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DiNapoli: Former Throop Supervisor Pays Full Restitution After Pleading Guilty to Felony for Stealing $11,000 from Town
… today. William Tarby pleaded guilty to grand larceny and official misconduct in January, and as part of his plea … Tarby scammed town residents by abusing his position for personal gain,” DiNapoli said. “I thank Attorney General James and the New York State Police for their work in partnering with us to bring him to justice. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-throop-supervisor-pays-full-restitution-after-pleading-guilty-felony-stealing-11000Local Government – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… of local government revenue in the State, accounting for $36.6 billion, or 43 percent, of the $85 billion in total … property taxes (representing 53 percent of total revenues for each), while villages received $1.4 billion (47 percent). … this source. State aid is the next largest revenue source for local governments. It is a major source for school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/local-governmentPort Jervis City School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-152-F)
… operations and exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit by 26 percentage points. In addition, District officials made … in Sullivan County. The elected nine-member Board is responsible for managing the District’s financial and educational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/port-jervis-city-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-152-fSchonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-185-F)
… Company, Inc’s (Company’s) progress, as of April 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Board Oversight (2021M-185), released in April 2022. The audit determined that the Company’s … Fire Company Incs Companys progress as of April 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/10/schonowe-volunteer-fire-company-inc-audit-follow-2021m-185-fHunter-Tannersville Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-125-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Hunter-Tannersville Central … result, the District’s risk of unauthorized network access was increased, and it risked losing important data and … The purpose of our review was to assess the HunterTannersville Central School Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/14/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-125-fHilton Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-200-F)
… report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Hilton Central School District’s … The purpose of our review was to assess the Hilton Central School Districts Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/05/hilton-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-200-fTown of Cameron – Justice Court and Town Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-17)
… monitors financial activities, including those of the Justice Court. Court records show that nearly $29,000 in … Town of Cameron Justice Court and Town Supervisors Records and Reports 2015M17 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-cameron-justice-court-and-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015mTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. Six – Professional Services and Fuel (2014M-246)
… professional services and maintenance of fuel inventories for the period January 1, 2012 through April 30, 2013. … of Commissioners. The District’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year were $27,514,724. Key Findings The … policy does not require the use of competitive methods for professional services. District officials paid three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/01/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-six-professional-services-and-fuel-2014m-246Town of Rhinebeck – Internal Controls Over Cash Management and Information Technology (2013M-36)
… June 22, 2012. Background The Town of Rhinebeck is located in Dutchess County. The Town is governed by an elected Town Board which comprises a Town Supervisor and four Board members. Budgeted general … effectively segregate the Town Clerk’s duties. Deposits in the Clerk’s office were not timely or intact. Cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-rhinebeck-internal-controls-over-cash-management-and-information-technologyCity of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… to May 31, 2012. Background The City of Beacon is located in Dutchess County, and has a population of approximately … controls over the cash receipt function from waste water, park and recreation, or building permit fees. Invoices for … the Clerk. Internal controls over the issuance of parking tickets were not established to provide reasonable assurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012mBallston Lake Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program Service Credit (2016M-379)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials properly awarded firefighters Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) service credit for the … Ballston Lake Fire District Length of Service Awards Program Service Credit 2016M379 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/17/ballston-lake-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-service-creditBridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… audit was to determine whether District officials properly administered the District’s length of service award program … in which it is located. The District, which is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, is a not-for-profit … were inadequate to support 917 of 1,176 points earned by members. District officials did not obtain the required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingDutchess Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Electricity Contract Monitoring and Billing (2023M-45)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Dutchess Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials … possible cost. Conduct a deliberate and thorough audit of electricity supply and delivery invoices prior to payment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/09/08/dutchess-board-cooperative-educational-services-electricity-contract-monitoring-andTown of Alexandria - Justice Court Time and Attendance and Court Operations (2017M-284)
… whether the Court Clerk (Clerk) reported hours on her Town of Alexandria (Town) time sheets that coincided with hours … recorded, deposited and reported. Key Findings Sixty-three of the 67 time sheets (approximately 94 percent) completed by the Clerk showed no evidence of supervisory review and approval. The Clerk reported 405 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-alexandria-justice-court-time-and-attendance-and-court-operationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … at a local delicatessen and a repair shop and two credit card payments. Hudson Valley Community College – Tuition and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits2020 Census: Municipal Population Shifts in New York State
This report highlights the results of the 2020 Census for local governments in New York State and accompanies a new online interactive map that provides census population statistics by age, race and ethnicity, along with housing trends, for each city, county, town and village statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2020-census-municipal-population-shifts-in-new-york-state.pdfCybersecurity Risk Mitigation – Part 2
This webinar will build on the lessons learned about the risk management process in Part 1 of this series, and discuss possible vulnerabilities in information systems, threats that attackers may use to exploit those vulnerabilities, and internal and security controls that can be implemented to help.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-risk-mitigation-101624.pdfPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities (2021-N-7)
To determine if New York City Department of Parks & Recreation facilities were accessible for people with disabilities, as required. Our audit covered the period from January 2015 to October 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n7.pdfPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities (2021-N-7) 180-Day Response
To determine if New York City Department of Parks & Recreation facilities were accessible for people with disabilities, as required. Our audit covered the period from January 2015 to October 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n7-response.pdfCopiague Fire District – Procurement (2020M-114)
Determine whether Copiague Fire District (District) officials used a competitive process to procure goods, services and professional service providers and ensured that no conflict of interest existed in the procurement process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/copiague-district-2020-114.pdf