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George F. Johnson Memorial Library – Library Expenditures (2016M-214)
… to assess Library officials’ controls over expenditures for the period June 1, 2014 through March 22, 2016. … of Endicott Board of Trustees. Operating expenditures for 2014-15 totaled approximately $1 million. Key Finding The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/08/05/george-f-johnson-memorial-library-library-expenditures-2016m-214DiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Pleads Guilty in $240,000 Theft
… Board of Fire Commissioners pleaded guilty today in Ulster County Court to grand larceny and criminal tax … Denardo,38, of Wallkill, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, and three counts of criminal tax fraud in the fifth degree, a misdemeanor. He agreed to pay full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-pleads-guilty-240000-theftForestville Central School District – Transportation Operations and Cafeteria Financial Condition (2014M-70)
… over cafeteria financial operations for the period July 1, 2012 through February 6, 2014. Background The Forestville … appropriate analyses, such as an annual review of bus routes. By improving transportation efficiency, we … analyze the number of students regularly using the bus to increase the use of available capacity and reduce the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/forestville-central-school-district-transportation-operations-andWayne Central School District – Financial Management (2012M-229)
… 1, 2009, to April 30, 2012. Background The Wayne Central School District is located in Wayne County and Monroe County. … Wayne Central School District Financial Management 2012M229 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/22/wayne-central-school-district-financial-management-2012m-229Village of Fairport Industrial Development Agency – Board Governance (2015M-195)
… The Agency, which was created by State legislation in 1976, is governed by a five-member Board of Directors, … records. Consider amending the Agency’s lease and payment in lieu of taxes agreements from the 1980s to distribute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/03/31/village-fairport-industrial-development-agency-boardWatertown Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Claims Processing (2012M-221)
… the Authority’s internal controls over claims processing for the period January 1, 2011, to February 29, 2012. … Accordingly, the weekend trips could be considered as gifts of public funds, which are impermissible. Key Recommendation Refrain from making gifts of public funds to employees or retirees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/watertown-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-claims-processing-2012m-221Oswego School District Public Library – Selected Cash Receipts (2013M-397)
… a seven-member Board of Trustees who are elected by Oswego City School District residents. The Library’s operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/03/21/oswego-school-district-public-library-selected-cash-receipts-2013m-397Wyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B23-7-1)
… years. The District’s proposed budget complies with the tax levy limit because it includes a tax levy of $23,105,027, which is within the limits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/04/07/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b23-7-1Jefferson County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-6)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County … The purpose of our review was to determine whether County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/23/jefferson-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-6Village of Dannemora – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-7)
… to August 31, 2012. Background The Village of Dannemora is located within the Towns of Dannemora and Saranac in Clinton County. The Village is governed by a Board of Trustees which comprises a Mayor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-dannemora-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-2013m-7DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… announced the sentencings of Annette Bigelow, 61, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their mother’s death to pocket nearly … to pay full restitution of $22,000. “Annette Bigelow and Mary Nash hid their mother’s death and tried to cheat the … Rocah announced the sentencings of Annette Bigelow 61 and Mary Nash 59 who hid their mothers death to pocket nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… $3.1 million in excess reserve funds as a financing source for a capital project, they did not do so in accordance with … exceeded the limit each year by $345,000 to $611,000, or 2 to 3 percentage points. Marcellus Central School District – … billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Village of Almond – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-14)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Almond (Village) Board of Trustees (Board): Conducted an … Determine whether the Village of Almond Village Board of Trustees Board Conducted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-almond-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-14Village of Pomona – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-17)
… of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: Conduct … (Village Law) Section 4-408. The last completed audit was for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2021. Ensure the AFR was … accurate. The Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in: A limited ability to oversee financial operations, An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-pomona-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-17Town of Butler – Highway Asset Accountability (2024M-115)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Butler (Town) officials adequately safeguarded and … (Superintendent) did not complete an inventory list of highway machinery, tools and equipment or provide one to … account for the Town’s fuel. We noted at least 278 gallons of unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel, valued at $853 could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/24/town-butler-highway-asset-accountability-2024m-115Schenectady County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-338)
… receive Agency support include State mortgage and sales tax exemptions, real property tax abatement and low interest bonds. The Agency reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schenectady-county-industrial-development-agency-projectRapids Fire Company – Credit Cards (2023M-86)
… users, and 762 purchases totaling $110,938 (97 percent of the credit card charges made during the audit period) … or bylaws, and the members did not perform a review of credit card purchases. The Treasurer did not perform the … card purchases are supported and conduct a thorough review of the purchases prior to payment. Officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/09/22/rapids-fire-company-credit-cards-2023m-86Coldspring Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-229)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012, to July 31, 2013. Background … The District’s general fund budget totaled $49,050 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board generally … only accounting records the Treasurer maintained were a check register and savings account register; the Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/coldspring-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mVillage of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency – Board Governance (2015M-196)
… established to plan and undertake urban renewal projects in the Village of Fairport. The Agency is governed by a … three entities. The Agency inappropriately gifted $250,000 in assets to the FLDC. The Agency made an annual contribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/miscellaneous/2016/03/31/village-fairport-urban-renewal-agency-board-governance-2015m-196Former Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… Martin, and our members. Public officials have a duty to act with integrity and transparency, and this case serves as … the village’s account in the amount of $19,302 over the course of six years. As part of his plea, he repaid the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-village