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Geddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… the arrest today of Geddes Account Clerk Shannon Carhart for allegedly pocketing $30,000 in a health care coverage … order to fraudulently receive $6,000 from the town meant for employees who opted out of health insurance coverage. In … Comptroller DiNapoli continues to be a zealous watchdog for taxpayers and of public money and I look forward to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindleState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… In January, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,801 contracts for state … than 1.7 million payments worth more than $12.5 billion. The office rejected 101 contracts and related transactions … In January the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1801 contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryXI.11.C Banking Services Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… received by a state officer in his official capacity shall be deposited into a bank or trust company designated by the State Comptroller. See … accounts. This statute also requires all such deposits be secured by either a surety bond or by certain securities … received by a state officer in his official capacity shall be deposited into a bank or trust company designated by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11c-banking-services-contractsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… this contract were estimated at $160,000 annually. RRG was also contractually required to invest a minimum of … vendor responsibility check on RRG before the contract was awarded, and did not adequately monitor RRG operations on … http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsArea #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… are collected for malicious use. A key logger collects login information, allowing the perpetrator to impersonate … The different types of malware can capture keystrokes for login information, monitor and capture other data to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingTown of Elmira Fire District No. 1 – Long-Term Planning (2025M-51)
… to analyze reserve balance trends and forward to April 2, 2025 to estimate vehicle replacement costs, useful life and the creation of a new capital plan. Understanding the Audit Area A fire district (district) … District officials did not maintain a long-term capital plan for vehicles or plan for future financial operations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/11/07/town-elmira-fire-district-no-1-long-term-planning-2025m-51City of Yonkers - Budget Review (B19-6-5)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year are … not to exceed $45 million to liquidate current deficits in the City School District’s general fund as of June 30, … expenditures and should be included as an appropriation in the annual budget. The City continues to rely on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/05/17/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-5Harpursville Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-120)
… 1, 2016 – April 24, 2018 We extended our audit period back to July 1, 2013 to analyze financial trends. Audit Objective Determine … through 2015-16, the District adopted budgets that planned to use $1.6 million of general fund balance and certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/07/harpursville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-120Town of Bolton - Urban Development Action Grant Repayment Funds (2017M-216)
… purposes and if the corresponding financial activity was properly authorized, recorded and reported. Key Findings … $4.5 million for long-term loans to fund capital projects was not consistent with their adopted policy to use the money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/18/town-bolton-urban-development-action-grant-repayment-funds-2017m-216Monroe-Woodbury Central School District – Budget Review (B6-13-6)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure estimates in the District’s proposed budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year … Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/12/monroe-woodbury-central-school-district-budget-review-b6-13-6East Moriches Union Free School District -- Budget Review (B17-7-4)
… The East Moriches Union Free School District is located in Suffolk County. Pursuant to Chapter 354 of the Laws of … to exceed $2 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District's general fund as of June 30, 2006. New York … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/05/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b17-7-4IX.7.J Final Reports – IX. Federal Grants
… York State’s official book of records, the amounts listed in any final financial report should be traceable to SFS … final report, agencies may request the project be closed in the SFS by notifying the OSC Bureau of State Accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7j-final-reportsIdentifying Fiscal Cliffs in New York City’s Financial Plan
… Added to Address Fiscal Cliffs Since February 2022 New Family Home Visits: The Department of Health and Mental … to $111 million by FY 2026. Street Health Outreach and Wellness (SHOW): In April 2022, the City added $19.3 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/identifying-fiscal-cliffs-new-york-citys-financial-planOpinion 89-52
… and Duties (power to coordinate training of emergency medical service providers) LOCAL LAWS -- Preemption (county coordination of emergency medical service training) PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, §§3000, 3051, … 3052: A county may establish the position of emergency medical services coordinator provided that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-52State Contract and Payment Actions in January
… County. $4.7 million with Cube Construction Services LLC for rehabilitation at Roberto Clemente State Park in … Medical University. $5.5 million with Eurofins Viracor LLC for virology testing services for the bone marrow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryNassau County – Contract Approval Process (2012M-192)
… Finance Authority (NIFA) directives, the authorization process is not always timely. Seven of the 22 contracts subject to the County Charter 45-day approval process exceeded the limit from two to 111 days. When … by NIFA during a control period, the contract approval process increased to an average of 85 days, an increase of 39 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/03/14/nassau-county-contract-approval-process-2012m-192Broome County – Financial Condition (2013M-224)
… our audit was to examine the County’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to February 21, 2013. … has a population of approximately 200,600. The County is governed by the Board of Legislators comprising 15 elected … serves as the Chair. The County’s budgeted expenditures for fiscal year 2013 included amounts totaling approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/broome-county-financial-condition-2013m-224City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B22-7-4)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … our budget review issued in May 2021. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized … in the City’s general fund and certain other funds as of June 30, 2012. Local Finance Law requires all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/13/city-long-beach-budget-review-b22-7-4Syracuse Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring and Administration of the Development Fund (2015M-240)
… January 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015. Background The Syracuse Industrial Development Agency is an independent … State Legislature in 1979 for the benefit of the City of Syracuse and its residents. The Agency, which is governed by … Syracuse Industrial Development Agency Project Approval and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/01/08/syracuse-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-andCity of Middletown – Selected Financial Operations and Information Technology (2013M-56)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the City’s purchasing practices, … January 1, 2011, to July 9, 2012. Background The City of Middletown City is located in Orange County and has a … City of Middletown Selected Financial Operations and Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/05/31/city-middletown-selected-financial-operations-and-information-technology-2013m-56