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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… , Science Academies of New York Charter Schools and the South Buffalo Charter School . "In an era of limited … and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately … – Financial Management and Payroll (Chautauqua County) The board and district officials have not effectively managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: City of Corning Audit Details Stolen Funds
… The former Corning city clerk allegedly stole as much as … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The clerk, Stephanie Burlew, was charged in July with grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-city-corning-audit-details-stolen-fundsDiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of former Almond Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Sally … uncovered missing funds during an audit and investigation of the Almond Fire Department, located in Allegany County, … worked with local law enforcement to determine the extent of the fraud. Dieter is due back in court on September 8. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli: Buffalo City Schools Technician Worked Second Job Simultaneously
… today in Erie County Court after admitting he worked for a second school district at the same time before his scam … Frank A. Sedita, III. He is due back in Erie County Court for sentencing on June 11. “At a time when our public school … wrongdoers responsible. I thank District Attorney Sedita for prosecuting this case.” DiNapoli’s auditors and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-buffalo-city-schools-technician-worked-second-job-simultaneouslyComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Charges Against Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… and we’re committed to continuing to root it out across New York." The felony complaint filed with the Court today … stole approximately allegedly stole $12,900 from his 2015 mayoral campaign committee, the Friends of Richard Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-charges-against-mount-vernon-mayor-richardOpinion 91-61
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … be collected in a county not having such an approved plan. We have been asked whether town and village justice courts … plan. It follows, therefore, that when a particular county does not have such an approved plan, the town and village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-61Pension Funds Break New Ground on Board Diversity
… board candidates.” “Today’s announcement is good news for Monster Beverage’s future outlook as a financially strong … I care about.” “We congratulate Monster Beverage Corp. on its decision to promote diversity in its board room,” said … the Fund’s efforts to foster greater diversity had focused on corporate board’s gender and racial diversity. It is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/pension-funds-break-new-ground-board-diversityDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… financial position as federal aid dwindles, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … grow and even double. After 2025, federal funding will have been used up, resulting in structural deficits of $2 … flexibility. As DiNapoli’s report notes, other cities have altered service to focus on riders that most rely on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandSmithtown Central School District – Claims Processing and Travel-Related Expenses (2021M-25)
… (Board) ensured claims were adequately documented, for appropriate purposes, and properly audited and approved … ensured the claims we reviewed were adequately documented, for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved … the District $1,855 by adopting federal per diem rates for travel expenses. Key Recommendations Consider amending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/smithtown-central-school-district-claims-processing-and-travel-relatedDiNapoli: April Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 46 Percent From 2020
… continue to be vigilant when it comes to their finances.” Much of this spike in monthly statewide local sales taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-april-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-46-percent-2020Owego-Apalachin Central School District – Special Education Services and Medicaid Reimbursements (2020M-21)
… received all services in accordance with their IEPs. We reviewed IEPs for 28 students who received services in 2018-19. We found that these students did not receive 1,057 (39 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/18/owego-apalachin-central-school-district-special-education-services-andComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… or adopt a code of ethics. As a result, the treasurer and lottery account clerk perform all their financial duties with … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Corporation, Village of Mayfield, Village of Newport and the Wassaic Fire District. "In today’s fiscal climate, budget … and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately … did not appropriately document and monitor use of the district’s non-firefighting vehicles or ensure that they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… The former Ellery Justice Court Clerk, who was fired for stealing court fines, was sentenced today to five years … “Ms. Thompson pocketed 10 percent of the court’s fees for years,” DiNapoli said. “This was a crime that was easily … Acting District Attorney Patrick Swanson and his staff for their diligent work on this case.” “I’d like to thank the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesCharter School of Educational Excellence – Information Technology (2023M-174)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Charter School of Educational Excellence (School) Board of Trustees (Board) and officials secured student data to … contingency plan. As a result, there was an increased risk of unauthorized access to student personal, private and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/07/charter-school-educational-excellence-information-technology-2023m-174Local Government Ethics
… prohibit activities expressly permitted by article 18 of the General Municipal Law. Memo Bill Text Status … Relates to … prohibit activities expressly permitted by article 18 of the General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/local-government-ethics-1Town of Shelter Island – Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-22)
… of Shelter Island (Town) officials properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure … proper and supported. Key Findings Town officials ensured the CPF collections we examined were properly supported, … disbursements were proper and supported. Specifically: Of the 37 deposits totaling $8.5 million made to the CPF bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-shelter-island-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-22Town of East Hampton – Peconic Bay Community Preservation Funds (P7-23-23)
… of East Hampton (Town) officials properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure … proper and supported. Key Findings Town officials ensured the CPF collections we examined were properly supported, … were proper and supported. Town officials also ensured the debt service payments we reviewed were for legitimate CPF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-east-hampton-peconic-bay-community-preservation-funds-p7-23-23DiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… in county funds. “Alexander McDougall abused his position to line his own pockets, betraying Erie County residents and … and programs Erie County provides,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my partnership with Erie County District Attorney John … is accused of using his position in the Clerk’s Office to steal money from the residents of Erie County. In addition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyDiNapoli: Job Creation Increases for IDA Projects
… and policies for recapturing financial assistance if project goals are not met. The new law, developed with … support from the New York Economic Development Council, becomes effective on June 15. DiNapoli’s report shows the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-job-creation-increases-ida-projects