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Town of Guilderland – Information Technology (2025M-61)
… use Town-owned IT assets (e.g., computers, and laptops) to perform day-to-day operations and access and store information collected … IT assets and network) for Internet access and email, and to maintain various records, such as financial and personnel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-guilderland-information-technology-2025m-61Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… anticipated new issuances in the second quarter compare to past planned new issuances of approximately $2.44 billion … was created by Gubernatorial Executive Order primarily to coordinate the borrowing activities of the State, New York … scheduled at the request of the issuer and done pursuant to their borrowing programs. The second quarter new money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarterDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… scheme. “Hoffman and Pais brazenly diverted funds meant to support seniors and individuals with disabilities to line their own pockets,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the partnership between my office, Jefferson County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000DiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Erie County District … Office as well as our partners in the New York State Comptroller’s Office and Erie County Sheriff’s Office … , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… Manager Sara Thorne, of Forest City, North Carolina, for allegedly stealing more than $17,000 from the rescue … and DA’s offices, and our State Police investigators for their stellar work in exposing this fraud,” Acting New … and the local community, they will be held accountable for their crimes and prosecuted appropriately.” Thorne …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadXI.7.B Repayment Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… language for the state funds being advanced. Pursuant to Section 40-a of the State Finance Law, “no part of any … agreement is entered into…” and advances must be repaid to the State. Repayment agreements can also be established … of funds by the State and the terms of the repayment to the State. In these cases, although there is only one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7b-repayment-agreementsDiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies
… companies, including Pioneer Natural Resources Co., Hess Corp. and Chesapeake Energy Corp., that have failed to demonstrate they are prepared for … viable transition strategies. The 21 companies are: APA Corp. Apache Corp. Baytex Energy Corp. Birchcliff Energy Ltd. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-restricts-investments-21-shale-oil-gas-companiesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … with minimal oversight. As a result, the clerk was able to manipulate court records and admitted to embezzling funds. Geneva Housing Authority – Cash Receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1City of Binghamton – City Operations (2015M-280)
… budget appropriations. In 2014, the refuse fund’s revenues per capita were $19.52, while the respective expenditures per capita were $51.36. Health insurance costs increased by … a capital assessment fee to help offset the cost of water debt issued, they have not established a similar fee to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/06/03/city-binghamton-city-operations-2015m-280East Hampton Union Free School District – Network and Financial Application Access and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-8)
… to the network or develop an IT contingency plan. This increases the risk of unauthorized access, lost data, and … The District’s use of two central network management tools for over 10 years has created security concerns due to lack … network user accounts and periodically review them for necessity. Provide periodic IT security awareness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/08/east-hampton-union-free-school-district-network-and-financial-applicationOswego School District Public Library – Selected Cash Receipts (2013M-397)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over tax receipts and … School District has been reducing the amount of money paid to the Library when there are refunds in property assessments due to tax certiorari judgments. However, there is no authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/03/21/oswego-school-district-public-library-selected-cash-receipts-2013m-397Town of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-13-19)
… could significantly impact the Town’s real property tax levy or the current level of services provided. The Town … changes. The Town has adopted a local law to override the tax levy limit in 2014. Key Recommendation Determine if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/05/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-13-19Opinion 98-21
… contract for provision of) -- Powers and Duties (authority to contract for emergency ambulance service) MUNICIPAL … and fire district) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (authority to contract for emergency ambulance service) GENERAL … LAW, §176(22): Although a town is authorized, pursuant to section 122-b of the General Municipal Law, to enter into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-21Social Adult Day Services
… Purpose To determine whether State agencies, particularly the New … overseeing Social Adult Day Services (SADS) programs to ensure that providers comply with regulations related to client eligibility, service plans, staffing, training, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/02/social-adult-day-servicesTown of Lockport – Culvert Pipe Fee Collections (2025M-57)
… 2024 Understanding the Audit Area Culvert pipes are used to help aid in the proper movement of water and materials … In the Town, property owners may submit an application to the Highway Department (Department) to request a culvert pipe installation (project) at a private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-culvert-pipe-fee-collections-2025m-57Town of Cohocton – Oversight of Ambulance Service (2025M-49)
… ambulance service, or a combination of such services, for the purpose of providing pre-hospital emergency medical … of a town to a hospital, clinic, sanatorium or other place for treatment of such illness or injury. Town Law authorizes … resulted in excessive fund balance and unnecessary tax increases. Additionally, a loss of revenue or fraudulent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-cohocton-oversight-ambulance-service-2025m-49State Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan U.S. Attorney Bharara Announce Arrest of Joseph Grossmann for Defrauding New York State Pension Fund of Over $130,000
… alleged, Joseph Grossmann methodically devised a scheme to steal a deceased New York State employee’s pension money. … lied, created fake documents, and deceived state officials to ensure he got his hands on money that didn’t belong to him. I want to thank New York State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-us-attorney-bharara-announce-arrest-joseph-grossmannDiNapoli: Coney Island and Brighton Beach Jobs Doubled Over Last Decade
… Antonio Reynoso. “From high levels of rent burden to the ongoing devastation left behind by Superstorm Sandy, … already know: Brooklyn always finds a way. I am so proud to see that jobs have doubled over the last decade in Coney Island and Brighton Beach, and I am committed to seeing this momentum build. Thank you to Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-coney-island-and-brighton-beach-jobs-doubled-over-last-decadeAccounts Payable Advisory No. 47
… are effective April 1, 2018. Reference : Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XI-A, Section 3 – … 4 – Procurement Card Use . Update : Agencies are required to use a PO for all single purchases of $10,000 or more from … is applicable regardless of whether the agency intends to pay the vendor with a check, electronic payment (ACH) or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/47-purchase-orders-and-procurement-card-useSaratoga County Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring and Grant and Loan Program (2015M-85)
… The purpose of our audit was to review the IDA’s process for evaluating and monitoring projects and to review its grant and loan program for the period January 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015. … Key Findings The IDA had provisions to reduce assistance for businesses that did not meet their goals but did not do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/10/02/saratoga-county-industrial-development-agency-project