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DiNapoli and Hein Announce Training For Fire Districts and EMS Agencies
… today announced his office will conduct a training session in cooperation with Ulster County Executive Michael P. Hein, on financial safeguards for fire districts in Ulster County. “Fire district officials can benefit from … and property throughout Ulster County. With that said, in light of the announcement by the Comptroller DiNapoli and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agenciesMedina Central School District - Tax Collection (2019M-151)
… District officials did not provide sufficient oversight of the tax collection process. The Treasurer did not perform a timely reconciliation of tax collection activities, resulting in undetected errors … deposited, intact. Ensure there is sufficient oversight of the tax collection process. Perform a reconciliation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-tax-collection-2019m-151DiNapoli: Coronavirus Will Cause Multi-Year Hit to State Finances
… pandemic has caused extraordinary economic challenges in New York with punishing, still-evolving impacts on public … bigger picture. Tax revenues will be substantially lower in the near term because of the pandemic, and likely well … filings. While the state received almost $3.8 billion in Coronavirus Relief Fund resources earlier this month, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-coronavirus-will-cause-multi-year-hit-state-financesSafety at Stations (Follow-Up)
… buses at many of SIR’s 21 stations or to the Staten Island Ferry. SIR operates 24 hours a day with service every 30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/safety-stations-followOversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up)
… with known adverse health effects that the Department continues to study to determine whether maximum limits and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/oversight-public-water-systems-followImproper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider (Follow-Up)
… the extent of implementation of the recommendation made in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider (Report 2018-S-10 ). About the Program The State’s … claims prior to 2016, which accounted for $1.4 million in Medicaid payments. We recommended that the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-transportation-provider-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… documented consultant costs, vehicle costs, and credit card purchases; $78,474 in consultant costs that were … education programs. The ineligible costs included: $26,923 in personal service costs that consisted of staffing … than 50,000 state contracts, visit www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: State Should Recoup $11.7 Million from Special Education Contractors
… in other than personal service costs and depreciation. Marie Pense Center LLC: Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2019-S-36) Marie Pense is a New York City-based proprietary organization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-state-should-recoup-117-million-special-education-contractorsOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (Follow-Up)
… line on Staten Island, which runs from the St. George Ferry Terminal to the southern terminus at the Tottenville …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-followDiNapoli: SED Makes Progress on Implementation of Dignity for All Students Act
… The State Education Department (SED) made progress in ensuring school districts across New York are protecting … it from happening,” DiNapoli said. “I commend the State Education Department for acting on my audit and strengthening … The State Education Department SED made progress in ensuring school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-sed-makes-progress-implementation-dignity-all-students-actNew GASB Standards
… based upon information shared with us from time and attendance personnel at the reporting entities and has … and Public-Public Partnerships GASB Statement No. 94, Public-Private Partnerships and Public-Public … KPMG Other Accounting Pronouncement Considerations: GASB 94 and GASB 96 – November 13, 2020 (Presentation) GASB Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/new-gasb-standardsSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (2023-S-27)
To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required oversight to the Affected State Entities (ASEs) in line with Executive Order 88 Guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23s27.pdfEnvironmental Facilities Corporation: An Overview of Major Water Quality Improvement Programs
New York State is fortunate to have an abundance of natural resources, including water. At the same time, aging infrastructure and a long history of underinvestment in water system maintenance have resulted in a significant backlog of water quality improvement projects needed to protect the waters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/environmental-facilities-corporation-report.pdfCybersecurity Risk Mitigation – Part 2
This webinar will build on the lessons learned about the risk management process in Part 1 of this series, and discuss possible vulnerabilities in information systems, threats that attackers may use to exploit those vulnerabilities, and internal and security controls that can be implemented to help.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-risk-mitigation-101624.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (2023-S-27) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required oversight to the Affected State Entities (ASEs) in line with Executive Order 88 Guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23s27-response.pdfComptroller’s Fiscal Update: The Cost of Deficit Financing, May 2010
The proposed State Fiscal Year 2010-11 Executive Budget released in January projected a five-year cumulative current services deficit exceeding $60 billion.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-deficit-financing-2010.pdfSeized Assets Program (Follow-Up) (2017-F-21)
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our original report, Seized Assets Program (2013-S-46).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17f21.pdfUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (Follow-Up) (2017-F-23)
To determine the implementation status of the three recommendations made in our audit report, UnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Medical Services...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17f23.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - June 2009
NYC is managing its way through its greatest fiscal challenge in decades as the recession ripples through the local economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-5-2010.pdfTown of Webb - Financial Oversight and Ambulance Services (2018M-161)
Determine whether the Board effectively managed financial operations and ensured that ambulance services were provided in accordance with applicable laws.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/webb-161.pdf