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Village of Suffern - Budget Review (B20-6-2)
… sewer and capital projects funds as of May 31, 2015. New York State Local Finance Law Section 10.10 requires local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/04/17/village-suffern-budget-review-b20-6-2East Moriches Union Free School District - Budget Review (B7-15-5)
… of the District’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Background The East Moriches Union Free School District … operating deficits to submit to the State Comptroller each year, starting with the fiscal year during which the local government is authorized to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/09/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b7-15-5North Colonie Central School District – Claims Processing (2013M-9)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s internal controls … Central School District (District) is located in the Town of Colonie, Albany County. The District is governed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/29/north-colonie-central-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-9West Hill Fire District No. 3 – Financial Condition (2014M-160)
… officials have not established any plans for using the money accounted for as a reserve fund. Key Recommendations … no longer needed, the Board should consider transferring money into other reserve funds to the extent permitted by GML … State Legislature to authorize release of the reserve fund money to unassigned fund balance. … West Hill Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/15/west-hill-fire-district-no-3-financial-condition-2014m-160DiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… Sheriff’s Office found the former town of Norfolk justice court clerk misappropriated nearly $10,000 in court fees paid by defendants. “Ms. Dillon was entrusted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesSpotted Zebra Learning Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… a for-profit organization located in Albany, New York, is an SED-approved provider of preschool special education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/12/spotted-zebra-learning-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualRiverbank State Park – Administration of the Concession Contract With Riverbank Restaurant Group
… of indoor and outdoor athletic and cultural facilities. In March 2004, Parks entered into a 10-year contract with RRG … from this contract were estimated at $160,000 annually. In addition to paying the monthly licensing fees, RRG was contractually required to invest a minimum of $622,000 in capital improvements and concession-related upgrades. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/24/riverbank-state-park-administration-concession-contract-riverbank-restaurant-groupCity of Binghamton – Apparent Misappropriation of Parks and Recreation Department Funds (2013M-169)
… properly deposited receipts and that disbursements were for appropriate Department purposes for the period of January … 5, 2013. Background The City of Binghamton is located in Broome County and has 47,400 residents. The seven-member … to November 27, 2012. He was one of the two signatories on this account and the bank statements were mailed to his home …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/10/03/city-binghamton-apparent-misappropriation-parks-and-recreation-department-fundsTown of Monroe – Water System Accountability and Electricity Cost Savings (2012M-227)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Town could achieve cost savings or revenue enhancements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/15/town-monroe-water-system-accountability-and-electricity-cost-savings-2012m-227Town of Babylon – Financial Condition and Internal Controls Over Selected Town Operations (2013M-115)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s financial condition … July 31, 2012. Background The Town of Babylon is located in western Suffolk County. The Town is governed by the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/22/town-babylon-financial-condition-and-internal-controls-over-selected-town-operationsSUNY Maritime College Review of PCard Transactions and TCard Expenses
… Background Certain Maritime employees are responsible for making PCard transactions. The card is used to purchase … the supervisor must ensure that all transactions were for the official duties of the cardholder and were in … Program to provide their employees with a mechanism to pay for travel expenses. Traveler responsibilities include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/suny-maritime-college-review-pcard-transactions-and-tcard-expensesDiNapoli: Former Assistant Clerk Charged with Stealing Nearly $4,000 from Village of Horseheads
… Chemung County District Attorney Weeden Wetmore and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Tammy Miele, … stealing nearly $4,000 from the Village. The arrest was the result of a joint investigation between Comptroller … and the New York State Police. “Ms. Miele allegedly used her position to defraud the Village of Horseheads for her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-assistant-clerk-charged-stealing-nearly-4000-village-horseheadsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … District and the Merrick Union Free School District . State Comptroller DiNapoli has made it a priority to audit … and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, please contact Brian Butry at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Beaver River Central School District , Clymer Central School District , Pittsford Central … senior account clerk updates each individual employees’ salary, pay rate and leave accruals, as stated in their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Opinion 90-61
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … districts) IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Assessments (authority to impose benefit assessments in water supply district) -- … in the same manner as the cost of establishment, that is, on an ad valorem basis. There is no authority in the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-61Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… City University of New York (CUNY): Administration of Fellowship Leaves … to ensure the fleet available to each agency is the proper size and makeup to most efficiently meet agency missions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Your Travel and Conference Expenses
… to document their expenses and follow set guidelines for reimbursement, you can cut costs and mitigate the risk of … audit travel reimbursement claims. Maintain a Travel Policy Your governing board should officially adopt a clear … Guidelines Consider adopting federal lodging, meal, and mileage guidelines as your maximum rates for travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-your-travel-and-conference-expensesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … Additionally, although the board regularly discusses plans for future equipment purchases, a formal, long-term financial … found that the county overpaid $18,724 to employees for time not worked, or for leave time taken and not charged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Richmond County D.A. Michael E. McMahon: President of Staten Island Special Needs Pre-School and Wife Indicted for Stealing Approximately $771,000 in Public Funds
… have been indicted on charges including Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C Felony, Grand Larceny in the … with Richmond District Attorney Michael E. McMahon’s office, their $771,000 scheme was exposed and they face … ($3,561), cell phone payments for his daughter and son-in-law ($7,002), Staples purchases for his daughter ($2,656), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-richmond-county-da-michael-e-mcmahon-president-staten-islandOpinion 98-17
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES -- Officers and … "public entity" to defend and indemnify public "employees" in any civil action arising out of an act or omission which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-17