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DiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… The former town clerk of the town of Alexandria was arrested today for grand larceny related to the missing … grand larceny in the third degree in Clayton Town Court. Her misdeeds were uncovered in an audit and investigation by … office at the town’s request, in partnership with the New York State Police. The audit and investigation revealed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesCity of Rome – Solar Power Purchase Agreements (2015M-290)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the City’s process for entering into solar power … Finding The City did not use a competitive process prior to entering into solar power purchase agreements or ensure … Key Recommendation Engage in a competitive process prior to entering into future power agreements. … City of Rome …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/20/city-rome-solar-power-purchase-agreements-2015m-290Circle of Friends – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… State Education Law, SED establishes reimbursement rates for special education providers based on financial … reported by providers on their annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, the provider's reported expenses must comply with the guidelines specified in the RCM. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, Circle of Friends …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/circle-friends-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health (Department) effectively oversees and monitors … safeguard patients through requests for required criminal history background checks when hiring unlicensed persons in … obligations for conducting background checks on unlicensed employees of Nursing Homes, ACFs, and HHCs, according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/08/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employeesCity of Johnstown – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2015M-75)
… expenditures for 2014 totaled approximately $13.8 million. Key Findings The Council did not establish written policies … signed employee time records to document their approval. Key Recommendations Establish written policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/07/17/city-johnstown-internal-controls-over-payroll-2015m-75Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Pratt Institute
… whether Pratt Institute complied with the Education Law (Law) and the Commissioner of Education's Rules and Regulations … and architecture. The school has affiliated programs at the Pratt Munson Williams Proctor Art Institute in Utica …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/audit-tuition-assistance-program-pratt-instituteAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Mercy College
… is an independent postsecondary institution with locations in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, Manhattan, White Plains, and … a low risk that a significant number of students certified by Mercy College for TAP were not eligible for awards. … 14 awards totaling $25,011 that school officials certified in error. Key Recommendation The Higher Education Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/04/audit-tuition-assistance-program-mercy-collegeMedicaid Program – Oversight of Managed Long-Term Care Member Eligibility
… they are no longer MLTC eligible (e.g., enrollees who did not receive any CBLTC services in a month, deceased … who were no longer eligible for MLTC. The Department has not developed adequate oversight to ensure MLTC plans timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/05/medicaid-program-oversight-managed-long-term-care-member-eligibilityManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma
… it cannot properly determine whether LHDs are using HNP funds to raise asthma awareness and help families to manage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/02/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthmaVillage of Hewlett Bay Park – Financial Management (2022M-30)
… more taxes were levied than needed to fund operations. For example, about $6,000 was needed to balance the budget in 2020-21; however, the property tax levy was $209,000. For the four fiscal years reviewed, the Board: Maintained an … expenditures by a total of $608,117. Budgeted for a large operating deficit each year, ranging between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/06/17/village-hewlett-bay-park-financial-management-2022m-30State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases City of Newburgh Budget Review
… visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-city-newburgh-budget-reviewComptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Alfred DelBello
… When New Yorkers chose Al DelBello to represent them as the Mayor of Yonkers, as Westchester … Governor, he returned their trust with dedication to public service that helped improve their lives. Over the years, I have been fortunate to have enjoyed his friendship and benefitted from his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-alfred-delbelloOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up)
… and other everyday items, as well as the increase in “smart” products. Batteries can contain metals such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/21/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-law-followTown of Southold-Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-24
… also ensured the debt service payments we reviewed were for legitimate CPF purposes and properly allocated. … receipted, deposited timely and intact, and accounted for. Of the111 disbursements totaling $16.1 million paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-southold-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-24Town of Southampton-Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-21
… receipted, deposited timely and intact, and accounted for. Of the 558 disbursements totaling $52.2 million paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-southampton-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-21NY State Comptroller Announces Appointment of Emerging Managers Director
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the appointment of Sylvester Sly McClearn as director of the New York State Common Retirement Funds Fund Emerging Manager Program He was appointed Interim Director of the Program in February 2023
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-state-comptroller-announces-appointment-emerging-managers-directorCity of Salamanca – City Comptroller’s Financial Reports (2023M-97)
… by approximately $330,000. Annual financial reports for 2018 through 2021 were not filed until after the … report and review the filed 2018 through 2021 reports for accuracy. Discontinue the improper accounting practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/22/city-salamanca-city-comptrollers-financial-reports-2023m-97Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (Follow-Up)
… 19 million acres of forest, which provide many public benefits, including clean air and water, carbon storage, forest products (e.g., timber), jobs, scenic beauty, and outdoor recreation opportunities. Of the 19 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/05/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programs-followVillage of Lindenhurst – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-13)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Lindenhurst (Village) employees and elected officials … prevention training (SHP Training). Key Findings None of the Village’s 240 total employees and six elected … annual SHP Training and alternative dates or means of providing training are used as the needs of the Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/09/22/village-lindenhurst-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-13Town of Amherst – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-9)
… Determine whether Town of Amherst (Town) employees and elected officials completed annual sexual harassment … Key Findings SHP Training was provided to employees and elected officials. However, of the 100 total individuals we tested (91 selected employees and all nine elected officials), 67 employees or 74 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/22/town-amherst-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-9