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DiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… the money that was collected from them didn’t always go to crime victims, with some funds languishing for years, according to a review of more than 340 cases at 13 county probation … and the money that was collected from them didnt always go to crime victims with some funds languishing for years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audits of Village of Massapequa Park , Orange County , Pine City Fire District No. 1 , Town of Porter , Putnam … reported court and trust funds and abandoned property. Pine City Fire District No. 1 – Board Oversight (Chemung … audits of Village of Massapequa Park Orange County Pine City Fire District No 1 Town of Porter Putnam County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsReporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds – Kings County (Follow-Up)
… for foreclosure funds. Referees deposited surplus funds late in five of the 10 sales sampled and the Reports of Sale were late for two of these 10 sales. Reports of Sale for 9 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/31/reporting-foreclosure-real-property-funds-kings-county-followUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-324
… processing of the 2023 Judicial Longevity Payment (JLP) and to provide instructions for payments not processed … Graded Non-Judicial Employees Bargaining Unit 86, 88, and CT Background Chapter 1 of the Laws of 2023, which … the Unified Court System of the State of New York (UCS) and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA – BU 87), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-324-april-2023-unified-court-system-ucs-judicial-longevity-paymentDiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… York state has seen a surge in hate crimes over the last five years with 1,089 reported instances in 2023, marking the … there has been a steady rise in hate crimes over the past five years, with the number of reported incidents more than … incidents in the state is now greater than it was five years ago. Nearly 17% of all recorded hate crime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsOpinion 89-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … to the extent inconsistent. You ask whether a town may pay to the surviving spouse of a deceased town highway … of absence to its officers or employees with or without pay and adopt rules and regulations in relation thereto. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… café, which is part of a training program for residents to learn to operate a small business, are commingled with advance account funds prior to transfer to the state treasury. In addition, the same … café which is part of a training program for residents to learn to operate a small business are commingled with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsHerkimer County Court and Trust Report (2023-CT-2)
The purpose of our audit was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2021 through September 22, 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/herkimer-county-court-and-trust-2023-CT-2.pdfCayuga County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-5)
The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/cayuga-county-2024-CT-5.pdfSchuyler County – Court and Trust Funds (2021-C&T-1)
Determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2018 through September 30, 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/schuyler-county-2021-ct-1.pdfWyoming County Court and Trust Funds - (2020-C&T-2)
Determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/wyoming-2020-ct-2.pdfRockland County – Court and Trust Funds (2019M-45)
Determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period 01/01/2013 - 08/15/18
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/rockland-45.pdfOpinion 91-27
… public bidding) LOCAL LAWS -- Real Property (authority of county to supersede sale and lease provisions of County Law, §215) REAL PROPERTY -- Conveyances Generally … Whether the county may make the proposed conveyance in view of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-27DiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… led to the arrest today of DePeyster Town Clerk and Tax Collector Michelle Sheppard, who admitted she falsified … a misdemeanor, for crimes dating back to 2011. As tax collector, Sheppard is responsible for recording, … led to the arrest today of DePeyster Town Clerk and Tax Collector Michelle Sheppard who admitted she falsified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsTown of Sodus – Financial Management and Professional Services (2013M-99)
… management and procurement of professional services for the period January 1, 2011, through February 14, 2013. Background The Town of Sodus is located in Wayne County and has a population of approximately 8,400. … Findings The Board did not develop policies and guidelines for budget preparation and monitoring. As a result, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-sodus-financial-management-and-professional-services-2013m-99Town of Rossie – Records and Reports and Cash Disbursements (2013M-168)
… accurate computerized accounting records and reports. Balance sheet amounts did not agree with general ledger amounts and the balance sheet included unsubstantiated liability accounts. For example, the balance sheet account and general ledger accounts for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-rossie-records-and-reports-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-168Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Program
… has complied with Article 36-A of the State Executive Law for revenues received by and expenditures made from the … Program (Program), as established in State Executive Law under Article 36-A (Law), is intended to provide an integrated means to prevent, … DCJS has complied with Article 36A of the State Executive Law for revenues received by and expenditures made from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/motor-vehicle-theft-and-insurance-fraud-prevention-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… auditor also relied on other district officials to perform her job responsibilities and did not ensure district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-104
… Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deductions mailbox. To obtain authorization forms or information about eligibility, employees may contact ING, toll-free at 800-537-5024. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-104-change-eligibility-ing-reliastar-life-insurance-company-newUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-77
… 303 , UCS Long Term Care. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Unit DR, represented by Court Officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-77-change-eligibility-madison-planning-group-program-certain