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Evans-Brant Central School District – Travel Expenditures and Reimbursements (2014M-194)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s travel expenditures and reimbursements for the period July 1, 2012 through May 13, 2014. Background The Evans-Brant Central School District is located in the Towns of Brant, Eden and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/03/evans-brant-central-school-district-travel-expenditures-andDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 20% in Third Quarter
… levels, according to a report released today from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Local sales tax … DiNapoli said. “This growth is an indicator that New York is experiencing an economic recovery, but local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-20-third-quarterDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26,285 in public funds. Peck pocketed cash paid by residents for fines, fees … The investigation and audit found that Peck, who collected funds for the town of Alexandria and the village of … in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26285 in public funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.4% in Third Quarter
… government sales tax collections totaled $5.98 billion in the third calendar quarter (July-September) of 2024, an … DiNapoli. Eight of the 10 regions in the state, including New York City, saw collections rise. “Local sales tax … than the 3.2% and 3.3% increases in the first and second quarters, respectively. Despite this being the lowest growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-1-point-4-percent-third-quarterDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in First Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.6 billion in the first calendar quarter (January-March) of 2024, an … year, the lowest rate of growth since the first quarter in 2021, according to a report released today by State … for the first time since 2019, after having dipped to 41%, on average, in 2020 and 2021. New York City’s growth reflects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-first-quarterDiNapoli: Former State Employee Arrested for Falsely Claiming She Never Received $4K Loan Check from New York State and Local Retirement System
… Police announced that former New York State Department of Education employee, Shannon Brady, 52, of Albany, was … the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-state-employee-arrested-falsely-claiming-she-never-received-4k-loan-check-new-yorkColdspring 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-2013mDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… over $92,000 from the Department over a seven-year period, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000Audit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… paid in a timely fashion. Officials and employees did not have clear guidance on how the disbursement process worked. Auditors also found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonOnline and Computer-Aided Training – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… may find that it is necessary or cost-advantageous to use online trainings 13 (e.g., webinars and tutorials) and other self-study packages to meet the training needs and requirements of their staff. … training methods can be a convenient and economical way to train staff and will allow local governments and school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/online-and-computer-aided-trainingVillage of Scotia - Parking Tickets and Justice Court Operations (2019M-44)
… properly account for and enforce the collection of issued parking tickets. Determine whether Justice Court (Court) collections … accurately and timely. Key Findings The Village had 6,776 unpaid parking tickets totaling $354,705 outstanding as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2019/06/07/village-scotia-parking-tickets-and-justice-court-operations-2019m-44State 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 today. … he called on 16 companies, including Tesla Inc., Domino’s Pizza Inc., and Garmin Ltd., requesting similar comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-details-progress-corporate-political-spending-disclosureSchool District Website Transparency (2021-MS-1)
… financial plan that could enhance the transparency of the districts’ fiscal decisions. Ten did not transparently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/school-district-website-transparency-2021-ms-1DiNapoli: Identity Theft Cases Surged in New York in 2020
… as a secure URL that begins with “https” (rather than “http”) and a lock icon near your browser’s location field. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-identity-theft-cases-surged-new-york-2020DiNapoli: The Rockaways is on the Rise
… The Rockaways neighborhood in Queens experienced record job … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The population has nearly returned to the pre-storm level, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-rockaways-riseAvailable Options – Article 14 Benefits
… a reduced monthly benefit for your lifetime, and is based on your birth date and that of your beneficiary. After your … depending upon which option you elect, payments in the same amount you were receiving (without COLA) will be … for other payment methods. These requests must be outlined in detail by you and then approved by us for legal and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/available-optionsDiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… in Steuben County, stole more than $80,000 in taxpayer funds through extra pay, pocketing cash and using the … said DiNapoli. “Too often my office finds public funds that have gone missing because one individual has … take appropriate action to recover all of the stolen funds. He also made several recommendations to help improve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kVillage of Odessa – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2020M-11)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Clerk-Treasurers accurately and completely accounted for, recorded and reported financial transactions in a timely manner. Key Findings The former Clerk-Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/06/16/village-odessa-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2020m-11Opinion 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: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office and the Bolivar Police Department which was prompted by a … cash donated at fundraisers – including the "Smile for Christmas" campaign which collects money for toys for … Bolivar Police Chief Steven McPherson and Allegany County District Attorney Keith Slep for their partnership with my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-funds