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Livonia Central School District – Software Management (2016M-293)
… million. Key Findings The Board’s acceptable-use policies do not detail practices for enforcement, such as monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/02/livonia-central-school-district-software-management-2016m-293Lisbon Central School District – Cafeteria Cash Receipts (2016M-152)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over cafeteria cash receipts for the period July 1, 2014 through December 30, 2015. Background … has only those access rights within the POS system that are needed for her position. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/lisbon-central-school-district-cafeteria-cash-receipts-2016m-152Lindenhurst Union Free School District – Credit Cards (2016M-179)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s credit card purchases for appropriate use and compliance with … approximately $148.5 million. Key Findings The District’s credit card policy did not require employees to acknowledge receiving the policy. The District’s credit card policy did not address cash advances available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/lindenhurst-union-free-school-district-credit-cards-2016m-179Churchville-Chili Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-354)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management for the … budgets that overestimated operating expenditures by 6 to 7 percent between fiscal years 2012-13 and 2014-15, … reserve, specific funding and expenses of the reserves to date, as required by the reserve funds policy. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/08/churchville-chili-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-354Watervliet City School District – Fiscal Stress (2014M-149)
… Background The Watervliet City School District is located in the City of Watervliet and the Town of Colonie in Albany County. The District, which is governed by a Board … of unrestricted fund balance to be maintained, resulting in the need to issue revenue and tax anticipation notes to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/11/07/watervliet-city-school-district-fiscal-stress-2014m-149State Agencies Bulletin No. 1384
… addition of new queries due to the PayServ COA conversion and the impact to the current queries used for accounting … data. Affected Employees The accounting, reporting and payroll distribution data for all employees paid through … agencies will be able to compare data across PayServ and SFS, allowing for easier reconciliation of payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1384-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-conversion-statewide-financialDiNapoli Releases Report on Environmental Funding in New York State
… 2003 while its responsibilities have grown, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … We must continue to safeguard these assets.” DiNapoli’s report, “Environmental Funding in New York State,”examines … funding and workforce in the context of its mission. The report also highlights receipts and spending in several of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-releases-report-environmental-funding-new-york-stateMany New Yorkers Struggle to Pay for Housing
… Too many New Yorkers are burdened by high housing costs, … DiNapoli. Nearly 1.4 million households paid half or more of their income in 2017 towards housing costs. “The high cost of housing can force some New Yorkers to go without basic … Too many New Yorkers are burdened by high housing costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/many-new-yorkers-struggle-pay-housingDiNapoli: Regional Land Banks Fighting Urban Blight
… in helping communities fight blight and address zombie properties. New York currently has 15 active land banks throughout the state that acquire properties in an effort to return them to productive use … “The surge in foreclosures and vacant, abandoned ‘zombie properties’ across our state demands action,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-regional-land-banks-fighting-urban-blightDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft
… announced. “This was a shameful crime of someone sworn to protect the public,” DiNapoli said. “It is also a warning to fire district officials throughout New York: Always … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theftComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of N.J. Man Implicated in Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… sentencing of Terence Fitzpatrick 53 of Monmouth County NJ following his guilty plea in November 2015 to the crime of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-nj-man-implicated-theft-78000-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… is still serving as a captain. VanValkenburgh remains on the Board of Commissioners for the fire district. "Mr. … lifestyle," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to the joint work of my office with District Attorney Carnright, they will now be … like to also thank the State Comptroller and Ulster County DA Carnright's office for their time and due diligence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeDiNapoli: Village Fiscal Stress Declines Again
… second year fiscal stress has declined in villages and the first year without a village in significant fiscal stress," … To see the fiscal stress summary report on school districts, … To see the fiscal stress summary report for calendar-year based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-village-fiscal-stress-declines-againDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… retirement system was able to recoup $2,460.98. Brink was arrested on charges of grand larceny in the third degree and … Court. She is due back in court on Jan. 31. Moseley was arrested on charges of grand larceny in the fourth degree and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B24-6-7)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our … determined that the City’s adopted budget for fiscal year 2024-25 and the related justification documents are in … of the City’s total outstanding debt has increased the annual debt service obligations by $23.4 million, or 30.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/12/city-yonkers-budget-review-b24-6-7DiNapoli: Town of Alexander Clerk Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Nearly $3,000 of Taxpayer Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Genesee County District Attorney Kevin T. Finnell, and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Shannon Tiede, … stealing nearly $3,000 from the town and altering town records to cover her theft. “Ms. Tiede was entrusted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-town-alexander-clerk-arrested-allegedly-stealing-nearly-3000-taxpayer-fundsDiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… plea of John Morabito, former chief of the Border City Hose Company, for theft of $18,772 from the company. “Mr. … “ At a time when funding for our Fire Departments and Hose Companies is so important, restoring the funding, … the community.” Morabito, 71, served as chief of the Hose Company, which is one of two fire companies in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreState Agencies Bulletin No. 1195
… for processing the payments. Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who have opted to participate in the Over40 Comp Time II program: Administrative Services … extended the deadline for submitting the Cash-Out Election Form for the 2012 Over 40 Comp Time II Program until November …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1195-2012-csea-and-pef-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… $10,000 under false pretenses. “Ms. Jones allegedly sought to profit off of her mother’s death and cheat the pension system,” DiNapoli said. “My office will continue to partner with law enforcement across the state and … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsOpinion 91-23
… itself, giving the language its natural and obvious meaning (McKinney's Statutes, §92). The literal meaning must yield, however, when necessary to give effect to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-23