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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Village of Southampton , Westchester Community College and the City of Yonkers . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget … and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately … Condition and Clerk-Treasurer’s Duties (Delaware County) The board has not developed a multiyear financial plan and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Pekin Fire Co. President Dipped Into Bell Jar
… allegedly withdrew $1,800 from the company’s bell jar account and falsely submitted the required New York State … and the New York State Police, Amacher allegedly pocketed cash for his own use. “Mr. Amacher literally had his hands in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/pekin-fire-co-president-dipped-bell-jarState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (2017-MS-1) Of the six IDAs examined, auditors found 49 of 155 projects reviewed contained incorrect information, … County Sewer Districts – Financial Condition (2017M-155) County officials have adopted structurally balanced … and information on 140,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsGingerbread Learning Center Executive Director and Wife Convicted in Nearly $800,000 Theft of Public Funds
… Dennis Mosesman and Elsie Mosesman pleaded guilty today to grand larceny in the second degree for stealing more than … five years of probation. The couple used the stolen funds to landscape their home, fund a Mercedes Benz and a Porsche, … Mosesman and falsifying records. “Stealing funds designed to help special needs children is abhorrent,” State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/gingerbread-learning-center-executive-director-and-wife-convicted-nearly-800000-theft-public-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District , Newark School District Public Library , New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District , North … operations and had not adopted a code of ethics. New Hyde Park – Garden City Park Union Free School District – … CSD Moriah CSD Newark School District Pub Library New Hyde ParkGarden City Park Union Free School District North …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1DiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… State University of New York’s (SUNY) flagship campuses, Buffalo and Stony Brook, did not properly monitor or restrict … and laws. DiNapoli’s auditors found the University at Buffalo’s controls over hazardous materials were lacking. … controls and poor record keeping. For five departments at Buffalo, none had developed their own internal hazardous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … and Reports (Albany County) The business manager prepared summary budget-to-actual information and presented it to the … however, found the reconciliations for the payroll account did not reflect the account's true cash balance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Audit: State Oversight of Animal Shelters Found to Be Adequate, But Better Safeguards Needed Before Dogs Are Euthanized
… and proper care for seized dogs, but officials could do more to make certain dogs are not inappropriately … and proper care for seized dogs but officials could do more to make certain dogs are not inappropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-audit-state-oversight-animal-shelters-found-be-adequate-better-safeguards-needed-dogs-areDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… A former Citizens Hose Fire Company official was charged today with grand larceny in the … third degree after allegedly stealing over $20,000 in Fire Company funds, following an audit and investigation by State … and Ontario County Sheriff Philip C. Povero. Former Company and Auxiliary Treasurer Wendy Wharton, 53, of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… in the past four years, even though more than $1 million is in their accounts. Funds include: Homeless Veterans … compared to the preceding five-year period for Breast Cancer Research, Missing & Exploited Children, Alzheimer's … on its website and only for one of the multiple reports it is required to complete (the Alzheimer's Disease Assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsDiNapoli and Brooklyn D.A. Gonzalez: Public Employee Arrested for Using Co-Workers' Identities to Steal Thousands in Gas
… theft and grand larceny for using agency-issued gas cards to allegedly steal nearly $8,000 in gas for his personal use, … announced today. "George Thomas posed as his co-workers to steal thousands in fuel, betraying not only his colleagues … Yorkers with developmental disabilities he was supposed to be serving," said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-public-employee-arrested-using-co-workers-identities-stealOpinion 94-13
… in prohibited employment or to file copies of their most recent income tax returns. Termination of payments and … employment activities or file copies of their most recent income tax returns as a condition of continued receipt … or a requirement that they file copies of their most recent income tax returns. We also note, however, that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-13DiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts announced today … taxpayers,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to our partnership with Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts and Ontario County Sheriff Kevin Henderson, we were able to stop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Rockland District Attorney Walsh Announce Guilty Pleas of Middletown Resident for Larceny
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II … Ricardy Cesar, 54, of Middletown, N.Y., pleaded guilty in Rockland County Court before Judge Larry J. Schwartz to petit … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-rockland-district-attorney-walsh-announce-guilty-pleas-middletownState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … billing and collection. Auditors identified charges for ambulance services that were inaccurate, unbilled and … the board had not adopted written policies and procedures for ambulance service billing and collection. Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Fairport Audits Reveal Unauthorized Practices for Economic Development Agencies
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. An audit of the Fairport Urban Renewal Agency (FURA) was also released today citing similar … to take over the FIDA’s unauthorized revolving loan fund. In May 2013, the FIDA transferred the value of seven … FIDA was able to develop this balance because it receives lease income from agreements with local businesses that do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-fairport-audits-reveal-unauthorized-practices-economic-development-agenciesAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… Mount Vernon’s fiscal crisis,” DiNapoli said. “It is time for city officials to turn the page and overhaul their fiscal … a timely manner. 60 claims totaling $460,584 were not paid for essential services and infrastructure. The city lacked … and procedures to ensure claims were properly authorized, for valid purposes and paid in a timely fashion. Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonDiNapoli Releases Economic Profile of New York's North Country Region
… making up the North Country region – Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence. The region is … of homeowners spending more than 30 percent of their income on housing. Property tax bills are relatively low for … identifies four local governments (Town of Constable, Franklin County, City of Ogdensburg and St. Lawrence County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-releases-economic-profile-new-yorks-north-country-regionDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… The former treasurer for Pulteney Fire District No. 2 pleaded guilty today to … fire districts fall prey to those who abuse public money for personal gain,” DiNapoli said. “Such crimes can be … Brooks Baker and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office for their work on this case.” The Comptroller’s audit found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-funds