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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… an audit of the Town of Cohocton , a budget review for the City of Yonkers and an audit of parkland alienation … fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … Review (Westchester County) The city’s proposed budget for the school district has a budget gap of $25.8 million. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… of the BOCES network and potential loss of important data. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … computerized data from unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that were … the IT contingency plan was kept up to date. As a result, in the event of a cyberattack or disaster, officials may not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli: Two Former Oramel Fire Officials Charged With Theft of More Than $11,000 From Oramel Fire Department
… as their own personal bank account,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Allegany County District Attorney Slep and the State Police for partnering with my office to make sure that those who engage in public … including numerous credit card bills. Kish abruptly quit as Treasurer after the department’s board began to ask …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-two-former-oramel-fire-officials-charged-theft-more-11000-oramel-fire-departmentSchuyler County – Court and Trust Funds (2021-C&T-1)
… established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2018 through September 30, 2021. … and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) for safekeeping. Payments made pursuant to court orders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2021/12/10/schuyler-county-court-and-trust-funds-2021-ct-1Huntington Man Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny
… former employee of the Town of Huntington, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree for stealing more than … 2021. “Mr. Johnson callously exploited his mother’s death to line his own pockets,” said State Comptroller DiNapoli . … Johnson to pay restitution in the amount of $56,411. He is due back in court on Dec. 10, 2024. … New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/huntington-man-pleads-guilty-grand-larcenyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2308
… is to inform agencies of the content information for the 2024 Form W-2. Affected Employees: All employees who receive … a Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement for calendar year 2024 are affected. Background: According to IRS Publication 15 (Circular E) for 2024, and the Instructions for Form W-2 (Wage and Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2308-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2024Geddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… County District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick said. "My office has always had a strong relationship with the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindlePutnam County – Court and Trust Funds (2017M-221)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether … trust funds and abandoned property. Pursuant to New York State Finance Law, the Commissioner is required to submit a report on an annual basis to the State Comptroller accounting for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/01/putnam-county-court-and-trust-funds-2017m-221Columbia County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-353)
… are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may … such as surplus moneys from foreclosures. Also, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to … property are turned over to the State Comptroller in a timely manner. Maintain an up-to-date County Clerk’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/columbia-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-353Orange County – Court and Trust Funds (2017M-225)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether … trust funds and abandoned property. Pursuant to New York State Finance Law, the Commissioner is required to submit a report on an annual basis to the State Comptroller accounting for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/01/orange-county-court-and-trust-funds-2017m-225Genesee County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-322)
… Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to … delivered to the County Treasurer for safekeeping, such as surplus moneys from foreclosures. Also, in certain … by order of the Surrogate’s Court. Key Findings The County Clerk did not maintain appropriate court and trust fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/genesee-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-322Dutchess County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-293)
… are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may … such as surplus moneys from foreclosures. Also, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/dutchess-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-293Niagara County – Court and Trust Funds (2015M-228)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/13/niagara-county-court-and-trust-funds-2015m-228Oswego County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-5)
… the records maintained by the Treasurer were generally up to date and complete . We also found the Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/23/oswego-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-5Greene County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-294)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether … controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2013 through January 1, 2014. … $66,637 in funds that have not been turned over to the State Comptroller as abandoned property, even though the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/greene-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-294Allegany County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-74)
… the State Comptroller as abandoned property. In accordance with the Civil Practice Law and Rules, the Treasurer is … retained are within statutory limits and should consult with the County Attorney regarding any prior fees that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/allegany-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-74Opinion 91-57
… library and presently maintains a separate bank account for those moneys. You indicate that the village believes that … The treasurer would maintain separate accounting records for the library fund moneys and the library fund moneys would … Section 259(1) of the Education Law requires that taxes for library purposes be levied and collected annually with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-57Start Saving for Retirement
… far into the future but the steps you take now to save for retirement can make a huge difference when that day finally … you’re comfortable with. Use a retirement savings calculator to see how much your savings plan could yield over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/saving-for-retirementDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of Amber Diacetis, a … the subjects did not pay the victim’s mortgage and property taxes or other bills for four years, causing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan U.S. Attorney Bharara Announce Arrest of Joseph Grossmann for Defrauding New York State Pension Fund of Over $130,000
… the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today the arrest of JOSEPH GROSSMANN for fraudulently obtaining the pension of a deceased former New York State employee. The defendant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-us-attorney-bharara-announce-arrest-joseph-grossmann