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DiNapoli: City of Corning Audit Details Stolen Funds
… paid by residents for municipal services by pocketing cash without recording all of the transactions. For example, she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-city-corning-audit-details-stolen-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Newfane and the Village of Sandy Creek . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … if deposits were made intact. Town of Lake Pleasant – Credit Cards (Hamilton County) Town officials did not establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Housing Authority , Town of Sheldon , Walton Fire District and the City of Yonkers . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… reasonable budgets that included realistic estimates based on historical or known trends, the district relied on the appropriation of fund balance to finance recurring … ensuing year’s budgeted appropriations. District officials have developed a multiyear financial plan to address current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… today released a review of recent federal data about how the pandemic negatively affected student performance in New York. In response, he urged New York school districts to assess … today released a review of recent federal data about how the pandemic negatively affected student performance in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-nationalDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… our partnership with state and local law enforcement, she faces the consequences of her actions,” DiNapoli said. “My … time court clerk. Steurrys, 67, was charged Wednesday with grand larceny in the second degree, corrupting the government … Williams. She is due back in court on March 22nd. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesDiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
… the former Town of Poestenkill administrative assistant, for allegedly stealing more than $3,000 in town funds over a … District Attorney Donnelly and the New York State Police for their partnership in making sure she will be held … from the taxpayer, and my office is committed to justice for those that have squandered from their neighbors. I am …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-townOpinion 89-58
… opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Establishment (authority to establish overlapping town districts authorized to provide same improvements or services) PARK DISTRICTS -- Establishment (authority to establish park district within an existing park district) … Whether a town pursuant to article 12 or sections 81 or 220 of the Town Law may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-58Handicapped Children’s Association of Southern New York, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the costs reported by Handicapped Children’s Association of Southern New York, Inc. (HCA) on its Consolidated Fiscal … ages 3 and 4, at four different locations. For the purpose of this report, this program is referred to as the SED … Evaluations, Related Services, 1:1 Aides, and a Department of Health Infant/Toddler program. However, payments for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/06/handicapped-childrens-association-southern-new-york-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B23-1-7)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide … independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2024. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, as amended … amount budgeted by approximately $440,000. The proposed 2024 budget includes overtime funding of $500,000 for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/03/city-lockport-budget-review-b23-1-7Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentence of Brooklyn Man for Stealing Over $22K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefit
… today the sentencing of Jimmie Buie, a Brooklyn resident, for stealing over $22,000 in pension benefits issued by the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System to his deceased mother, Sandra Buie, between May 2011 and … Attempted Grand Larceny in the Third Degree and sentenced to 1 ½ to 3 years in state prison by the Honorable Elizabeth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentence-brooklyn-man-stealing-over-22k-deceasedDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York … fund — you will be caught,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York … with our partners at the State Comptroller’s Office and Albany District Attorney’s Office, for their hard work in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksXII.6.D Paying a Single Payment Vendor – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section informs agencies how to make a payment to a single payment vendor in the … Single Payment Vendor ID of this Guide for instructions on how to obtain a single payment vendor ID. Refer to Section 5 … and Submittal of this Chapter for instructions on how to submit a regular voucher. Agencies should enter vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6d-paying-single-payment-vendorCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Report 2020-S-36 ). … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Compliance With Executive Order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/13/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B22-6-5)
… these contracts are settled. Includes $86.2 million to service its debt obligations during 2022-23. This amount … tax surcharge, sewer rents and metered water sales and amend as necessary. Consider adjusting the appropriation for … the estimates for police and firefighting overtime and amend as necessary. Review the estimate for contractual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/16/city-yonkers-budget-review-b22-6-5VII.10.F Cash Advance Reconciliations and Annual Confirmation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Section 4.C – Bank Account Reporting and Reconciliations of this Guide. Reconciling your cash advance bank accounts … aids in fraud reduction and facilitates timely completion of the annual confirmation pursuant to SFL §115(6) and annual … reconcile and confirm outstanding cash advance balances as of March 31st. In April, agencies must run the public query …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10f-cash-advance-reconciliations-and-annual-confirmationDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… investigation. As a result of his conviction, Volkmann is required to leave public office. “Instead of upholding the … conviction has been removed from office. Volkmann, 57, of Stuyvesant, served as a Chief of Police for the town of … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: Gaming Commission Slow to Collect Casino Fees
… $13 million owed by casinos. “The Gaming Commission must do a better job staying on top of New York’s ever-expanding … “The commission has made some changes, but it needs to do much more, especially as the state is exploring issuing … and Regulatory Oversight Collections (2019-S-8) Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-gaming-commission-slow-collect-casino-feesCity of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B21-5-5)
… our review, we found that certain significant revenue and expenditure projections in the 2021-22 proposed budget are … fund budget includes estimated revenues of $975,000 for Federal aid anticipated to be received by the City through … directly related to its operations. Consider the potential financial impact in the event that any of the CBAs are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/07/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b21-5-5DiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… by about $327 million compared to last year. Although the first quarter of 2020 was relatively strong, March sales tax collections had already begun to show the impact of the COVID-19 shutdown–a decrease of 3.7 percent statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdown