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DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … Also, although the department has established policies for disbursing restitution money retained in a victims’ trust … County) Town officials do not have written procedures for reconciling the water produced by the town’s water system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… today for stealing nearly $46,000 in public funds to pay for gambling at local casinos, according to New York … and the Le Roy Police Department for partnering with my office on this case.” DiNapoli’s investigation and audits … 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/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000Ellenburg Center No. 15 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-103)
… Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Ellenburg, … consists of five elected members. The District’s general fund budget was $78,540 for the 2012 fiscal year. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/19/ellenburg-center-no-15-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialCity of Ogdensburg – Budget Review (B3-16-20)
… $1 million for general fund operating expenses and a tax rate increase of 10.55 percent, and another that did not … for operating expenses, but included a 31.8 percent tax rate increase. Neither option included the appropriation … option. The budget option with the 31.8 percent property tax increase would put the City at approximately 97.5 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/12/07/city-ogdensburg-budget-review-b3-16-20Town of Sodus – Financial Management and Professional Services (2013M-99)
… which led to the accumulation of significant surplus funds. The Board did not have a long-term plan for … Town officials or employees who receive or disburse Town funds. Consider amending the Town’s procurement policy to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-sodus-financial-management-and-professional-services-2013m-99DiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… for students in need of support in order to graduate on time. SCSD teachers run the program and receive extra pay for … Judge Gordon J. Cuffy in Onondaga County Court. He is due back in court on June 3, 2022. Since taking office in 2007, … can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeSubmitting Payments for NYSLRS Members – Enhanced Reporting
… and service credit purchase payments withheld from your NYSLRS members during the report period. Direct Debit You … ACH, submit a completed Electronic Debit Authorization form with your name, bank, account number and the name of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/submitting-payments-nyslrs-membersDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through May $4 Billion Over Enacted Budget Projections
… Budget Financial Plan, according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … of the state fiscal year is good news and gives reason for optimism about the economic recovery. The state is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-may-4-billion-over-enacted-budget-projectionsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… that purport to come from the state’s retirement fund and the Office of the State Comptroller, asking for a payment … are phony messages from scammers trying to steal your money,” DiNapoli said. “The fund has not, and does not, … taxes, additional money added to their funds and other benefits. A screen capture of a scam text: New Yorkers can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesBolivar-Richburg Central School District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-92)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition and determine if District officials established effective … of Alma, Bolivar, Clarksville, Cuba, Friendship, Genesee and Wirt, in Allegany County. The District is governed by the … and the excess amounts in reserve funds in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Ensure that activity funds are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/bolivar-richburg-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectedVillage of Smyrna – Clerk-Treasurer’s Duties (2013M-114)
… monitored the Village’s fiscal operations for the period June 1, 2011, to February 6, 2013. Background The Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/19/village-smyrna-clerk-treasurers-duties-2013m-114Town of Edwards – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-20)
… for the period January 1, 2011, through April 30, 2012. Background The Town of Edwards is located in St. … audit period. The Village was dissolved on December 31, 2012 and the Town has taken over the services the Village … the Town’s financial and operational affairs. The Town’s 2012 budgeted operating expenditures totaled approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-edwards-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-20DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Franklin County District Attorney Craig Carriero and the New York … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairElmont Public Library – Board Oversight and Professional Services (2014M-060)
… intervals. Key Recommendations Audit and approve all claims prior to payment, except as otherwise provided by law. Ensure that all Library funds are in the custody of the Treasurer and that the Treasurer signs all disbursement checks, after audit and approval of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/11/elmont-public-library-board-oversight-and-professional-services-2014m-060Town of Clare – Fiscal Stress (2013M-317)
… Town Board is the legislative body responsible for managing Town operations. The Town’s general fund budgeted … fund balance as a financing source in the annual budgets, and in some years, it appropriated more fund balance … fund balance declined 89 percent (from $38,139 to $4,236), during this period. Key Recommendations Adopt a policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/04/town-clare-fiscal-stress-2013m-317State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… following local government audits have been issued. Town of Brandon – Financial Condition (Franklin County) Inadequate … declining from $58,241 on January 1, 2017 to $5,714 as of December 31, 2019.The highway fund’s appropriations were … maintained by the director of finance were generally up-to-date and complete. Auditors found the director of finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … in undetected errors totaling approximately $3,900. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that … warning to anyone contemplating a betrayal of the public’s trust: you will be held accountable for your actions. I thank … 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/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesOlean Firefighter Charged With Stealing Over $116,000 From City's Fire Department
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Cattaraugus County District Attorney Lori Pettit … of Olean to fund his personal business and lifestyle,” DiNapoli said. “Now, thanks to my partnership with District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/olean-firefighter-charged-stealing-over-116000-citys-fire-departmentDiNapoli Files Shareholder Proposals with Six Companies on Political Spending
… DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), announced the filing of shareholder proposals at … State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the United States. The Fund holds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-files-shareholder-proposals-six-companies-political-spending