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Opinion 2008-4
… the park district on an ad valorem basis. The Town Law does not provide for a town to finance the cost of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-4Almond Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Shortage (2014M-113)
… Department is located in the Village of Almond in Allegany and Steuben Counties. The Department, consisting of … Vice President, Chief, two Assistant Chiefs, Secretary and Treasurer. Key Findings The former Treasurer was able to … over the cash receipts process, including policies and procedures requiring certain activity records. Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/almond-volunteer-fire-department-cash-shortage-2014m-113Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-251)
… May 31, 2013. Background The DCIDA was established in 1976 and is governed by a Board which comprises seven members who … reported 33 active projects including 22 active bonds and 12 PILOT agreements with 21 businesses. Key Findings The … or implement an adequate system to monitor, evaluate, and control benefits and incentives granted to businesses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/dutchess-county-industrial-development-agency-managementDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Arrested in Mayfield Theft
… today for allegedly pocketing thousands of dollars in public funds, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … Brown and New York State Police for their diligent work in helping us hold Ms. Hart accountable." Hart, 61, of Mayfield, was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-arrested-mayfield-theftNassau County – Contract Approval Process (2012M-192)
… Although we found that County contracts are authorized in accordance with the County Charter and the Nassau County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/03/14/nassau-county-contract-approval-process-2012m-192Lily Dale Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-336)
… monthly bank reconciliations. … Lily Dale Volunteer Fire Company Internal Controls Over Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/lily-dale-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialHancock Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-187)
… Background The Hancock Central School District is located in the Towns of Deposit, Hancock and Tompkins in Delaware County. The District is governed by the Board of … 2010-11, these budgeting practices generated $2.76 million in operating surpluses, which caused the accumulated fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/20/hancock-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-187Efficiency of Warehouse Space (Follow-Up)
… Space (Report 2019-S-1 ). About the Program The Spending and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission was formed to … State government operations by eliminating redundancies and implementing cost-savings measures. As part of these … was issued to all State agencies inquiring about warehouse and storage space and the associated costs because there was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/25/efficiency-warehouse-space-followBroome County – Financial Condition (2013M-224)
… the general fund, $9.6 million for the County road fund, and $2.3 million for the road machinery fund. Key Finding … sufficient levels of fund balance to support current and future operations or provide a mechanism to cover budgeted revenue shortfalls and, therefore, had to rely on short-term borrowings. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/broome-county-financial-condition-2013m-224Italian Heritage Month Reception
… Each year State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli commemorates Italian … American Institute (Queens College/CUNY), for reflections on Dante; and a musical performance by acclaimed Italian … President of NYSUT About Italian Heritage Month New York State is home to over 3 million Italian Americans, with New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/italian-heritage-month-receptionComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… School District – Financial Management (Allegany County and Cattaraugus County) The district’s financial reserve plan … as recommended by Comptroller DiNapoli’s previous report and the board’s fund balance policy states that it will … percentage points, or approximately $2 million. The board and district officials consistently overestimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsTown of Middlebury – Purchasing (2013M-212)
… The Town of Middlebury is located in Wyoming County and serves a population of approximately 1,440 residents. The … elected Town Board composed of a Town Supervisor and four council members. For the 2012 fiscal year, budgeted … appropriations totaled $221,909 for the general fund and $747,232 for the highway fund. Key Findings We tested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-middlebury-purchasing-2013m-212DiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced Kristina Hand … for stealing from a school district that received federal funds. She was sentenced Thursday to two years of probation … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-funds2022 Virtual Lunar New Year Celebration
… incidents and their small businesses have suffered as a result of COVID-19. In December 2021, Comptroller DiNapoli released a report and held a press …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-lunar-new-year-celebrationHicksville Water District – Competitive Quotations (2013M-233)
… March 31, 2013. Background The Hicksville Water District is located in the Towns of Oyster Bay and Hempstead, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/10/25/hicksville-water-district-competitive-quotations-2013m-233Administration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (Follow-Up)
… to the program via the proper authorities and that client case files contained required documentation. However, our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-health-followNiagara Falls Housing Authority – Compensation-Related Payments to the Executive Director (2012M-199)
… in the City of Niagara Falls in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Authority’s 2012-13 fiscal … Executive Director received $6,400 in improper stipends and sold more unused vacation leave than her employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/niagara-falls-housing-authority-compensation-related-payments-executive-directorWyandanch Public Library – Oversight of Library Resources (2013M-399)
… and the Board President routinely changed the time records of the custodian, her nephew. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/11/20/wyandanch-public-library-oversight-library-resources-2013m-399Town of Bolivar – Community Development Block Grant (2013M-353)
… The Town of Bolivar is located in Allegany County and has a population of approximately 2,200. The Town Board … New York State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and contracted with Cuba Community Development Corporation (CCDC) to provide administration and program delivery services. Key Findings A significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/07/town-bolivar-community-development-block-grant-2013m-353Homer Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-306)
… Onondaga and Tompkins Counties. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises nine elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/homer-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-306