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Town of Alexandria - Justice Court Time and Attendance and Court Operations (2017M-284)
… Court (Court) money is properly recorded, deposited and reported. Key Findings Sixty-three of the 67 time sheets … by the Clerk showed no evidence of supervisory review and approval. The Clerk reported 405 hours on her Town time … The Clerk did not allow for travel time between the Town and another municipal employer. As a result, we estimate she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-alexandria-justice-court-time-and-attendance-and-court-operationsCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… This also saves time and energy for procurement staff. The cost of this convenience is the heightened risk of inappropriate spending, such as … and developing sensible internal controls. Authorizing the Use of Credit Cards Require each credit card be … CostSaving Ideas Credit Card Accountability Minimizing the Risk of Error Misuse and Fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudBridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… award program (LOSAP) and procured goods and services in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and … Towns of Southampton and East Hampton and Suffolk County, in which it is located. The District, which is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… (Met Council), has been sentenced to 3 1/3 to 10 years in prison and ordered to pay $3 million in restitution to Met … Met Council has been sentenced to 3 13 to 10 years in prison and ordered to pay $3 million in restitution to Met …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-councilState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks
… the terrorist attacks: "On September 11, New Yorkers come together to voice the sorrow and the anger that we still … to give all they had to give,” DiNapoli said. “We come together on this tragic anniversary, in New York and across …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-anniversary-september-11-terrorist-attacksDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… funds to pay for gambling at local casinos, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Dennis Snow, … and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving … funds to pay for gambling at local casinos according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000DiNapoli Warns Federal Cuts to Health Care Could Hurt Millions of New Yorkers
… and some members of Congress could cut federal funding for those programs by billions of dollars and jeopardize health care coverage for many residents, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … plans has grown sharply over the past decade but proposals to cut federal funding for those programs by billions of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-warns-federal-cuts-health-care-could-hurt-millions-new-yorkersOversight of Health and Safety Regulations at Public Pools, Beaches, and Spray Grounds
To assess the extent that State agencies responsible for operating and regulating public pools beaches and aquatic spray grounds ensure that these facilities
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/oversight-health-and-safety-regulations-public-pools-beaches-and-spray-groundsCity of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… to May 31, 2012. Background The City of Beacon is located in Dutchess County, and has a population of approximately … for the collection and payment of delinquent taxes are not in compliance with the Law. City officials did not adopt a … City police and MTA officers to issue parking tickets in a sequential order and maintain copies of all tickets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012mClinton-Essex-Warren-Washington Board of Cooperative Education Services – Employee Benefit Plan Forfeited Funds (2022M-31)
… (administrator) returned forfeited funds from the health flexible spending arrangement (FSA), dependent care assistance program (DCAP) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) in a timely manner. … thirdparty administrator returned forfeited funds from the health flexible spending arrangement dependent care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/08/05/clinton-essex-warren-washington-board-cooperative-education-services-employeeState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Signing of New Legislative Package on Gun Control
… more tools to law enforcement to prevent easy access to guns. The Governor and lawmakers should be commended for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-signing-new-legislative-package-gun-controlTown of Rhinebeck – Internal Controls Over Cash Management and Information Technology (2013M-36)
… was to examine internal controls over selected financial and operational areas for the period January 1, 2011, to June 22, 2012. Background The Town of Rhinebeck is located in Dutchess County. The Town is … by an elected Town Board which comprises a Town Supervisor and four Board members. Budgeted general fund appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-rhinebeck-internal-controls-over-cash-management-and-information-technologyTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. Six – Professional Services and Fuel (2014M-246)
… procurement of professional services and maintenance of fuel inventories for the period January 1, 2012 through April … to achieve adequate safeguards of the District’s fuel inventories, such as the maintenance of accurate and timely fuel delivery and usage records. Key Recommendations Consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/01/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-six-professional-services-and-fuel-2014m-246Village of Castleton-on-Hudson – Internal Controls Over Information Technology and Online Banking (2013M-59)
… internal controls over information technology and online banking for the period of June 1, 2011, to September … also has not instituted appropriate internal controls for online banking. The Village uses online banking services with one bank and currently only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/24/village-castleton-hudson-internal-controls-over-information-technology-and-onlineCity of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-139)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency (GCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) and officials properly approved and … Statements that are meant to help identify conflicts of interest were not filed. Payments in lieu of taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/16/city-glen-cove-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2020mTown of Milton – Financial Records and Reports and Sales Tax Revenues (2014M-357)
… The Town of Milton is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately 18,575. The Town is … Town Comptroller has not provided the Board with complete and accurate monthly financial reports and did not file an … sales tax revenue, resulting in Town taxpayers with real property located in the Village of Ballston Spa …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/20/town-milton-financial-records-and-reports-and-sales-tax-revenues-2014m-357New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
… shattered many glass ceilings on her way to our country's top court. Her accomplishments and moral character will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-ruth-bader-ginsburgTown of Scio – Highway Fund Financial Condition and Records and Reports (2013M-279)
… as required by statute. The Supervisor did not ensure that timely and accurate accounting records were maintained. The … were incomplete and included inaccuracies that hindered filing the 2012 annual update document (AUD) with the Office … records are complete, accurate and maintained in a timely manner. File the required annual financial report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-scio-highway-fund-financial-condition-and-records-and-reports-2013m-279DiNapoli: Pandemic Hit to Sales Tax Revenue Threatening Fiscal Health of Local Governments
… was directed to be withheld to fund a Central Business District Tolling Capital Lockbox for the Metropolitan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-pandemic-hit-sales-tax-revenue-threatening-fiscal-health-local-governmentsTown of Geddes - Account Clerk's Salary and Benefits and Cash Disbursements (2019M-56)
… Determine whether the salary and benefits paid to the account clerk (clerk) were accurate and authorized. Determine … Determine whether the salary and benefits paid to the account clerk clerk were accurate and authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/17/town-geddes-account-clerks-salary-and-benefits-and-cash-disbursements-2019m-56