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… government accountable while protecting the peoples money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/about/about-comptrollers-officeControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… 2011 through June 30, 2014. Background Section 115 of the State Finance Law authorizes the establishment of cash advance accounts, which State agencies may use for petty cash, travel, and other … an unrelated account, without notifying the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) of the change. Two funds had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsOpinion 2008-1
… of trustees of a not-for-profit foundation that raises money and makes gifts to the school district. The school … of trustees of a not-for-profit foundation that raises money and makes gifts to the school district. The gifts made … of trustees of a not-for-profit foundation that raises money and makes gifts to the school district. The school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-1DiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… little oversight and had no difficulty in pocketing public money,” said DiNapoli. “Unfortunately, my office continues to … of lax financial controls and helping themselves to the money in the public till. We have referred our findings to … audit, the former bookkeeper remitted the missing money to town officials, but claimed it was a “donation” to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500Town of Attica – Town Clerk (2015M-210)
… was to determine if the Clerk properly accounted for all money received and disbursed in her official capacity for the … Recommendations Properly collect, record and deposit all money timely and intact and issue press-numbered duplicate … minutes. Consult with Town counsel and recoup the missing money. … The purpose of our audit was to determine if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/07/town-attica-town-clerk-2015m-210Village of Quogue – Justice Court (2015M-18)
… during the audit period. Key Findings The Court had bail money totaling $35,955 on deposit, of which only $8,550 was … analyses. Key Recommendations Identify any held bail money not related to active cases and disburse it to the proper parties. Ensure that all money received is deposited in the appropriate bank account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/08/village-quogue-justice-court-2015m-18Town of Kirkwood – Justice Court Operations (2016M-414)
… more than $1 million in fines, fees, surcharges and bail money. Key Findings The Justices did not ensure that all bank … this listing with the reconciled bank balance and money on hand. Follow up on all bail money held to determine what course of action is applicable. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-kirkwood-justice-court-operations-2016m-414Town of Bainbridge – Justice Court Operations (2021M-51)
… whether the Town of Bainbridge (Town) Justices ensured money due to the Court was accurately collected, recorded and … manner. Key Findings The Justices did not always ensure money due to the Court was collected, deposited, recorded and … $4,129. The Justices cannot account for the source of this money. Key Recommendations The Justices should: Deposit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/11/19/town-bainbridge-justice-court-operations-2021m-51Geddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Onondaga County District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick announced the arrest today of Geddes … Clerk Shannon Carhart for allegedly pocketing $30,000 in a health care coverage scam. Carhart, 43, of Syracuse, … to our partnership with Onondaga County District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick, we were able to reveal her scam. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindleDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $16,000
… DiNapoli announced today. “Ms. Perkins was entrusted with money meant to protect her community. Instead, she betrayed … DiNapoli said. “Combatting fraud and protecting taxpayer money is a priority of mine, and I thank St. Lawrence County … the Turning Stone Resort Casino. Perkins used the stolen money for personal purchases including groceries, makeup, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-16000DiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… local officials who abuse their position and steal public money will be held accountable for their wrongdoing,” … partnership on this case and helping to recoup this stolen money on behalf of town residents.” “I appreciate the work … later attempted to conceal the crime by transferring bail money from one justice’s account to another. Since 2013, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsDiNapoli Announces Sale of $636 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… million. The state expects to sell $181.1 million for new money transportation, education and environmental purposes, … costs. The net proceeds of $125.1 million of the new money portion of the Series 2021A Tax-Exempt Bonds will … 14 years. The net proceeds of $77.5 million of the new money portion of the Series 2021B Taxable Bonds will finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-636-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsHerkimer County – Court and Trust Funds (2023-C&T-2)
… made pursuant to court orders commonly involve surplus money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a … The County’s depository (bank used to hold court and trust money) did not pay any interest on the court and trust funds … with statute. The depository bank holding court and trust money submits an annual certificate of balances to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/12/15/herkimer-county-court-and-trust-funds-2023-ct-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Village … Funds (Warren County) The board's use of UDAG repayment money totaling $4.5 million for long-term loans to fund … was not consistent with their adopted policy to use the money as revolving loans for local business development. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 92-14
… fiscal officer is entitled to the fee in CPLR §8010(1) for money paid out of court when a mechanic's lien deposit is … been asked whether a surety bond may be substituted for money previously paid into court discharging a mechanic's … in whose office the notice of lien is filed, a sum of money equal to the amount claimed in such notice, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14Copenhagen Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2021M-114)
Determine whether Copenhagen Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. (Department) officials ensured that financial activity was properly recorded and supported, and that money was safeguarded.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/copenhagen-volunteer-fire-2021-114.pdfWhitney Point Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2016M-282)
… procedures. A faculty advisor improperly deposited the money from a number of fundraisers and end-of-year contests … are followed to provide reasonable assurance that money is properly safeguarded. Ensure faculty advisors do not deposit money into their personal bank accounts. … Whitney Point …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/09/whitney-point-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2016mState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… following local government audits have been issued. Town of Adams – Justice Court Operations (Jefferson County) … however, after auditors found the board’s annual audit of the justices’ books and records is inadequate because it … perform the review procedures. Also, auditors found none of the justices prepared monthly accountabilities or bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… sales of $8.58 billion include $4.69 billion of new money and $3.89 billion of refundings or reofferings as … billion scheduled for July of which $1.83 billion is new money and $3.05 billion is refundings or reofferings; $2.16 … billion scheduled for August of which $1.31 billion is new money and $848 million is refundings or reofferings; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… sales of $5.65 billion include $5.43 billion of new money and $216 million of refundings and reofferings as … scheduled for October, $4.36 billion of which is for new money purposes and $146 million of which is for reoffering … million scheduled for November, all of which is for new money purposes; and $650 million scheduled for December, $580 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarter