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Audit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The audit provided a detailed account of the millions in expenses that were not timely paid, inappropriate actions … The audit covered disbursements, excluding payroll, from the period of Jan. 1, 2018, to Sept. 30, 2020, … included in the audit. Audits City of Mount Vernon – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-163) Audit City of Mount Vernon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonIV.2 Governing State Statutes – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… requirements. The following are the most notable statutes for account code usage in the SFS: State Finance Law §8 … system which accurately and systematically accounts for: A revenues, receipts, resources and property of the state and each of its agencies; for all advances to each agency; for all appropriations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv2-governing-state-statutesDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… County District Attorney Battisti for partnering with us to ensure she was brought to justice.” “The sentencing of … his wife was to continue receiving payments after his death. However, she predeceased him, so payments should have … $31,872.55. LaBarr was sentenced in Broome County Court by Judge Carol A. Cocchiola. Since taking office in 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… application delays, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit of the Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-renewable-energy-projects-taking-years-become-operational-nysDiNapoli: Former Assistant Clerk Charged with Stealing Nearly $4,000 from Village of Horseheads
… the arrest of Tammy Miele, former Assistant Clerk for the Village of Horseheads, for allegedly stealing nearly $4,000 from the Village. The … used her position to defraud the Village of Horseheads for her personal gain and altered Village records to cover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-assistant-clerk-charged-stealing-nearly-4000-village-horseheadsOversight of Mitchell-Lama Application Fees
… 30, 2013 through July 10, 2019. About the Program HPD is the nation’s largest municipal housing preservation and … list sizes. Make these rates public so that applicants have this information available when making a determination … policies and procedures instructing managing agents on how to account for application fees, handle refunds (from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/oversight-mitchell-lama-application-feesDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… system and line her own pockets,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to District Attorney Williams and the New York State … gain is beyond reprehensible and unacceptable. Thank you to our partners at the State Comptroller’s Office and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Department Treasurer Stole Nearly $50,000 in Public Funds
… Village of Le Roy (Genesee County) stole nearly $50,000 in public funds by pocketing cash, writing unauthorized … to pay his credit card and cell phone bills, according to two audits issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … of the final audit reports, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/firedists/2014/leroy.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-department-treasurer-stole-nearly-50000-public-fundsOversight of Public Water Systems
… To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is providing effective oversight of the State’s public water systems to ensure water is suitable for people to drink. Our audit covered the period … or MCLs – in drinking water in an effort to ensure that it is safe for human consumption, and has established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-public-water-systemsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Water District – Accounting Records (Suffolk County) The business manager did not maintain complete, accurate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Audit Cites East Clinton Fire District For Improper Gifts
… improperly paid nearly $35,000 in personal expenses for members, including rent, cable television and college … $8,500. District officials have not sought reimbursement for the gifts or loans. During the 16-month audit period, … more than 11 hours a day, seven days a week, every week, for 16 months. The Comptroller’s audit also revealed: Bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-cites-east-clinton-fire-district-improper-giftsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… program. Inaccuracies and system deficiencies were found in two critical databases. Such deficiencies diminish the … Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up) (2017-F-14) An audit issued in June 2016, found weaknesses in the monitoring of bank accounts, which increase the risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. "We're making it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in … and now charge among the lowest fees in the country." This is the tenth fee reduction in the last 15 years. The largest … risks, charges, expenses, and other information. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesComptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases
… Employees in six upstate New York school districts had inappropriate computer access … authorization, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Student …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databasesCompliance With Outcome Reporting Requirements
… Purpose To determine whether Empire State Development (ESD) meets … majority (17) were submitted within two weeks after their due dates. The most overdue report we identified, the 2015 STARTUP NY annual report, was issued 91 days past its due date. Key Recommendations Develop and adhere to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/17/compliance-outcome-reporting-requirementsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0XII.8.D Contract Assignments and Sureties – XII. Expenditures
… section outlines the process Business Units should follow to pay contract assignees and sureties. Business Units are … Law, Article 11, Section 163 requires Business Units to conduct formal competitive procurements to the maximum extent practicable. Lien Law, Article 2, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8d-contract-assignments-and-suretiesDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… today for the alleged theft of more than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent to her deceased grandmother, … should serve as a warning that attempts to defraud our pension fund will be found and prosecuted,” DiNapoli said. … County in December 1998, she received a monthly pension check. When she passed away in 2017, the state pension system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using Images and Law Firms Report 2017S70
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-followList of Agencies That Can Receive Electronic Invoices
… of Corrections and Community Supervision CPI01 New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics DCS01 Department of … of Health* DOL01 Department of Labor DOS01 Department of State DPS01 Public Service Commission DSP01 Division of State Police DTA01 Department of Taxation & Finance - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/list-agencies-can-receive-electronic-invoices