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Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Internal Auditor
… the risk assessment; tests and evaluates one or more areas of the district’s operations periodically; and prepares … report directly to the board. Hiring an internal auditor You must hire an internal auditor unless your district has: … that you’re exempt from hiring an internal auditor. You can obtain more information on the certification requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditorDiNapoli: Surge in Tourism Bolsters NYC Hotel Industry
… The number of hotel rooms in New York City increased by 48 percent between 2006 and 2015, and the number of industry jobs increased by 29 percent, according to … P. DiNapoli. "The hotel industry is flourishing. A record number of tourists have flocked to New York City, fueling the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-surge-tourism-bolsters-nyc-hotel-industryOversight of Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Centers
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Administration for Children’s Services adequately operates … of Youth and Family Justice, the New York City (NYC) Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is charged with … Key Findings We found numerous weaknesses in ACS’ administration/operation of the two juvenile facilities that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/oversight-horizon-and-crossroads-juvenile-centersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Center … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Berkshire Fire District - District Operations (2020M-40)
… could have saved $3,800 if it had purchased propane at State contract prices. The Board did not establish adequate … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/06/12/berkshire-fire-district-district-operations-2020m-40Improper Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the ten … recipients may have more than one different CIN assigned to them during the time they are in receipt of benefits (herein referred to as “duplicate CINs”); however, only one of the CINs should … To determine the extent of implementation of the ten …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/improper-managed-care-premium-payments-recipients-duplicate-client-identification-numbersDiNapoli Audit Finds Gaps in NYC School Safety Planning
… on time by schools and policies did not routinely align regulations with state requirements, causing gaps and … plans and building-level emergency response plans. SED regulations were also developed to provide additional … requirements. The requirements outlined in the law and regulations apply to public schools and districts, but not to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-gaps-nyc-school-safety-planningState Agencies Bulletin No. 1754
… Purpose To notify agencies of the PayServ changes required as a … OSC Actions OSC will update the Deduction table in PayServ to remove agency update for the above referenced General … by NYSLRS NYSLRS Actions Submit a weekly input file to start, stop, and change NYSLRS General Deductions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1754-payserv-changes-agency-update-ability-new-york-state-and-localPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities
… 2015 to October 2022. About the Program The New York City (NYC or City) Department of Parks & Recreation (Parks or agency), a mayoral agency, is the chief steward of City parkland. Parks’ … surveys of 2,745 properties and facilities. The compiled results of these surveys (hereafter referred to as 2006–2009 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/22/park-accessibility-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… maintenance and capital purchases or cut public services. For example, between FYE 2009 and 2013, counties reduced … limit. The tax freeze credit, which reimburses qualifying homeowners for property tax increases in communities that don’t exceed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsOverpayments of Claims for Selected Professional Services (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Overpayments of Claims for Selected Professional Services (Report 2010-S-73). … examined whether inappropriate Medicaid payments were made for selected providers who also received payments from Medicare. For the two year audit period ended December 31, 2011, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/23/overpayments-claims-selected-professional-services-followReporting Regulation for Elected or Appointed Officials
… of work activities. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, any elected or appointed official who is not paid hourly or does not participate in an employer’s time keeping system that consists of a daily … are not unusually slow or busy. If a position is seasonal in nature, the record of work activities should be kept for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-regulation-elected-or-appointed-officialsDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Sentenced in Embezzlement Scheme; Over $48,000 in Restitution Recovered
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-sentenced-embezzlement-scheme-overDiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… driver’s license applications, assist older adults, and support government services,” DiNapoli said. “Our audit found … systems are reliable and accurate, and no inventory of what AI the state is using. This audit is a wake-up call. … implemented systems for fairness and equity. ITS also does not have an inventory of AI systems in use by state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksCost Reporting of Programs Operated by Gateway-Longview, Inc.
… reported by Gateway-Longview, Inc. (Gateway) to the State Education Department (SED), Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), Office of Mental … parties. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest State Education Department: Westchester School for Special Children …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/30/cost-reporting-programs-operated-gateway-longview-incIX.10.B Federal Treasury Offset Program (TOP) Background – IX. Federal Grants
… grant payment without regard to which state agency is drawing federal funds. The Department of Treasury offsets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix10b-federal-treasury-offset-program-top-backgroundImproper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up)
… Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers (Report 2019-S-22 ). About the Program The … Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers Report 2019S22 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipients-multiple-clientElectronic Documents Submission System (EDSS)
The Office of the New York State Comptroller OSC has implemented another phase of the Electronic Documents Submission System EDSS a new service that allows
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/electronic-documents-submission-system-edssTown of Hempstead Sanitary District Number 14 – Board Oversight (2017M-40)
… The Town of Hempstead Sanitary District Number 14 is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Commissioners. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-number-14-board-oversight-2017m-40