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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … requests for proposals for professional services totaling $26,754. Authority officials did not adopt comprehensive IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-230
… Employees Employees of the NYS Unified Court System (UCS) in Negotiating Units SY, SR, S9, DR, F8, G9, 86 and 87 who … allowance or maintenance allowance to all eligible members in June and December. In addition, consistent with prior practice, the negotiated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-230-june-2016-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-andUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-217
… Allowance memorandum dated 05/07/2015, issued by OCA Payroll Operations, authorizes the June 2015 payment. … OCA memorandum for a list of eligible titles); and Have a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence … criteria but is on an authorized leave of absence with a Payroll Status of Leave of Absence (except with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-217-june-2015-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-andUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-241
… Employees Employees of the NYS Unified Court System (UCS) in Negotiating Units SY, SR, S9, DR, F8, G9, 86 and 87 who … allowance or maintenance allowance to all eligible members in June and December. In addition, consistent with prior practice, the negotiated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-241-june-2017-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-andOpinion 96-16
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Property (use of proceeds from sale of) WATER DISTRICTS -- Property (use of … may use the excess proceeds from sale for the construction of a new town hall or whether special legislation is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-16Empire BlueCross – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Empire BlueCross – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs (Report 2021-S-33 ). About … The Empire Plan is the primary health insurance plan for NYSHIP, providing over 1 million members with four types … Program of the Empire Plan and to process and pay claims for hospital services. Hospital benefits cover a range of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/empire-bluecross-overpayments-physician-administered-drugs-followEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period April 1, 2011 Through June 30, 2011 (Follow-Up)
… report, Empire BlueCross BlueShield: Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period April 1, 2011 Through June 30, 2011 … The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The Department of Civil Service contracts with … audit report Empire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/30/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-april-1-2011-throughBerne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District - Monthly Records and Reports (2018M-82)
… BerneKnoxWesterlo Central School District Monthly Records and Reports 2018M82 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/20/berne-knox-westerlo-central-school-district-monthly-records-and-reportsAdirondack Central School District – Information Technology (2022M-61)
… technology (IT) controls over the District’s network to help safeguard personal, private, and sensitive information … officials did not establish adequate IT controls to help safeguard PPSI. In addition to sensitive IT control … technology IT controls over the Districts network to help safeguard personal private and sensitive information PPSI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/12/adirondack-central-school-district-information-technology-2022m-61Opinion 94-18
… in the opinion. VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (conveyance for nominal consideration to private not-for-profit … or for nominal consideration. You ask whether it is necessary for the members of a village volunteer fire … no further action by members of the fire companies is necessary to establish a separately incorporated fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-18State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… financial policies or procedures, conduct a thorough audit of bills or conduct an annual audit of the treasurer’s books and records. The treasurer did not … County) The board did not provide adequate oversight of the district’s financial operations. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Town of Clarence – Controls Over Fuel and Vehicle Fleet Management (2013M-312)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate controls over fuel and the management of the Town’s vehicle fleet for the period January 1, 2012 … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate controls over fuel and the management of the Towns vehicle fleet for the period January 1 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-clarence-controls-over-fuel-and-vehicle-fleet-management-2013m-312Empire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Special Items Billed by Hospitals Within Long Island Health Network
… To determine whether Empire BlueCross paid claims for special items according to the terms of its contract with Long Island Health Network and, if not, whether Empire … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering nearly 1.1 million members. Civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/29/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-special-items-billed-hospitals-within-long-island-healthPittsford Central School District – Payroll (2021M-129)
… Recommendations Certify payrolls prior to the distribution of paychecks and processing of direct deposits. Routinely review the payroll process for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/pittsford-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-129Herkimer Central School District – 2014 Building Renovation Capital Project (2022M-136)
… the Herkimer Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials properly planned and … exceeded the authorized purchase order by $95,100. Release of this report was held in abeyance due to a separate … Comptroller investigation involving the former clerk of the works. In March 2022, the former clerk of the works …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/herkimer-central-school-district-2014-building-renovation-capital-projectBellmore-Merrick Central High School District – Financial Condition (2016M-341)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition … Central High School District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District, which operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/bellmore-merrick-central-high-school-district-financial-condition-2016mState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… million. More information on these contracts and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com . Major Contracts … Office of General Services $10.2 million for hourly-based IT services, including $2.5 million to PSI International, … errors, improprieties or lack of documentation. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayJefferson Central School District – Procuring Services (2021M-42)
… competition for services. Officials paid: $135,000 to 10 of the 14 service providers reviewed without seeking … for lawn care services without public written disclosure of his interest in the contract with the District. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/jefferson-central-school-district-procuring-services-2021m-42DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Cities
… While no municipalities were in the highest category of “significant fiscal stress,” 73 villages and cities have … for many local governments has improved with the infusion of federal aid and stronger economic activity,” DiNapoli … outlook for years down the road.” The latest round of fiscal scores evaluated local governments with fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-citiesState Comptroller DiNapoli and DFS Acting Superintendent Asrow Designate New Banking Development District to Support Community Banking in the Butternut Valley
… and credit union branches across the State where there is a demonstrated need for banking services. DFS administers the program and … through access to nearby, affordable banking services. I’m proud to partner with the Department of Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-dfs-acting-superintendent-asrow-designate-new-banking-development