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Town of Fort Ann – Lake Hadlock Dam Collapse (2013M-60)
… 10, 2012. Background The Town of Fort Ann is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately 6,200 residents. The Town Board which comprises five elected … which is located in the Lake Hadlock Park District, was under repair from September 2004 to May 2005. On July 2, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-fort-ann-lake-hadlock-dam-collapse-2013m-60Town of Ellicott – Fiscal Stress (2013M-269)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s … stability. As a result, the Town’s general town-wide fund’s unexpended surplus funds declined from $169,198 as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-ellicott-fiscal-stress-2013m-269Seneca County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-7)
… enforced restitution orders, notified the court when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim … to enforce and monitor restitution obligations. Nine of the 13 restitution orders reviewed had uncollected … In addition, officials did not maintain a complete list of victims with unsatisfied restitution orders, make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/seneca-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-7Town of Richmondville – Administration of Grant Moneys (2013M-374)
… to review the Board’s administration of grant fund moneys for the period of May 4, 2009 through September 25, 2013. Background The Town of Richmondville, located in Schoharie County, is governed by an elected five-member … written agreements to ensure that grants are in the Town’s best interest. Provide more oversight in monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-richmondville-administration-grant-moneys-2013m-374Uncollected Penalties (Follow-Up) (2015-F-8)
The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent of implementation, as of April 30, 2015, of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Uncollected Penalties (Report 2012-S-69).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-15f8.pdfOpinion 92-26
… only consequence is whether he or she is required to the pay the amount as part of his or her county, town or city … 87-45, supra , caused the peculiar result that moneys to pay the expenses of the board of election would be raised by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-26Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-56
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … York and the Rent Regulation Services Unit (RRSU) provide for the payment of Performance Advances to eligible RRSU …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-56-april-2012-performance-advances-graded-and-ns-equatedDiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… years’ probation after her guilty plea to grand larceny in the third degree in April. Rose also paid $22,000 in restitution toward the $60,288 she stole from the NYS & …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School District Official Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud
… Timothy Gregg, the former Provisional Supervisor of Facilities for the Hempstead School District, pleaded guilty … a school district credit card. The plea was entered before United States District Judge Joanna Seybert. When sentenced, … faces up to 20 years in prison, as well as forfeiture and a fine of up to $250,000. State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-district-official-pleads-guilty-credit-card-fraudDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. “This was a shameful crime of someone sworn to protect the public,” DiNapoli said. “It … revealed in an audit and investigation by DiNapoli’s office, which found that Denardo convinced the treasurer to … before authorizing payment, which is required by state law; Prohibit the distribution or signing of blank checks; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theftDiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … included in our initial audit report, Efforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Report 2019-S-61 ). About the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-followVII.2.C Direct Journal Payment & Payment Worksheet - Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… money orders, etc. and a printout of the SFS Regular Deposit screen, showing Business Unit, Deposit ID and total … must also ensure that the ‘Complete’ box is checked on Direct Journal Payments submitted in SFS. Failure to check … for checks) or emailed (submitted for electronic funds) form AC 3312-S is acceptable as a substitute for the SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-vii/vii2c-direct-journal-payment-payment-worksheet-treasury-requirementsDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… Eileen Steurrys, was sentenced today to serve six months in jail and pay over $59,000 in restitution after her conviction for embezzling from the Court and altering records in an effort to hide her crimes. “Ms. Steurrys thought she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced … and prosecute anyone alleged to have stolen from this vital resource.” The arrest came as a result of a joint … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Controls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Report 2019-S-37 ). … the Program The Department is composed of a central office and 11 regional offices across the State, of which 10 operate … a centralized procurement contract (Contract), negotiated and entered into on behalf of the State by the Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000
… Dennis Brown pleaded guilty to stealing $240,000 in public funds and must now pay full restitution. The thefts … “I acknowledge that this disposition was a long time in coming,” District Attorney Perfetti said. “I want to … a reminder to those who enjoy the honor of public service in that they execute their duties with the responsibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-240000Appointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Establishing a separate position with the responsibility for auditing claims may increase the effectiveness of this key control because a claims auditing official would be … or school district operations plays an important role in deciding whether or not the appointment of a claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorMarie Pense Center, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… to children with disabilities who are between the ages of three and five years. During the 2014-15 school year, … Education Teacher Support Services, non-public education of special needs children, and private case services. … come from private pay and the New York City Department of Education (DOE). DOE refers students to Marie Pense and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/marie-pense-center-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Follow-Up)
… counties submitted RETT information in hard copy form (vs. electronic submission) at the time of our audit, of which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxes-follow