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Orange County – Court and Trust Funds (2017M-225)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … and other properties deposited to court and ordered into her custody. Key Finding The records maintained by the County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/01/orange-county-court-and-trust-funds-2017m-225Town of Exeter – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-15)
… in a timely manner and did not remit these collections to the Supervisor in a timely manner. Specifically, the Clerk … of the actual date of receipt. Remit real property taxes to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) on a weekly basis, as … bank balances and money on hand. Provide the Board with her records for audit, as required by Town Law Section 123. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-15Opinion 91-25
… §207-a(2), (6): A disabled retired firefighter receiving payments pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-a(2) is … Security Law, §363-c) or a similar accidental disability pension. In that case, however, section §207-a(2) requires … between the amount received under such allowance or pension and the amount of the firefighter's regular salary or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-25Corrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange … with Orange County District Attorney Hoovler and the New Windsor Police that we were able to bring their crimes to … County IDA and at IDAs and similar institutions throughout New York State.” The investigation revealed that former IDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionDiNapoli: DOH Needs to Step Up Enforcement of Patient Safety Violations
… The State Department of Health (DOH) has failed to hold accountable certain health care providers including … access to health care information. Too often, however, it gives negligent health care providers a slap on the wrist … and to improve public access to this information. DOH is responsible for ensuring civil violations of state health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-doh-needs-step-enforcement-patient-safety-violationsDiNapoli Appoints Senior Budget and Policy Staff
… of Budget and Policy Analysis. These appointments are to fill currently vacant positions. “New York has a massive, … of experience and knowledge that Maria and Todd will bring to our team will greatly enhance our existing efforts and … and infrastructure issues, and is well-respected for her ability to distill complex research into understandable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-appoints-senior-budget-and-policy-staffOpinion 2005-9
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Central High School Districts (training … LAW §§1901, 1914, 2102-a: A board member of a central high school district who is also an elected member of a component school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-9DiNapoli and Brooklyn D.A. Gonzalez: Public Employee Arrested for Using Co-Workers' Identities to Steal Thousands in Gas
… theft and grand larceny for using agency-issued gas cards to allegedly steal nearly $8,000 in gas for his personal use, … announced today. "George Thomas posed as his co-workers to steal thousands in fuel, betraying not only his colleagues … up his own vehicle and his grandmother’s vehicle without her knowledge. He unlawfully purchased $7,978 worth of gas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-public-employee-arrested-using-co-workers-identities-stealState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2024 State of the State Address
… today’s State of the State Address by Gov. Hochul outlined her priorities for 2024, addressing issues important to New Yorkers across the state. “The Midyear Financial Plan … with its revenues and focused on services that matter to New Yorkers. I’m pleased the governor and legislature …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2024-state-state-addressState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Chief Justice Kaye
… rightly pushed the boundaries of the law and tradition. Her contribution to New York will be remembered, studied and make a difference for years to come.” … New York lost one of our legal pioneers today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-death-chief-justice-kayeeBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… proposal they filed at eBay Inc. after the company agreed to revise its Governance Guidelines to include gender and racial diversity among the qualities … of NBC Universal Cable Entertainment, to its board, making her the second woman to serve as director; March 18: In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersVillage of Upper Brookville – Justice Court (2013M-160)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board and Justice established adequate … over the court clerk for the period June 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Village of Upper … to record, sign and submit timesheets for time worked to her supervisor for approval. The Justices did not establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-upper-brookville-justice-court-2013m-160DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Arrested in Mayfield Theft
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. "Ms. Hart took advantage of her position and the public's trust by diverting public funds to herself," said DiNapoli. "I thank Fulton County District … by misappropriating penalty fees which should have gone to the town. Hart's monthly reports from January 2011 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-arrested-mayfield-theftTown of Oneonta Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-243)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … for the Treasurer’s wages and take out withholdings from her gross pay, Perform a thorough audit of claims before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/town-oneonta-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… and audit found she allegedly stole more than $4,000 in public funds, said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Ms. Haverley took advantage of her position and abused the public's trust by pocketing public dollars," said … and the New York State Police for their diligent work in helping us hold Ms. Haverley accountable." Haverley, 65, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftOpinion 91-29
… telephone and television charges, and gifts); (procedure to make fire department recipient of tax moneys); (power to require treasurer to be bonded) -- Recipients (procedure … for neglect, failure to perform, or violation of his or her duties. The association's board or trustees may require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-29Opinion 90-58
… his or her municipality if he or she receives a direct or indirect pecuniary or material benefit as the result of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-58Record of Activities (ROA) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Some elected and appointed officials may participate in a time-keeping system that either shows hours worked or … determining the number of days they’ve worked requires a different process. These officials who begin a new or … of additional service credit, benefit estimates and pension benefits. The governing board must review each entry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/record-activities-roaTown of Caton – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2014M-359)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Supervisor properly accounted for and … Findings The Town does not have complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records because the Supervisor did not … bookkeeper with necessary financial training and review her work to ensure that all financial activity is accurate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-caton-supervisors-records-and-reports-2014m-359DiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… Director Jan Hoffman for stealing over $48,000 in WCHA funds, and Katherine (Katie) Pais, Hoffman’s mother and … concealing the scheme. “Hoffman and Pais brazenly diverted funds meant to support seniors and individuals with … G. James said, “The individuals charged in this case stole funds from unsuspecting citizens, using the money for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000