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DiNapoli Releases Dashboard Tracking Federal Covid Funding and State Relief Programs
… The dashboard explains each federal and state program, and how much has been received and spent to date. The data will … details as new information becomes available. New Yorkers can use the tool to understand how federal aid is used and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-releases-dashboard-tracking-federal-covid-funding-and-state-relief-programsWestern Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Marketing and Promotional Program (2021M-65)
… (Corporation) Board of Directors (Board) distributed tickets from the Marketing and Promotional Program (Program) … Key Findings The Board did not distribute Program tickets in accordance with the New York State Gaming … Corporation officials used resources to purchase tickets that were given to Board members, management, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2021/09/23/western-regional-off-track-betting-corporation-marketing-andOverpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare … Medicare program covers physical, occupational, and speech therapy services as well as prescription drugs. When these … overpaid health care providers’ Medicaid claims for therapy services and prescription drugs that are covered by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicare-followLivonia Joint Fire District – Fire Truck Funding and Purchase (2021M-97)
… more than $1.1 million in fund balance to purchase a fire truck costing more than $727,000, instead of establishing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/09/17/livonia-joint-fire-district-fire-truck-funding-and-purchase-2021m-97IX.8.C Payments to the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Department of Education – IX. Federal Grants
… procedures that follow pertain to the refund or return of federal funds to the U.S. Treasury or U.S. Department of … (Expenditure Adjustment Journal transactions crediting federal funds); Any other accounting adjustment that results in an increase in federal fund cash that will not be immediately disbursed for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8c-payments-us-treasuryTown of Indian Lake – Reserves and Justice Court Operations (2014M-330)
… 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. Background The Town of Indian Lake is located in Hamilton County and has a … reserve fund expenditures in accordance with State law. One Justice did not perform bank reconciliations or month-end …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/03/06/town-indian-lake-reserves-and-justice-court-operations-2014m-330GASB Statement No. 33 "Accounting and Financial Reporting for Nonexchange Transactions"
… for nonexchange transactions. A nonexchange transaction is one in which a government receives (or gives) value … discuss the Statement No. 33 impact on revenue recognition when using the modified accrual basis of accounting. Modified … revenue from an expenditure-driven/reimbursement type grant, the expenditure must have been made and the revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/gasb-statement-no-33-accounting-and-financial-reporting-nonexchange-transactionsTown of Mina – Financial Management and Vehicle Fuel Procurement (2014M-34)
… The Board did not adequately monitor financial operations, with unexpended surplus funds increasing by more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/06/town-mina-financial-management-and-vehicle-fuel-procurement-2014m-34DiNapoli: Public Authorities Borrow and Spend Billions With Limited Transparency, Accountability
… 860 local authorities and eight interstate or international authorities, according to DiNapoli’s report. … in the Public Authorities Reporting Information System (PARIS) as issued for state purposes, better known as … state authorities represent just 27 percent of the total number of public authorities, they reported $42.9 billion, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-public-authorities-borrow-and-spend-billions-limited-transparency-accountabilityTown of Hornellsville – Financial Management and Town Clerk Operations (2014M-21)
… 1, 2013. Background The Town of Hornellsville is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately 4,200 … issues. The Clerk did not deposit money intact or in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Address the declining fund balances in the town-wide and town-outside-village operating funds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/21/town-hornellsville-financial-management-and-town-clerk-operations-2014m-21Town of Amherst – Recording Financial Activity and Fleet Management (2013M-199)
… the recording of certain financial activities and the Town’s fleet management program for the period January 1, 2011, to May 8, 2013. Background The Town of Amherst is located in Erie County with a population … The Town does not maintain - in any consistent manner - repair, maintenance, usage, or fuel records for its fleet. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-amherst-recording-financial-activity-and-fleet-management-2013m-199Town of Alexandria – Non-payroll Cash Disbursements and Fuel Inventory (2013M-129)
… through May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Alexandria is located in Jefferson County and has a population of about 4,000. The Town Board comprises four … without entering into written contracts stipulating what services or benefits the Town was to receive for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/02/town-alexandria-non-payroll-cash-disbursements-and-fuel-inventory-2013m-129Madison Central School District - Reserves and Debt Service Fund (2019M-63)
… were overfunded. The approximately $1 million balance in the debt service fund was not used towards the $2.8 million in debt payments made by the District during the three-year … and determine if the amounts are necessary, reasonable and in compliance with statutes. To the extent they are not, …
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 Barre – Town Supervisor’s Activities and Board Oversight (2014M-220)
… July 8, 2014. Background The Town of Barre is located in Orleans County and had a population of 2,025 as of the … with which the Board contracted to assist the Supervisor in fulfilling his financial duties. The Town’s financial … transfers and the transfers were not always repaid in a timely manner. Board minutes contained no evidence that …
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
… “The Governor put forth an ambitious agenda 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 … that should be watched closely. And, more needs to be done to assist the areas of the state not equally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposalsMedicaid Program – Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists
… disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. For dental care, the State's Medicaid program requires care to … ended March 31, 2011, Medicaid paid about $321 million for dental claims. From January 1, 2007 through June 8, 2011, … criminal charges (including felonies) for his conduct. The court ordered the dentist to make restitution to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/04/medicaid-program-suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentistsDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Jefferson County … citizens that relied on them for a safe place to live. I thank the Comptroller’s Office, Jefferson County … Degree and arraigned before Judge Anthony Neddo at the Watertown City Court Centralized Arraignment Part. Pais was …
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)
… Made 49 disbursements totaling $145,876 without adequate support (out of 63 disbursements reviewed totaling … excess tree purchases, late fees, interest, unused cell phone accounts, sales tax and lease payments for a copier …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2024/03/29/otsego-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-board-oversight-2023m-117Debt Approvals for Public Authorities, Municipalities, School Districts and District Corporations
… State statutes require certain public authorities seeking to sell their notes and bonds at private or negotiated sale to first secure the New York State Comptroller’s approval. Certain municipalities are authorized to sell their bonds or notes at private sale, regardless of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/approvalsNew York’s Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks
… workforce is more highly educated than the nation’s, with 50.6 percent of those aged 25 and over holding a bachelor’s … but, of those unemployed, over 60 percent were unemployed 14 weeks or less in 2007 and 2008. However, employment … among the states; Nebraska had the highest participation (69.5 percent) while West Virginia had the lowest (54.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-labor-force-assessing-10-year-trends-and-pandemic-setbacks