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DiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… Antoinette T. Bacon announced Kristina Hand, 47, of Morris, New York, has pleaded guilty to stealing at least $34,000 from her former employer, the Morris Central School District. “Stealing money meant for the … 2014 through February 2020, Hand was the treasurer for the Morris Central School District in Otsego County. In pleading …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… his office completed audits of the Village of Attica , Columbia County Department of Weights and Measures , Village … to the state Justice Court Fund in a timely manner. Columbia County Department of Weights and Measures – Internal … his office completed audits of the Village of Attica Columbia County Department of Weights and Measures Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Former State Employee Arrested for Falsely Claiming She Never Received $4K Loan Check from New York State and Local Retirement System
… System (NYSLRS) that she never received a $4,055 loan check to get a replacement check in the same amount. Both checks were then cashed … System by lying that she had never received a loan check,” said State Comptroller DiNapoli. “Thanks to my … to the NYSLRS that she never received a $4055 loan check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-state-employee-arrested-falsely-claiming-she-never-received-4k-loan-check-new-yorkExamination of Center for Economic Growth, Inc.
… priced; and improperly reported expenses. DED officials told our auditors CEG would not have met the contract’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/14/examination-center-economic-growth-incSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and … We selected these employees because their rental car expenses ranked among the highest in the State. Key … employee purportedly worked prior to pickup of the rental car. The employee received wages totaling $12,834 for 378 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesSchool of Professional Studies – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… controls. Fully comply with prescribed procedures for opening new bank accounts and the monitoring of existing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/02/school-professional-studies-controls-over-bank-accountsMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts – Assessable Expenses for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… administration of these laws. Our audit covered the period April 1, 2011 through March 31, 2013. Background The … or whose property they might damage as a result of an accident. According to Article VI, Section 317 and Article … for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2011 (2012-S-25) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/19/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-assessable-expenses-twoReal Estate Portfolio
… New York Power Authority has accounted for all of its real estate holdings, determined the need to either hold or … the information systems used to account for its real estate inventory timely. In addition, NYPA has not been … of real property. NYPA does not regularly review its real estate portfolio to identify properties it no longer needs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/20/real-estate-portfolioCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… Authority, must comply with the Data Security Standards (DSS) established by the PCI Security Standards Council (Council). The PCI DSS is a set of technical and operational requirements … cardholder data. Entities that do not comply with PCI DSS may be subject to fines and penalties, and lose the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 70
… State entered into a contract with Key Bank to print and mail checks paid from the State’s general checking account … notify OSC now by emailing [email protected] . In the email identify the type of payment, Supplier ID, reason for … Agency” handling, volume and frequency of payments, and a contact person. OSC will coordinate with the contact person …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/70-producing-checks-emergency-eventAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (Follow-Up)
… to the Acts fall into three program areas: the Dedicated Bridge and Highway Safety Program, the Compulsory Insurance … the Department was appropriately allocating, billing, and collecting the expenses of administering the Acts. We found … the Department was appropriately allocating, billing, and collecting nearly all expenses related to administering the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act
… (Department) is appropriately allocating, billing, and collecting the expenses of administering the Motor Vehicle … the Department is appropriately allocating, billing, and collecting nearly all the expenses related to administering … of Motor Vehicles is appropriately allocating billing and collecting the expenses of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityOffice of Temporary and Disability Assistance - SSP Payments Made to Deceased Individuals
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine the appropriateness of New York State Supplemental Program … The objective of our examination was to determine the appropriateness of New York State Supplemental Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-deceased-individualsState Education Department Examination of Payments to Tough Man, Inc.
… contracts C813016, C81403A, T815055, and T816040 to Tough Man Inc. (Tough Man). The objectives of our examination were to determine … under the terms of the contracts. Background Tough Man is a not-for-profit corporation formed to sponsor … contracts C813016 C81403A T815055 and T816040 to Tough Man Inc Tough Man Th …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/01/state-education-department-examination-payments-tough-man-incSt. Anne Institute – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by St. Anne Institute … Albany that provides preschool special education services to children with developmental disabilities. St. Anne is … information, including costs, that St. Anne reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/st-anne-institute-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSustainable Investments and Climate Solutions Program
… provides a roadmap for the Common Retirement Fund (CRF) to address climate-oriented risks and opportunities. A key … Action Plan which provides a roadmap for the Fund to address climate risks and opportunities across all asset …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutions-programGASB Statement No. 33 "Accounting and Financial Reporting for Nonexchange Transactions"
… Issued To: County, City, Town and Village Chief Fiscal Officers GASB Statement No. 33 provides accounting and reporting guidelines for nonexchange transactions. A nonexchange transaction is … GASB Statement No 33 provides accounting and reporting guidelines for nonexchange transactions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/gasb-statement-no-33-accounting-and-financial-reporting-nonexchange-transactionsEndwell Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-277)
… 2013. Background The Endwell Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town … District taxpayers. Adopt a long-term capital plan to address the acquisition and replacement of capital assets. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/endwell-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-277Ellenburg Center No. 15 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-103)
… had $585,045 (or 99 percent of the District’s total cash on hand) in cash deposits and certificates of deposits at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/19/ellenburg-center-no-15-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialTown of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… the Town had two elected Justices, Robert Blain and Donald Olson, who shared a court clerk. For the audit period, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243