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DiNapoli: Town of Cohocton Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… that she pocketed tax penalty payments, as well as cash for building permits and dog licenses, over a six-year … Attorney Brooks Baker and the New York State Police for their continued partnership with my staff to make sure these types of individuals are held accountable for their actions.” The Comptroller’s audit is expected to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-town-cohocton-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsCampbell-Savona Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-42)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … even though this poor budgeting practice was brought to the District’s attention during OSC’s last two annual … appropriated fund balance and reserves were not needed to fund operations as planned. The District's fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/05/06/campbell-savona-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-42Village of Ilion – Information Technology (2015M-34)
… to examine IT controls over the Village’s electronic data and computer resources and the Water Department’s system for the period January 1 … Village of Ilion is located in the Towns of German Flatts and Frankfort, Herkimer County, and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/07/31/village-ilion-information-technology-2015m-34Village of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-15-11)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village's tentative budget … of our review, we found that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget for the general, electric, library and parking funds are reasonable. The water and sewer funds’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/13/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-15-11Homeowners Association, Inc.
… York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) in accordance with the terms and conditions of contract. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/10/homeowners-association-incTown of Smithtown – Departmental Operations (2017M-66)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine Highway Department and Parks Department operations … agreements with any of the eight municipalities permitted to use Town fuel. Neither the Highway Department nor Parks … not keep adequate records showing the amount of fuel used to fill mobile transfer fuel tanks. Parks Department staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-smithtown-departmental-operations-2017m-66Town of Livonia – Justice Court (2015M-76)
… The Town of Livonia is located in Livingston County and has a population of approximately 7,800. The Town, which … For 2014, the Town reported net revenues from fines and surcharges of approximately $40,300. Key Findings The … submit monthly reports to OSC’s Justice Court Fund (JCF) and did not remit more than $151,000 collected to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/07/24/town-livonia-justice-court-2015m-76Village of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-14-7)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget … of our review, we found that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget for the general, electric, library and parking funds are reasonable. The water and sewer funds’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/11/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-14-7Village of Westhampton Beach – Internal Controls Over Information Technology (2013M-173)
… is located in the Town of Southampton, in Suffolk County, and has a population of approximately 1,500 residents. The … a Board of Trustees which comprises four elected Trustees and an elected Mayor. Budgeted appropriations for the 2012-13 … have not developed formal IT policies for user access, and the Board has not developed a formal disaster recovery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-westhampton-beach-internal-controls-over-information-technology-2013m-173Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School – School Building Lease (2013M-138)
… audit was to examine the School’s process for selecting and negotiating the related financial terms to obtain … Science Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo and was established in 2004. The Buffalo Academy of Science … The Board did not ensure that it appropriately identified and evaluated available options before deciding to lease a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-school-building-lease-2013m-138DiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Sentenced to Jail for $50K Theft
… was sentenced to 60 days in jail, five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution of $50,000 to the … Attorney Brooks Baker, Ms. Johnson is going to jail and will repay taxpayers.” Johnson pleaded guilty to grand … larceny in Steuben County Court in March. DiNapoli’s audit and investigation found that for more than four years, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-sentenced-jail-50k-theftProblem Gambling Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… ) . About the Program The Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) is responsible for administering the … includes: defining problem gambling services; developing and ensuring access to prevention, treatment, and recovery services; developing minimum standards for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/07/problem-gambling-treatment-program-followUnderstanding the Audit Process
… examines the fiscal affairs of local governments and schools. Working through the Division of Local Government and School Accountability, these audits: protect taxpayers by improving fiscal management; and provide officials with the information they need to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/understanding-audit-processLake George Fire Company - Cash Receipts (2015M-216)
… whether Company collections were properly accounted for and deposited timely and intact for the period January 1, 2013 through April 30, … which provides fire protection services to the Village and to part of the Town of Lake George, is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/lake-george-fire-company-cash-receipts-2015m-216Greenville Fire District #1 – Board Oversight (2014M-376)
… #1 is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Greenville, located in Greene … budgets did not include detailed estimates of revenues and did not include estimates of fund balance. Reserve funds … established. Claims were paid prior to Board review and did not contain itemized vouchers. The Treasurer does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/greenville-fire-district-1-board-oversight-2014m-376Caledonia Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-350)
… Joint Fire District is located in Livingston County, and is governed by a Board of Fire Commissioners that … totaled $292,725. Key Findings The Treasurer processes and pays certain claims prior to the Board’s audit which are … audit. The Board did not use the prescribed budget format, and adopted budgets which did not include the required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/caledonia-joint-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsApalachin Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Apalachin and located in Tioga County. The Board of Fire Commissioners … The District does have adequate financial policies and procedures. The Board has adopted purchasing, investment, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/10/apalachin-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25Aloma D. Johnson Charter School – Leave Accruals (2017M-218)
… totaled approximately $3.9 million. Key Findings Sign-in and sign-out sheets did not agree with leave request forms, … leave balances recorded in the employee leave records and found that 12 of these employees’ leave carryover amounts … were overstated by 47 days. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt a comprehensive system of controls over leave time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2017/12/29/aloma-d-johnson-charter-school-leave-accruals-2017m-218Division of Diversity Management
… Division: provides guidance throughout the agency and facilitates policy to establish a fair, fully inclusive … Comptroller’s Executive Order prohibiting discrimination and harassment, as it's charged with helping implement all federal, State and local laws related to Equal Employment Opportunity offers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/about/division-diversity-managementSherman Central School District – Claims Processing (2016M-352)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims audit process for the period July 1, 2014 through … adequate written policies and procedures governing the claims processing function. The Board did not develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/sherman-central-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-352