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DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… which collects money for toys for local children. She covered her actions by exaggerating bank balances to the … a business document. She appeared in Bolivar Village Court and is due back in court Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. Olmstead began working at the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsIII.3 Scope of the SFS – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… of Accounts. General accounting information requirements associated with the maintenance of the general and subsidiary … must also be registered, as it is recognized that these entities supply service to the citizens of New York State in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii3-scope-sfsDiNapoli: Saranac Town Clerk Arrested for Falsifying Town Records
… 54, was arrested Thursday for allegedly falsifying records to hide her failure to deposit more than $800 in cash payments to the town that she collected as Clerk. Her actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-saranac-town-clerk-arrested-falsifying-town-recordsVillage of Lyndonville – Leave Time Benefits and Information Technology (2012M-259)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if leave time benefits were administered in … Clerk-Treasurers’ leave accruals, and the payments made to them for unused leave time at separation from service, … deleting such information first. The Mayor, contrary to adopted Board policy, took custody of an external hard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/08/village-lyndonville-leave-time-benefits-and-information-technology-2012m-259Town of Monroe – Water System Accountability and Electricity Cost Savings (2012M-227)
… 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 Deposit – Fiscal Monitoring and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-205)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition and selected financial operations for the period March 1, 2012 to March 18, 2013. Background The Village of Deposit is … the Board did not have accurate information with which to base its financial decisions and, ultimately, did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/12/13/village-deposit-fiscal-monitoring-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-205Village of Cuba – Sewer Fund Financial Condition and Records and Reports (2013M-15)
… 2011, through October 31, 2012. Background The Village of Cuba is located in Allegany County. The Village is governed … in a timely manner by the Clerk-Treasurer. … Village of Cuba Sewer Fund Financial Condition and Records and Reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-cuba-sewer-fund-financial-condition-and-records-and-reports-2013m-15City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B19-6-6)
… which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of the … year 2019-20 and the related justification documents are in compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal Agent Act … to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2019-20 fiscal year. The water fund’s budget includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/07/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-6Court Facilities Aid and Assistance Program
… Objective To determine if the Office of Court Administration (OCA) is ensuring court … and JCAP expenses, respectively. … To determine if the Office of Court Administration is ensuring court facility aid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/court-facilities-aid-and-assistance-programDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… of inflation, whichever is less, with some exceptions. From 2017 to 2019, property tax levies increased the most in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesTown of Parma – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-96)
… fund budget for three of the last five fiscal years, all the while knowing that the TOV highway fund had a deficit … an annual audit of the financial records and reports of all Town officers and employees who received or disbursed … software package. Maintain an up-to-date inventory list of all of the Town’s computer and technology equipment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-parma-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-96DiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
The City Council of Mount Vernon did not have adequate financial information for the effective management and fiscal oversight of city operations because officials failed to file annual financial reports provide interim financial reports and issue audited statements
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesMedicaid Program – Cost of Pharmacy Services Under Managed Care
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) obtained Medicaid pharmacy services … care organizations (MCOs), which arrange for the provision of pharmacy services for Medicaid recipients and payments to … Under FFS Medicaid, the Department has taken a number of actions to help ensure pharmacy services are provided in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-cost-pharmacy-services-under-managed-careTown of Alexander – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2013M-195)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over Court operations … has presided since 2011. Each Justice has a Court clerk to assist with Court activity. Key Findings Neither Justice … receipts, or properly reports pending and disposed cases to DMV. Our review of Justice Hise’s records disclosed a $721 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-alexander-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2013m-195DiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… State Police. “While people across the state struggled to deal with the economic impact of the pandemic, Jennifer Colucci allegedly used taxpayer dollars to fund her own personal online shopping,” Comptroller … DiNapoli said. “Taxpayers expect their tax money to benefit their community, not to pay for an individual’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through December Were $2.5 Billion Lower Than Last Year
… of the Budget (DOB), according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … year. This is largely due to higher federal reimbursement for Medicaid spending, as well as the withholding of certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-december-were-25-billion-lower-last-yearTown of Bridgewater – Financial Operations (2013M-309)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations … 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Bridgewater is located in Oneida County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-bridgewater-financial-operations-2013m-309City of Saratoga Springs – Financial Condition (2012M-201)
… 2012 general fund budget of $37.2 million appears on track with City officials not anticipating an operating deficit. … sewer budget of $3.67 million appear generally on track with City officials anticipating a small operating deficit in … on January 1, 2008 to $1.8 million on December 31, 2011, with no plan for repayment. Key Recommendations Monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/15/city-saratoga-springs-financial-condition-2012m-201Problem Claims – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… If the answer to any question posed in the earlier section (Claims … The following actions and remedies may be available to the body or official responsible for auditing claims: If … approved the claim. The official should contact the vendor to request a more detailed claim and to educate the vendor on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/problem-claimsDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing nearly $24,000 in cash payments to the town. The thefts allegedly took place … of her community by allegedly diverting nearly $24,000 in town funds to subsidize her personal lifestyle,” said … professional assistance of the State Comptroller’s Office in this criminal investigation that has been ongoing since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000