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DiNapoli: Town of Cohocton Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Cohocton Town Clerk Sandra Riley. She was charged … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Cohocton Town Clerk Sandra Riley …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-town-cohocton-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsSelected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program (Follow-Up)
… implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/selected-aspects-migrant-education-program-followTupper Lake Central School District – Records and Reports (2021M-14)
… Officials did not: Provide support for 12 of the 15 balance sheet accounts we reviewed. Also, officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/25/tupper-lake-central-school-district-records-and-reports-2021m-14Central Square Central School District – Fund Balance (2022M-196)
… levels. As a result, officials reduced the transparency of District finances and kept $8 million from productive use. … may not have been necessary, considering the amount of excess surplus funds retained. The District’s surplus fund … of $3.6 million that exceeded the liabilities eligible to be paid from the reserve by $1.5 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/10/central-square-central-school-district-fund-balance-2022m-196Fairview Fire District – Financial Operations (2024M-138)
… the information used by the Board and District officials to make financial decisions was accurate and complete. We also determined that taxpayers had limited access to financial information to help ensure they could make informed decisions relating to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/16/fairview-fire-district-financial-operations-2024m-138Fairview Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2025M-75)
… support that the District procured a $1.2 million ladder truck in the most cost-effective manner. Did not seek …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/fairview-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2025m-75Village of Lake George – Records and Reports (2024M-82)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Lake George (Village) Treasurer maintained complete, accurate … Determine whether the Village of Lake George Village Treasurer maintained complete accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/13/village-lake-george-records-and-reports-2024m-82Rye City School District – Payroll (2024M-2)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Rye City School District (District) officials ensured overtime was properly budgeted, approved, monitored, recorded, and paid. Key Findings Although overtime was properly approved and monitored, District officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/21/rye-city-school-district-payroll-2024m-2City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-14-25)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2015 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/14/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-14-25Plainedge Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-189)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial … 2015-16. Appropriated fund balance was not always needed to finance operations because the District had a total of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/12/plainedge-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-extraNiskayuna Central School District – Financial Condition (2012M-218)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2010, to March 31, 2012. Background The Niskayuna Central School … of fund balance in excess of the amount actually available to fund operations resulted in an unassigned fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/01/niskayuna-central-school-district-financial-condition-2012m-218Village of Bolivar – Financial Condition of Water and Sewer Funds (2013M-125)
… 15, 2013. Background The Village of Bolivar is located in Allegany County. The Village is governed by a Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/09/village-bolivar-financial-condition-water-and-sewer-funds-2013m-125Village of Albion – Water and Sewer Rents (2013M-108)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the billing and collection of water and sewer rents for the period January 1, 2010, to … Village of Albion Water and Sewer Rents 2013M108 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/21/village-albion-water-and-sewer-rents-2013m-108Village of Bellerose – Procurement and Cash Receipts (2014M-218)
… approximately $1.5 million. Key Findings Village officials do not require the use of a purchase order system when making purchases and do not enforce compliance with the Village’s procurement guidelines. Village officials do not seek competition when purchasing goods and services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/11/21/village-bellerose-procurement-and-cash-receipts-2014m-218City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-15-24)
… revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2016 fiscal year are reasonable. … revenue shortfalls or unforeseen expenditures. The 2016 proposed budget does not include an allowance for … costs when two expired contracts are settled. The City’s proposed budget complies with the tax levy limit. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/12/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-15-24Red Hook Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-105)
… were levied than necessary. The District has four reserve funds which have not been used to fund any payments over the … that benefits District residents such as using surplus funds as a financing source, funding one-time expenditures, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/red-hook-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-105Chateaugay Central School District – Leave Accruals (2016M-149)
… Ellenburg in Clinton County. The District, which operates one school with approximately 550 students, is governed by an … accrual balances were understated by a total of more than one day, valued at $298. The former principal clerk and the … that accrued leave is both earned and carried over from one fiscal year to the next. Designate an individual who is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/chateaugay-central-school-district-leave-accruals-2016m-14925-Year Benefit (Section 384) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… age. “Creditable service” is: Service as a firefighter or police officer under a 20- or 25-year plan; Service as a member or officer of the New York State Police; Service in the Regional State Park Police; Service in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/25-year-benefit-section-384Normal Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
… partial escalation. If you retire with at least 22 years and 1 month of service credit, but less than 25 years, you … Example: Retiring with 25 years of credited service and a $60,000 FAS Estimated primary Social Security benefit = … for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/normal-retirementState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… " The state budget makes important investments in education and health care, including mental health care, and provides significant, recurring … The state budget makes important investments in education and health care including mental health care and provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-state-fiscal-year-2023-24