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DiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedOtsego County Soil and Water Conservation District – Board Oversight (2023M-117)
… were appropriate and supported. Key Findings The Board of Directors (Board) did not effectively manage grants or … $174,950 for six grants resulting in an inappropriate use of local taxpayer money. Made 49 disbursements totaling $145,876 without adequate support (out of 63 disbursements reviewed totaling $154,080). Paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2024/03/29/otsego-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-board-oversight-2023m-117Newark Central School District – Financial Condition and Claims Processing (2016M-267)
… to evaluate the District’s financial condition management and claims auditing process for the period July 1, 2014 … School District is located in the Village of Newark and includes the Town of Arcadia and parts of the Towns of Lyons, Sodus, Palmyra and Marion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/newark-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-claims-processingHaldane Central School District – Budget Transfers and Information Technology (2015M-279)
… was to examine internal controls over budget transfers and IT for the period July 1, 2014 through August 19, 2015. … is located in the Town of Phillipstown in Putnam County and the Town of Fishkill in Dutchess County. The District, … or no approval. The payroll clerk, School Business Manager and two employees of a contractor all have administrative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/22/haldane-central-school-district-budget-transfers-and-informationLockport City School District – Monitoring Transportation Contracts and Costs (2015M-200)
… City School District is located in the City of Lockport and portions of the Towns of Lockport, Cambria and Pendleton, in Niagara County. The District, which … bids or proposals for primary transportations services and the transportation consultant did not provide all of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/lockport-city-school-district-monitoring-transportation-contracts-andStockbridge Valley Central School District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2014M-327)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s internal controls over payroll and leave accruals for the … The Stockbridge Valley Central School District is located in the Towns of Eaton, Lincoln, Smithfield and Stockbridge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/01/16/stockbridge-valley-central-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accrualsBuffalo City School District – Special Education and Grant Administration (2017M-73)
… Background The Buffalo City School District is located in the City of Buffalo in Erie County. The District is governed by an elected … purchases or rentals in the calculation of costs to claim Excess Cost Aid. Key Recommendations Bill school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/30/buffalo-city-school-district-special-education-and-grant-administrationNorwich City School District – Financial Condition and Cafeteria Operations (2014M-143)
… year totaled approximately $38 million. Key Findings Fund balance has consistently been used for operations and … budgeted appropriations and revenues. The school lunch fund has had recurring deficits. Free meals were recorded … Recommendations Closely monitor the level of unrestricted fund balance, reduce reliance on fund balance as a financing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/01/norwich-city-school-district-financial-condition-and-cafeteria-operationsNorth Syracuse Central School District – Payroll Access and Certification (2016M-178)
… over payroll user access and payroll certifications for the period July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015. … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $151 … to trace the payroll amounts to source documents for the payment of salaried employees, professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/north-syracuse-central-school-district-payroll-access-and-certificationRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… a sample of 23 of 221 capital projects intended to correct or prevent damage found that projects were often incomplete in scope of work, not finished on time or within budget, or insufficiently documented. Just two of six critical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsTown of White Creek – Disbursements and Annual Financial Reports (2023M-41)
… Town residents, OSC and other interested parties’ ability to monitor the Town’s operations and financial condition. We … Supervisor did not: Review any of the 199 disbursements to ensure the disbursements were accurate and made for … which is not permitted. Review the canceled check images to ensure they agreed to the Board-approved abstract. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/04/town-white-creek-disbursements-and-annual-financial-reports-2023m-41State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Antisemitism and New York's Response
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli issued the following statement regarding antisemitism and New Yorks response
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-antisemitism-and-new-yorks-responseCandor Central School District – Separation Payments and Leave Accruals (2022M-21)
… leave accruals were accurate, supported and approved. Due to the lack of oversight, we found: Eight employees, … (CBAs), which resulted in potential net overpayments to nine employees of more than $1,600. Key Recommendations Consult with legal counsel to review identified overpayments in this report and, where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/20/candor-central-school-district-separation-payments-and-leave-accrualsCharter School for Applied Technologies - Student Enrollment and Billing (2019M-60)
… student enrollment and billings to school districts of residence are accurate and supported. Key Findings Appropriate proof of residency was not on file for 34 of the 60 students in our … manner and develop and implement escalation procedures for when it is not. Address and resolve the incorrect billings. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/06/14/charter-school-applied-technologies-student-enrollment-and-billing-2019mVillage of Scotia - Parking Tickets and Justice Court Operations (2019M-44)
… was $36,425, or $6,924 less than the $43,349 recorded in the system as of July 31, 2018. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2019/06/07/village-scotia-parking-tickets-and-justice-court-operations-2019m-44Madison Central School District - Reserves and Debt Service Fund (2019M-63)
… fund policy. Three reserve funds totaling $1.3 million as of June 30, 2018, were overfunded. The approximately $1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/madison-central-school-district-reserves-and-debt-service-fund-2019m-63Town of Cheektowaga – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-293)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s … these contracts − for public works projects and sidewalk replacement services − that resulted in payments totaling … $600,000 more than was necessary for sidewalk replacement. Further, because property owners are required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/04/18/town-cheektowaga-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-293Selected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Finance … This audit covered the period from January 1, 2014 to February 4, 2019. About the Program DOF is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesTown of Barre – Town Supervisor’s Activities and Board Oversight (2014M-220)
… to review the Supervisor’s financial records and reports for the period January 1, 2012 through July 8, 2014. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 total approximately $1.7 million. Key Findings The … that the accounting records and the annual financial report agree. Annually audit the Supervisor’s books and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/24/town-barre-town-supervisors-activities-and-board-oversight-2014m-220State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Budget and New Proposals
… to tackle our growing infrastructure needs and build for the future. “The state’s economy continues to be in a stronger position, which has fueled revenue growth for the state and put New York on solid financial footing. … in the state’s economic prosperity. “This is a good time for our state to shape our future and agree to a workable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposals