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DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… As part of the plea agreement she paid full restitution in the amount of $3,869. “Ms. Becker abused her position by … her town and making them her own,” DiNapoli said. “Those in public service have a responsibility to act in taxpayers’ interests, not line their own pockets. I thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnErie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Adult Education Program and Professional Services (2016M-206)
… of professional services for the period July 1, 2014 through March 16, 2016. Background The Erie … was approximately $78 million. Key Findings BOCES did not enter into intermunicipal agreements (IMAs) with its … million, which is most likely attributable to activity in prior fiscal years. District officials did not seek …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/11/10/erie-2-chautauqua-cattaraugus-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-adultXI.18.I Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… a written policy addressing sexual harassment prevention in the workplace and provide annual sexual harassment … each person signing on behalf of any bidder certifies, and in the case of a joint bid each party thereto certifies as to … a written policy addressing sexual harassment prevention in the workplace and provides annual sexual harassment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18i-sexual-harassment-prevention-certificationDiNapoli: 2015 Sales Tax Collections Drop in 30 Counties
… York City last year, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Total collections across the state grew by 3.6 percent, or $552 million, in 2015 compared to 2014. But the increase was nearly exclusively driven by New York City, which saw an increase of $487 million. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-2015-sales-tax-collections-drop-30-countiesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State. These travelers incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses during our three-year audit period and/or … characteristics. We examined a total of $1.7 million in travel expenses for 10 University at Albany employees. Of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/07/selected-employee-travel-expensesWaterloo Central School District - Financial Condition Management (2019M-137)
… year-end transfers to reserves and the capital projects fund. Maintained six reserves with balances totaling $9.6 … of appropriations. Comply with the statutory limit for fund balance and use surplus funds as a financing source for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/04/waterloo-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2019m-137Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… Housing Preservation and Development are being maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of residents, … The Mitchell-Lama Housing Program (Program) was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative (co-op) … for management services; these agreements must be approved in writing by HPD. The managing agents of Mitchell-Lama …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/30/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… grateful that this interagency partnership was successful in bringing these individuals to justice.” Brink’s mother … Community College for over 22 years before retiring in June 1995. She died in May 2020 and all pension payments should have stopped at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerNorth Colonie Central School District – Claims Processing (2013M-9)
… Colonie Central School District (District) is located in the Town of Colonie, Albany County. The District is … supported and that goods and services have been received in the amount and price as ordered prior to payment. We … them to see if they were properly supported and audited in a timely manner. All of the 45 claims tested were audited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/29/north-colonie-central-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-9DiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Faces Criminal Charges
… was charged with offering a false instrument for filing in the 1st degree, computer trespass and official misconduct, … office. Waldron pleaded not guilty and is due back in Aurelius Town Court on June 28. Waldron’s actions were … led to 24 arrests and the recovery of nearly $3 million in retirement funds. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-faces-criminal-chargesCattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
… or 24 percentage points. Maintained an unemployment insurance reserve fund balance of $227,000 which can fund … comply with the statutory limit. Reduce the unemployment insurance reserve fund balance to a more reasonable level. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/cattaraugus-little-valley-central-school-district-financial-managementDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Sentenced for Pocketing Justice Court Fees
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Eric Fleury, 44, was sentenced in Dickinson Town Court to three years’ probation and ordered … nearly a year, investigators found. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption … easy-to-use website was created to promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-sentenced-pocketing-justice-court-feesWilliamson Central School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-58)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Williamson Central School District (District) officials … Determine whether Williamson Central School District District officials ensured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/16/williamson-central-school-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2021m-58List of Agencies That Can Receive Electronic Invoices
… Agency Name of Agency ABC01 Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control … businesses now, while other departments will be phased in over time. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/list-agencies-can-receive-electronic-invoicesDiNapoli: Investors Expand Corporate Disclosure of Political Spending
… shareholder proposals seeking disclosure from 29 companies in which it has investments of more than $2.73 billion. "We … on politics can be a risky business. When it’s done in the shadows it may result in spending that is contrary to the company’s long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-investors-expand-corporate-disclosure-political-spendingOpinion 91-11
… -- Mandatory (local law increasing term of office of city engineer) LOCAL LAWS -- Referendum Requirements (curtailing … local law which authorizes a city mayor to appoint a city engineer for a longer term than presently provided in the … a city charter to increase the term of office of the city engineer is subject to a mandatory referendum. You indicate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-11Lead Contamination of State Armories
… purposes. The firing of weapons inside the IFR resulted in lead dust accumulation throughout. Although IFRs in New York have not been used in more than 20 years, over … and air conditioning system; and as a result of weapons cleaning, maintenance, movement, or storage. Personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/lead-contamination-state-armoriesBemus Point Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-216)
… Findings The Board overestimated appropriations by a total of $3.1 million from 2016-17 through 2018-19 and annually … to taxpayers. District officials generally agreed with our findings and indicated they would take corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/14/bemus-point-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-216Westbury Union Free School District - Financial Condition and Overtime (2018M-84)
… by as much as 9 percent and appropriated an average of $9.4 million of fund balance that was not always used. The … the approval of overtime. Officials generally agreed with our recommendations. Appendix C includes our comment on the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/19/westbury-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-overtimeDiNapoli: Nourish NY Needs Better Oversight to Connect More Food Banks and In-State Farms to Funding
… the 1-in-10 New Yorkers facing food insecurity and local farmers by connecting food banks to New York-grown products. … certain food bank purchases, and thus benefit fewer area farmers. “The Nourish New York Program is vital and addresses … while providing crucial support to our struggling farmers,” said State Senator Michelle Hinchey, Chair of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nourish-ny-needs-better-oversight-connect-more-food-banks-and-state-farms-funding