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DiNapoli Recovers $42K From Woman Who Stole From State and Local Retirement System
… pleaded guilty to petit larceny in July and agreed to pay full restitution. She was sentenced to three years of … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-recovers-42k-woman-who-stole-state-and-local-retirement-systemVillage of Rhinebeck – Water Fees (2013M-311)
… 14, 2013. Background The Village of Rhinebeck is located in Dutchess County. The Board of Trustees comprises four … not accurately re-levied, water bills were not prepared in accordance with the Village’s local law, and the Board did … approve all customer account adjustments the Clerk made in the water accounting system. The Board did not annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/17/village-rhinebeck-water-fees-2013m-311Copiague Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2019M-225)
… and cash disbursements were adequately supported and for legitimate District purposes. Key Findings The Board did … paid without an invoice attached to the claims. The checks for 39 payments totaling $141,904 were deposited between one … to those authorized by law and ensure they are presented for audit at the next regular Board meeting. Ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/03/11/copiague-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2019m-225County of Otsego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) – Oneonta Rail Yards Acquisition (2021M-38)
… yard and be profitable. The Board decided this was not in County residents’ best interest due to cost and environmental factors. A lack of investment in the County’s infrastructure and economic development, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/02/11/county-otsego-industrial-development-agency-coida-oneontaXIII.1 Employee Expense Reimbursement Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) through a single pay voucher in the Accounts Payable module of the SFS. Refer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii1-employee-expense-reimbursement-overviewTown of Schuyler – Financial Management (2014M-182)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Schuyler is located in Herkimer County and has a population of approximately … a result, the Town has accumulated excessive fund balance in the general fund and sewer district fund. At current … levels, the unrestricted, unappropriated fund balance in the Town’s general fund would cover more than a full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/29/town-schuyler-financial-management-2014m-182State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… local government audits have been issued. Village of Red Hook – Information Technology (Dutchess County) … were communicated confidentially to officials. Village of Pittsford – Audit Follow-Up Letter (Monroe County) In a … they found limited corrective actions had occurred. Of the seven audit recommendations, one recommendation was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Introduction – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… of claims or vouchers (the terms are used interchangeably in this publication) is a classic internal control activity. … control activity that is not always conducted effectively. In order to ensure that tax dollars are spent efficiently, it … improper or fraudulent claims from being paid. In short, the audit of claims is a highly important internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/introductionSmithtown Central School District – Capital Projects (2016M-202)
… money has remained in the capital fund for several years, dating back to September 2012. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/smithtown-central-school-district-capital-projects-2016m-202Valley Stream Union Free School District #24 – Leave Accruals and Separation Payments (2016M-335)
… Valley Stream Union Free School District #24 is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District, which operates three … did not always account for employees’ leave accruals in accordance with applicable agreements. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/25/valley-stream-union-free-school-district-24-leave-accruals-and-separationOdessa-Montour Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-71)
… The Odessa-Montour Central School District is located in the Towns of Catherine, Cayuta, Dix, Hector and Montour in Schuyler County; the Towns of Van Etten and Veteran in Chemung County; and the Town of Enfield in Tompkins …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/odessa-montour-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-71Jamestown City School District – Financial Condition (2015M-120)
… of unrestricted fund balance to be maintained, within the legal limit, to meet the District’s needs. Develop and regularly update a multiyear financial plan for a three- to five-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/20/jamestown-city-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-120Addison Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-30)
… Background The Addison Central School District is located in the Towns of Addison, Cameron, Canisteo, Erwin, Lindley, … Rathbone, Thurston, Troupsburg, Tuscarora and Woodhull in Steuben County. The District, which operates three schools … general fund appropriations by 9 percent, resulting in a combined operating surplus of $6.4 million. Appropriated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/addison-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-30Springs Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Leave Accruals (2014M-200)
… The Springs Union Free School District is located in the Town of East Hampton in Suffolk County. The District, which is governed by an … through eighth grade and pays tuition for 284 students in grades 9 through 12 who attend other school districts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/springs-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-leave-accrualsMoravia Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2016M-4)
… 2015. Background The Moravia School District is located in the Town of Moravia, Locke, Niles, Sempronius, Summerhill and Venice in Cayuga County; the Town of Skaneateles in Onondaga County and the Town of Lansing in Tompkins …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/moravia-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2016m-4Ticonderoga Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-154)
… The Ticonderoga Central School District is located in portions of the Towns of Ticonderoga, in Essex County, and Hague, in Warren County. The District is managed by a Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/30/ticonderoga-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-154East Aurora Union Free School District – High School Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2016M-163)
… The East Aurora Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Aurora, Colden and Elma in Erie County. The District, which operates three schools … 31 classes and clubs that deposited approximately $184,000 in receipts and disbursed $188,000 during the 2014-15 fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/02/24/east-aurora-union-free-school-district-high-school-extra-classroomSUNY Bulletin No. SU-356
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a business process change in the starting, stopping, and changing of SUNY’s Voluntary … 403(b) Savings Plan are affected. Background: In an effort to streamline the process of starting, stopping, and changing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-356-process-change-sunys-voluntary-403b-savings-planTown of Rutland – Water and Sewer Charges (2025M-30)
… Of 81 customer account billing adjustments tested for 2022 and 2023, 80 adjustments totaling $57,083 were not … totaling $5,808 had no documented reason or support for the adjustments. In addition: The Board did not formally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-rutland-water-and-sewer-charges-2025m-30State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits