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DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… Village of Millport Treasurer Dawn Haverley was arrested for felony grand larceny Monday after an investigation and … Attorney Weeden A. Wetmore and the New York State Police for their diligent work in helping us hold Ms. Haverley … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
… more divided than it has been in decades, we should strive to reclaim that sense of unity and shared purpose we held in the aftermath of 9/11. I can think of no better way to honor the men and women who lost their lives. We remember …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-anniversary-911-attacksTown of Schroon - Town Hall Expansion Project (2018M-128)
… be repaid are written off. Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/05/town-schroon-town-hall-expansion-project-2018m-128Village of Nelliston - Payroll and Accounting Records (2018M-162)
… maintained timely and complete records and reports to allow the Board to properly manage the Village’s finances. Key Findings The … did not maintain his leave accruals according to the compensation agreement and employee handbook. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/12/14/village-nelliston-payroll-and-accounting-records-2018m-162Utilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility
… is maintained and secured and at what cost. Our audit covered the period from May 3, 2002 to May 23, 2017. … Facility in Long Island City, adjacent to the No. 7 line Hunters Point Ave. Station. The Facility was designed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facilityOversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes
… is not always comprehensive. We found that the Form does not include some types of resident care equipment, such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/19/oversight-resident-care-related-medical-equipment-nursing-homesDiNapoli: Hamburg Employee Admits $150,000 Theft of Recreation Fees
… by skimming village fees and altering public records from 2011 to 2017, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and … part of their ongoing partnership. Erickson was terminated from her $35,000-a-year post by the village in April 2018. … has been held accountable." "This defendant not only stole from taxpayers, but stole money intended to support programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-hamburg-employee-admits-150000-theft-recreation-feesOakfield Fire Department – Apparent Misuse of Funds (2014M-187)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Department’s internal controls over financial … Board of Directors, provides fire protection services to Village residents. Expenses for the 2013 fiscal year … approximately $56,500. Key Findings The Board failed to establish adequate internal controls or provide oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/03/oakfield-fire-department-apparent-misuse-funds-2014m-187Village of Northville – Joint Youth Activity Program (2016M-339)
… and reported and collections were adequately safeguarded for the period June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2016. Background … of Northville to operate youth development activities for children residing in the Village and the Towns of … Central School District representative is responsible for the overall financial management and safeguarding of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/09/village-northville-joint-youth-activity-program-2016m-339Town of Henrietta – Financial Management and Purchasing (2013M-208)
… for 2012. Key Findings The Board and Town officials have not developed long-term financial plans, policies, or … individuals as independent contractors, who likely should have been treated and compensated as employees. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/24/town-henrietta-financial-management-and-purchasing-2013m-208Town of Holland - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-232)
… adequate documentation. The Assessor allowed what appear to be ineligible agricultural woodland exemptions totaling … retain this documentation. Periodically monitor exemptions to ensure they comply with State or local laws. Town … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether select …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-holland-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-232Town of Elba - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-261)
… properly supported by adequate documentation. Key Findings We reviewed 91 agricultural, veteran and senior citizen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-elba-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-261Town of Eden - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-231)
… by adequate documentation. Key Findings We reviewed 58 out of 765 agricultural, veteran and senior citizen exemptions, … documentation as required, to ensure the exemptions were in compliance with State or local laws. Key Recommendations … findings. Appendix C includes our comment on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. … Determine whether select …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-eden-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-231Town of Stamford - Annual and Claims Auditing (2018M-227)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board ensured that audits of records and claims were performed. Key Findings The Board did not: Annually audit the records of the Supervisor and Town Clerk. Perform a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/01/town-stamford-annual-and-claims-auditing-2018m-227Town of Fort Covington - Justice Court Operations (2018M-234)
… Findings Justice Wilbanks made 83 percent of bank deposits from three to 67 days late. The Justices’ cash balances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2019/01/25/town-fort-covington-justice-court-operations-2018m-234Annual Assessment of Market Orders for 2015 and 2016
… for the Apple and Sour Cherry Market Orders and the period April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2016 for the Apple, Cabbage, … Order and the New York Apple Association, Inc. (NYAA) contract. The Department did not always enforce contract provisions that limit expense amounts, nor did it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/annual-assessment-market-orders-2015-and-2016State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… decisions regarding this initiative including toll levels have yet to be determined. The budget eliminates cash bail … a 5-cent charge for paper bags used by such stores, with any resulting funds going to the state and localities that … transparency for economic development spending, the budget does not require such a database or specify details as to how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetPulteney Fire District No. 2 – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-308)
… a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Pulteney. The District, which is governed by … oversight of financial operations. Seek reimbursement from the Treasurer for the amounts misappropriated. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/05/28/pulteney-fire-district-no-2-misappropriation-funds-2014m-308Town of Ticonderoga – Financial Records and Reports (2015M-301)
… 30, 2015. Background The Town of Ticonderoga is located in Essex County and has a population of approximately 5,000. … accurate, supported by the accounting records and filed in a timely manner. Provide the Board with monthly financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/02/26/town-ticonderoga-financial-records-and-reports-2015m-301Town of Plainfield – Road and Equipment Maintenance (2016M-307)
… for 2016 total $594,605. Key Finding Officials have taken steps to improve road repairs and maintenance to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/23/town-plainfield-road-and-equipment-maintenance-2016m-307