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DiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… investigation. As a result of his conviction, Volkmann is required to leave public office. “Instead of upholding the … conviction has been removed from office. Volkmann, 57, of Stuyvesant, served as a Chief of Police for the town of … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageBallston Spa Public Library – Donations and Circulation Desk Cash Receipts (2015M-101)
… cash collections from the circulation desk to the Clerk on a timely basis. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/21/ballston-spa-public-library-donations-and-circulation-desk-cash-receipts-2015mOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools
… high-growth, and high-salary job market needs; and what the Department, school districts, and Boards of … highdemand highgrowth and highsalary job marketneeds and what the Department school districts and Boards of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/21/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schoolsTown of Bovina – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2012M-237)
… to examine the Town’s internal controls over cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2011, through … The Town of Bovina is located in Delaware County and has a population of 630 residents. The Town is governed … five-member Town Board comprising the Town Supervisor and four council members. The Town’s 2012 budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/22/town-bovina-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2012m-237City of Rochester – Code of Ethics and Procedures – Follow Up (S4-09-116-F)
… City of Rochester Code of Ethics and Procedures Follow Up S409116F …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/21/city-rochester-code-ethics-and-procedures-follow-s4-09-116-fCayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District – Information Technology Governance (2020M-118)
… did not establish adequate controls over IT assets. The Board did not: Develop comprehensive IT policies or … Enter into a written service level agreement (SLA) with the IT vendor. Establish adequate safeguards for online … confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations The Board should: Adopt comprehensive IT security policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/25/cayuga-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-information-technologyTown of Malone – Justice Court Operations and Highway Department Payroll (2015M-83)
… over the Justice Court’s (Court) financial operations and the Highway Department’s payroll for the period January … The Town of Malone is located in Franklin County and has a population of approximately 14,500. The Town is … $3.57 million. The Town has two elected Justices and two Court clerks with financial responsibilities related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/21/town-malone-justice-court-operations-and-highway-department-payroll-2015mPoughkeepsie City School District - Extra-Classroom Activities and Information Technology Assets (2019M-15)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of extra-classroom … (ECA) finances and properly safeguarded and secured the District’s information technology (IT) assets. Key … supporting documentation for 25 deposits totaling $37,256. The central treasurer did not prepare timely reports for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-andWestern New York Maritime Charter School - Student Enrollment and Billing (2019M-176)
… procedures for students’ proof of residency that include a provision to periodically update and verify the proof of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/11/22/western-new-york-maritime-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billingTown of Clarence – Controls Over Fuel and Vehicle Fleet Management (2013M-312)
… controls over fuel and the management of the Town’s vehicle fleet for the period January 1, 2012 through … not being used to its fullest capabilities. Employee and vehicle information are not identified within the system and … providing the best total price. Establish a comprehensive vehicle fleet policy. Ensure that a needs assessment is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-clarence-controls-over-fuel-and-vehicle-fleet-management-2013m-312NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Appoints First Director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions
… first-ever director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions to support the implementation of the Fund’s Climate … and insight we need to significantly expand our climate solutions portfolio.” “Comptroller DiNapoli’s innovative … Siwo is available for download here https://www.osc.state.ny.us/images/press/andrew-siwo-photo.jpg. About …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-appoints-first-director-sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutionsVillage of Huntington Bay – Compensation of Officials and Credit Cards (2012M-198)
… April 30, 2012. Background The Village of Huntington Bay is located in the Town of Huntington, in Suffolk County … Village of Huntington Bay Compensation of Officials and Credit Cards 2012M198 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/08/village-huntington-bay-compensation-officials-and-credit-cards-2012m-198Town of Monroe – Water System Accountability and Electricity Cost Savings (2012M-227)
… of our audit was to determine if the Town could achieve cost savings or revenue enhancements in its water operations … for reconciling the water processed by its water system and purchased from the Village with the water billed … permits allowing property owners to connect to the water system. Consequently, property owners did not always apply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/15/town-monroe-water-system-accountability-and-electricity-cost-savings-2012m-227Village of Bolivar – Financial Condition of Water and Sewer Funds (2013M-125)
… Background The Village of Bolivar is located in Allegany County. The Village is governed by a Board of Trustees … resources to repay the full amount of these interfund loans without affecting their operations. Key Recommendations … operations. Develop a plan to repay outstanding interfund loans or authorize interfund transfers to repay all or a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/09/village-bolivar-financial-condition-water-and-sewer-funds-2013m-125Grand Gorge Fire District – Conflict of Interest and Claims Auditing (2020M-151)
… whether claims were for appropriate District purposes and audited and approved prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not ensure there were no prohibited conflicts of interest and allowed claims to be paid prior to audit and approval. … did not have prohibited interests in District contracts and whether claims were for appropriate District purposes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/01/grand-gorge-fire-district-conflict-interest-and-claims-auditing-2020m-151Town of German Flatts - Financial Condition and Conflict of Interest (2019M-222)
… the Town’s financial condition. The combined fund balance of the four main operating funds declined $144,719, from a $57,650 deficit balance at the end of 2014 to a $202,369 deficit balance of at the end of 2018. The Board has not adopted multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/02/14/town-german-flatts-financial-condition-and-conflict-interest-2019m-222Town of Amherst Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-148)
… and payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) information for current and active projects. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-amherst-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalTown of Clarence Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-97)
… Industrial Development Agency (CIDA) properly approved and monitored projects. Key Findings The Board did not … by posting required documents on CIDA’s website. The Board and officials did not ensure that CIDA’s annual report was … all active projects to determine whether job creation and/or retention goals are being met. Post required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-clarence-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Project Approval and Oversight (2021M-37)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation (THLDC) … approved and monitored projects. Key Finding While the Board properly approved and monitored projects in … not set clear and specific goals when approving projects. The Board issued a total of $96.6 million of taxexempt bonds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/09/10/town-hempstead-local-development-corporation-projectVillage of Hillburn – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-392)
… was to review the Village’s cash receipt and disbursement practices for the period of June 1, 2012 through October 24, … and the youth center does not have a cash drawer, safe or lockbox. Not all claims were audited by the entire … to provide guidance on cash receipt and disbursement practices, including segregating incompatible duties where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/18/village-hillburn-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2013m-392