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DiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… programs Erie County provides,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my partnership with Erie County District Attorney John Flynn … of using his position in the Clerk’s Office to steal money from the residents of Erie County. In addition to … 2023. The Erie County Clerk’s Office has clerks collecting money and preparing deposit slips for the Clerk’s Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… did not authorize the treasurer to sign district checks with an electronic signature, the treasurer used an … District officials did not monitor users’ compliance with the district’s acceptable Internet use policy (AUP). Of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli, Erie Co. Da Keane and Erie Co. Sheriff Garcia: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $320,000
… instrument for filing for stealing over $320,000 in county funds, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Acting Erie … McDougall abused his authority, diverting taxpayer funds meant to benefit Erie County for his own use,” … instrument for filing for stealing over $320000 in county funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-erie-co-da-keane-and-erie-co-sheriff-garcia-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… Newsday published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today urging New York's … budget gaps for fiscal years 2022 and 2023 and reduced out-year gaps to a combined $3.4 billion. But the financial … federally or intended to be temporary. Personal income taxes levied on high earners will increase the reliance on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesImproper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … and non-prescription drugs. State law directs pharmacies to substitute prescribed drugs with less expensive drugs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/improper-payments-brand-name-drugs-followPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… of City parkland. Parks’ mission is to plan resilient and sustainable parks, public spaces, and recreational amenities; build a park system for present and future generations; and care for parks and public spaces. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/25/park-accessibility-people-disabilities-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2287
… direct deposit and bank account options in New York State Payroll Online (NYSPO). Affected Employees: All active … in NYSPO. Background: It is essential that the NYS Payroll System (PayServ) contains correct and current bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2287-new-york-state-payroll-online-direct-deposit-functionalityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2303
… Tier 6 employees’ Savings Plans pages due to the two-year look back. Affected Employees: Tier 6 SUNY ORP and VDC members are affected. Background: On March 16, 2012, the Governor signed legislation authorizing the … Coordinator record keeper to calculate the 2025 two-year look back contribution rates. * *The Multi-Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2303-2025-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-plan-orp-andDiNapoli: MTA Needs To Do More To Increase Procurement Efficiencies and Save Money
… had approximately 1,050 employees in Procurement Function, with one Chief Procurement Officer instead of five (one for … and savings. In response, the MTA generally disagreed with the findings, stated that it continues to work on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-do-more-increase-procurement-efficiencies-and-save-moneyTown of Sherburne – Budgeting (2025M-3)
… During the audit period, the Board adopted budgets for the general fund TW, highway fund TW and highway fund TOV … which underestimated revenues in total by $3.1 million for the highway fund TOV and $257,000 for the general fund TW. The Board also adopted budgets which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/18/town-sherburne-budgeting-2025m-3Fillmore Central School District – Credit Cards and Purchase Cards (2023M-115)
… officials also could have saved approximately $2,200 on travel and sales tax expenses had officials requested and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/08/fillmore-central-school-district-credit-cards-and-purchase-cards-2023mUlster Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Network User Accounts (2023M-42)
… accounts not used by active employees, that had last log on dates ranging from November 2016 to December 2021. Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/08/18/ulster-board-cooperative-educational-services-network-user-accounts-2023m-42Town of White Creek – Disbursements and Annual Financial Reports (2023M-41)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of White Creek (Town) Supervisor provided proper oversight of … to ensure the disbursements were accurate and made for appropriate purposes and did not authorize the 44 electronic funds transfers (EFTs) or sign the 155 checks. Properly sign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/04/town-white-creek-disbursements-and-annual-financial-reports-2023m-41Henry Johnson Charter School – Resident Tuition Billings and Collections (2023M-32)
… Key Recommendations The Director of Finance (Director) should ensure collections are deposited in a timely manner. The Head of School (HOS) should periodically review billing receipt and deposit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/06/16/henry-johnson-charter-school-resident-tuition-billings-and-collectionsNorth Collins Central School District – Information Technology Equipment Inventory (2023M-39)
… complete and accurate inventory of information technology (IT) assets. Key Findings District officials did not maintain a complete and accurate inventory of IT assets (computers, tablets, document cameras, etc.).As a … in part because the records were not always updated to include all acquisitions of, removed/disposed of, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/north-collins-central-school-district-information-technology-equipmentHicksville Union Free School District – Managing Network User Accounts (2023M-20)
… to help prevent unauthorized computer use, access and loss. Key Findings District officials did not properly manage … and prevent unauthorized computer use, access and loss. Officials also did not establish written procedures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/hicksville-union-free-school-district-managing-network-user-accountsChateaugay Central School District – Nonresident Homeless Student State Aid (2023M-153)
… School District (District) officials claimed State aid for nonresident homeless students. Key Findings District … State aid if officials do not properly submit claims for reimbursement by June 30, 2024. District officials did not … homeless eligibility list and submit eligible claims for reimbursement in a timely manner. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/01/chateaugay-central-school-district-nonresident-homeless-student-state-aidDobbs Ferry Union Free School District – Facilities Department Overtime (2023M-120)
… School District (District) officials properly approved and monitored the Facilities Department’s overtime costs. Key Findings District officials did not properly approve and monitor overtime worked by Facilities Department … $198,716 in overtime for emergency, non-emergency and absenteeism during the 21-month audit period. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/01/dobbs-ferry-union-free-school-district-facilities-department-overtimeSt. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2023M-99)
… with our recommendations and indicated they will take or have taken corrective action. … Determine whether the St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/01/st-lawrence-lewis-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2023m-99Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Information Technology (2023M-93)
… user accounts in a timely manner. BOCES officials agreed with our recommendation and indicated they plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/10/13/eastern-suffolk-board-cooperative-educational-services-information-technology-2023m