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DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… rushing to file their tax returns. My office is watching for those who would con the system to steal the public’s … DiNapoli said. “As refund fraud and identity theft increases, my office is working to ensure that only … million stopped by DiNapoli’s office had been approved for payment but DiNapoli’s auditors found red flags and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsVillage of Montgomery – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-50-F)
… of the Mayor and four trustees. The Board is responsible for the oversight and general management of Village financial … Treasurer is the chief fiscal officer and responsible for the Village’s day-to-day financial activities, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/04/04/village-montgomery-audit-follow-2021m-50-fTown of Perth – Conflict of Interest (2024M-142)
… Perth (Town) Board (Board) members had prohibited interest in non-payroll disbursements. Key Findings A Board member … prevent Town officials from having prohibited interests in non-payroll disbursements. Town officials generally … of Perth Town Board Board members had prohibited interest in nonpayroll disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-perth-conflict-interest-2024m-142Maine-Endwell Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-49)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011, through January 3, 2013. … members. The District’s general fund budgeted expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $46.5 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/maine-endwell-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-49Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Follow-Up)
… adequately supported, not Program appropriate, or claimed for a period for which Rainbow was not entitled to receive reimbursement. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/rainbow-rhymes-learning-center-followTown of Exeter – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-15)
… Determine whether the Town of Exeter (Town) Town Clerk/ Tax Collector (Clerk) recorded, deposited and remitted … Specifically, the Clerk did not: Deposit 39 real property tax collections, totaling $505,197, within 24 hours of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-15East Hampton Union Free School District – Network and Financial Application Access and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-8)
… to the network or develop an IT contingency plan. This increases the risk of unauthorized access, lost data, and … The District’s use of two central network management tools for over 10 years has created security concerns due to lack … network user accounts and periodically review them for necessity. Provide periodic IT security awareness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/08/east-hampton-union-free-school-district-network-and-financial-applicationCity of Hornell – Business Improvement District (2018M-38)
… in revenues of at least $3,915 that were unaccounted for and 138 questionable disbursements by the Association’s … Enter into a written agreement with the Association for services to be provided and monitor BID financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-hornell-business-improvement-district-2018m-38State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Boeing Lawsuit Settlement
… regarding the approval of the settlement of the derivative lawsuit the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) and … and the FPPA were appointed co-lead plaintiffs in the lawsuit. In a derivative lawsuit, shareholders sue a company’s board of directors on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-boeing-lawsuit-settlementTown of Delhi - Highway Department Leave Records (2020M-53)
… maintain Department employee leave records. Leave balances for the former Deputy Highway Superintendent (Deputy) from … was attributed to the Deputy’s failure to use sick leave for lost time due to an occupational injury, which resulted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-delhi-highway-department-leave-records-2020m-53State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… including the purpose, funding goals, and conditions for reserve fund use and replenishment or obtain voter … do not have assurance that they received the best value for this property. Auditors noted similar deficiencies in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsV.1 Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance Overview and Policies – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… structures. The development and implementation of the COA for the SFS allows the State to realize significant benefits: … overview of several components of the COA within the SFS. For more detailed information, refer to the COA Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v1-chart-accounts-coa-governance-overview-and-policiesTown of New Baltimore – Procurement Practices (2013M-203)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s procurement practices for the period January 1, 2012, to March 1, 2013. Background … comprised of a Town Supervisor and four Board members. For the 2013 fiscal year, the Town’s budgeted appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-new-baltimore-procurement-practices-2013m-203Clarence Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2022M-46)
… year-end commitments related to unperformed contracts for goods and services totaling $3.3 million during the audit period. However, $3.2 million was unsupported or for unbudgeted purchases. In effect, officials improperly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/clarence-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2022m-46College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering – Network Security Controls
… security requirements that are considered best practices for all State entities, including SUNY campuses. Key Finding … and data. Our audit identified further enhancements for implementation. Key Recommendation Implement enhancements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/college-nanoscale-science-and-engineering-network-security-controlsUse of Vendor-Supported Technology
… is a New York State public benefit corporation responsible for public transportation in Erie and Niagara counties, … availability of information. This includes requirements for ensuring systems are maintained at vendor-supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/12/use-vendor-supported-technologyOpinion 97-19
… of the insurance agency which was the successful bidder for the fire district's insurance business would have a … fire district business and that the firm was the agent for the fire district prior to the treasurer's election to office. For purposes of this opinion, we assume the treasurer owns 5% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-19Opinion 98-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST … had an interest during the fiscal year, exceeds $750. You state that the spouse of a newly-elected county supervisor is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-6DiNapoli: Mid-Hudson Region Shows Economic Strength Following Recession
… Sullivan County. The region’s population grew 5.1 percent from 2000 to 2010, greatly outpacing statewide growth of 2.1 percent. Growth slowed to 1.7 percent from 2010 to 2015, lower than the state’s 2 percent increase … York Bridge, replacing the aging Tappan Zee Bridge. Aside from that project, however, a recent survey of local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-mid-hudson-region-shows-economic-strength-following-recessionOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… connects to the vehicle’s ignition system and measures a driver’s Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC). If the operator’s … send an alert to the device manufacturer and prevent the driver from starting the car. Once the vehicle is running, … violations to their designated alcohol treatment and safe driver programs, as such program referrals also were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/29/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicated