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XII.5.M Selecting the Appropriate Handling Code – XII. Expenditures
… code “A” allows a Business Unit’s courier to pick up a vendor’s check for payment of goods and services at the … Treasury rather than having the payment made directly to a vendor. To make a check available at the Division of … a checkmark in the “Separate Payment” box in the Payment Options section of the voucher to ensure the check will not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5m-selecting-appropriate-handling-codePhysical Accessibility to Programs and Services (2025-MS-1)
… stairs. 1 According to the ADA Update: A Primer for State and Local Governments , “by the year 2030, … that meet their age-related physical needs.” 2 In New York State, almost 27 percent of adults, or about 4 million New … only and should not be construed as the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) opining on the legality of any of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/06/physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-2025-ms-1DiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… of lodging. The company also spent $14,000 on a holiday party, coffee and food unrelated to providing client …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerAm I Required to Have an Audit?
… It depends. Some local government entities such as school districts, industrial development agencies, fire districts with revenues of $400,000 or more and sponsors of length of Service Award … conducted by an external auditor, in accordance with the provisions of the federal "single audit act". Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/am-i-required-have-auditTown of Frankfort – Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-192)
… the State Comptroller. The Board did not initiate annual audits of the Supervisor’s records. Key Recommendations The … or consider resigning from office. Initiate annual audits of the Supervisor’s records as required by Law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/22/town-frankfort-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-192DiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… in 2016. As a result, Medicaid has improperly paid the full amount for services during overlaps for a total of $93.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverDiNapoli Issues Report on Transparency of Village Fiscal Activities
… said. “Those that don’t file are leaving taxpayers in the dark about how their money is being used or if fiscal … after the statutory due date, and 76 villages (14%) had not filed as of Sept. 13, 2024. These 76 villages, with a … and only one filed within the 90-day requirement. All but one of the localities’ CFOs were aware of the filing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-issues-report-transparency-village-fiscal-activitiesDiNapoli: NYC Pre-K Special Education Provider Claimed Nearly $3 Million In Ineligible Expenses
… through adjustments to Yeled’s reimbursement rates. The full audit can be found at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-nyc-pre-k-special-education-provider-claimed-nearly-3-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: Special Education Contractor Convicted for $2 Million Fraud
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Preet Bharara, was … money for their personal benefit. I’d like to thank U.S. Attorney Bharara for prosecuting this crime and working with … legislation – proposed by DiNapoli and sponsored by Sen. John Flanagan and Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan – mandating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-special-education-contractor-convicted-2-million-fraudIra Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-266)
… examine the Department’s controls over financial activity for the period January 1, 2012 through March 17, 2014. Background The Ira Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit corporation located in the Town of Ira in … has not adopted a code of ethics. The Department does not adhere to the purchase order system required in its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/ira-volunteer-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mIntegrity
… Press Releases NYS Department of Correctional Services NYS Sex Offender Registry NYS Unified Court System - Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/integrityDiNapoli: Tax Collector Sentenced for Dodging Her Own Tax Bills
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collector-sentenced-dodging-her-own-tax-billsCortland County - Financial Management and Reporting (2019M-162)
… the State Comptroller’s Office (OSC) 519 days late because of the condition of the records. Key Recommendations Fill key financial … identified in previous audits to ensure the accuracy of the accounting records. Update and/or develop policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/11/27/cortland-county-financial-management-and-reporting-2019m-162Vestal Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-265)
… June 30, 2014. Background The Vestal Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Vestal in Broome County. The Department operates within the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/vestal-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-265Town of Mentz – Board Oversight (2016M-403)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board's oversight of financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 … Town of Mentz Board Oversight 2016M403 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-mentz-board-oversight-2016m-403South Farmingdale Fire District - Financial Condition and Leave Benefits (2018M-29)
… by the Board. Key Recommendations Use surplus funds as a financing source for funding one-time expenditures, funding … collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Except as specified in Appendix A, District officials generally agreed with our … Appendix B includes our comments on the issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/25/south-farmingdale-fire-district-financial-condition-and-leave-benefitsDiNapoli: Cyberattack Complaints in New York Rise 53%
… Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, jumping from 16,426 incidents in 2016 to 25,112 in 2022, according to the FBI. The number of … Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53 between 2016 and 2022 jumping from 16426 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/cyberattack-complaints-in-new-york-rise-53-percentDiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
… including the executive director. Milestone charged their full salaries to the state even though the employees were … audit findings, and the audit rebuttal are detailed in the full audit here …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-providerNorth Greenbush Common School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-112)
… as the claims auditor, because they were directly involved in accounting or purchasing functions, audited and approved claims resulting in an increased risk that improper or deficient claims could be paid. The District appointed a new claims auditor in October 2021. Of 50 claims reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/north-greenbush-common-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-112Ticonderoga Joint Town/Village Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-182)
… completed and annual update documents (AUD) were filed in a timely manner.(Starting in 2023, the AUD is referred to as the Annual Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/04/19/ticonderoga-joint-townvillage-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-182