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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Senator Joe Bruno
… his kindness and great sense of humor. He was dedicated to the Capital Region and always 100 percent behind efforts to position this area for a better future. I send my condolences to Joe’s family and his many friends from across the state of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-senator-joe-brunoTown of Malone – Justice Court Operations and Highway Department Payroll (2015M-83)
… Purpose of Audit The objectives of our audit were to review the Town’s internal controls over … 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015. Background The Town of Malone is located in Franklin County and has a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/21/town-malone-justice-court-operations-and-highway-department-payroll-2015mDiNapoli: Former Clerk Treasurer for the Village of Speculator Charged With Larceny
… the government for allegedly scamming the village out of $25,988 for health insurance benefits for her family, … on April 28, 2020. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free … , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 8th …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-former-clerk-treasurer-village-speculator-charged-larcenyState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Arrest of Muge Ma for COVID-Related Scam
… P. DiNapoli released a statement today after the arrest of Muge Ma following a joint investigation by his office, … so many New Yorkers are suffering and sacrificing because of the pandemic, Muge Ma allegedly pretended to work for the … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-muge-ma-covid-related-scamNorth Bellmore Union Free School District - Procurement of Professional Services (2019M-95)
… whether the Board adhered to the law and District policy when procuring professional services. Key Findings The Board did not: Comply with the law and use a competitive request for proposal (RFP) process when contracting for the annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/16/north-bellmore-union-free-school-district-procurement-professionalTown of Clarence – Controls Over Fuel and Vehicle Fleet Management (2013M-312)
… 18, 2013. Background The Town of Clarence is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 30,000 … dispensing fuel to document each transaction in a log. Regularly compare documented amounts to the master meter readings to ensure fuel dispensed according to the log agrees with meter readings. Combine the fuel needs of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-clarence-controls-over-fuel-and-vehicle-fleet-management-2013m-312New York City Projecting Surplus of $2.7 Billion in Current Fiscal Year
… New York City projects a surplus of more than $2.7 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2020, up from … gaps are relatively small, but there is still a risk of an economic downturn. Also, the proposed executive state … an increase in the city’s revenue forecast since the start of the fiscal year ($1.2 billion) and a reduction in reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/new-york-city-projecting-surplus-27-billion-current-fiscal-yearBehavior Analysts of New York, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… The audit covered costs reported on BANY’s CFR for the reporting year ended June 30, 2015. About the Program BANY is an SED-approved, for-profit provider of preschool special education services … between three and five years of age. BANY is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED, which are based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/31/behavior-analysts-new-york-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAfton Central School District –Management of Fund Balance and Reserves (2016M-134)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess District officials’ management of fund balance and reserves for the period July 1, 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/afton-central-school-district-management-fund-balance-and-reserves-2016mOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment
… Supervision and Treatment for sex offenders placed in the community. Our audit covered the period April 1, 2012 … Act (Act) was enacted by the New York State Legislature in 2007 to deal with the civil management, including … them to committing a sex offense and that results in their difficulty in controlling this behavior. The goals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/17/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatmentFranklin-Essex-Hamilton Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Project State Aid (2024M-39)
… Objective Determine whether Franklin-Essex-Hamilton Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials … properly claim State aid for the project. As a result, as of January 31, 2024, five component school districts … action. … Determine whether FranklinEssexHamilton Board of Cooperative Educational Services BOCES officials properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/07/12/franklin-essex-hamilton-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-projectDiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From the Village
… treated the village’s money as his own,” DiNapoli said . “My thanks to Tioga County District Attorney Kirk Martin and the New York State … money was put back into the General Fund through cash or check deposits totaling $19,302. The withdrawals and deposits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-village-candor-mayor-arrested-allegedly-stealing-villageVillage of Herkimer – Water and Sewer Financial Operations Audit Follow-Up (2019M-102-F)
… report – pdf] [read complete 2019 report – pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Village of Herkimer’s (Village’s) progress, as of March 2024, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/06/28/village-herkimer-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-audit-follow-2019m-102-fNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Martin McGuinness
… "Martin McGuinness was a hero of the peace process and the … achieved when people decide to work together. That hope is Martin McGuinness’ legacy." … Martin McGuinness was a hero of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-martin-mcguinnessProcurement and Payroll-Related Matters Pertaining to the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… activity reports indicated these employees were only at the assigned subway stations for about 149 hours, resulting in a potential overpayment of 211 hours at $10,969. We visited work sites for the Induction Loop … employees were assigned there and receiving overtime. At one work site for the Subway Stations Rehabilitation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/18/procurement-and-payroll-related-matters-pertaining-use-certain-federal-fundsGreater Southern Tier Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2024M-35)
… Determine whether Greater Southern Tier (GST) Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials … on the inventory list. A camcorder with a purchase price of $1,700 could not be located or accounted for. A telecommunications switch with a purchase price of $1,500 was still active on the inventory list but was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/06/21/greater-southern-tier-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2024mDiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… reported 4,324 active projects with an aggregate value of $126 billion in 2021, a 10.4%, or $11.9 billion, increase … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The number of IDA projects increased by 1.5%. “IDAs can play an … to increase their accountability.” Since 2011, the number of active IDA projects has remained relatively stable, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionVillage of Sag Harbor – Board Oversight and Justice Court Operations (2015M-107)
… Purpose of Audit The objectives of our audit were to determine if the Board provided adequate … budget status reports throughout the year, but did not address negative balances in budget line items. Therefore, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/14/village-sag-harbor-board-oversight-and-justice-court-operations-2015m-107Onondaga Cortland Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Cash Management (2023M-40)
… Determine whether Onondaga Cortland Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials … investment program or develop procedures for the operation of the investment program in compliance with the Board of Education’s (Board’s) investment policy. Invest available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/06/02/onondaga-cortland-madison-board-cooperative-educational-services-cash-managementDiNapoli: Former City of Dunkirk Festivals Coordinator Indicted on Public Corruption Charges
… collecting and depositing cash generated from beer sales at the annual summer festivals. The investigation revealed … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-former-city-dunkirk-festivals-coordinator-indicted-public-corruption-charges