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Village of Shortsville – Board Oversight (2015M-5)
Village of Shortsville Board Oversight 2015M5
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/22/village-shortsville-board-oversight-2015m-5Village of Cape Vincent – Payroll and Claims Auditing (2015M-131)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls over payroll and the claims audit process for the period June 1, 2013 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/08/28/village-cape-vincent-payroll-and-claims-auditing-2015m-131Village of Cambridge – Payroll (2015M-74)
… officials established effective internal controls over payroll for the period June 1, 2013 through December 31, … year totaled approximately $1.28 million. Key Findings Payroll duties were not adequately segregated. The Board did … to address the lack of segregation of duties within the payroll process. Ensure that all pay rates and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/07/03/village-cambridge-payroll-2015m-74Orange County Soil & Water Conservation District – Financial Operations (2015M-238)
… Board of Directors. Expenditures for the 2014 fiscal year totaled approximately $570,000. Key Findings Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/12/04/orange-county-soil-water-conservation-district-financial-operations-2015m-238Mastic Beach Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2017M-38)
… 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. Background The Mastic Beach Fire District is a district corporation of the State, … Mastic Beach Fire District Cash Disbursements 2017M38 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/24/mastic-beach-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2017m-38Coalition of 41 Investors Call on U.S. Companies to Oppose President Trump's Actions on Immigration
… companies have been born outside the country, including Google, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, IBM, and Adobe. As the … empirical evidence suggests that those that excel in this area reap strong financial rewards for their shareholders." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/coalition-41-investors-call-us-companies-oppose-president-trumps-actions-immigrationDiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… A 69-year-old Manhattan man, Randy Ray, was arrested today … “Randy Ray allegedly took advantage of his sister-in-law's death to fund his lifestyle,” DiNapoli said. “I will continue … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-lawGovernment-Wide Financial Data – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… continued economic recovery from COVID-19, and the effects of inflation on consumption and use taxes. Statement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/government-wide-financial-dataRochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
… Diane M. Cecero, age 64, of Pittsford, New York, admitted today to unlawfully … agreed to pay back those benefits, with interest, as part of a pretrial diversion agreement. The announcement was made … unlawfully took $85,000 in state pension benefits on top of her six figure salary," State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefitsTown of Guilderland – Information Technology (2025M-61)
… Did Town of Guilderland (Town) officials adequately secure and protect information technology (IT) assets against unauthorized use, access and loss? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – January 10, 2025 … Did Town of Guilderland Town officials adequately secure and protect information technology IT assets against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-guilderland-information-technology-2025m-61DiNapoli and Ulster County DA Nneji: Father and Son Arrested for Stealing $1.2 million in Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… Medicaid recipients with transportation services in Ulster County, were charged with stealing over $1.2 million by … provided, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel C. Nneji announced today. Muhammad W. Khan, 40, was arraigned in Ulster County Court. His father, Mohammad A. Khan, 68, was arraigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-and-ulster-county-da-nneji-father-and-son-arrested-stealing-12-million-medicaidDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… There are 25 local governments in fiscal stress, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … towns and one village. Ten of those municipalities are in the highest ranking designation of “significant fiscal stress.” “Nearly six million New Yorkers are living in a community struggling with fiscal stress. My Fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… (Parks) oversees more than 250 parks and historic sites and works to ensure compliance with the Americans with … to offer, and this includes our state parks and historic sites,” said New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … goal into its processes for maintaining and operating its sites, and improve its communications with and responsiveness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: NYC Contract Spending Rises $7 Billion Since FY 2019
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s spending on contracts for goods and services has risen faster than other spending … in FY 2019 to nearly 40,000 in FY 2023. Department of Homeless Services The DHS spent $2.4 billion on contracted … findings of the report include: The city’s spending on criminal justice and indigent defense contracts in FY 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-nyc-contract-spending-rises-7-billion-fy-2019DiNapoli: Federal Housing Aid Going Unused Despite New York's Affordable Housing Crisis
… programs it oversees. Too many New Yorkers are struggling with housing costs to allow available resources to go … to prolonged safety risks. Deficiencies included no gas, exposed electrical wires, faulty carbon monoxide detectors and the presence of vermin. DiNapoli’s audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-housing-aid-going-unused-despite-new-yorks-affordable-housing-crisisDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions For December 2016
… protection. $580,000 with Northeast Association of Fish and Wildlife Resource Agencies for Northeast Wildlife … and Disability Assistance $74.4 million in federal Home Energy Assistance Program benefits to assist 177,000 low-income New Yorkers with home heating or heat-related emergencies. Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-december-2016Travel/Conference Claim Requirements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… manner and include sufficient information for the auditing body or official to determine whether it represents a lawful … generally should include: A copy of the approval form for travel or conference attendance (and if the traveler … signed copy of your locality’s standardized travel form. If the travel is for a conference, a certification of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/travelconference-claim-requirementsDiNapoli: Tax Cap Below Two Percent
… towns, fire districts, 44 cities and 11 villages. “The pandemic and the fiscal uncertainties municipalities are facing add to the challenge of adhering to the tax cap,” DiNapoli said. “At the same time … Revenue Challenges During the COVID-19 Pandemic Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-below-two-percentPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-007
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with … processing Form AC3346 (Direct Deposit Conversion Election), using locked queries to track employee compliance, … Record (Empl Rcd) can no longer be attached to an employee’s Direct Deposit record. Every employee will have only one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-007-direct-deposit-record-changes-requiring-modificationsSome NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… New York state schools’ compliance with the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). On Sept. 25, DiNapoli engaged a … “All students deserve schools that support them and are safe and free from harassment and bullying. School districts … for All Students Act is an effective vehicle in creating a safe and productive environment for students when it is well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassment