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DiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… Opt into Public Financing of Elections”was published in The Albany Times Union today, urging the state Legislature to pass comprehensive campaign finance reform in New York, including public funding of elections for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsFormer President of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $120,000
… but, as he admitted, he proved himself unprincipled by his deceitful actions. For approximately four years, … was given signatory authority over bank accounts held by the Fire Council and the BMFD starting in April 2013. From … GARCIA embezzled money from the BMFD and the Fire Council by writing checks drawn on the BMFD's and Fire Council's bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/former-president-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-pleads-guilty-embezzling-more-120000Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audits of the Ballston Spa Public Library , Bovina Fire District , Brighton Memorial Library , Village of Cape … , Commack Public Library District , Galen-Clyde Joint Fire District , City of Geneva , Town of Malone , Village … and effectively.” Ballston Spa Public Library – Donations and Circulation Desk (Saratoga County) The board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Florida Man for Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the unsealing of an indictment charging Robert J. Schusteritsch, 71, of … pension system, and they will be charged accordingly. I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for our successful … his brother and had exclusive access to the bank account. When Petschauer died, Schusteritsch concealed his brother's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-florida-man-theft-over-180000-nys-pensionDiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… that library officials did not adequately protect public money,” said DiNapoli. “Residents should never have to worry that their money is being misused.” Auditors discovered that from July … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefitsMeridale Fire Department and Emergency Squad - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2018M-203)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Department … contain adequate information regarding bills approved for payment. Key Recommendations Segregate cash receipt and … information regarding the bills that membership approved for payment. Department officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/01/04/meridale-fire-department-and-emergency-squad-cash-receipts-andWest Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-7)
… annually appropriating fund balance that was not used to finance operations and adopting budgets that overestimated … realistic appropriation estimates. Reduce reserve funds to reasonable levels and use the money in the debt reserve to pay the related debt. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/06/west-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-7Foreign Fire Insurance Report Filing
… use foreign fire insurance tax proceeds (commonly referred to as "two percent tax money") must file an annual report of the receipts of expenditures and balances relating to such monies with our office. Annual Report Form [pdf] For … maintains a list of frequently asked questions pertaining to Foreign Fire Tax Program here . For additional information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/foreign-fire-insurance-report-filingBroadalbin Youth Commission - Financial Operations (2018M-19)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether: The participating municipalities entered into an intermunicipal agreement to govern the Commission. Collections were adequately documented and deposited. The Board ensured that claims were properly audited, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2018/10/05/broadalbin-youth-commission-financial-operations-2018m-19Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood Announce Criminal Conviction and False Claims Act Settlement with Bottini Fuel for Diverting Customers' Credit Balances for Their Own Benefit
… were due," said State Comptroller DiNapoli . "Thanks to my partnership with Attorney General Underwood millions are … balances to future purchases of oil or refunds the credit balance to the customer. The Attorney General's investigation … credit balances were transferred, customer accounts would show a zero balance, which was also reflected in subsequent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-underwood-announce-criminal-conviction-and-false-claims-actNew Roots Charter School - Lunch Operations (2019M-73)
… Officials could have saved money if they purchased from the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/05/24/new-roots-charter-school-lunch-operations-2019m-73City of Gloversville – City Clerk (2019M-96)
… and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/12/11/city-gloversville-city-clerk-2019m-96Fonda-Fultonville Joint Wastewater Treatment Facility - Board Oversight (2019M-252)
Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of joint wastewater operations to ensure financial activity was properly recorded and reported
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2020/03/20/fonda-fultonville-joint-wastewater-treatment-facility-board-oversightState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … used. When the unused appropriated fund balance and excess tax certiorari reserve amounts are added back, the district's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft
… District board chair Michael Denardo was sentenced today in Ulster County Court for stealing nearly $240,000 from the district, … final audit, which can be viewed here: http://osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/firedists/2016/wallkill.pdf . Since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theftState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." … over the past three years. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Half Hollow Hills Community Library , City of Newburgh , Onondaga County Probation Department , Town of … of the budget. For example, the city underestimated pension costs by $576,193 and the proposed budget did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys , Central … and the Romulus Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it's … district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … $89,165. For two collections totaling $5,144, sales tax totaling $431 was not set aside for remittance to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… Decker, 67, of Burnt Hills, allegedly used the stolen funds to gamble and indulge in other luxuries. To do so, he … of Lake George by coordinating state and federal grant funds. Decker worked as program manager until his arrest last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-scheme