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New Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… to raise fares and tolls faster than planned to improve a system that has deteriorated sharply in recent years, … 1 by the end of 2018. The MTA still has not explained how the cost of increased subway maintenance will be funded … percent of the funds for the 2015-2019 capital program, a much larger share than any of its funding partners. The …
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)
… use policy to include the use of personal devices on the District’s network, ensure that all network users …
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)
… for the period July 1, 2012 through November 24, 2015 and examine the District’s calculation of separation payments … is located in the Towns of East Rochester, Perinton and Pittsford in Monroe County. The District, which operates … budget. District officials did not have written policies and procedures governing separation payments and did not …
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 10-member Board. The School’s budgeted appropriations for …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Trillium Asset Management today announced that they have …
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)
… the Local Development Corporation of Laurelton, Rosedale and Springfield Gardens (LDC) under contract M050231 were for … period for work relevant to the contract objectives, and was for expenses not previously paid from another funding … to the Local Development Corporation of Laurelton Rosedale and Springfield Gardens LDC …
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)
… of Trustees (Board) adequately monitored cash receipts and disbursements. Key Findings The Board did not adequately monitor cash receipts and disbursements . Due to the lack of oversight and compensating controls, there is an increased risk that …
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
… of any in-state passenger vehicles that do not pay tolls, fees, or other charges, if they have three or more …
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
… with Department of Health-authorized overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan coverage. The audit covered the period … qualify for Medicaid. As income, household makeup, and other factors change, individuals may transition between Medicaid and the Essential Plan. Both programs provide comprehensive …
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)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Johnson City Central …
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 … January 1, 2011, to June 22, 2012. Background The Town of Rhinebeck is located in Dutchess County. The Town is …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s procurement of professional services and maintenance of fuel inventories …
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
… New York City is expecting to generate a surplus of $3.7 billion in … savings, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the city’s February …
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
… Retirement Fund (Fund), companies are taking action to address investment risks posed by climate change and impacts of environmental justice. “The climate … investors, but corporate America has to step up, adapt and address the challenges they’re facing,” DiNapoli said. “As …
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
… Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Thursday, April 14, 2022, Valerie White, 58, of Middletown, pled guilty … New York State Comptroller’s Office and the New York State Police for their joint investigation of White that led to her … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
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
… An independent fiduciary and conflict of interest review of the New York State Common … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, commended the Comptroller and Fund staff for holding “themselves to the highest ethical, professional and conflict of interest standards” and for being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-under-highest-ethical-and-professional-standardsSpringville-Griffith Institute Central School District – Access to Network and Information Applications (2021M-148)
… secured access to the network, student information and financial applications. Key Findings Although District … they did not adequately secure access to the network and financial application. District officials did not: … Key Recommendations Review generic network user accounts and ensure that unnecessary accounts are disabled. Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/springville-griffith-institute-central-school-district-access-network-andAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The audit provided a detailed account of the millions in expenses that were not timely paid, inappropriate actions … include: 88 claims totaling $1.8 million were not paid in a timely manner. 60 claims totaling $460,584 were not paid … were properly authorized, for valid purposes and paid in a timely fashion. Officials and employees did not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernon