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St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency and Local Development Corporation – Disbursements (2021M-174)
… ensured disbursements were properly authorized, supported and for valid purposes. Key Findings Although the tested … did not always ensure they were properly authorized and supported. Officials: Did not perform supervisory reviews of canceled check images and journal entries. Paid $300,000 during our audit period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/01/21/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-and-local-development-corporationNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks Answers From Companies on Sexual Harassment and Racial Discrimination
… to 2,500 allegedly injured employees to be $930 million. News reports have detailed alleged sexual abuse, … for any wrongdoing. Tesla has been the subject of news reports and allegations of gender and race … bias in its employee promotions. There have also been news reports of allegations and lawsuits claiming that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-answers-companies-sexual-harassment-and-racial-discriminationNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… York has required health insurers, including Medicaid, to pay for the delivery of covered services through telehealth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (February 18, 2021)
… national rate, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest Household Pulse Survey. More than 1.7 million New York … less a year earlier. While federal and State protections against foreclosure that were implemented in response to the … increases over the year. Unemployment Insurance Payments Rise in January After Late 2020 Declines Total unemployment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-february-18-2021Tioga Central School District – Health Insurance and Special Education Cost Savings (2020M-84)
… officials could achieve cost savings by offering health insurance buyout incentives and providing select …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/13/tioga-central-school-district-health-insurance-and-special-education-costDiNapoli Recovers $42K From Woman Who Stole From State and Local Retirement System
… for stealing nearly $42,000 of her deceased mother’s pension payments. Robertson pleaded guilty to petit larceny … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] or by mailing a complaint to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-recovers-42k-woman-who-stole-state-and-local-retirement-systemMount Sinai Fire District - Financial Condition and Price Quotations for Purchases (2019M-83)
… and transferred nearly the entire operating surplus to the reserve funds, leaving the District with virtually no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/23/mount-sinai-fire-district-financial-condition-and-price-quotationsOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… Shelters (Report 2016-N-6 ). About the Program The New York City (City) Department of Homeless Services (DHS), an … the issues identified in our initial report. Of the report’s ten recommendations, two were implemented, seven were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-shelters-followTown of Halfmoon – Financial Condition of the General and Highway Funds (2013M-55)
… to evaluate the Town’s financial condition of the general and highway funds for the period January 1, 2011, to … The Town of Halfmoon is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately 21,500. The Town is governed by a Board that comprises a Town Supervisor and four Councilmen. The Town’s general fund budget for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/06/town-halfmoon-financial-condition-general-and-highway-funds-2013m-55New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
… indicates $755 billion in loans have been approved for 9.6 million borrowers across the country. Detailed data are … County Number of Loans Value of Loans Average Loan ALBANY 6,794 $887,784,570 $130,672 ALLEGANY 394 $37,304,836 $94,682 … 598 $51,094,649 $85,443 YATES 393 $26,791,404 $68,172 NYS TOTAL 489,106 $50,959,302,727 $104,189 Source: U.S. Small …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-april-16-2021Village of Castleton-on-Hudson – Internal Controls Over Information Technology and Online Banking (2013M-59)
… Background The Village of Castleton-on-Hudson is located in the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/24/village-castleton-hudson-internal-controls-over-information-technology-and-onlineVillage of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… audit was to review selected Village financial operations for the period June 1, 2010, through February 29, 2012. … Trustees and an elected Mayor. Operating expenditures for the 2010-11 fiscal year were $2,866,612. Key Findings … failed to audit all claims as required by Village Law. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2011, the Board reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-informationNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (May 13, 2021)
… May 13, 2021 Edition Economic Impact Payments in New York Since March 2020, the federal government has … Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed in March 2020, the COVID-Related Tax Relief (CRTR) Act signed in December 2020, and the American Rescue Plan (ARP) signed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-may-13-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 18, 2021)
… in the first week of March 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The share has declined from 94 percent in April 2020 … Budget: Budgeting in a Time of Crisis Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-18-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)
… ensuing economic shutdown were swift and deep: employment in New York declined by nearly 2 million jobs from February … more than 1 million jobs below its pre-pandemic levels. In February 2021, total non-farm employment in New York increased only slightly, by a net of 3,700 jobs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021DiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… more than $1 million, gave one vendor an unfair advantage in obtaining the state’s business and overpaid for hundreds … 1,500 persons with developmental disabilities living in 150 group homes across eight counties. Employees at each … with Palmer Distributing until the contract expired in June 2012. Thereafter, the DDSO should have purchased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly requested data. … NYS Comptroller DiNapoli announced $800 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsDiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… as all employees were required to do. He also did not pay the annual fee of $260 paid by other employees. He later …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksCity of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-139)
… Development Agency (GCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) and officials properly approved and monitored projects with appropriate and measurable goals and took action when goals were not met. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/16/city-glen-cove-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2020mDiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find More Than $700 Million in Unnecessary Costs and Overpayments
… COVID-19 crisis and needs to find cost savings wherever it can,” DiNapoli said. “Hundreds of millions of dollars could be saved with better financial and management controls over … recommended DOH review the findings and recover any funds possible. Audits Department of Health audits Find out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-more-700-million-unnecessary-costs-and-overpayments