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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… expenditures by a total of more than $15 million for fiscal years 2013-14 through 2015-16. The district also … School officials did not obtain the required quotes for six vendors paid $112,611. Although the invoices examined were for appropriate school purposes, when officials do not seek …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County) District officials did not seek competition for the services of 16 of 20 professional service providers … board policy. Although auditors found the purchases were for legitimate purposes, officials do not have assurance that … most claims were adequately documented and supported and for appropriate purposes. However, the use of a debit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School and Municipal Audits
… lacked adequate supporting documentation and seven claims for $4,100 were paid twice Rochester City School District – … deficit of approximately $31.6 million, even accounting for the numerous cost-savings and avoidance measures, … the clerk-treasurer used an inconsistent methodology for estimating water bills. Auditors also found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-and-municipal-auditsTown of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-37-F)
… specific goals when approving projects. The audit included one recommendation to help the Board and officials properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2025/09/26/town-hempstead-local-development-corporation-audit-followRidge Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-165-F)
… why the bank balances presented on the Treasurer’s reports for three consecutive months contained discrepancies totaling … governed by a five-member Board. The Board is responsible for the overall financial management and safeguarding of its … acts as the chief fiscal officer and is responsible for receiving, disbursing and accounting for District funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/ridge-fire-district-audit-follow-2021m-165-fMonsey Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-62-F)
… Municipal Law financial filing and audit requirements. For seven consecutive years, an annual financial report … five-member Board governs the District and is responsible for its overall financial management. The Board appoints a … as the District’s chief fiscal officer and is responsible for receiving, maintaining custody of, disbursing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/monsey-fire-district-audit-follow-2020m-62-fRichford Fire District – Long-Term Planning and Board Oversight (2024M-55)
… Ensure the annual financial reports (AFR) were filed in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) … it used to make financial decisions were inaccurate. In addition, three of the five Commissioners did not comply … 176-e which required them to complete fiscal training in a timely manner, and while not required, the Treasurer had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/09/06/richford-fire-district-long-term-planning-and-board-oversight-2024m-55City of Little Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected City Operations (2013M-214)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the City's internal controls over the Treasurer's … over the water operations for the period January 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012. Background The City of Little Falls is … for the 2013 year. Key Findings The Council and Treasurer have not ensured adequate internal controls are in place over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/29/city-little-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-city-operations-2013m-214Almond Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Shortage (2014M-113)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Department’s … following positions responsible for Department operations: President, Vice President, Chief, two Assistant Chiefs, Secretary and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/almond-volunteer-fire-department-cash-shortage-2014m-113Stanley Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-259)
… as investments, cash receipts and disbursements, credit cards, claims processing, capital planning, and information … affairs. The District has no internal controls over credit cards. Key Recommendations Attend and complete the mandatory … the need for credit cards. If credit cards continue to be used, adopt a comprehensive credit card policy and review and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/stanley-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-259South Fallsburg Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-181)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District established adequate controls to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and reported and to safeguard District moneys for the period January 1, 2012, … The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District established adequate controls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/13/south-fallsburg-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsDiNapoli Releases Report on Environmental Funding in New York State
… quality. DEC programs range widely from managing fish and game populations and overseeing the extraction of natural …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-releases-report-environmental-funding-new-york-stateComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Bemus Point Central School District , Byron-Bergen Central School … District , Haverstraw-Stony P oint Central School District and the Westmoreland Central School District . “In an era of … money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Bemus Point Central School District – Reserve Funds (Chautauqua …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsFormer Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… Martin, and our members. Public officials have a duty to act with integrity and transparency, and this case serves as … the village’s account in the amount of $19,302 over the course of six years. As part of his plea, he repaid the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-villageState Agencies Bulletin No. 911
… first date in Pay Period 1 that the employee was eligible for an April 2009 payment OSC Actions OSC has created Reason … code is not available to agencies and only will be used for eligible employees who did not receive a performance … day within Pay Period 1 that the employee became eligible for a payment. The Action/Reason code of DTA/IWH will be used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/911-withholding-april-2009-performance-advance-longevity-payment-salaryDiNapoli: Audit Finds Additional $150,000 Stolen by Beekman Town Official
… Former Beekman Comptroller Frederick D. Knapp Jr. pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the … Former Beekman Comptroller Frederick D Knapp Jr pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-additional-150000-stolen-beekman-town-officialOpinion 89-14
… -- Payments (collecting officer may not solicit stamped envelopes for mailing tax receipts) REAL PROPERTY TAX … mail who desire a tax receipt to include a self-addressed stamped envelope with their tax payment. You ask whether a … mail and desiring a tax receipt include a self-addressed stamped envelope with their tax payment. The mailing of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-14DiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Through First Quarter Exceed Financial Plan Projections by $1.7 Billion
… of the Budget’s (DOB) Enacted Budget Financial Plan forecast by $1.7 billion, according to the monthly State Cash … Division of the Budgets DOB Enacted Budget Financial Plan forecast by $17 billion according to the monthly State Cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-through-first-quarter-exceed-financial-plan-projections-1-point-7-billionState Agencies Bulletin No. 1775
… Payroll will provide NYSLRS with job, biographical, and payment data for all NYSLRS Reportable Employees. Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1775-required-updates-regarding-employees-government-issued-social-securityDiNapoli Announces Guilty Plea in Town of Crawford Embezzlement Case
… County Court Judge Craig Stephen Brown, to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree and Tampering with Public Records in the First Degree, in connection with the embezzlement of over $21,000 from the … Jolene Roy pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree and Tampering with Public Records in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-announces-guilty-plea-town-crawford-embezzlement-case