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DiNapoli: Hamburg Employee Admits $150,000 Theft of Recreation Fees
… was terminated from her $35,000-a-year post by the village in April 2018. "Little by little, Ms. Erickson systematically … DiNapoli said. "Thanks to the hard work of my office in partnership with District Attorney Flynn, Ms. Erickson has … but stole money intended to support programs for children in the Village of Hamburg. I want to thank our partners in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-hamburg-employee-admits-150000-theft-recreation-feesOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report: Oversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated, issued … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/15/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicated-followSecurity and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services' Core Systems (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Security and Effectiveness of Department of Criminal Justice Services' … core systems were secure, operating effectively, and available to continue critical processing in the event of … We found that ITS did not have established policies and procedures for backup of key Division systems. Also, ITS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systems-followYouth Facility Chargeback Rates to Localities (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our original report, Youth Facility Chargeback Rates to Localities (2009-S-20). Background Our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our original report Youth Facility Chargeback Rates to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/youth-facility-chargeback-rates-localities-followNew York Psychiatric Center – Controls Over State Resources (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, New York State Psychiatric Institute - Controls Over State Resources … (Report 2008-S-145). Background The New York State Psychiatric Institute (Institute), established in 1895, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/new-york-psychiatric-center-controls-over-state-resources-followPolice Property Room Inventory (2014-MS-4)
… City of Auburn [pdf] , City of Elmira [pdf] , Town of Hamburg [pdf] , Herkimer County [pdf] , Town of Irondequoit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/02/17/police-property-room-inventory-2014-ms-4Village of New York Mills – Justice Court (S9-14-4)
… unresolved traffic tickets to the State’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). We found weak information technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/village-new-york-mills-justice-court-s9-14-4School Districts’ Energy Performance Contracts (2013-MR-1)
… counsel to determine whether action should be taken to recoup the difference. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/11/school-districts-energy-performance-contracts-2013-mr-1Parkland Alienation (2014-MS-5)
… the setting aside of an amount equal to the appraised fair market value of the lands being alienated for the purchase of … municipalities did not take steps to determine the fair market value of the parklands alienated or the replacement … in accordance with the legislation. Ensure that a fair market value assessment is conducted when appropriate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/parkland-alienation-2014-ms-5Oysterponds Union Free School District – Financial Management, Check Signing and Information Technology
… audit was to assess selected District Financial Operations for the period July 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013. … seven elected members. The District’s expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year totaled $5.4 million. Key … checks under $5,000, with its Vice President as co-signer for all District checks over $5,000. The Board has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/28/oysterponds-union-free-school-district-financial-management-check-signingInternal Control System Components
… audits of internal control, and issuing the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government … (Standards). The Standards form the minimum expectations for internal control in State agencies and public … As a result, the Office has multiple mechanisms in place for implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/internal-control-system-componentsKing Center Charter School – Purchasing (2013M-215)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s purchasing process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/25/king-center-charter-school-purchasing-2013m-215North Greenbush Common School District – Budgeting (2016M-112)
… July 1, 2012 through December 31, 2015. Background The North Greenbush Common School District is located in the Town of North Greenbush, Rensselaer County. The District, which … North Greenbush Common School District Budgeting 2016M112 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/north-greenbush-common-school-district-budgeting-2016m-112Shelter Island Union Free School District –Financial Condition (2014M-132)
… maximum. The District’s reserve policy does not define how reserve funds should be used. In addition, we found that … surplus fund balance is in compliance with Real Property Tax Law statutory limits. Amend the current reserve fund … a formal plan to define how reserves will be funded, how much will be reserved, and when reserves will be used. Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/shelter-island-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-132State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audits of Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company , Town of Ithaca and the Town of Smithtown . "In today's fiscal … that all cash had actually been deposited. Town of Ithaca – Information Technology (Tompkins County) Town … audits of Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company Town of Ithaca and the Town of Smithtown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Town of Southampton - Board of Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty – Trustee Oversight (2013M-39)
… will not properly accounted for, that moneys could be lost or stolen, or that the Trustees will lose interest that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-southampton-board-trustees-freeholders-and-commonalty-trustee-oversight-2013mEfficiency of Warehouse Space (Follow-Up)
… issued to all State agencies inquiring about warehouse and storage space and the associated costs because there was no … These responsibilities included the purchase, receipt, and storage of millions of pieces of personal protective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/25/efficiency-warehouse-space-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… (BOCES) officials did not properly monitor and account for fixed assets. Thirty-two of the assets tested and valued … that 28 assets (computers, electrostatic sprayers, nursing beds and other assets) with combined purchase prices of … economical use of taxpayer money, and in the district’s best interest. Pelham Union Free School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Amsterdam Housing Authority – Claims Processing and Related Not-for-Profit Corporations (2013M-126)
… by the tenants. These costs were funded mainly by rental income from tenants and subsidies from HUD. Key Findings The … does not audit claims and has not designated a claims auditor to perform this function. Instead, the Executive … someone independent of the purchasing process as a claims auditor to perform this function. Closely monitor and make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/23/amsterdam-housing-authority-claims-processing-and-related-not-profit-corporationsDiNapoli: January Local Sales Tax Collections Down 5.9 Percent
… sales tax collections statewide were down 5.9 percent in January compared to the same time last year, State … 2020. The decline was less than the 8.4 percent drop in December and the double-digit declines in the earlier months of the pandemic (April-June). “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-january-local-sales-tax-collections-down-5-point-9-percent