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Oversight of Industrial Hemp
… Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program (Program) in accordance with federal and State requirements. The audit … the Program Industrial hemp is an expanding commodity in the United States, as both the stalk and seed can be used … grow or cultivate industrial hemp for research purposes. In New York State, Article 29 of the Agriculture and Markets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/oversight-industrial-hempDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
… Third quarter local sales tax collections in New York state totaled $4.8 billion, an increase of 6.3 … period last year, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Local sales … was downstate with the Mid-Hudson region (5.3 percent) and New York City (5 percent) leading the way. Upstate, only the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarterSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… identifies and collects fines and fees that are due for parking violations. This audit covered the period from … is responsible for collecting and processing payments for parking fines for the approximately 30 entities that can issue parking summonses within New York City. During fiscal years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesStatewide Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 21 Percent
… fourth consecutive month that collections exceeded 2020 results, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced … fourth consecutive month that collections exceeded 2020 results State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-more-21-percentVillage of Catskill – Financial Condition (2014M-134)
… Ensure that the required annual financial report is filed with OSC within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-catskill-financial-condition-2014m-134Town of Hanover – Town Supervisor and Town Clerk Operations (2013M-40)
… funds totaled approximately $4.3 million. Key Findings An account clerk and the Deputy Town Clerk (Deputy) performed … As a result, the Board was not aware that the Supervisor’s account clerk used inappropriate accounting methods that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/10/town-hanover-town-supervisor-and-town-clerk-operations-2013m-40Town of Gardiner – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-67)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over cash receipts and disbursements and the Board’s oversight of the Town’s financial activities for the period January 1, … Town of Gardiner Selected Financial Activities 2013M67 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-gardiner-selected-financial-activities-2013m-67Town of Florida – Town Clerk Operations (2012M-215)
… January 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012. Background The Town of Florida is located in Montgomery County and has a population … Town of Florida Town Clerk Operations 2012M215 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-florida-town-clerk-operations-2012m-215Oversight of Industrial Hemp (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Industrial Hemp … the Program Industrial hemp is an expanding commodity in the United States, as both the stalk and seed can be used … Agricultural Act of 2014 was signed into federal law and, in part, authorized institutions of higher education and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/oversight-industrial-hemp-followVillage of Deposit – Fiscal Monitoring and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-205)
… financial condition and selected financial operations for the period March 1, 2012 to March 18, 2013. Background … and, ultimately, did not adopt reasonable budgets for the general, water and sewer funds. Inaccurate budgeting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/12/13/village-deposit-fiscal-monitoring-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-205DiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft of Public Funds
… Former Town of Potter Clerk Julie Brown pleaded guilty yesterday after pocketing public funds … office and Yates County Sheriff Ronald Spike’s office. Brown, 49, admitted before Judge Cook in Yates County Court … took place between January 1, 2018, and May 21, 2019, when Brown resigned. She pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft-public-fundsTravel Advisory No. 15
… employees may be required to sign a certification form such as the AC 132-S , Employee Report of Travel Expenses and Claim for Payment. This form can either be submitted to a proxy for processing, or … recognize employees who are telecommuting may be unable to print an AC 132-S for physical signature or provide it to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/15-covid-19-travel-and-expense-temporary-exceptionsMedicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our initial audit report, Medicaid Overpayments for … provides the force needed to deliver air to the lungs in a patient whose ability to breathe is diminished or lost. … 1, 2014 through December 31, 2018. We identified $975,795 in overpayments on 32 inpatient claims that reported 96 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-care-involving-mechanical-ventilation-services-followMedicaid Program – Cost of Pharmacy Services Under Managed Care
… the Department of Health (Department) obtained Medicaid pharmacy services under managed care in an economical manner. … uses two methods to pay health care providers for Medicaid pharmacy services: fee-for-service (FFS) and managed care. Under FFS, the Department pays pharmacy providers directly for each drug dispensed to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-cost-pharmacy-services-under-managed-careTown of Babylon – Financial Condition and Internal Controls Over Selected Town Operations (2013M-115)
… of our audit was to examine the Town’s financial condition and internal controls over selected financial operations for … which comprises five elected members: the Town Supervisor and four Board members. The Town’s major operating funds’ … $6.1 million to a deficit of $10.5 million. Between 2008 and 2011, the residential garbage district fund made 17 cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/22/town-babylon-financial-condition-and-internal-controls-over-selected-town-operationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's November Budget Update
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement regarding the … “The release of the city’s November 2022 Financial Plan update raises concerns about the city’s outyear budget gaps … worsening of the economic outlook since its last update in April 2022, including on Wall Street , the city is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-november-budget-updateFocus on Identity Theft
… important issue. IDENTITY THEFT REPORTS INCREASED 200% in New York State between 2019 and 2021. (Source: Federal Trade … fraud assistance . State Resources Office of the New York State Comptroller: Report allegations of fraud … Comptroller DiNapoli provides resources to help New Yorkers protect themselves from identity theft …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theftTown of LaGrange – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-107)
… and internal controls over the Town’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, through September 30, 2012. Background The Town of LaGrange is located in Dutchess County and serves approximately 15,700 residents. … terminated upon separation from service, and users did not log off the system when they were not using it. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/12/town-lagrange-selected-financial-activities-2013m-107Wyoming County Court and Trust Funds (2020-C&T-2)
… deposited to the court and ordered into her custody. In addition, pursuant to New York State Abandoned Property Law, money that has remained in the hands of the Treasurer for a period of three years, … were not complete. We found two actions, totaling $30,455, in the Treasurer’s custody that were not recorded on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2020/05/08/wyoming-county-court-and-trust-funds-2020-ct-2XI-A.1.B Category Codes – XI-A. Purchasing
… should include the category code on the transaction lines for contracts and purchase orders when the agency … have the ability to make purchases against these contract lines with a more detailed category code on the purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1b-category-codes