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Town of Hempstead Sanitary District Number 14 – Board Oversight (2017M-40)
… Town of Hempstead Sanitary District Number 14 is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District is governed by an elected … the Office of the State Comptroller. Key Recommendations In accordance with General Municipal Law, adopt a code of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-number-14-board-oversight-2017m-40Village of Port Byron – Financial Monitoring and Information Technology (2014M-116)
Village of Port Byron Financial Monitoring and Information Technology 2014M116
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/15/village-port-byron-financial-monitoring-and-information-technology-2014m-116DiNapoli Statement on Anniversary of the Jan. 6 Attack on the Capitol
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli made the following statement on the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. “Those who attacked the … to our doorstep. We also mark this day, not just to pay tribute to those who put their lives on the line defending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-statement-anniversary-jan-6-attack-capitolAspire of Western New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… reported costs must comply with the guidelines specified in the RCM. For the year ended December 31, 2012, Aspire reported approximately $3.8 million in reimbursable costs for the preschool special education … programs we audited. Key Finding We identified $7,501 in costs that did not comply with SED’s requirements for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/aspire-western-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCity of Auburn – Hydroelectric Power Operations and Software Management (2017M-99)
… 2015 through March 9, 2017. Background The City of Auburn is located in Cayuga County and has a population of approximately 28,000. The City, which is governed by the City Council, operates and maintains a … of services for the benefit of its residents, one of which is hydroelectric power. Budgeted appropriations for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/15/city-auburn-hydroelectric-power-operations-and-software-management-2017m-99Village of Massapequa Park – Claims Audit and Leave Accruals (2017M-193)
… 2017. Background The Village of Massapequa Park is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County and is governed by an elected five-member … While Village Law authorizes certain claims to be paid in advance of audit, 10 of 18 such claims that we audited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/12/01/village-massapequa-park-claims-audit-and-leave-accruals-2017m-193Town of Alexandria - Redwood Water and Sewer District Charges (2019M-90)
… did not provide a clear, consistent and equitable basis for billing property owners. In addition, certain charges … law. We reviewed water and sewer billings totaling $82,649 for 70 property owners and identified about $10,339 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-redwood-water-and-sewer-district-charges-2019m-90Town of Hanover – Town Supervisor and Town Clerk Operations (2013M-40)
… 2011, to January 18, 2013. Background The Town of Hanover is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of … 7,000. The Town Board , comprising five elected members, is the legislative body responsible for the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/10/town-hanover-town-supervisor-and-town-clerk-operations-2013m-40Village of Lyndonville – Leave Time Benefits and Information Technology (2012M-259)
… November 7, 2012. Background The Village of Lyndonville is located in the Town of Yates in Orleans County and has approximately 800 residents. The Village is governed by a Board of Trustees, which is comprised of four elected Trustees and an elected Mayor. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/08/village-lyndonville-leave-time-benefits-and-information-technology-2012m-259DiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… community by allegedly diverting nearly $24,000 in town funds to subsidize her personal lifestyle,” said State … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Yates County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School – School Building Lease (2013M-138)
… educational services corporation (Corporation) from the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area that did not have any apparent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-school-building-lease-2013m-138Town of Byron – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2012M-208)
… through September 20, 2012. Background The Town of Byron is located in Genesee County and has a population of about … which comprises the Supervisor and four council members, is the legislative body responsible for managing Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-byron-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2012m-208Orleans Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Financial Management (2016M-72)
… entity covering the area of 13 component school districts in Orleans and Niagara counties. BOCES, which provides shared services in which component districts participate to enhance their … not statutorily allowed and had approximately $2.4 million in reserves that were not used and did not evidence plans for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/08/18/orleans-niagara-board-cooperative-educational-services-financial-management-2016mUlster Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Network User Accounts (2023M-42)
… adequately managed and monitored network user accounts in order to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss. … of inappropriate access by users with malicious intent. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/08/18/ulster-board-cooperative-educational-services-network-user-accounts-2023m-42Town of Canajoharie – Budgeting and Allocating Sales Tax Revenue (2021M-204)
… Town of Canajoharie (Town) officials properly budget for and allocate sales tax revenue. Key Findings Town officials did not properly budget for and allocate sales tax revenue. As a result, Town … eliminate unnecessary levies on the TOV area. Consult with legal counsel to determine remedies available to address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/04/town-canajoharie-budgeting-and-allocating-sales-tax-revenue-2021m-204Bradford Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2016M-91)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial operations for the period … provides fire protection and emergency rescue services to residents in the Town of Bradford in Steuben County and … finances; as a result, it appears the Treasurer was able to misappropriate approximately $8,500 from January 1, 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/02/bradford-volunteer-fire-company-inc-apparent-misappropriationPember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-285)
… Agreement regarding the maintenance of Foundation funds. Although the Foundation Agreement stipulates that the … can only spend interest earned on Foundation funds, the Library/Museum violated this stipulation by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/03/pember-library-and-museum-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-285City of Niagara Falls – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-47)
… to January 9, 2013. Background The City of Niagara Falls is located in Niagara County and encompasses approximately 17 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/04/city-niagara-falls-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-47Vertus Charter School – Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2016M-344)
… 1, 2014 through September 1, 2016. Background The Vertus Charter School is an educational corporation that operates as … have not implemented appropriate information technology (IT) policies and procedures for user accounts, acceptable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/23/vertus-charter-school-conflict-interest-and-information-technology-2016mDiNapoli: Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… in partnership with the Pulaski Police Department and Oswego County District Attorney Gregory S. Oakes after town … holding this public official responsible for her actions." Oswego County District Attorney Gregory S. Oakes stated, "I … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-former-pulaski-assistant-village-clerk-charged-theft-fees