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Annual letter to Court Funds
The Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) reminds you to check for monies held by your company that may be considered abandoned property
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/annual-courts-letter.pdfAnnual letter to Utility Companies
The Office of Unclaimed Funds reminds you to check for monies held by your insurance company that may be considered abandoned property
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/annual-utility-letter.pdfAnnual letter to Insurance Companies
The Office of Unclaimed Funds reminds you to check for monies held by your insurance company that may be considered abandoned property.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/annual-insurance-letter.pdfAnnual Letter to Banking Organizations
The Office of Unclaimed Funds reminds you to check for monies held by your banking institution that may be considered abandoned property.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/annual-bank-letter.pdfOpinion 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-92-14XII.9.D Refunds Owed to the State – XII. Expenditures
… Comptroller’s P-warrant (refund) account, or W-warrant (unclaimed funds) account, the process for cancelling the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9d-refunds-owed-stateVillage 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-414Office of Children and Family Services - Financial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program (2016-S-39) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has adequate controls in place to ensure that money provided to selected community...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s39-response.pdfOffice of Children and Family Services - Financial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program (2016-S-39)
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has adequate controls in place to ensure that money provided to selected community...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s39.pdfCayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Procurement of Professional Services (2018M-270)
Determine whether professional services were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in the best interests of taxpayers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/cayuga-onondaga-boces.pdfTown of North Greenbush – Town Clerk (2017M-132)
Determine whether the Town of North Greenbush (Town) Town Clerk (Clerk) recorded, deposited, disbursed, and reported all money collected in a timely and accurate manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/north-greenbush-2017-132.pdfControls Over Cash Advance Accounts (2014-S-22)
To determine whether the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) needs its cash advance accounts and whether the money is properly account
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14s22.pdfGeddes 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 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-bondsDiNapoli: 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-fundsHerkimer 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-1Whitney 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-2016m