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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… the arrest and arraignment of Gail E. Cesternino (46), for allegedly embezzling over $55,000 from the West Ghent … on the Fire Company's credit card, including purchases for her personal sales business. Today's indictment is the … the arrest and arraignment of Gail E Cesternino 46 for allegedly embezzling over $55000 from the West Ghent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … IDA officials developed a uniform tax exemption policy for project selection, but the method of determining the … and did not develop an adequate recapture policy to allow for the recovery of previously granted benefits if job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Opinion 2000-22
… 801(1), 802(1)(h), 803, 805-a(1)(c), (d): An attorney who is appointed town attorney would not have a prohibited … his or her law firm, may not perform compensated services for private clients in relation to any matter before any town … the town board, and the disclosure must be included in the official record of the town board's proceedings (General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-22State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… the costs to construct water districts was unfairly paid for by taxpayers not living in or receiving benefit from … disburse $2.5 million of the town’s cash without any town official’s approval. The supervisor and other board members … Schools and $719 million for the city. The 2024-25 budget is $81.2 million more than the city’s budget for 2023-24, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 2011
… to inform agencies of OSC’s upcoming automatic processing and provide guidance on processing payments not automatically processed. Affected Employees: All employees in Bargaining Unit 01 or Bargaining Unit 21 represented by … Unit 21 who have a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence with an Action/Reason code of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2011-april-2022-increase-location-pay-downstate-adjustment-and-location-payState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Operators, Conductors, and Bus Operators, drug/alcohol screening and medical examinations. The follow-up review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0State Contract and Payment Actions in April
… with Mark Cerrone Inc. for reconstruction of the central heating plant and removal of underground tanks and boilers at … to support the COVID-19 pandemic response, including temporary staffing, food distribution services, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilGenesee Valley Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-122)
… These changes followed the former President’s departure in December 2023. From January 1, 2023 through March 31, … deposits totaling $2,180 with correct dates or amounts in the computerized accounting software. Record 104 … disbursements totaling $22,062 with correct vendor names in the computerized accounting software. Obtain any Board or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/genesee-valley-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-122Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County) The district has overestimated appropriations for payroll, health insurance, retirement, debt and utilities … that funded recurring expenditures with recurring revenues for the general fund for 2012-13, 2013-14 or 2014-15 fiscal years. Furthermore, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Majority of H&R Block Shareholders Want Disclosure of Company's Political Spending
… H&R Block has no publicly available policy on its corporate political spending. The company currently offers no … case, which struck down prohibitions on independent corporate spending for political advocacy, the Fund has filed … with 52 portfolio companies asking that they disclose corporate political spending. To date, the Fund has reached …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-majority-hr-block-shareholders-want-disclosure-companys-political-spendingHigher Education – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… United States overall. In SFY 2021-22, the State spent $300 per resident on higher education, ranking 22nd in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/higher-educationWellsville Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-159)
… The Wellsville Central School District is located in the Towns of Alma, Andover, Independence, Scio, Wellsville and Willing in Allegany County. The District, which is governed by an … taxes at a level greater than needed and that estimates in the annual budget for the planned use of fund balance are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/29/wellsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-159Service Retirement Benefit – State Police Plan
… at any age after completing 20 full years of creditable service. State Police officers must retire by the last day of … 60th birthday occurs. You must file an Application for Service Retirement to receive benefits even if you are … to age. The Benefit With at least 20 years of creditable service , your pension will be: 50 percent of your FAE; plus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/service-retirement-benefitCity and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project – Board Oversight (2014M-236)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Joint Water Project’s … January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. Background The City of Poughkeepsie and Town of Poughkeepsie entered into an … City and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project Board Oversight 2014M236 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/12/city-and-town-poughkeepsie-joint-water-project-board-oversight-2014m-236Adirondack Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-184)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition … Adirondack Central School District is located in the Towns of Ohio, Russia and Webb in Herkimer County; the Towns of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/23/adirondack-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-184Forestville Central School District – Transportation Operations and Cafeteria Financial Condition (2014M-70)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was determine if the District could achieve cost … The District is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. There are two schools in operation within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/forestville-central-school-district-transportation-operations-andDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… Yorkers are rushing to file their tax returns. My office is watching for those who would con the system to steal the public’s … income tax refunds. The Comptroller’s auditors work with the Department of Taxation and Finance to stop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsNorth Shore Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2017M-89)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s controls over … North Shore Central School District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County. The District, which operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/north-shore-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2017m-89Town of Exeter – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-15)
… deposited and remitted collections accurately and in a timely manner. Key Findings The Clerk generally … accurately and deposited and remitted Clerk fees in a timely manner. However, the Clerk did not always deposit real property taxes in a timely manner and did not remit these collections to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-15Village of Washingtonville – Financial Condition (2013M-346)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Village’s financial condition for the period … overestimated certain revenues and allowed appropriations to be overexpended causing deficits in these funds. The Board allowed appropriations to be overexpended for many line items and in total for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/04/village-washingtonville-financial-condition-2013m-346