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Town of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… fees and surcharges. Key Findings Justices Blain and Olson did not perform bank reconciliations properly or at all, … traced to any open or closed case files, fines or fees, or bail moneys; and Justice Olson had a cash shortage totaling … basis. Ensure that deposits of all moneys received are made intact within 72 hours from the date of receipt, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… between Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office, the New York State Police and Dutchess County D.A. William Grady. “Ms. Colucci … I thank Dutchess County D.A. William Grady and the State Police for their partnership in bringing this corruption to … money to shop online, order food deliveries, and make car loan payments. She served as Beekman tax collector for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesOlean Firefighter Charged With Stealing Over $116,000 From City's Fire Department
… stealing over $116,000 from the City of Olean Fire Department (COFD). Gaylor Jr., a former trustee and current … his personal credit card bills directly from the fire department’s account and writing unauthorized checks to … stealing over $116000 from the City of Olean Fire Department COFD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/olean-firefighter-charged-stealing-over-116000-citys-fire-departmentDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through May $4 Billion Over Enacted Budget Projections
… the first two months of the state fiscal year is good news and gives reason for optimism about the economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-may-4-billion-over-enacted-budget-projectionsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today warned retirees not to be fooled if they received text messages or other communications that purport to come from the state’s retirement fund and the Office of the State Comptroller, asking for a payment to “upgrade” the retirement fund. It’s a scam. Report the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesWyoming County Industrial Development Agency – Project Management (2015M-62)
… totaling approximately $873 million. Key Findings WCIDA did not adequately evaluate, approve or monitor projects, and did not properly bill for administrative fees; did not consistently follow … will be tenants in the building. If WCIDA is advised that it is not a permissible project, determine what actions to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/wyoming-county-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of Clare – Fiscal Stress (2013M-317)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition … January 1, 2012 to April 30, 2013. Background The Town of Clare is located in St. Lawrence County and serves about … Town of Clare Fiscal Stress 2013M317 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/04/town-clare-fiscal-stress-2013m-317Town of Wilson –Purchasing (2014M-077)
… policy that requires Town officials to solicit quotes or competitive bids, depending on the amount of the purchase or public works contract. However, the Board does not review … Town officials obtained the appropriate number of verbal or written quotes for purchases, or verify that that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/25/town-wilson-purchasing-2014m-077City of North Tonawanda – Financial Operations (2012M-203)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s oversight of its volunteer fire companies and the City’s purchasing process for the period January 1, 2011, to … quotes, as required by the purchasing policy. We tested 24 claims totaling $41,600 from nine vendors who provided the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/08/city-north-tonawanda-financial-operations-2012m-203Oversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention (Report 2017-N-2 ). About the … of their hiring, Health and Hospitals requires that nurse candidates undergo various screenings (e.g., criminal … included in our initial audit report Oversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention Report 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/oversight-nurse-hiring-and-retention-followAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act
… persons they might injure or whose property they might damage as a result of an accident. Department activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
The New York State Common Retirement Funds Fund estimated return in the first quarter of the State Fiscal Year SFY 202122 was 582 for the threemonth period ending June 30 2021 according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-resultsCollege at Buffalo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied … expenses, which are discretionary and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, … such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide initiative to determine whether the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/college-buffalo-selected-employee-travel-expensesCharlotte Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-232)
… The Charlotte Valley Central School District is located in seven towns within Delaware, Otsego, and Schoharie … period. These estimates ranged from as little as $9,000 in 2010-11 to $269,000 in 2011-12. The Board’s adopted budgets also included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/charlotte-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-232Town of Hartwick – Financial Condition (2013M-118)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to ensure that the Board properly monitored … January 1, 2012, to March 8, 2013. Background The Town of Hartwick is located in Otsego County and has 2,110 … Town of Hartwick Financial Condition 2013M118 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-hartwick-financial-condition-2013m-118Town of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board and … through August 9, 2012. Background The Town of Hamlin is located in Monroe County and had a population of 9,045. The Town is governed by the Town Board, which comprises four elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197Village of Old Field – Misappropriation of Village Funds and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-44)
… the Board allowed the former Treasurer to perform all cash disbursement duties with no oversight. The Board did not … the Board did not pass a resolution establishing a petty cash fund, the former Treasurer issued and cashed 36 petty cash checks that averaged approximately $340 each. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/17/village-old-field-misappropriation-village-funds-and-selected-financialState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of Massapequa Union Free School District , Ossining Union Free School District , Pine Bush Central School … is being spent appropriately and effectively." Massapequa Union Free School District – Budgeting Practices and Reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1DiNapoli: April Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 46 Percent From 2020
… Local government sales tax collections in April grew by 45.7 percent over the same month in 2020, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced … million from April of last year. “The strong collections in April show that the economy is gaining steam, thanks in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-april-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-46-percent-2020Compliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency in State Buildings
… to facility staff, as required, by the December 31, 2017 deadline. DOCCS officials stated they did not meet the submetering deadline because they are installing more meters than … energy reduction until well after the April 1, 2020 deadline. Key Recommendation Continue implementing capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings