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Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools Report 2019S29
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followPoughkeepsie City School District – Internal Controls Over Purchasing and Claims Processing (2012M-179)
… (CPA) to provide services as the District’s claims auditor and the CPA did not perform the services in … services that were not properly rendered by the CPA firm. Ensure that all claims contain sufficient documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/11/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-purchasing-andNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… sources for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) are not identified, the authority may have to raise … sharply in recent years, according to an analysis of the MTA’s financial plan released today by State Comptroller … prevent these possibilities from becoming reality, and the MTA must make the best use of its resources." DiNapoli's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesLevittown Union Free School District – Reserve Funds and Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2016M-174)
… and maintain reserve funds. Extra-classroom activity club officials did not maintain adequate supporting … under which each reserve fund will be used. Ensure that club officials issue press-numbered receipts or use some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/levittown-union-free-school-district-reserve-funds-and-extra-classroomSpackenkill Union Free School District – Financial Management, Transportation and Information Technology (2015M-151)
… have not been established for computer security, disaster recovery, data backups and security awareness training. Key … and create policies and procedures relating to disaster recovery and data backup. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/10/09/spackenkill-union-free-school-district-financial-managementEast Rochester Union Free School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-97)
… The East Rochester Union Free School District is located in the Towns of East Rochester, Perinton and Pittsford in Monroe County. The District, which operates two schools … relate to the fiscal year that they are recorded in and avoid recording invalid encumbrances that result in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/east-rochester-union-free-school-district-financial-management-andUniversity Preparatory Charter School for Young Men – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-292)
… The University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men is located in the City of Rochester and is governed by a … University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men Student Enrollment and Billing 2013M292 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/24/university-preparatory-charter-school-young-men-student-enrollment-andeBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… pool from which Board nominees are chosen.” In its recent announcement of new board directors, eBay highlighted its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersReview of the Local Development Corporation of Laurelton, Rosedale and Springfield Gardens (LDC)
… April 28, 2014, the Department made a $16,250.00 advance payment to the LDC. On June 9, 2014, the LDC claimed the … $48,750.00 of the contract amount. To receive the second claim, the LDC needed to demonstrate that the entire … under the contract. As a result, we rejected a LDC’s claim for $48,750.00. Consequently, the LDC has retained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/24/review-local-development-corporation-laurelton-rosedale-and-springfield-gardens-ldcVillage of East Syracuse – Board Oversight of Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2023M-79)
… receipts with deposits to help ensure cash was accounted for and records were accurate. The Board did not ensure any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/08/18/village-east-syracuse-board-oversight-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2023m-79DiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… are from users of E-ZPass with the rest through Tolls by Mail. In 2021, the Thruway collected $804 million from tolls … device isn’t returned another $16 fee is added. Tolls by Mail that aren’t paid in 30 days trigger a warning notice and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments During Permissible Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Coverage
… New York’s Medicaid program, which provides health care services to individuals who are economically … overpayments of: Approximately $69 million for health care services fully covered by the Essential Plan; Up to $14.1 million for health care services covered by the Essential Plan under certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/14/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-during-permissible-overlapping-medicaid-andDutchess Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Electricity Contract Monitoring and Billing (2023M-45)
… rates to ensure they were at the lowest possible cost and ensured that invoices for electricity usage were … accurate. Had officials monitored the electricity rates and ensured the utility bills were accurate, officials may … discrepancies in the invoices for electricity supplied and paid duplicate charges totaling $86,958. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/09/08/dutchess-board-cooperative-educational-services-electricity-contract-monitoring-andJohnson City Central School District – Special Education Services and Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-186)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Johnson City Central School District (District) officials … Determine whether Johnson City Central School District District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/johnson-city-central-school-district-special-education-services-andTown of Rhinebeck – Internal Controls Over Cash Management and Information Technology (2013M-36)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over selected financial and operational areas for the period January 1, 2011, to June … Town of Rhinebeck Internal Controls Over Cash Management and Information Technology 2013M36 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-rhinebeck-internal-controls-over-cash-management-and-information-technologyTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. Six – Professional Services and Fuel (2014M-246)
… refuse and recycling pickup services to 32,000 homes in Elmont, Franklin Square, North Valley Stream, Garden City … Floral Park, West Hempstead and a portion of Malverne in Nassau County. The District is independent and governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/01/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-six-professional-services-and-fuel-2014m-246DiNapoli: Federal Aid, Increasing Tax Revenues and Savings Boost New York City's Surplus
… to its 10-year pre-pandemic average. Property tax revenues are now expected to rise in FY 2023 by $1.5 billion from the … than expected. Budget gaps during FY 2024 through FY 2026 will average about $2.7 billion, an amount that has … is much improved since the pandemic started, there are likely to be significant fiscal challenges ahead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-federal-aid-increasing-tax-revenues-and-savings-boost-new-york-citys-surplusDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Corporations to Address Environmental and Climate Risks
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that, as a result of recent shareholder proposals he has filed on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund … address the challenges they’re facing,” DiNapoli said. “As the state pension fund’s trustee, it’s my responsibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-corporations-address-environmental-and-climate-risksDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange … County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Thursday, April 14, 2022, Valerie White, 58, of Middletown, pled guilty in Orange County Court to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Orange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseIndependent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates Under Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… 2021. Kroll concluded the transactions were approved and closed according to the Fund’s policies and legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-under-highest-ethical-and-professional-standards