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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Niskayuna , Town of Theresa and the City of Yonkers . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … – Budgeting Practices (Sullivan County) The board is not adopting realistic budgets or ensuring the prudent use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Town of Pittstown – Records and Reports (2013M-5)
… records or provide the Board with accurate financial reports. Examples include balance sheets for operating funds … 2012. In addition, cash on the Supervisor’s monthly reports did not agree with bank balances or accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/08/town-pittstown-records-and-reports-2013m-5Franklin Square Water District – Life Insurance Policies (2013M-127)
… may also constitute an unauthorized investment of District funds. Key Recommendation Review the insurance policies the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/07/19/franklin-square-water-district-life-insurance-policies-2013m-127Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… from 2016-17 through 2018-19, helping result in $12.1 million in appropriated fund balance not being used to finance operations. In addition, the district’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsTown of Albion – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2024M-111)
… revenue and a $109,000 expenditure for a storage building. In addition, budgetary transfers totaling $27,125 were … accounting records, as required by New York State Town Law (Town Law) Section 123. Recommendations The audit report … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the Town’s response. … Determine whether the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/08/town-albion-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-111Town of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-13-19)
… of the liability could significantly impact the Town’s real property tax levy or the current level of services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/05/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-13-19Resources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding
… management work, fell by $29.4 million, a reduction of 10 percent. Whether this decline has affected DEC’s ability … Funds spending, by contrast, fell by $29.4 million, or 10 percent (a decline of 22.1 percent after inflation). … spending and staffing levels have risen over the last 10 years, the DEC has also been taking on significant new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/resources-and-responsibilities-new-york-states-environmental-fundingNew York State Health Insurance Program - Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage
… determine whether participating organizations and members are paying excessively for dual Empire Plan Family coverage. The audit covered the … those premiums. However, while participating organizations are required to pay a minimum employer share of the cost, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/07/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-empire-plan-members-dual-family-coverageState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … appropriated fund balance that was not used as planned to fund operations. As a result, the unrestricted fund balance increased to almost $2.26 million, or 17 percent, of the ensuing year's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… supported by adequate documentation and appeared to be for proper school purposes. However, the board did not ensure … insurance reserve fund and has adopted a written policy for the health insurance reserve but it has not adopted any policies for the other reserve funds. Solvay Union Free School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0XI.4.D Indirect Cost Allocations – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the method or basis for allocation should be identified. In situations where the contractor provides services funded … allocated to the State.The following criteria must be met in determining when indirect costs are allowable: The … accurate and common to all programs. The period being used to determine allocable indirect costs is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4d-indirect-cost-allocationsDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… As a result of his conviction, Volkmann is required to leave public office. “Instead of upholding the law, … his community,” said DiNapoli. “Taxpayers have the right to expect their public officials, including law enforcement … times over many years, it is my humble recommendation to the Legislature that it increase its funding. These highly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageImproper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Follow-Up)
… Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Report 2018-S-16 ). About the Program The Department of Health (Department) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-and-supplies-providedNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities and Their Families Cover Costs
… benefits." The NY ABLE legislation was signed into law in December 2015. The bill authorized the Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-and-their-families-cover-costsMiller Place Fire District – Credit Cards (2024M-58)
… credit card charges were properly approved, supported and for appropriate purposes. Key Findings The Board did not … credit card charges were properly approved, supported and for appropriate purposes. As a result, there is an increased risk that the District will expend funds for unauthorized or inappropriate purchases. Of the 136 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/09/13/miller-place-fire-district-credit-cards-2024m-58Contract Submission System Guide for Public Authority Users
… has submitted to OSC Manage contacts Submit feedback CSS Online Help contains the instructional guidance and … or compressed files types are prohibited (exe, dll, com, zip, tar, jar, etc.) Step 6 of 6 – Contract Submission … or compressed files types are prohibited (exe, dll, com, zip, tar, jar, etc.) Step 4 of 4 – Amendment Submission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/contract-submission-system-guide-public-authority-usersDiNapoli: NYC Projects Surplus in the Current Year but Faces Budget Risks in the Years Ahead
… but the city faces significant budget gaps and risks in the coming years, according to a report released today by … budget gaps projected for fiscal years 2020 through 2022. In addition, the city faces the prospects of future risks, … economy is still strong, it appears more vulnerable than in recent years." New York City added 715,000 jobs between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-nyc-projects-surplus-current-year-faces-budget-risks-years-aheadComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in Theft of Over $274,000 in State Pension Benefits
… to prosecute these crimes.” “Workers across New York count on their pension for a secure retirement, and I will continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-theft-over-274000-state-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: Former NYU Finance Director Pays Over $660,000 in Restitution for Role in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
… and employee reimbursements but kept more than $660,000 to pay for personal expenses, including renovations to her home …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-nyu-finance-director-pays-over-660000-restitution-role-multi-million-dollar-fraudFood Insecurity Persists Post-Pandemic
… Introduction In March 2023, the Office of the State Comptroller reported that the number of New York … 1 Office of the New York State Comptroller, New Yorkers in Need, Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs , March 2023 at https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programs . 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/food-insecurity-persists-post-pandemic