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Public School Safety – Incident Reporting and Unauthorized Student Departures
… Purpose To determine whether New York City Department of Education (DoE) officials accurately recorded and reported … October 17, 2014. Background The New York City Department of Education (DoE) is the largest school district in the … students in over 1,800 schools. Ensuring the safety of those students, teachers, visitors, and staff is a high …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/29/public-school-safety-incident-reporting-and-unauthorized-student-departuresDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… Brown, former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society (the Society), has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than … the organization which operates the Essex County Fair. The Society is a non-profit organization whose mission is to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairDiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing over $2,000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local … for the City of Tonawanda Public Works Department. He died in December 2019. Smith Shaver, 61 of Honeoye, identified … Affairs benefit. Smith Shaver pled guilty to grand larceny in the third degree and has been placed on one year of …
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
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced … 59, who hid their mother’s death to collect nearly $22,000 in her state pension payments from 2013 to 2015. The two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsExamination of Center for Economic Growth, Inc.
… York State, entered into a $2.9 million contract with CEG in October 2011 to provide MEP program services, most often … and technology based businesses, and start-up businesses in the Capital Region. Key Findings We found DED’s oversight … a system in place to account for MEP program income, DED does not have reasonable assurance that CEG met its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/14/examination-center-economic-growth-incVillage of Delanson – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2012M-232)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine disbursements and the real … June 1, 2010, to April 30, 2012. Background The Village of Delanson is located within the Town of Duanesburg in Schenectady County. The Village Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-delanson-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2012m-232DiNapoli Announces Fiscal Stress Scores
… governments on financial indicators including year-end fund balance, cash-on-hand, short-term borrowing, fixed costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-announces-fiscal-stress-scoresIX.12 Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) – IX. Federal Grants
… the Federal Government and states. This federal statute, Public Law 101-143, can be accessed at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12-cash-management-improvement-act-cmiaAfton Fire Company Emergency Squad – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-275)
… and reported and that Company moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2011 to August 6, 2013. Background … Emergency Squad, Inc. is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Afton, Chenango County. The Company … not providing adequate oversight to ensure the procedures in the constitution and bylaws are being followed, and did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/03/afton-fire-company-emergency-squad-internal-controls-over-financialXII.10.E Reporting the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets – XII. Expenditures
State agencies must inform OSC of any suspected andor known theft loss misuse or inappropriate action involving State funds equipment supplies and other assets
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10e-reporting-theft-loss-or-misuse-state-assetsSelected Aspects of Bus Procurement
… We audited the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to determine whether it procures buses in a manner which … In 2008, the MTA established its Regional Bus Operations to consolidate the maintenance and transportation operations … maintenance facilities. Officials explained that they try to replace buses on a 12-year cycle but were unable to do so …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/03/selected-aspects-bus-procurementDiNapoli: Paycheck Protection Program in NYC Stumbled, but Finding Footing
… proprietors. The program offers low-interest, forgivable loans for small businesses that could be used to cover … of the Bronx neighborhoods where businesses received fewer loans had higher concentrations of Hispanics and African … the Manhattan and Staten Island neighborhoods where more loans were granted. In the first phase of PPP loan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-paycheck-protection-program-nyc-stumbled-finding-footingDiNapoli: Former Clerk/Treasurer of Village of Norwood Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $70K From Village
… Attorney Gary Pasqua and the New York State Police today announced that Nancy Berger, 55, formerly the … Albany, NY 12236. … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that Nancy Berger 55 formerly the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-clerktreasurer-village-norwood-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-70k-villageGreene County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-95)
… to September 4, 2012. Background GCIDA was established in 1972 and is governed by a Board which comprises six … audit period. Key Findings GCIDA entered into contracts in which we believe former GCIDA Board members had prohibited … cost-benefit analyses. GCIDA does have a process in place to monitor employment goals. However, it does not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/greene-county-industrial-development-agency-managementCrossroads Center for Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… to children with disabilities who are between the ages of three and five years. Crossroads is reimbursed for … tuition reimbursement rates. Remind Crossroads officials of the pertinent SED guidelines that relate to the … clarification as needed. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest State Education Department: Newmeadow, Inc. – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/crossroads-center-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualManagement of the Student-School Matching Algorithm (2022-N-7)
To determine whether New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) adequately managed selected aspects of the admissions process and the student-school matching algorithm used in high school admissions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-22n7.pdfNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) overall estimated value … the State Fiscal Year 2018-2019 was $209.2 billion, based on a 1.53 percent investment return over the three-month … estimated value reflects benefits of $2.8 billion paid out during the first quarter. The Fund's audited value as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-resultsNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Federal Tax Reform
… on state and local tax deductions would nullify billions of dollars' worth of deductions claimed by an estimated one million New … to result in higher health insurance premiums or loss of coverage for many New Yorkers. "The legislation will drive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-federal-tax-reform-0DiNapoli: Former Ulster County BOCES Criminal Justice Teacher Arrested for Defrauding the NYS Pension System Out of Over $157,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Ulster County District … the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) out of $157,341.78 in unlawful pension payments. “Sciacca … his Ulster County BOCES public salary in excess of $70,000 on top of his monthly pension payments. When questioned about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-ulster-county-boces-criminal-justice-teacher-arrested-defrauding-nys-pension-systemBradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-funds