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DiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… ultimately contributed to an estimated billions of dollars in improper payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, according … was out of date, nor did it address issues identified in a 2015 State Comptroller’s audit. The system lacked the … requirements, contributed to a dramatic increase in UI claims. Even before the pandemic, the U.S. DOL reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudWyoming County Court and Trust Funds (2020-C&T-2)
… deposited to the court and ordered into her custody. In addition, pursuant to New York State Abandoned Property Law, money that has remained in the hands of the Treasurer for a period of three years, … were not complete. We found two actions, totaling $30,455, in the Treasurer’s custody that were not recorded on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2020/05/08/wyoming-county-court-and-trust-funds-2020-ct-2DiNapoli: SED Makes Progress on Implementation of Dignity for All Students Act
… The State Education Department (SED) made progress in ensuring school districts across New York are protecting students from harassment and … according to a follow-up report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Bullying is a … The State Education Department SED made progress in ensuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-sed-makes-progress-implementation-dignity-all-students-actOpinion 90-41
… approximately 20 years ago on petition of property owners pursuant to the provisions of section 264 of the … §14-1412, which set forth a procedure whereby fronting owners could petition for the construction of a sewer wholly … cost to be borne entirely by the village, entirely by the owners of the property benefited or by the village and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-41Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
… services due to a decline in the number of volunteers and a severe shortage of paid staff, according to an audit … P. DiNapoli. “Ensuring that residents of nursing homes and assisted living centers have regular and open contact with ombudsmen to resolve issues and provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocatesOpinion 2001-10
… action gave rise or origin to the claim that he or she approves the claim and that the service was actually rendered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-10Andes Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-250)
… The Andes Central School District (District) is located in Delaware County. The District is governed by a Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/andes-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-250Opinion 90-49
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … of public officials is Stetler v McFarlane , 230 NY 400, in which the Court of Appeals construed, inter alia , … may be lawfully committed to him by the board ..." (230 NY at409). The plaintiffs, aggrieved taxpayers challenging as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-49Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… completed audits of the Village of Allegany , Baldwin Public Library , Town of Charleston , Comsewogue Public Library , Endwell Fire District , Lily Dale Volunteer … did not maintain diesel fuel inventory records. Baldwin Public Library – Payroll (Nassau County) Auditors found the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsXII.5.C Selecting the Appropriate Vendor and Address Sequence – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES When processing payments to a vendor, Business Units should ensure the voucher is payable to the correct Vendor ID and the payment goes to the correct Address Sequence for the vendor’s remit-to address. The Statewide Vendor File …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5c-selecting-appropriate-vendor-and-address-sequenceVillage of Rhinebeck – Water Fees (2013M-311)
… The Board of Trustees comprises four elected members and an elected Mayor. The Village’s budgeted water fund … The Village’s internal controls over billing, collecting and enforcing water fees need to be improved. The Clerk’s … not prepared in accordance with the Village’s local law, and the Board did not approve all customer account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/17/village-rhinebeck-water-fees-2013m-311Opinion 95-21
… and permissive referendum requirements. July 27, 1995 Jeffrey H. Morris, Esq., Town Attorney Town of Victor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-21Levittown Union Free School District – Reserve Funds and Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2016M-174)
… and maintain reserve funds. Extra-classroom activity club officials did not maintain adequate supporting … under which each reserve fund will be used. Ensure that club officials issue press-numbered receipts or use some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/levittown-union-free-school-district-reserve-funds-and-extra-classroomFillmore Central School District – Credit Cards and Purchase Cards (2023M-115)
… All 230 charges had one or more exceptions that could have led to potentially inappropriate card use, including: … card being used. Approximately $12,000 in charges did not have adequate support to show what was purchased. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/08/fillmore-central-school-district-credit-cards-and-purchase-cards-2023mGenesee Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-231)
… with balances totaling $1.3 million were generally not being used. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets that include … comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Adopt a … fund policy, including plans for the use of reserves in accordance with applicable statutes. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/genesee-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-231Acceptable Time and Attendance Systems – Legacy Reporting
… by the employee that full hours were worked, except for time charged to accruals for vacation and other leave time. For good internal controls, the system should also … not have supervisors.) Examples include: Hard copy (paper) time sheets, signed by the official; Electronic time sheets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/acceptable-time-and-attendance-systemsTown of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Watertown Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) used a competitive process to … most prudent and economical manner in the best interest of taxpayers. District officials did not: Use a competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/town-watertown-fire-district-procurement-2022m-155SCAM ALERT
… Published November 27, 2024 NYSLRS is monitoring a potential cyber threat involving Retirement … Scam Alert NYSLRS is monitoring a potential cyber threat …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/scam-alertPortville Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-245)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves. Key Findings The Board annually appropriated … fund balance that was not used to finance operations and overestimated appropriations by $3.3 million (6 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/portville-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-245Oneida County Department of Social Services – Contract Monitoring and Payments (2015M-244)
… measures to ensure that performance outcomes were being met. Contracts were not always renegotiated in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Require that agencies … so there is sufficient time to renegotiate the contracts in advance of the contracts’ expiration dates. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/02/12/oneida-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-and-payments-2015m