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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … that schools make every dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and … continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (Follow-Up)
… both FFS and managed care there are typically limits (or caps) on the number of monthly rental payments—many items have 10-month caps. In accordance with Medicaid regulations, when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentals-followOversight of Kendra’s Law
… that existing and potential AOT recipients receive their court-ordered treatment. Our audit covered the period from … file a petition for AOT with the appropriate court and a hearing is held to review the case and proposed treatment … their treatment plan and intervening if necessary. AOT orders generally cover up to 1 year and may be renewed if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/08/oversight-kendras-lawXI.10 Third Party Contracting - Contracting "for" the State – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… A Third Party Contract is one in which a state agency enters into a contract with another entity (the … use of the State Contractor is specifically provided for by law. It is important to emphasize that most third-party …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi10-third-party-contracting-contracting-stateIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City (2021-N-2) 180-Day Response
To determine if the New York City Administration for Children’s Services and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development identify, report on, and provide services for victims of child sex trafficking and those at risk of child sex trafficking. The audit covered the period from Ja
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21n2-response2.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Corrections and Community Supervision – Controls Over Tablet and Kiosk Usage by Incarcerated Individuals (2022-S-8) … of Corrections and Community Supervision’s (DOCCS) tablet program provides incarcerated individuals with access … music) and messaging/ communication functionality. Tablet program assets included about 26,500 active tablets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up $739 Million in 2013
… in 2013, an increase of 5.2 percent from 2012, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … (-2.3 percent) in collections, but that was likely due to a return to normal levels following … Several downstate communities saw significant increases due to rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Sandy. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-739-million-2013Preferred Source Contracting (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five … State Finance Law (Law), grants “preferred source” status to Corcraft and not-for-profit organizations that serve and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/09/preferred-source-contracting-followOversight of Complaint Activity
… Purpose To determine whether the Public Service Commission … consistently applies State laws, rules, and regulations to ensure utility consumer protections are enforced, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/01/oversight-complaint-activityOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance
… provided by schools. Further, officials did not implement tools or commands to enable staff to analyze the data or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliancePublic Welfare – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… in four years, by 7.1 percent, largely due to growth in New York City. Spending for Public Assistance Ticks Up for the First …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-welfareEnforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements
… Commission (Commission) monitors utilities’ compliance with merger/acquisition Commission Orders and other … does not sufficiently monitor utilities’ compliance with all conditions listed in Orders, and in some cases even … and, rather than imposing penalties, prefers to work with utilities on compliance, creating little incentive for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/03/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreementsCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B20-7-3)
… $46.6 million which is $4,136 above the limit established by law. The Council has not adopted a resolution authorizing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/05/13/city-long-beach-budget-review-b20-7-3Oversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Runaway … youth (RHY) can be fleeing neglect, abuse, or conflict in their homes. These youths are generally still physically … Homelessness can make youths vulnerable to violence, crime, and sexual exploitation. According to the U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/17/oversight-runaway-and-homeless-youth-followDiNapoli Announces 2019 Fiscal Stress Scores
… were designated in fiscal stress for 2019, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress … the fiscal landscape, and many communities are struggling to provide critical services and pay their bills,” DiNapoli … the options are bleak for local governments trying to stay in the black, and many more local governments may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-announces-2019-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… a municipality’s finances with little to no oversight. I would like to thank the State Police and Steuben County … make purchases, pay bills, write checks and collect and deposit moneys with no board oversight. This system created … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kLittle Meadows Early Childhood Center, Inc.: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2021-S-4) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by Little Meadows Early Childhood Center, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education programs, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s Reimbursable Cost ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s4-response.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … and fire safety issues, such as exposed wiring and missing smoke detectors. Further, OTDA had not provided local Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… experiencing financial hardship, it can be difficult to overcome challenges that have been years in the making. … be carefully examining their scores and using this system to determine how they can budget prudently and develop … of scores is based on 2015 financial information provided to DiNapoli’s office by local governments as of Aug. 31, 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… school billed tuition totaling $12,600 for three students to the incorrect district of residence and underbilled four … providers who were paid $128,205. Officials referred to these providers as proprietary services because they were … limit at fiscal year-ends 2015-16 through 2017-18 by 6.9 to 15.3 percentage points. Appropriations were consistently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits