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DiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… Alexandria Town Clerk Ellen Peck pleaded guilty yesterday in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26,285 in public funds. Peck pocketed cash paid by residents for … Alexandria Town Clerk Ellen Peck pleaded guilty yesterday in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26285 in public funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftMedicaid Program – Multiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims
… The APG methodology was then implemented in diagnostic and treatment centers and freestanding ambulatory surgery centers … APG claim payments totaling $10,195,755 for dental clinic claims that were processed without sufficient scrutiny …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/medicaid-program-multiple-same-day-procedures-ambulatory-patient-groups-claimsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… services while maximizing the return on investment for the taxpayers. To accomplish its mission, the Authority incurs direct costs for specific program purposes, and it incurs indirect or … spending are appropriate and the dollar thresholds for each. In addition, the policies should state what type of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Introduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance
… amount of resources into their information technology (IT) systems including, but not limited to, costs for … access, cybersecurity and personnel training. They rely on IT systems for storing and processing important financial and … increase the odds that your systems and data will remain safe. Management, including the governing board, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governanceDiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… Attorney Antoinette T. Bacon announced Kristina Hand, 47, of Morris, New York, has pleaded guilty to stealing at least … School District. “Stealing money meant for the education of children is shameful,” DiNapoli said. “Ms. Hand abused her position to fund her lifestyle at the expense of her community. Thanks to our partnership with Acting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtState Agencies Bulletin No. 1864
… and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program or who used Empire Star Public Service awards for certification, license or exam … informing them of the tax implications. CSEA and Empire Star Public Service Awards: CSEA and Empire Star Public Service participants are informed of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1864-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2020City of North Tonawanda – Financial Operations (2012M-203)
… by law. These events included chowder sales, food and beer tents at Canal Fest and a variety of raffles, bingo, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/08/city-north-tonawanda-financial-operations-2012m-203Oversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing (Follow-Up)
… other purchases, including those for IT services provided by consultants and contract staff. According to ITS’ … 2018 and subsequent documentation and information provided by ITS through April 29, 2019. During our initial audit we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/08/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffing-followAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act
… To determine if the Department of Motor Vehicles is appropriately allocating billing and collecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityCollege at Buffalo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… employee was an athletic coach who was responsible for team travel expenses associated with in-state and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/college-buffalo-selected-employee-travel-expensesVillage of Village of the Branch – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-43)
… and, as generally required of a Village officer, does not reside within the Village. In addition, the Village and this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/village-village-branch-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-43Bolivar-Richburg Central School District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-92)
… expenditures by a total of $7.1 million and increased the tax levy by 23 percent. These budgeting practices generated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/bolivar-richburg-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectedTown of Johnsburg – Management Oversight and Online Banking (2013M-6)
… activities and internal controls over online banking for the period January 1, 2011, to July 31, 2012. Background … and four elected councilpersons. The 2012 budget for the general fund was $1,162,537, and the highway fund … has not established a confirmation process with its bank for online transfers of Town moneys. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/town-johnsburg-management-oversight-and-online-banking-2013m-6Town of Edwards – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-20)
… condition and internal controls over cash disbursements for the period January 1, 2011, through April 30, 2012. Background The Town of Edwards is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of … provided to its residents. The Town Board, which is composed of five members, is the legislative body …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-edwards-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-20State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… (Ontario County and Wayne County) District officials did not ensure that their network access controls were secure. … not regularly review network user accounts and permissions to determine whether they were appropriate or needed to be disabled. As a result, auditors identified 139 unneeded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsVillage of Chatham – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-132)
… or other records of the days or hours worked, such as calendars and logs, for four salaried employees, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/23/village-chatham-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-132Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… claims paid during the audit period and found that for the claims reviewed, procedures were followed and claims were adequately documented, for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved … pricing or obtain alternative proposals or quotations for project purchases. The board also did not always approve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1956
… and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program, or who used Empire Star Public Service awards for certification, license, or … informing them of the tax implications. CSEA and Empire Star Public Service awards CSEA and Empire Star Public Service participants are informed of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1956-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2021State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… her signature to be affixed to checks without her being present. Alternate signatories did not sign in the absence of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B20-6-6)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future … The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/06/24/city-yonkers-budget-review-b20-6-6