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DiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… 14, 2022, Valerie White, 58, of Middletown, pled guilty in Orange County Court to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree. … illegally stole from the state pension system. White’s mother was a pensioner, vested in the New York State and … benefits that my office will find you and work with law enforcement to hold you accountable. I thank Orange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… the number of contributions, in the 2019-20 state fiscal year (SFY), according to a report released today by State … found that 14 funds had higher balances than in the prior year and that several others had yet to spend any of their … last 10 years, total annual contributions ranged from $1.8 million to nearly $2.3 million. Key findings include: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsOpinion 2002-3
… dock district is established, the town board may contract for the construction of a public dock and may acquire such real property as the board may deem necessary for the construction and maintenance of the dock and its approaches. The board also may provide for the maintenance of the dock and establish rules for its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-3DiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… periodically release research and policy reports probing how local authorities can operate more effectively and be … governments, it’s difficult for taxpayers to know how effective they are. My audits have shown an increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyComplaint Processing (Follow-Up)
… complaint is filed, investigators gather documentary and video evidence and conduct interviews with complainants, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/complaint-processing-followMonroe County – Golf Course Contract Management (2014M-111)
… the effectiveness of the County’s oversight of the golf course operating contract for the period January 1, 2012 … the contractual provision requiring daily deposits of golf-fee revenues into a County bank account. The operator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/08/11/monroe-county-golf-course-contract-management-2014m-111Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2017-MR-4)
… whether town assessors were properly administering select real property tax exemptions for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. Background All real property in New York is subject to taxation unless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/04/13/real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2017-mr-4Killawog Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-111)
… unappropriated fund balance is still excessive at 44 percent of next year’s budgeted appropriations. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/28/killawog-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-111County of Clinton Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring (2014M-205)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Agency’s operations to … are transferred back in a timely manner to project owners when bonds are retired or straight-lease agreements expire. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/12/12/county-clinton-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of Chateaugay - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-200)
… whether the Town Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings Of the 224 granted … of supporting documentation to verify their eligibility and/or were incorrectly granted. One property owner did not … Agricultural building exemptions that were granted for the construction of two buildings were not supported. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/17/town-chateaugay-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-200Limestone Volunteer Firemen, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-219)
… Limestone Volunteer Firemen, Inc. fire company is located in the Town of Carrollton within the Carrollton Joint Fire District, in Cattaraugus County. The Company, which is governed by a … and receipt functions, and we found approximately $38,000 in unsupported disbursements that may not have been for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/21/limestone-volunteer-firemen-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mState Agencies Bulletin No. 1201
… Please visit the Payroll Enhancement Program Web page at the OSC Internet site for additional updates on SSN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1201-changes-entering-rehires-concurrent-hires-and-transfers-payservFire Island Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-114)
… B includes our comments on issues that were raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/15/fire-island-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-114Stamford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-199)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Stamford Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials … related expenditures, during the last three fiscal years. For example, the retirement contributions for employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/stamford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-199Village of Hempstead – Budget Review (B7-16-4)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Village’s … Laws of 2006 authorizes the Village of Hempstead (Village) to issue debt totaling $4.2 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Village’s general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/04/07/village-hempstead-budget-review-b7-16-4DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4% in August
… Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 4% in … local officials should budget accordingly and monitor cash flow for the foreseeable future.” For August 2023, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increased-4-augustFine Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-81)
… fund operations each year and there was an increased risk for errors and irregularities . The Board of Fire … York State Town Law Section 181. Approve realistic budgets for 2019 through 2021 – appropriations were overestimated by … capital plans. Adequately audit claims prior to payment. For example, claims were approved without a quorum of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/27/fine-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-81License Fee Revenues (Follow-Up)
… operating and collects associated fees. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 the Department collected $8.1 million in license fees, $10 million in franchise fees, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/license-fee-revenues-followCampbell-Savona Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-42)
… will not be used. Develop a formal plan indicating how much money will be reserved, how each reserve will be funded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/05/06/campbell-savona-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-42Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 7 – Post-Employment Payments, Claims Processing and Professional Services (2014M-198)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s … supervisors for which it had no legal authority to do so, and the District, as a result, made more than $810,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/12/24/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-7-post-employment-payments-claims-processing