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DiNapoli: Former Pennellville Fire Chief Pleads Guilty
… for stealing VFA gas for his private process-serving business, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. … up at the VFA pump and using his chief’s truck for his business. Based on DiNapoli’s audit and investigation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-former-pennellville-fire-chief-pleads-guiltySafety at Stations
… are operational and accessible to all. Background MTA Staten Island Railway (SIR) was created as a public benefit corporation subsidiary of MTA in 1970. SIR is responsible for the operation of a rapid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/15/safety-stationsCooperative Information Technology Services (2012MR-1)
… 10 letter reports to the following: Schoharie County [pdf] and the Village of Richmondville [pdf] ; Broome County [pdf] and the Town of Union [pdf] , the Town of Kirkwood [pdf] , and the Village of Deposit [pdf] ; and Tompkins County [pdf] …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/02/15/cooperative-information-technology-services-2012mr-1Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, … 13 data lenses, 13 filtered views, six external links, and one chart). DEC’s data is typically updated annually, … identified during the initial audit. Of that report’s two recommendations, both have been implemented. … To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followDiNapoli: Fomer Rosendale Court Clerk Pocketed Cash
… The former clerk of the town of Rosendale justice court was able to make … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The clerk, Trudy Harper, was arrested in June and charged by Ulster County District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-fomer-rosendale-court-clerk-pocketed-cashXII.8.H Voucher Mass Approval – XII. Expenditures
… approve other vouchers. Agencies should contact Bureau of State Expenditures’ Internal Control Certification by … Requests for Payment and Section 4.B – Certification of Vouchers of this Chapter. In addition, the head of the agency must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8h-voucher-mass-approvalVillage of Pulaski – Selected Village Operations (2013M-142)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the water system improvement reserve, claims, annual audits and … Key Findings The Board disbursed $102,275 from the water system improvement reserve to pay for work associated with … up as a capital reserve for the improvement of the water system, expending moneys from this reserve for other than its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/06/village-pulaski-selected-village-operations-2013m-142The Child School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the expenses reported on the Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) of The Child School (School) were calculated properly, documented … State Education Department: Churchill School and Center - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/11/child-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualTown of LaGrange – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-107)
… two justice clerks performed a transaction because their system identifications were identical. Also, we identified 36 cases that were deleted from the Court’s system; the reasons for the deletions were not documented. … separation from service, and users did not log off the system when they were not using it. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/12/town-lagrange-selected-financial-activities-2013m-107County of Clinton Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring (2014M-205)
… authorized agreements. Ensure that project owners submit required forms as per the Agency’s UTEP and ensure that sales …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/12/12/county-clinton-industrial-development-agency-projectCity of Lockport – Independent Audit Services (2014M-238)
… the adequacy of the procurement of audit services and the effectiveness of such services as a means for the timely detection of errors and irregularities for the period January 1, 2012 through … The City of Lockport is located in Niagara County and has a population of approximately 21,100. The City is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/05/city-lockport-independent-audit-services-2014m-238City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-15-15)
… are outstanding. Key Findings There is a budget gap of $25.8 million between the District’s budget request and the … estimates for metered water sales, sewer rents, mortgage tax and income tax may not be achievable. The appropriations for tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-15-15DiNapoli Announces Robin Lois to Oversee Local Government Division
… and understands that strong fiscal controls are needed to ensure that government resources are used efficiently,” … said. “I am confident she will effectively lead my efforts to hold local governments accountable for taxpayer dollars, while offering them the assistance they need to better serve their constituents.” Lois served as Dutchess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-announces-robin-lois-oversee-local-government-divisionComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Brighter Choice Charter Middle … (Chemung County) District officials have significantly improved the district’s financial condition due to staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… which was issued on May 28, 2014, determined whether the New York City Human Resources Administration’s (HRA) public … also determined that changes were necessary to reduce the number of overturned HRA determinations and costly, and in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/benefit-eligibility-assessment-process-followVillage of Woodridge – Financial Condition (2013M-172)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board properly … August 1, 2011, to April 2, 2013. Background The Village of Woodridge is located in the Town of Fallsburg in Sullivan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/11/15/village-woodridge-financial-condition-2013m-172Monticello Joint Fire District – Fiscal Operations (2017M-80)
… Board’s oversight of the District’s financial condition and Treasurer’s duties for the period January 1, 2015 through … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Thompson and Village of Monticello in Sullivan. The District provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/14/monticello-joint-fire-district-fiscal-operations-2017m-80Orleans Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Financial Management (2016M-72)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the BOCES’ management of financial activities for the period … have improperly restricted more than $5 million of surplus funds for a purpose not statutorily allowed and had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/08/18/orleans-niagara-board-cooperative-educational-services-financial-management-2016mTown of Norwich – Justice Court (S9-14-3)
… reported and remitted moneys on behalf of the Court for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … and four Board members, is the governing body responsible for overseeing the Town’s financial activities, including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/town-norwich-justice-court-s9-14-3Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… 1, 2011 to June 12, 2014. Background Under Section 115 of the State Finance Law, cash advances are issued to State … authorized to have 3 advance accounts with a total value of $300,000 as of March 31, 2012. Key Findings SED no longer issues checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/08/controls-over-cash-advance-accounts