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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… have not been appropriately designed to safeguard district assets. A majority of the board does not audit claims prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act – Federal Funding and New York
… of these programs. IDEA funds pass through the State Education Department (NYSED) and are allocated by the … of most federal education aid, including IDEA. Funds to New York City The City’s fiscal year (FY) 2026 preliminary budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/individuals-disabilities-education-actAvoca Central School District – Payroll (2025M-14)
… and wages? Audit Period July 1, 2022 – January 28, 2025 Understanding the Program School district officials … supported, authorized by management and accurately paid in accordance with board-approved collective bargaining … this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State Comptroller’s authority as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-payroll-2025m-14City of Jamestown – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-72)
… internal controls over procurement and cash receipts for the period January 1, 2011, through January 31, 2013. … The Board of Public Utilities (BPU) did not seek bids for purchases from six vendors who were paid $387,763 and the City did not seek bids for purchases from one vendor who was paid $65,864. BPU …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/14/city-jamestown-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-72Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Report 2017-S-11 ). About … York State. Most of the toll points along the Thruway only accept cash and E-ZPass charges as toll payment. All Thruway … tolls are electronically deducted when the vehicle passes through toll points. Most E-ZPass accounts are automatically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followCity of Binghamton – Apparent Misappropriation of Parks and Recreation Department Funds (2013M-169)
… Common Council is the City’s legislative branch. John Whalen was a City employee for 39 years. He was … to his operation of the Department. On April 11, 2013, John Whalen was charged with grand larceny in the second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/10/03/city-binghamton-apparent-misappropriation-parks-and-recreation-department-fundsMedicaid Program – Improper Payments to a Dentist
… Purpose To determine if Medicaid made improper payments for dental … eligible services will be paid. Medicaid allows a dentist to bill an additional fee when dental staff must provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/15/medicaid-program-improper-payments-dentistNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members
… To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York paid claims for Empire Plan members who were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-servicesVillage of Deposit – Fiscal Monitoring and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-205)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition and selected financial … adopt reasonable budgets for the general, water and sewer funds. Inaccurate budgeting and lack of monitoring have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/12/13/village-deposit-fiscal-monitoring-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-205Travel Advisory No. 15
… temporary eligibility for full personal vehicle mileage reimbursement is no longer applicable for business-related … (GFO) Chapter XIII, Section 4 – Employee Travel Expense Reimbursement, the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) … continue to use electronic signatures to certify travel forms requiring the employee’s signature, including the AC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/15-covid-19-travel-and-expense-temporary-exceptionsFire Safety (2015-MS-1)
… fire safety of buildings) within their jurisdictions for the period January 1 through December 31, 2013. … plan and evacuation plan to be prepared and maintained for most buildings. The plans must be reviewed or updated at … that cities, counties, towns and villages are responsible for enforcing the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/27/fire-safety-2015-ms-1Cyber Incident Response Team (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Cyber Incident Response Team … governments, and public authorities in New York. CIRT is part of the Division’s Office of Counter Terrorism and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/cyber-incident-response-team-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's November Budget Update
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the … statement regarding the agreement announced today on New York City’s November Financial Plan. “The release of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-november-budget-updateSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Finance … Ensure STARS properly accounts for all the summonses that have been written off and entered into judgment. Communicate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000
… trust of the Vernon Center Fire Department members and the public when he used his position to steal funds that were … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… Simchik allegedly spent Fire Department funds on personal items like a movie channel subscription, plane … County central arraignment for the Town of Verona Court on charges of grand larceny in the second degree and … government in the second degree. She is due back in court on Nov. 26. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000New York City Construction Industry Booming
… The construction industry in New York state has set employment records for four consecutive … Authority and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. DiNapoli’s report also notes that: The nation added …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/new-york-city-construction-industry-boomingOpinion 89-42
… known as "Treasury Direct." Under this system, no physical security is issued, the security being evidenced only by an account master record and a description of the security in a securities portfolio associated therewith in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-42Opinion 88-24
… opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Interest in Contract (reimbursement to board member for expenses incurred in maintaining private pond) GENERAL … the foregoing, it is clear that each claim submitted for reimbursement by the board member or her husband for expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24Opinion 91-21
… (see, e.g., People ex rel. Conine v Steuben County , 183 NY 114, applying the prohibition to a county treasurer). … to fees or commissions (see, e.g., Cook v Stockwell , 206 NY 481; see also, Finn v City of New York , 282 NY 153; McCarthy v McGoldrick , 266 NY 199; and Emmitt v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21