts (2019M-152)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether water and electric cash receipts were recorded and deposited in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings We reviewed 1,963 water and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/25/village-andover-water-and-electric-cash-receipts-2019m-152Village of Cobleskill - Misappropriated Funds and Board Oversight (2018M-47)
Determine whether the Board provided sufficient oversight of the former ClerkTreasurer
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/03/village-cobleskill-misappropriated-funds-and-board-oversight-2018m-47DiNapoli Announces $500 College Savings Sweepstakes
… expenses. The plan offers three age-based investment options that become more conservative over time. In addition, there are 13 individual investment options that account owners can choose from to create and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-announces-500-college-savings-sweepstakesDiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… New York state collected just over $12 billion in taxes during the first two months of the 2016-17 state fiscal year, a decline of $480.1 million, or 3.8 percent, from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportMitchell-Lama Vacancies (Follow-Up)
… to provide a written explanation for the apartments that have been vacant for more than 120 days as well as a plan of … in the 120-day time frame, with 1,286 apartments taking, on average, 222 days to fill, including 214 that remained … action for apartments vacant for over 120 days, nor did it have evidence that it followed up with developments for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/12/mitchell-lama-vacancies-followTown of Berkshire – Town Clerk (2014M-230)
… approximately $248,000. Key Findings The Clerk failed to issue duplicate receipts or record the form of payment for any moneys collected. The Clerk did not consistently report monthly financial activity to the Supervisor. The Clerk did not reconcile bank accounts with accounting records or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/07/town-berkshire-town-clerk-2014m-230Coldspring Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-229)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012, to July 31, 2013. Background … The District’s general fund budget totaled $49,050 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/coldspring-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mOpinion 88-60
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION … requirements of General Municipal Law, §103, since they do not ordinarily involve an expenditure of public moneys ( …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-60DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checks