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DiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… local officials who abuse their position and steal public money will be held accountable for their wrongdoing,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Carnright and the State Police for their partnership on this case and helping to recoup this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… The state’s Thruway Authority has to do a better job of identifying, billing, and collecting … of the unpaid tolls and related fees, $119.3 million, is owed by out-of-state drivers. A substantial portion of that money is from vehicles registered in New Jersey ($34.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesSelected Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations
… that can issue parking summonses within New York City (NYC). During fiscal years 2017 through 2019, DOF processed … and cases with the highest probability of collection to in-house staff. DOF’s Collection Division is responsible for collecting all amounts due from summonses that are in judgment (i.e., a vehicle owner has failed to pay the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/23/selected-aspects-collecting-outstanding-amounts-due-parking-violationsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Brooklyn District … Postal Inspection Service today announced the arrest of Gennady Galker for allegedly stealing checks from … totaling $31,149, including a $1,148 check from DiNapoli’s Office of Unclaimed Funds, and various checks from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeDiNapoli Report Looks at New York's Social Insurance Programs for Unemployed and Injured Workers
… provide crucial financial support during difficult times in the lives of hundreds of thousands New York workers and … “New York’s social insurance programs play a vital role in helping hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers each year … said DiNapoli. “We saw the importance of these benefits in helping employees meet household needs during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-report-looks-new-yorks-social-insurance-programs-unemployed-and-injured-workersDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… allegedly betrayed the trust of the fire company and her community by diverting funds meant to protect the … of Shortsville and surrounding communities to fund her lifestyle,” DiNapoli said. “Unfortunately, despite our … Sheriff Cirencione, Havens will be held accountable for her actions.” “At a time when budgets are stretched and our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000Food Insecurity Persists Post-Pandemic
… Introduction In March 2023, the Office of the State Comptroller reported that the number of New York households facing food insecurity at the … — has played an important role in helping eligible, low-income individuals and households supplement their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/food-insecurity-persists-post-pandemicOpinion 95-20
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees paid in Surrogate's Court proceedings seeking multiple relief) COURTS -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-20XI.17 Protest Procedures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of the State and its taxpayers and promoting fairness in the contracting community. To this end, it is important … procedure and provide notice of their protest procedure in their solicitation documents. Public contracting entities … 163 of the State Finance Law are required to advise in their solicitation documents of the opportunity for an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi17-protest-proceduresComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… practices and ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and … school districts annually spend approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background … 2015-16 valued at $57,573 were not recorded on the asset list and nine assets valued at $45,750 were listed as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Tuckahoe Common School District - Extra-Classroom Activity (ECA) Funds (2018M-229)
… did not appoint a faculty counselor, faculty auditor or a central treasurer as required. The Central Treasurer recorded receipts for three clubs totaling … Recommendations Appoint a faculty counselor, auditor and central treasurer. Ensure that clubs are maintaining detailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/tuckahoe-common-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-eca-funds-2018mSidney Fire Department and Related Fire Companies – Financial Activities (2014M-213)
… Trustees did not use bank statements while performing required annual audits. The Department President pre-signed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/31/sidney-fire-department-and-related-fire-companies-financialBowmansville Volunteer Fire Association, Inc. - Financial Management (2015M-10)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Fire Company’s financial … Volunteer Fire Association, Inc. is located in the Town of Lancaster in Erie County. The Fire Company, which has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/03/08/bowmansville-volunteer-fire-association-inc-financialAccounts Payable Advisory No. 62
… at a dollar amount within the agency’s authority as set in law or by contract. The PO communicates critical information … with the contract or most closely associated to what is being purchased. Additionally, the Scheduled Delivery Due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/62-purchase-ordersMaximus, Inc.
… equipment through the formal, competitive process DOH is required to follow under New York State procurement laws. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/21/maximus-incVillage of Millbrook - Financial Operations and Procurement (2018M-135)
… officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policy and applicable statutes. Key … the competitive bidding thresholds are made in accordance with General Municipal Law. Village officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-millbrook-financial-operations-and-procurement-2018m-135Financial Data: What is the general schedule/cycle of data availability?
… a class is completed, LGSA compiles financial tables for each class. Fiscal year end dates generally drive the … filed (in preliminary form) and reviewed. … Financial Data What is the general schedulecycle of data availability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/financial-data-what-general-schedulecycle-data-availabilityCattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency – Community Benefit (2014M-344)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Agency’s process for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/cattaraugus-county-industrial-development-agency-communityIra Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-266)
… Department does not adhere to the purchase order system required in its bylaws. The Audit Committee’s audits only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/ira-volunteer-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mTown of Davenport - Transparency (2018M-85)
… and more detailed minutes and submit them to the Board for its approval. The Board should conduct a thorough and … any irregularities or deficiencies in the claims submitted for payment. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/31/town-davenport-transparency-2018m-85