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DiNapoli Releases Dashboard Tracking Federal Covid Funding and State Relief Programs
… to assist New Yorkers in need. My office will follow the money to ensure federal funds are getting where they are … Executive Director Betsy Gotbaum, “With such large sums of money coming to New York through the American Rescue Plan and … detailed disclosure so the public can further track how money is being spent. We encourage local governments to …
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)
… distribute Program tickets in accordance with the New York State Gaming Commission’s (Commission) Regulations and …
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)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the three … to those who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. Many of the State’s Medicaid … claims data, were Medicare-covered services that should have been paid by Medicare. The payments included $18.6 …
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)
… more than $1.1 million in fund balance to purchase a fire truck costing more than $727,000, instead of establishing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/09/17/livonia-joint-fire-district-fire-truck-funding-and-purchase-2021m-97Finger Lakes Community College - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2019M-184)
… credit card and travel expenditures. Key Findings The College could have saved $18,135 on 76 lodging claims by … College’s bank account prior to audit. A travel agent who is not an employee uses their College credit card to … funds. College officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2020/01/10/finger-lakes-community-college-credit-card-and-travel-expendituresDiNapoli Faults Oversight at Public Service Commission of Orders and Agreements
… Charter Communications Inc. and other utilities across New York, according to an audit released today by State … and imposed only four penalties in four years. “When New Yorkers flip on the lights, log in or make a call, they … gas, steam, telecommunications, and water services for New York’s residential and business customers. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-faults-oversight-public-service-commission-orders-and-agreementsTown of Caroline - Town Clerk and Credit Card Purchases (2019M-247)
… manner. Determine whether the Town credit cards were used for appropriate purposes. Key Findings The Clerk did not: Deposit or remit all tax collections to the Supervisor and County Treasurer … from taxpayers. Report or remit fees in a timely manner for 2018 and 2019. The Board: Approved inappropriate or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-caroline-town-clerk-and-credit-card-purchases-2019m-247Justice Court Fund - Town and Village Court Revenue Report Data Description
… Data Source Certified monthly reports submitted by town and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/justice-court-fund-town-and-village-court-revenue-report-data-descriptionRochester City School District - Budgeting and Multiyear Financial Planning (2020M-44)
… whether the Board’s 2018-19 adopted budget was realistic and structurally balanced based on historical or known trends. Key Findings The Board and District officials neglected to use accurate estimates of … The Board failed to adopt a structurally balanced budget and did not follow its fund balance policy when it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/21/rochester-city-school-district-budgeting-and-multiyear-financial-planningOnondaga County Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2019M-160)
… Board appropriately evaluated projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that … financial benefits. The Board could improve its monitoring and verification of project performance related to job creation and capital investment. Four companies received sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/11/01/onondaga-county-industrial-development-agency-projectParsons Child and Family Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… is an SED-approved special education provider located in Albany County. Among other programs, Parsons provides … June 30, 2015, Parsons reported approximately $1.2 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for the Preschool Special … fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, we identified $247,699 in ineligible costs that Parsons reported on its CFR for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/parsons-child-and-family-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find Nearly $800 Million in Savings and Revenue
… program. The audits identified approximately $790 million in savings from eliminating unnecessary payments and … budget gap of $6 billion for the coming fiscal year, in part because of higher Medicaid spending,” DiNapoli said. … on the Medicaid program, uncovering billions of dollars in waste, fraud and abuse. Our role is to help lower Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-nearly-800-million-savings-and-revenueVillage of Port Byron – Financial Monitoring and Information Technology (2014M-116)
… operations, internal controls and information technology for the period June 1, 2011 through June 17, 2013. Background … population of approximately 1,300. Budgeted appropriations for the general, water and sewer funds for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $1.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/15/village-port-byron-financial-monitoring-and-information-technology-2014m-116Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… was underbilled $78,600, a business was not billed for its agreed upon PILOT totaling $18,900 and another … Recommendations Obtain required supporting documentation for self-reported job performance. Properly monitor PILOTs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringTown of Long Lake – Capital Projects and Reserve Funds (2012M-235)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Town is accounting for … Background The Town of Long Lake is located in Hamilton County and has a population of about 700. The Town is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/08/town-long-lake-capital-projects-and-reserve-funds-2012m-235Village of Spring Valley – Financial Activities and Information Technology (2012M-180)
… June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012. Background The Village of Spring Valley is located in the Towns of Ramapo and Clarkstown, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/18/village-spring-valley-financial-activities-and-information-technology-2012m-180Allegany-Limestone Central School District – Reserve Funds and Fixed Assets (2013M-228)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review District official’s internal controls over reserve funds and … July 5, 2013. Background The Allegany-Limestone Central School District is located in Cattaraugus County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/allegany-limestone-central-school-district-reserve-funds-and-fixed-assetsTown of Hanover – Town Supervisor and Town Clerk Operations (2013M-40)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the processes and procedures for the Town … financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to January 18, 2013. Background The Town of Hanover is … functions that serve as checks against one another that do not exist unless they are performed by separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/10/town-hanover-town-supervisor-and-town-clerk-operations-2013m-40Albany City School District – Separation Payments and Information Technology (2012M-251)
… Background The Albany City School District is located in the City of Albany, Albany County. The District is … payments and those controls are operating effectively. In 2010, District officials developed a disaster recovery … to ensure that the computer system could be restored in a timely manner. We also found that the District has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/albany-city-school-district-separation-payments-and-informationVillage of Lyndonville – Leave Time Benefits and Information Technology (2012M-259)
… were administered in accordance with Board-adopted policy and if Village information technology (IT) policies and procedures were adequate for the period June 1, 2007, … is located in the Town of Yates in Orleans County and has approximately 800 residents. The Village is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/08/village-lyndonville-leave-time-benefits-and-information-technology-2012m-259