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Audit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… and services and segregating financial duties, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … and ongoing legal issues. DiNapoli made 29 recommendations to overhaul the operations of the city comptroller’s office … Officials and employees did not have clear guidance on how the disbursement process worked. Auditors also found the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonTown of Carroll - Audit Follow Up (2013M-221-F)
… was to assess the Town’s progress, as of October 2019, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report … year totaled $555,463 and were funded primarily with real property taxes and State aid. Results of Review Based on our limited procedures, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/20/town-carroll-audit-follow-2013m-221-fOnline and Computer-Aided Training – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… Local governments and school districts may find that it is necessary or cost-advantageous to use online trainings 13 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/online-and-computer-aided-trainingDiNapoli: Former State Employee Arrested for Falsely Claiming She Never Received $4K Loan Check from New York State and Local Retirement System
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced that former New York … for allegedly falsely claiming to the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) that she never received … conducted by the Office of the State Comptroller and the New York State Police. “Shannon Brady tried to scam …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-state-employee-arrested-falsely-claiming-she-never-received-4k-loan-check-new-yorkDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… Alexandria Town Clerk Ellen Peck pleaded guilty yesterday in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26,285 in public funds. Peck pocketed cash paid … by residents for fines, fees and surcharges, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “For years, Ms. Peck …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftColdspring Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-229)
… of our audit was to determine whether District controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012, to July 31, … of our audit was to determine whether District controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/coldspring-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mSchool District Website Transparency (2021-MS-1)
… , Lake Pleasant Central [pdf] , Newark Central [pdf] , New Lebanon Central [pdf] , Otego-Unadilla Central [pdf] , … Centre Union Free [pdf] , Saranac Central [pdf] , and York Central [pdf] . Audit Objective Determine whether the 13 … districts examined used their resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/school-district-website-transparency-2021-ms-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Details Progress on Corporate Political Spending Disclosure
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), announced … spending has become a well-established best practice. “The New York State Common Retirement Fund and State Comptroller … heightened risks companies face from political spending.” New Requests In 2024, DiNapoli asked a new set of 16 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-details-progress-corporate-political-spending-disclosureDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… trust,” DiNapoli said. “My office makes it a priority to combat fraud and protect public money. I thank the New … in their position will be thoroughly investigated. We will not tolerate any illegal financial acts, and I applaud the … the Comptroller’s Office for holding those individuals who do so accountable.” Simchik allegedly spent Fire Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000Village of Scotia - Parking Tickets and Justice Court Operations (2019M-44)
… Determine whether Village officials properly account for and enforce the collection of issued parking tickets. … whether Justice Court (Court) collections were recorded and reported accurately and timely. Key Findings The Village … $354,705 outstanding as of July 31, 2018. The Clerk used her discretion to forgive late fees totaling $5,110 on 184 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2019/06/07/village-scotia-parking-tickets-and-justice-court-operations-2019m-44Capital – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… the prior year. * Actual spending figures in this section do not include off-budget spending by public authorities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/capitalDiNapoli: Identity Theft Cases Surged in New York in 2020
… during the pandemic with more than 67,000 complaints filed statewide in 2020, which was 85 percent more than the … during the pandemic with more than 67000 complaints filed statewide in 2020 which was 85 percent more than the previous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-identity-theft-cases-surged-new-york-2020DiNapoli: Facilities Using Radioactive Materials or Radiation Equipment in New York City Were Not Always Properly Inspected or Licensed
… The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-facilities-using-radioactive-materials-or-radiation-equipment-new-york-city-were-not-alwaysDiNapoli: The Rockaways is on the Rise
… report , or go to: http://osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt13-2018.pdf Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-rockaways-riseState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,580 contracts for state … for traffic and demand management implementation on I-495 in Queens County. $18 million to Ogdensburg Bridge and … feasibility and planning study for the reimagining of the I-787 corridor in Albany County. State University …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilDiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… Budget Financial Plan. The General Fund ended July with a balance of $6.8 billion, which was $23.3 million over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 286
… updates Payroll Bulletin 201 in relation to the processing and taxation of educational assistance benefits for 2001 … educational assistance benefit during the 2001 calendar year Tax Rules The tax rules governing employer-provided … (checks dated December 5 for Administration and December 13 for Institution), and the final $200 in pay period 18L/19C …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/286-educational-assistance-benefitsAvailable Options – Article 14 Benefits
… Single Life Allowance (Option 0) This is the basic retirement benefit. It provides for the maximum benefit … you with a reduced monthly benefit for your lifetime, and is based on your birth date and that of your beneficiary. … … Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/available-optionsVillage of Homer – Purchasing and Credit Cards (2017M-112)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess controls over purchasing and credit cards for the … April 13, 2017. Background The Village of Homer is located in the Town of Homer in Cortland County. The Village, which … Trustees, prior to the purchases being made. The Board did not adopt a policy regarding the use of Village credit cards. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/09/08/village-homer-purchasing-and-credit-cards-2017m-112Village of Odessa – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2020M-11)
… she was not entitled to and paid herself an unauthorized payment for unused leave to which she was not entitled when … to request, approve, earn, use and record leave and the payment of unused leave upon leaving Village employment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/06/16/village-odessa-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2020m-11