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Lansing Fire District – Financial Condition (2013M-80)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2012. Background The Lansing Fire District is … These unrealistic budgets caused total fund balance to increase significantly. At the end of 2012, total fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/05/lansing-fire-district-financial-condition-2013m-80Norwood-Norfolk Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-129)
… Did not use $0.9 million restricted in a debt reserve to pay related debt as required. Key Recommendations Reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/norwood-norfolk-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-129Cicero Fire District – Financial Condition (2023M-132)
… Effectively monitor available fund balance, resulting in the unrestricted fund balance deficit increasing to as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/12/29/cicero-fire-district-financial-condition-2023m-132West Webster Fire District – Financial Management (2023M-23)
… The District did not have a written multiyear financial plan and comprehensive capital plan, which inhibited the Board and District officials from effectively managing finances and addressing future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/07/07/west-webster-fire-district-financial-management-2023m-23Town of Schuyler – Financial Management (2014M-182)
… fund balance in the Town’s general fund would cover more than a full year’s appropriations. The sewer … has enough unrestricted, unappropriated fund balance to cover more than seven years’ appropriations. The Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/29/town-schuyler-financial-management-2014m-182Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… the board’s fund balance policy states that it will strive to ensure that surplus fund balance does not exceed 4 percent. Surplus fund balance continued to consistently exceed the 4 percent limit by an annual … and accurately reported as teacher center costs. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority and the Town of Stockton . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency … salaries and wages to which they were entitled. Town of Stockton – Financial Management (Chautauqua County) The board … Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority and the Town of Stockton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Schuyler … , Willsboro Fire District and the Town of Wilson . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Schuyler …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsPekin Fire Co. President Dipped Into Bell Jar
… As company president, Amacher oversaw the fire company’s games of chance, used to raise money for the company to aid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/pekin-fire-co-president-dipped-bell-jarDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… Former Bradford Volunteer Fire Company treasurer Sherry Hamilton pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree … Attorney Brooks Baker. Their joint efforts discovered Hamilton misappropriated funds by taking "advance" payments … conceal her crimes. She was arrested in July 2016. "Sherry Hamilton abused her position of trust by turning company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, was yesterday ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years … Volunteer Fire Co Cindi Perkins was yesterday ordered to pay $50000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… P. DiNapoli, Chemung County District Attorney Weeden A. Wetmore and the New York State Police announced former … Misconduct (A Misdemeanor) for padding her timesheets to boost her pay. The alleged thefts occurred from 2012 to … seven years, Ms. Pierce allegedly falsified records to make it look like she worked more hours than she actually did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… his office completed audits of the Bayport-Blue Point Public Library , Cincinnatus Fire District and the Claryville … spent appropriately and effectively.” Bayport-Blue Point Public Library – Employee Leave Accruals and Procurement … his office completed audits of the BayportBlue Point Public Library Cincinnatus Fire District and the Claryville …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement
… Hart was sentenced today to 250 hours of community service and paid back over $35,000 which she stole from property tax payments and dog license fees deposited with the town over four years, … to those who would blur the line between their public duty and personal gain,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my office’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementA Statement from Comptroller DiNapoli on the Murder of George Floyd
… is yet another traumatic example of the profound pain and damage wrought by racial injustice. This time, the … lost or marginalized over the years to racism, intolerance and violence. Too many fathers and mothers, sons and daughters have been taken. Too many … is yet another traumatic example of the profound pain and damage wrought by racial injustice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/statement-comptroller-dinapoli-murder-george-floydDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Growth to Remain Below Two Percent
… Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 1.26 percent for the … calculation affects the tax cap calculations for 677 school districts as well as 10 cities, including the “Big … Syracuse and Yonkers. “For the fourth consecutive year, school and municipal officials will need to plan around a tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-growth-remain-below-two-percentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately … Village of Painted Post – Board Oversight (Steuben County) The board did not adopt policies and procedures for cash … of user charges, payroll and information technology. The board also did not make budget transfers on a timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… spent appropriately and effectively." Town of Aurora – Real Property Acquisition and Sale (Erie County) Auditors … received only one offer for the property, did not use a real estate broker to identify potential buyers and did not publicly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 16% in April
… County was the only county to see a decline, down 12.6% in April. Among cities that impose their own general sales … results for the quarter as a whole. The next quarterly numbers (for April-June) will be reported in July. Table … State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial records, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-16-percent-aprilDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… quite strong in May, as consumers continued to face higher prices for goods and services in the state,” DiNapoli said. “My office is closely monitoring New York’s economy, including the impact of inflation on consumer … partially due to recent high inflation, including soaring gas prices. Yates County saw the largest increase at 34.8% in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-may