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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… 2010-11 fiscal year. However, the board-adopted budgets for the 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13 fiscal years were not … project funds. The district set aside over $6.6 million for general construction and site work contracts, which was … The board planned operating deficits in its budgets for the 2009-10 through 2012-13 fiscal years and appropriated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Regional State Park Police Disability (Section 363-e) – Regional State Park Police Plan
… unable to perform your duties as the natural and proximate result of a disability sustained in service, not caused by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/regional-state-park-police-disability-section-363-eImproper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit … The Medicaid program is administered by the Department of Health (Department). Many of the State’s Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-care-organizations-followCity of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B22-5-3)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2022-23. Background Chapter 531 of the … is within the limit. Key Recommendations Develop a plan to balance the budget in the event revenue projections are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/27/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b22-5-3Opinion 98-6
… that the board of supervisors would audit claims submitted for payment under the contracts. For purposes of this opinion, we assume the county manager is … or dependents (General Municipal Law, §800[3][a]). For this purpose, a contract of a company of which the spouse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-6Opinion 88-38
… for any service rendered in an action in which any of them is involved, nor shall any clerk charge or collect a fee for … of the statute supported this conclusion. Specifically, he opined that the Legislature, by using the word "the" … the county in whose clerk's office the papers were filed. He went on to state that if a broader application of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… by County Clerks, despite these offices accounting for over 75% of the total customer-facing DMV offices. In … vendor was not providing on-demand interpretation services for all languages and dialects needed, and calls for 20 different languages had an average hold time of over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units
… boxes.” ERUs are a valuable safety feature that allow for the monitoring of train equipment and technical analysis … exceeding the permitted time and/or mileage interval. For 129 inspections, maintenance personnel did not provide … on federal regulation, which stated the industry standard for memory capacities for ERUs is 48 hours. Model R142 cars, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/18/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-unitsHomeless Outreach Program at the Long Island Rail Road
… of the homeless at LIRR stations is a growing concern for LIRR customers and staff, and sometimes presents law … possible, the LIRR entered into a contract with Services for the UnderServed (SUS) to provide homeless outreach services (Contract). The Contract was for a period of three years beginning November 2015 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/16/homeless-outreach-program-long-island-rail-roadComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Glens Falls , the Woodgate Volunteer Fire Department and a budget review of the City of Yonkers . "In today’s fiscal … municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … minimum fines due totaling $440,000. Collecting the fees from resolved violations could significantly increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, … wages or separation payments. However, opportunities exist for the board and district officials to improve internal … not provide evidence to indicate that the established fees for the adult education services were reasonable or related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Avoiding a Rejected DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… will be paid to a member or an ex-spouse is the member’s actual date of retirement. Benefits cannot begin at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/avoiding-rejected-droAll My Children Day Care – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… covered the costs submitted by AMC to SED on its CFRs for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2013 and June 30, 2015 and certain expenses for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. About the Program AMC is a New York City-based not-for-profit organization authorized by SED to provide Special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/08/all-my-children-day-care-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … assessor did not properly grant and monitor exemptions for both residential and non-residential properties. Auditors … not have the proper documentation to support the exemption for some properties. The assessor also granted some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities (Follow-Up)
… academic uses. Radioactive materials can be used safely for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, to test new drugs, … or death by damaging bodily systems. DOH is responsible for the supervision and regulation of radiation and … that use radioactive materials or radiation equipment increases the risk that radioactive materials or equipment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/oversight-registration-licensing-and-inspection-radioactive-materials-facilities-andHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… housing. HPD’s Code Enforcement Division is responsible for ensuring that residential building owners comply with the … (NYC311). Complaints are automatically forwarded to HPD for response. HPD considers a HHW complaint addressed if, … of 2 to 3 days – with many cases taking 4 days or more – for complaints to be inspected. The audit also found that HPD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followReporting Through Retirement Online – Legacy Reporting
… Retirement Online allows you to securely report service and salary information and contribution, loan and service credit purchase (arrears) payments for employees who are NYSLRS members. If you do not have a … of Service* 10 A number between 0.00 and 9999999.99 Gross Salary* 10 A dollar amount between 0.00 and 9999999.99 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/reporting-through-retirement-onlineTown of Bradford – Financial Management (2015M-239)
… Findings As a result of operating surpluses, the Town has not used appropriated fund balance as an annual financing source. The Board has not adopted a multiyear financial plan. The Board did not perform an effective audit of claims to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/05/13/town-bradford-financial-management-2015m-239Ira Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-266)
… 2014. Background The Ira Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit corporation located in the Town of Ira in … totaled $259,333. Key Findings The Department’s bylaws do not adequately segregate the Treasurer’s duties. The Department has not adopted a code of ethics. The Department does not adhere …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/ira-volunteer-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mCity of Jamestown – Financial Condition (2016M-298)
… Key Findings City officials have adopted budgets that were not structurally balanced. City officials have not developed a multiyear financial plan. The Mayor, Council and Director of Financial Services did not properly budget for, and the Mayor did not ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/09/30/city-jamestown-financial-condition-2016m-298