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DiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… fines and surcharges imposed on defendants by the court for a variety of cases; instead she abused that trust by … She is also charged with offering a false instrument for filing, a Class E felony, and public corruption. As a court clerk, Dillon was responsible for collecting court fines and surcharges and recording the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesDiNapoli Report Highlights Local Government Reliance on Federal Aid
… operations. In today's political climate, it's important for New Yorkers to get a sense of how much funding is at … federal aid as a share of total revenue was the highest for counties (11.2 percent), followed by New York City (10.1 … on each county, city, town, village and school district for 2015 is available through a new, interactive feature on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-report-highlights-local-government-reliance-federal-aidDiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… $10,044 and was sentenced to pay an additional $1,000 fine for her actions after she pleaded guilty in Canton Town Court … stolen by the clerk. Dillon was further responsible for recording the receipts in the court’s official paper and … she took advantage of her position to pocket those funds for her own personal advantage,” said DiNapoli. “I want to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesOpinion 95-22
… fire insurance tax moneys to purchase exercise equipment for use generally by members of the fire department. You ask … use such moneys as follows: Such taxes shall only be used for the care and relief of disabled or indigent volunteer and … It is evident that the purchase of exercise equipment for use generally by members of the fire department does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22Opinion 95-21
… IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Consolidation (procedures for) SEWER DISTRICTS -- Consolidation (procedures for) TOWN LAW, §206: A town board may, on its own motion, and … two or more special improvement districts established for the same purpose, subject to public hearing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-21DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… cash donated at fundraisers – including the "Smile for Christmas" campaign which collects money for toys for local children. She covered her actions by exaggerating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Sample City Statement of Net Assets Proprietary Funds
… debt 72,728,293 360,281 73,088,574 8,690,746 Restricted for debt service 1,451,996 1,451,996 Unrestricted … as proprietary funds, the nature of the activity accounted for in them is generally governmental. By reporting internal … funds separately from the proprietary funds that account for business-type activities, the information in the "Totals" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34DiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… generally held property tax levy growth to below 2 percent for the last few years." DiNapoli’s report examined local … Property tax collections are a significant revenue source for local governments, making up 43 percent of revenues in … or 63 percent of all property taxes. Counties accounted for nearly $6 billion or 16 percent of property taxes. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesOversight of Procurements and Loan Programs
… in accordance with the Public Authorities Law (Law) for the period April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2015. … housing. DANC spent $21.6 million and $15.2 million for all procurements during fiscal years 2012-13 and 2013-14, … received payments on a total of 70 loans it had awarded for various purposes, including affordable housing, business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/oversight-procurements-and-loan-programsSelected Aspects of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
… State participation in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (Program). The Program's goal is to reduce the number and severity of crashes, fatalities, and injuries involving … more stringent Department enforcement, including on-site compliance reviews or formal Notices of Violation, which may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/22/selected-aspects-motor-carrier-safety-assistance-programCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… 2013, established an online Open Data Website (Open Data) for the collection and public dissemination of publishable … and make such data freely available in accessible formats for public use. Publishable State data should include … its publishable State data, along with a proposed schedule for making the data available on Open Data. The catalogue and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… 11, 2013, established an Open Data Website (Open Data) for the collection and public dissemination of publishable … and make such data freely available in accessible formats for public use. As of December 2019, there were over 4,600 … provided a complete catalogue or accompanying schedules for making the data public, as required. Additionally, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-0Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (Follow-Up)
… treatment, and recovery programs providing services for over 680,000 New Yorkers each year, including inpatient and residential services for about 8,000 individuals. OASAS’ regulations govern … certificate, OASAS is required to inspect programs for compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/30/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-services-followOversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Oversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Report 2021-N-3 ). About the Program The New York … use of buildings and construction sites to promote the safety of all people who visit, live, and work in NYC. This … contractors, and subcontractors to institute and maintain safety measures necessary to safeguard the public and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/10/oversight-building-construction-site-safety-followSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations (Follow-Up)
… and 45 Customer Assistance Intercoms (CAIs) – intended for customer use in emergencies and for information. SIR’s Electronic and Electrical Maintenance … is not publicly broadcasted, but is monitored, primarily for surveillance and security purposes. CCTV relies on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stations-followIT Asset Management (2022-MS-2)
… assets costing about $279,270 were not properly accounted for. Specifically, 11 percent, including 81 Chromebooks, … 20 Districts implemented policies or procedures specific for IT equipment inventory. Nineteen Districts did not … physical controls to protect IT assets from damage. Costs for nearly 75,400 IT assets and acquisition dates for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/it-asset-management-2022-ms-2City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-16-2)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/14/city-olean-budget-review-b1-16-2Long Island Workforce Housing Act (2015-MR-4)
… they complied with the Long Island Workforce Housing Act for the period January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2014. … the Long Island Workforce Housing Act (Act) in 2008 for the purpose of making homeownership more affordable for the workforce in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. The Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2016/01/08/long-island-workforce-housing-act-2015-mr-4West Hill Fire District No. 3 – Financial Condition (2014M-160)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 through March 6, 2014. … Further, District officials have not established any plans for using the money accounted for as a reserve fund. Key Recommendations Use the unassigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/15/west-hill-fire-district-no-3-financial-condition-2014m-160Caton No. 1 Fire District – Financial Oversight (2013M-262)
… audit was to examine the Districts’ financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through July 12, 2013. … $270,000 or 169 percent of the budgeted appropriations for 2013. The Board has not adopted an investment policy as … as performing an annual audit of her records and reports for 2011 and 2012. The Treasurer failed to prepare and submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/caton-no-1-fire-district-financial-oversight-2013m-262