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DiNapoli: Former Utica School District Superintendent Sentenced for Public Corruption, Must Pay Over $160K to District
… was sentenced to pay the UCSD restitution of $11,549 for the resources improperly diverted, serve five years’ … Attorney Todd Carville and the New York State Police for their assistance in ensuring justice was served.” … of candidates he favored and who would determine his salary as members of the board. He also used school resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-utica-school-district-superintendent-sentenced-public-corruption-must-pay-over-160kOpinion 98-18
… are not granted home rule authority under Article 9 of the State Constitution (see, NY Const., art IX, … The provisions of section 3004 will expire on January 1, 2000 (see chapter 804 of the Laws of 1992, §§9, 25, and chapter 731 of the Laws of 1993, §53). Pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-18DiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree and official misconduct. She was ordered to pay restitution … of $33,189 for the money she stole from town fees and tax payments. If Metz fails to make restitution, she … prison sentence of 3 2/3 to 11 years. Initially, auditors and investigators discovered a $14,000 shortage for 2013 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftDiNapoli: Pharsalia Supervisor Arrested in Alleged $123K Theft
… Town Supervisor Dennis O. Brown faces criminal charges for allegedly stealing more than $123,000 in town funds. He … used the funds to pay credit card bills and pad his salary an additional $20,000 a year, according to State … vacations in Myrtle Beach and New York City, fees for PayPal, Amazon and iTunes, and designer handbags, liquor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-pharsalia-supervisor-arrested-alleged-123k-theftBrentwood Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-79)
… operations of the Brentwood Volunteer Fire Department for the period April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2012. Background … The Department’s receipts totaled approximately $52,300 for the 2011-12 fiscal year. Key Findings The Treasurer does … totaling $33,363 and deposits totaling $99,643 for these accounts are inadequate and inaccurate. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/06/14/brentwood-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overState Agencies Bulletin No. 919
… military stipend payments be exempt from Social Security and Medicare taxes. Payroll Bulletin No. 914 (Change in Taxation of Military Stipend) explained the regulation and described how the FICA status would be updated for … or ending military stipend beginning in Pay Periods 9L and 10L. When an employee receives both military stipend pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/919-taxation-retroactive-raise-payments-employees-receiving-military-stipendEssex County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-38)
… to September 30, 2012. Background Essex County is located in northeastern New York State and has a population of … were not properly accounted for, secured, and deposited in a timely manner. The Department’s failure to establish … while intoxicated (DWI) administrative fees has resulted in an inequitable assessment of fees to probationers and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/19/essex-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSecurity Over Critical Information Systems
… risks associated with unauthorized access to these systems and their associated data. Our audit scope covers the period … the licensing of numerous professions, certifies teachers, and administers a host of other educational programs. Its … with 3.2 million students, 7,000 libraries, 900 museums, and 52 professions encompassing more than 850,000 licensees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/19/security-over-critical-information-systemsEmergency Service Communication Surcharges (2017-MS-4)
… to improve their county’s 911 systems and operations, for the period January 1, 2014 through October 5, 2016. … the surcharge. Various county departments are responsible for the collection of these surcharge revenues, while the … 911 centers or Police Departments are responsible for E911 expenditures. Under a new law enacted in December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/20/emergency-service-communication-surcharges-2017-ms-4NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
… of the state fiscal year 2015-2016 was 0.52 percent for the three-month period ending June 30, 2015, with an … New York's pension fund remains strong and well-positioned for the future with a smart, long-term investment strategy." … quarter of the state fiscal year 20152016 was 052 percent for the threemonth period ending June 30 2015 with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-resultsSaugerties Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-77)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review District officials’ management of extra-classroom activities for the period July 1, 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/14/saugerties-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m-77Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… of Motor Vehicles (DMV): Motor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts: Assessable Expenses for the … in place to ensure that it accurately identifies and reports its assessable expenses in all material respects. … of Transportation (DOT): Collection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees (2014-S-52) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Police Property Room Inventory (2014-MS-4)
… controls over property room inventory for the period January 1, 2012 through December 5, 2013. Background Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/02/17/police-property-room-inventory-2014-ms-4Albany County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-340)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Department has adequate … is located in eastern New York State and has a population of approximately 303,000. The County Legislature serves as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/07/albany-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsXIV.14.D Criteria for Recording General Capital Assets Including Infrastructure – XIV. Special Procedures
… of $40,000 Infrastructure Assets in excess of $1,000,000 For major construction projects, the $100,000 capitalization … capital expenditures rather than the individual assets. For bulk purchases of furniture, equipment, etc., the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14d-criteria-recording-general-capital-assets-including-infrastructureLockport Housing Authority – Executive Director’s Compensation (2015M-329)
… by tenants of the Authority). For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015, the Authority’s revenues totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/lockport-housing-authority-executive-directors-compensation-2015m-329Town of Champion – Information Technology (2014M-130)
… The Town of Champion is located in Jefferson County and has a population of approximately 4,500. The Town is … perform actions that would significantly impact the safety and security of the computer and data. Town officials have not adopted comprehensive data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/11/town-champion-information-technology-2014m-130Town of Forestport – Financial Management (2013M-184)
… The Town of Forestport is located in Oneida County and has approximately 1,500 residents. The Town Board is composed of four elected council members and an elected Town Supervisor. The Town’s 2012 operating … for the highway fund, $79,388 for the water fund and $44,158 for the sewer fund. Key Findings The Board needs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-forestport-financial-management-2013m-184State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… – Information Technology (Cortland County, Tioga County and Tompkins County) The Board and District officials did not adequately safeguard personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI). Officials did not ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… $642,000 (63 percent) from 2014-15 to 2018-19. The general and sewer funds had operating deficits during the past five years, and the water fund had an operating deficit in 2019. In … Oversight (Rockland County) The board provided inadequate and ineffective oversight of the district’s operations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0