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DiNapoli Releases Dashboard Tracking Federal Covid Funding and State Relief Programs
… online tool to monitor spending of federal recovery aid and COVID-19 relief programs in the state, including funds … excluded workers, childcare providers, emergency rental and homeowner assistance, and small business recovery. “My office is committed to full …
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)
… Directors (Board) distributed tickets from the Marketing and Promotional Program (Program) in accordance with regulations and guidelines. Key Findings The Board did not distribute … York State Gaming Commission’s (Commission) Regulations and Guidelines: The Board did not adopt a written policy to …
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)
… initial audit report, Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare (Report 2016-S-73 … services to those who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. Many of the State’s … The Medicare program covers physical, occupational, and speech therapy services as well as prescription drugs. …
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)
… District’s (District) Board was transparent when funding and purchasing fire apparatus. Key Findings The Board was not transparent when funding and purchasing fire apparatus, levied more taxes than necessary to finance annual operations and the Board’s actions hindered taxpayers’ ability to make …
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
… will not be immediately disbursed for program purposes and therefore must be returned to the U.S. Treasury. This … should not be used for awards that are open for draws and returns via the federal draw system. Please note that … system. If the award is open in the federal draw system, and OSC draws on your behalf, this return will be processed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8c-payments-us-treasuryGASB Statement No. 33 "Accounting and Financial Reporting for Nonexchange Transactions"
… Issued To: County, City, Town and Village Chief Fiscal Officers GASB Statement No. 33 provides accounting and reporting guidelines for nonexchange transactions. A … exchange. There is no clear link between services provided and supporting revenues. The statement describes four …
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)
… of our audit was to assess the Town’s financial management and fuel procurement practices for the period of January 1, … The Town of Mina is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately 1,100. It is governed … The Town could have saved approximately $3,900 if diesel and ethanol blended gasoline was purchased from State …
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
… Public authorities in New York have accumulated $267 billion in debt, the equivalent of …
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)
… our audit was to review the Board’s financial management and evaluate the operations and financial practices of the Clerk’s office for the period … The Town of Hornellsville is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately 4,200 residents. The …
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)
… to review the recording of certain financial activities and the Town’s fleet management program for the period … body responsible for overseeing the Town’s operations and finances. The Town’s 2013 operating fund budgets total … The Town Comptroller has not properly accounted for and reported reserve funds and other restricted moneys. The …
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)
… of our audit was to review non-payroll cash disbursements and internal controls over fuel inventories for the period … The Town of Alexandria is located in Jefferson County and has a population of about 4,000. The Town Board comprises four elected members and a Supervisor. The Town’s 2012 budgeted operating …
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)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether reserve funds and the debt service fund balance were reasonable. Key … written reserve fund policy. Review all reserves 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)
… our audit was to review the Supervisor’s financial records and reports for the period January 1, 2012 through July 8, … Background The Town of Barre is located in Orleans County and had a population of 2,025 as of the 2010 census. The Town … records. The Board did not approve interfund transfers and the transfers were not always repaid in a timely manner. …
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
… agenda to tackle our growing infrastructure needs and build for the future. “The state’s economy continues to … position, which has fueled revenue growth for the state and put New York on solid financial footing. There are … in the global marketplace that should be watched closely. And, more needs to be done to assist the areas of the state …
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
… to individuals who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. For dental care, the … care to conform to acceptable standards of quality and professional practice, but covers only essential services … We identified about $2.3 million in highly suspicious and possibly fraudulent claims that were submitted by the six …
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
… District Attorney Kristyna S. Mills, the U.S. Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Inspector General (HUD OIG), and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of … Hoffman for allegedly stealing over $48,000 in WCHA funds, and Katherine (Katie) Pais, Hoffman’s mother and former WCHA …
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)
… Audit Objective Determine whether Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District (District) officials properly managed grants and authorized disbursements that were appropriate and supported. Key Findings The Board of Directors (Board) …
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
… and district corporations are authorized to issue bonds to refund all or any portion of an issue of outstanding bonds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/approvalsNew York’s Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks
… force is critically important for employers to succeed and grow in New York, and it matters for the fiscal health of the State and local governments. New York’s strength has long been that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-labor-force-assessing-10-year-trends-and-pandemic-setbacksUtica Harbor Point Development Corporation – Budgeting and Board Oversight (2022M-43)
… Corporation (Corporation) Board of Directors (Board) and officials established realistic budgets and adequately monitored financial activity. Key Findings The Board and officials did not establish realistic budgets. Also, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/07/15/utica-harbor-point-development-corporation-budgeting-and