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Masonville Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-165)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the … Board did not: Review adequate supporting documentation for nine disbursements totaling $57,374. Approve 12 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/26/masonville-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-165Town of Clayton - Justice Court Time and Attendance (2017M-286)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Court … worked at other municipalities. The Clerk did not allow for travel time between the Town and another municipal … As a result, we estimate she was paid an additional $1,800 for 123 hours not worked. Key Recommendations Consult with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-clayton-justice-court-time-and-attendance-2017m-286DiNapoli: Local Law Enforcement Agencies Agree to Improve Sex Offender Monitoring
… agencies and the public about sex offenders residing in New York’s communities. It contains information such as … police departments in Buffalo, Mount Vernon, Ogdensburg, Rochester, Syracuse and Utica; and a county police department … For a copy of the report, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/swr/2014/SORA/global.pdf For access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-local-law-enforcement-agencies-agree-improve-sex-offender-monitoringInspector General
… the Office of the Inspector General and empowered it to prevent, detect and deter corruption, fraud, criminal … in accordance with the established Guidelines below. To report any concerns, complete the: Online form Paper form … by whom he or she was appointed and until his or her successor is appointed and has qualified, subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/inspector-generalOpinion 92-6
… -- Powers and Duties (checking accuracy of invoices prior to approval by town officer) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … General Municipal Law if the highway superintendent were to award contracts for the repair of town highway equipment … is deemed to have an interest in the contracts of his or her spouse, except a contract of employment (General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-6Opinion 97 - 12
… in matters before the planning board would not appear to raise questions as to potential prohibited interests in town contracts. The … confidential information acquired in the course of his or her duties as secretary to the planning board, or using any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2023 State of the State Address
… the State message delivered by Gov. Kathy Hochul set forth her agenda. State government is here to work for the people of this state and make life better and … on our health and economy. As the nation continues to recover from pandemic aftershocks, the state’s fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2023-state-state-addressEast Williston Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2016M-103)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s cash receipt process over ECA funds … pre-numbered duplicate receipts for all funds placed in her custody. Funds are not always deposited in a timely … Ensure the Central Treasurer issues pre-numbered receipts to the ECA clubs at the time funds are placed in her custody. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/east-williston-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activitiesDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… Norfolk justice court clerk misappropriated nearly $10,000 in court fees paid by defendants. “Ms. Dillon was entrusted … by the court for a variety of cases; instead she abused that trust by pocketing thousands of those dollars and falsifying records in a vain attempt to conceal her crimes,” DiNapoli said. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesFormer West Carthage Treasurer Charged With Stealing Thousands of Dollars From the Village
… The former Deputy Clerk-Treasurer of the Village of West … Attorney Mills . “It is important to public trust to know that their hard earned money is not being squandered. We … any type of financial illegal behavior or abuse of power. I applaud the work of our State Police members assigned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-west-carthage-treasurer-charged-stealing-thousands-dollars-villageDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… Police Department which was prompted by a complaint to the Comptroller’s fraud hotline. Amy Olmstead, 47, of … collects money for toys for local children. She covered her actions by exaggerating bank balances to the board. Her alleged crimes were unmasked when the bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsPatchogue-Medford Public Library - Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-126)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board provided adequate … oversight of non-payroll disbursements. Key Findings Online payments totaling $65,456 initiated by business office … maintain custody and control of her signature stamp and check signatory policies were not followed. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2019/10/11/patchogue-medford-public-library-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m-126DiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Pleads Guilty in $50,000 Theft
… case represents yet another in a recent sad epidemic of public trust violations,” Steuben County District Attorney … folks, including Ms. Johnson, will get the message that public monies cannot be taken for personal use without … DiNapoli encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-pleads-guilty-50000-theftMorris Central School District – Financial Operations (2015M-251)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s claims processing procedures and … who approves all District claims, audited payments to the BOCES itself. The Treasurer does not directly supervise the application of her signature on checks. Certain reserves had significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/morris-central-school-district-financial-operations-2015m-251William Floyd Union Free School District – Check Signing and Online Banking (2022M-192)
… maintains control of her electronic check signature at all times. Designate a Deputy Treasurer to sign checks and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/03/william-floyd-union-free-school-district-check-signing-and-online-bankingDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… for Pulteney Fire District No. 2 pleaded guilty today to stealing more than $5,000 in public funds, after an audit … Lisa Stone, 45, of Hammondsport, pleaded guilty today to grand larceny in the third degree (a class D felony) in … paid for personal items and bought tools for use in her husband’s business. As treasurer, Stone was the chief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli: Former State Employee Arrested for Falsely Claiming She Never Received $4K Loan Check from New York State and Local Retirement System
… the bank recovered the $4,055 from the third-party’s account. Brady is scheduled to appear back in court on May …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-state-employee-arrested-falsely-claiming-she-never-received-4k-loan-check-new-yorkComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce State Prison Sentence for Florida Woman in $120,000 Pension Fraud Case
… and steal from retirees across our state who count on that money,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “We will protect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-state-prison-sentence-florida-woman-120000-pensionDiNapoli Honors Community Leaders During Lunar New Year Celebration
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli hosted a reception in celebration of Lunar New Year on Thurs., Jan. 30 in Brooklyn, New York. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-honors-community-leaders-during-lunar-new-year-celebrationCity of Mount Vernon – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-163)
… transparently account for all non-payroll disbursements. Her failure to provide financial information or perform her duties … additional, potentially unnecessary, disbursements related to litigation. The former Comptroller and certain department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/01/31/city-mount-vernon-non-payroll-disbursements-2021m-163