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DiNapoli: Disgraced Top Officials at School for At-Risk Students Arraigned on Public Corruption Charges
… supposed to serve is reprehensible,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to the Westchester County District Attorney’s office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-disgraced-top-officials-school-risk-students-arraigned-public-corruption-chargesSchalmont Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2018M-15)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials effectively managed fund balance for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017. Background The Schalmont Central School District serves the Towns of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/04/13/schalmont-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2018m-15Accounts Payable Advisory No. 68
… coordinators, refined guidance for reviewing claims for payment and associated documentation, and new links to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/68-monitoring-moving-servicesFinger Lakes Community College - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2019M-184)
… credit card and travel expenditures. Key Findings The College could have saved $18,135 on 76 lodging claims by … College’s bank account prior to audit. A travel agent who is not an employee uses their College credit card to … funds. College officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2020/01/10/finger-lakes-community-college-credit-card-and-travel-expendituresTown of Johnsburg – North Creek Water District Charges (2023M-51)
… of water billing resulted in the Town not billing for $8,461 (6 percent of the average annual water revenue) in … Recommendations Establish procedures to accurately bill for water charges to maximize District revenues. Ensure new … water customers are added to the Town’s records and billed for services. Ensure all water rates are Board-adopted and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-johnsburg-north-creek-water-district-charges-2023m-51Opinion 89-64
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-64Opinion 98-12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … to temporarily finance operations of the other) EDUCATION LAW, §2580(1), (4); GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §9-a: The moneys … 519 NYS2d 395; see also, e.g., Divisich v Marshall , 281 NY 170; Fuhrmann v Graves , 235 NY 77; Board of Education of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-12Audits of Local Governments: The Audit Process
… of an audit. More detailed information can be found in: Understanding the Audit Process Brochure [pdf] . Audit … is typically the longest phase of the audit. The examiner-in-charge supervises the day-to-day activities of the onsite … OSC Audit Report: More detailed information can be found in our guidance Responding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-audit-processUnited Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… year ended December 31, 2013. Background UCP Rochester, a not-for-profit organization located in Rochester, New York, is an … and Ontario counties in western New York. UCP Rochester is reimbursed for preschool special education services through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/03/united-cerebral-palsy-association-rochester-area-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAllegany County Industrial Development Agency – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2012M-244)
… Industrial Development Agency (ACIDA) was established in 1973 and is governed by a Board of Directors which … of Aging and Veterans Affairs. There is no authority in General Municipal Law for an IDA to construct a building … the County and IDA. Ensure that there is a reliable plan in place to generate revenues for repayment of the bonds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/05/31/allegany-county-industrial-development-agency-internalState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget Negotiations
… supports our state’s continued economic recovery, provides for those in need and still struggling from the pandemic’s … needs to be passed by end of business on Monday, April 3 for the April 6 Institutional Payroll to be processed without … employees working at the regional institution facilities for the state Department of Corrections, state Office for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-negotiationsTown of Ontario – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2013M-105)
… The purpose of our audit was to review Board oversight and information technology (IT) controls for the period … Background The Town of Ontario is located in Wayne County and has a population of 10,135. The Town is governed by an elected Town Board, which comprises the Town Supervisor and four Board members. The Town’s 2012 expenditures totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-ontario-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2013m-105Village of Monticello – Board Oversight (2013M-226)
… insufficient funds totaling over $147,000 for Village bank accounts. Village officials do not know the amount of … monitor the Village’s fiscal health. Require monthly bank reconciliations and budget-to-actual statements and use … are up-to-date and accurate, and that timely and accurate bank reconciliations are prepared monthly. Require Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/02/14/village-monticello-board-oversight-2013m-226Opinion 88-73
… -- Reserve Fund (authority to establish) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (creation of by town for improvement district) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-c(3)(a); … other than suburban towns to establish capital reserve funds for improvement district purposes. In this regard, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-73Dutchess County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-5)
… The County’s budgeted expenditures totaled $411 million in 2012. The County is governed by a 25-member County … for bridge maintenance and repair, it has taken action in recent years to improve and maintain bridge ratings. We … determine if the County had responded to these nine flags in a timely manner. For the remaining 74 flags for which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/dutchess-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-5DiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000
… trust of the Vernon Center Fire Department members and the public when he used his position to steal funds that were … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000Opinion 2005-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … EDUCATION LAW §§1901, 1914, 2102-a: A board member of a central high school district who is also an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-9Opinion 88-77
… GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801(1), 802(1)(f): A member of a school district board of education who is also an … has contracted with the local council to provide State funds up to fifty percent of the cost of the … of the board of education. Any such decisions might impact upon the board member in her position as salaried …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-77New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli On Governor Cuomo's 2014 State Of The State Address
… Governor Cuomo today set forth a strong agenda for New York State in 2014. His leadership and vision have pushed New York in a positive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-governor-cuomos-2014-state-state-addressValley Stream Thirteen Union Free School District – Purchasing (2016M-204)
… officials did not have documentation to support sole source payments totaling $53,000 to two vendors for … no current bid documentation in place. Identify all sole source vendors and obtain the required documentation, such as sole source letters signed by an authorized contact person stating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/05/valley-stream-thirteen-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2016m-204