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DiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… organization for his personal use of an official vehicle in a timely manner. Both audits found lax oversight of … and eliminate questionable spending.” The OTB was formed in 1973 and is owned by 15 participating counties and the … are distributed to the participating municipalities. In the first audit, DiNapoli’s auditors examined the OTB’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… of the Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department was charged today in the alleged theft of more than $11,000 from the fire … Comptroller’s fraud hotline. Amy Olmstead, 47, of Bolivar, in Allegany County, is accused of forging and cashing … Attorney Keith Slep for their partnership with my office in bringing Mrs. Olmstead to justice." "The village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsThese Our Treasures, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by These Our … (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education programs, and sufficiently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/08/these-our-treasures-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Former Treasurer of Frewsburg Central School District Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $7,000 in School Funds
… students of Frewsburg.” Smoulder, 27, stole $6,982 in cash from the Frewsburg Central School District’s extra-classroom … her theft by substituting the stolen funds with checks from the school district retirees’ health insurance account, … activity funds to promote the education and morale of all students and to finance extracurricular activities. Those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-treasurer-frewsburg-central-school-district-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-7000-schoolSome NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… students from harassment and discrimination based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender … compliance with the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). On Sept. 25, DiNapoli engaged a similar audit focused on New York City schools. “The Dignity for All Students Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The audit provided a detailed account of the millions in expenses that were not timely paid, inappropriate actions … include: 88 claims totaling $1.8 million were not paid in a timely manner. 60 claims totaling $460,584 were not paid … were properly authorized, for valid purposes and paid in a timely fashion. Officials and employees did not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonX.7.B Local Customers – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… who provide revenues to that Business Unit only and for which a revenue contract reviewed by the Office of the … Chapter XI, Section 7 – Revenue and Repayment Agreements for this Guide for additional guidance on revenue contracts that require OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x7b-local-customersState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York State Budget for SFY 2022-23
… of Ukraine and persistently high inflation. In addition, New Yorkers continue to grapple with the health, economic, … Yorkers and small businesses, boost wages for health care workers, make green investments and extend relief programs to … Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-state-budget-sfy-2022-23Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health’s (Department) eMedNY system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2019-through-september-30-2019Oversight of Provider Consolidated Fiscal Reports – Independent Living, Inc.
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) ensures that the costs … allowable, properly calculated, and adequately documented in accordance with C onsolidated Fiscal Reporting and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/oversight-provider-consolidated-fiscal-reports-independent-living-incThrough Ages, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… 2015, Through Ages reported approximately $13.7 million in reimbursable costs for the SEIT preschool cost-based … fiscal years ended June 30, 2015, we identified $137,377 in reported costs that did not comply with the requirements in the RCM and CFR Manual and recommend that such costs be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/03/through-ages-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through May $4 Billion Over Enacted Budget Projections
… Plan, according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The strong … Plan according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-may-4-billion-over-enacted-budget-projectionsHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program
… to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly (RESTORE) program in accordance with program goals and requirements. The audit covered awards in funding years 2017-19. About the Program HCR consists of … prescribed time frames to better support senior homeowners in need of assistance. Specifically, we found: Inaccurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/15/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairsCOVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… sector saw the largest decline among all sectors in the city’s economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as … United States and will be 135 years old this April,” said James J. Claffey Jr., Local One I.A.T.S.E President . “We are … arts organizations such as independent live venues, movie theatres and museums, with additional grants set aside …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryDiNapoli: Department of Environmental Conservation’s Operational Spending Declines as Responsibilities Grow
… The scope of the DEC’s mandate will grow considerably in coming years because of recent initiatives from the … the Executive and federal agencies. Topping the list are the agency’s responsibilities for implementing the … Community Risk and Resiliency Act, overseeing $3.9 billion in water quality appropriations, and managing programs aimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-department-environmental-conservations-operational-spending-declines-responsibilities-growSteppingStone Day School, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… full-day Special Class and full-day Special Class in an Integrated Setting programs. During the two fiscal … request a late-pickup day care service up until 5:00 p.m. In contrast, SteppingStone operated the SED preschool … 582 students with disabilities at its two locations: one in Queens and the other in the Bronx. The DOE refers students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/steppingstone-day-school-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Economic Trends Total New York Wages Fell $12.5 Billion in Second Quarter In the second quarter of 2020, total wages paid in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-16-2020Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
… Many residents of long-term care facilities in New York state lack regular access to ombudsman services due to a decline in the number of volunteers and a severe shortage of paid staff, … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocatesOpinion 90-62
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Removal (of … perform the duties of his office is entitled to continue in office and receive his salary, unless the superintendent … incompetent; and an incumbent's conviction of a felony or crime involving a violation of the oath of office (Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-62Opinion 91-2
… (authority of State Comptroller to request information for the purpose of determining conflicts of interest) … (authority of State Comptroller to request information for the purpose of determining conflicts of interest) NEW … certain outside employment and business interests in order for the Comptroller to determine the possible existence of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-2