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Opinion 2005-7
… either by payment in person or payment by electronic funds transfer, of water rents imposed on behalf of a town … either by payment in person or payment by electronic funds transfer, water rents imposed on behalf of a water … a rule, the function of collection and custody of public funds are duties that are attended with a high degree of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-7West Hill Fire District No. 3 – Financial Condition (2014M-160)
… should consider transferring money into other reserve funds to the extent permitted by GML or, if the Board … have no foreseeable expenditures from such other reserve funds, consider requesting a special act of State Legislature …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/15/west-hill-fire-district-no-3-financial-condition-2014m-160Montgomery County – Financial Condition (2013M-234)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s financial condition … County covers 400 square miles and has a population of approximately 50,000 residents. The County Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/montgomery-county-financial-condition-2013m-234Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” … to oversee and evaluate the CPA firm’s work. Auditors also found the city’s accounting records contained significant … For example, the treasurer collects and deposits money, signs all checks, records receipts and disbursements, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Contract Advisory No. 21
… to the Updated Contract SFS published an SFS Secure Announcement on February 12, 2016, titled EE1 Stabilization … correct contract once the contract has been updated. The announcement outlines the steps required to create an … contract. Related SFS Job Aids are documented in the announcement, as well as referenced below. Agencies should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/21-reminder-update-and-pre-encumber-contracts-converted-during-ee1-october-2015City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-16-2)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year are … the City took appropriate action on our recommendations in the budget review letter issued in March 2015. Background The City of Olean, located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/14/city-olean-budget-review-b1-16-2Caton No. 1 Fire District – Financial Oversight (2013M-262)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the Districts’ financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through … appropriations for 2013. The Board has not adopted an investment policy as required by law, has not developed a … of all the cash disbursements paid in 2012 disclosed that 10 totaling more than $31,000 did not include sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/caton-no-1-fire-district-financial-oversight-2013m-262Essex County – Financial Condition and Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-177)
… interfund advances from the general fund to the enterprise funds were fully repaid by the close of the fiscal year. As a … enterprise health fund, and enterprise refuse and garbage funds for 2013 using the same budgeting practices. County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/11/15/essex-county-financial-condition-and-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013m-177State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Auditors identified approximately $10.2 million in improper Medicaid payments, including: $3.7 million in overpayments for claims that were billed with incorrect … insurance coverage that recipients had; $3.1 million in overpayments for claims involving Medicare coverage that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… by the board. Medina Central School District – Reserve Funds (Orleans County) The total balance of the district’s … budget appropriations and used more unexpended surplus funds than necessary to fund operations. The district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1DiNapoli: Special Education Contractor Convicted for $2 Million Fraud
… this year following a joint investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and U.S. Attorney for … charged New York City’s Department of Education for salaries, vehicle leases and items such as cosmetics and … salaries. For a copy of the audit, visit: http://osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093012/11s13.pdf . DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-special-education-contractor-convicted-2-million-fraudCity of Troy – Budget Review (B5-14-23)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2015 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, issued debt totaling $21,630,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/07/city-troy-budget-review-b5-14-23State Agencies Bulletin No. 2124
… Purpose As we await the enactment of the New York State (NYS) fiscal year 2023-24 budget, OSC would … does not apply to employees of the State University of New York (28***, [excluding SUNY Construction Fund 28990]), City University of New York (70***) or State Insurance Fund (00640, 00650) since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2124-paycheck-distribution-april-12-2023-administration-cycle-paychecksDiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… Department found she misappropriated more than $10,000 in court fees, said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … and electronic record systems. In addition to taking the funds, the investigation also found that Dillon altered the … money was properly collected from defendants and used to benefit the public, but instead she took advantage of her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesDiNapoli: Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft and Must Pay Back $459K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… pleaded guilty to two counts of theft of government funds. Under her plea agreement, she will pay $264,699 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-woman-pleads-guilty-theft-and-must-pay-back-459k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsTown of Oyster Bay – Financial Condition and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-54)
… $10.3 million at the end of 2012. Collectively, these four funds reported net operating deficits of $24.2 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-oyster-bay-financial-condition-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-54X.1 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… to register vendors and customers with New York State. VENDOR The Statewide Vendor File is a centralized repository designed to maintain … Comptroller’s Bureau of State Expenditures created the Vendor Management Unit (VMU) to manage this file. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x1-overviewIX.5.A Billing for Non-Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants
… and State share if applicable, but are required to set up Funds Distribution to determine what charges will go through … to process the drawdowns on the federal system. Once the funds are received, the OSC BSAO Federal Payment Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix5a-billing-non-onboarding-agenciesDiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… and was arraigned today in Beekman Town Court before Judge Robert Ferris. Colucci is due back in court on March 21st. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… Yates County Sherriff Ronald Spike announced the arrest of Julie Brown, former clerk of the Town of Potter. Brown, … the professional assistance of the State Comptroller’s Office in this criminal investigation that has been ongoing … trust, and when an official allegedly violates their oath of office for personal gain they must be brought to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000