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DiNapoli Statement on Anniversary of the Jan. 6 Attack on the Capitol
… Thomas P. DiNapoli made the following statement on the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. “Those who attacked the Capitol a year ago attacked the heart of our democracy. They were driven by lies to disrupt the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-statement-anniversary-jan-6-attack-capitolVillage of Port Byron – Financial Monitoring and Information Technology (2014M-116)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Village’s financial … June 1, 2011 through June 17, 2013. Background The Village of Port Byron is located in the Town of Mentz in Cayuga County. The Village, which is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/15/village-port-byron-financial-monitoring-and-information-technology-2014m-116DiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Village
… of Chatham’s former clerk-treasurer, has pleaded guilty to attempted official misconduct for unlawfully waiving her … in addition to the full restitution. This is the second criminal conviction of a village official stemming from the joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-defrauding-villageWestern Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Oversight of Take-Home Vehicles (2021M-52)
… Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation (Corporation) Board of Directors (Board) provided adequate oversight of take-home vehicles. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of take-home vehicles. We found: All employees that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2021/09/23/western-regional-off-track-betting-corporation-oversight-take-homeMedicaid Program – Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients
… buy-in program. The audit covered Medicaid payments for individuals enrolled in the Medicare buy-in program for the period from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2019 … program (Buy-in Program), administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicaid pays …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipientsTown of North East – Internal Controls Over Information Technology (2013M-31)
Town of North East Internal Controls Over Information Technology 2013M31
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-north-east-internal-controls-over-information-technology-2013m-31South Butler Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-155)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the South Butler Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/30/south-butler-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-operations-2020m-155DiNapoli: DOH Needs to Step Up Enforcement of Patient Safety Violations
… under the law to impose stronger fines. Additionally, DOH does not ensure amounts collected are directed to increase … large percentage of each respondent’s overall penalty — as much as 90 percent in one case. Overall, of the $2,422,150 in … In addition, auditors found DOH was widely inconsistent in how it applied suspensions of penalties for repeat violators. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-doh-needs-step-enforcement-patient-safety-violationsBrighton Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-132)
… the Brighton Fire Department, Inc. (Department) Board of Directors (Board) provided adequate oversight of financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of financial operations. The Department lacked detailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/04/23/brighton-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-financialDiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Some Level of Fiscal Stress
… Thirty-one school districts statewide were designated in fiscal stress … Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year ending on June 30, 2020. “This is a time … as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt school district operations and finances,” DiNapoli said. “I urge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-some-level-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Former Bemus Point Clerk Arrested for Theft of Over $60,000
… the arrest of Jennifer Jaeger, former Bemus Point village clerk, for the alleged theft of more than $60,000 in village funds. Jaeger, 38, of Bemus Point, allegedly wrote … pay for herself and her family’s personal cell phones and car payments, and to purchase Christmas gifts. Jaeger also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-former-bemus-point-clerk-arrested-theft-over-60000Administration of the Contract With the Center for Urban Community Services
… Purpose We audited the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s (DOHMH) … $28.7 million for expanded program services. The New York State Office of Mental Health funds about 75 percent of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/16/administration-contract-center-urban-community-servicesHempstead Union Free School District – Management of District Resources (2014M-253)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over the management of District resources for the period July 1, 2011 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/29/hempstead-union-free-school-district-management-district-resources-2014mTown of Chazy – Water and Sewer District Financial Operations (2017M-42)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town officials … October 31, 2016. Background The Town of Chazy is located in Clinton County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-chazy-water-and-sewer-district-financial-operations-2017m-42Town of Moira – Fiscal Oversight and Selected Financial Operations (2016M-350)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board's oversight of financial operations, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-moira-fiscal-oversight-and-selected-financial-operations-2016m-350DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… York State Police today announced that Jennifer Colucci, a former tax collector for the town of Beekman, was sentenced … service, and time served. Colucci served 209 days in jail, paid restitution in full and completed her community … tax payments to pay for her online shopping, groceries and car payments. She pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the 4 th …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000DiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Going Hungry Increases Despite Improving Economy
… through 2022. “As the COVID pandemic ended, so did many of the enhanced federal benefits that helped struggling … DiNapoli said. “These benefits drove down the number of households facing food insecurity and food insufficiency. … Data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau since the start of the pandemic also show general increases in food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-going-hungry-increases-despite-improving-economyTown of DeWitt – Planning and Zoning and Recreation Departments' Collections (2024M-6)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of DeWitt (Town) officials effectively managed the Planning … not confirm that all collections received were deposited. Of the 40 Planning and Zoning Department fees reviewed … structure, and 16 were not deposited in a timely manner. Of the 463 Recreation Department fees reviewed totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/04/26/town-dewitt-planning-and-zoning-and-recreation-departments-collections-2024m-6Town of Shelter Island – Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-22)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Shelter Island (Town) officials properly administered the … disbursements were proper and supported. Specifically: Of the 37 deposits totaling $8.5 million made to the CPF bank … receipted, deposited timely and intact, and accounted for. Of the 103 disbursements totaling $6 million paid during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-shelter-island-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-22Town of East Hampton – Peconic Bay Community Preservation Funds (P7-23-23)
… administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all collections were properly … administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund CPF to ensure that all collections were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-east-hampton-peconic-bay-community-preservation-funds-p7-23-23