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Audit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… Mount Vernon’s fiscal crisis,” DiNapoli said. “It is time for city officials to turn the page and overhaul their fiscal … a timely manner. 60 claims totaling $460,584 were not paid for essential services and infrastructure. The city lacked … and retained outside counsel, and then failed to seek reimbursement for more than $7,500 in payments to this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonSt. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency and Local Development Corporation – Disbursements (2021M-174)
… Paid $300,000 during our audit period ($200,000 annually) to the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency … (IDA) without a written agreement detailing the services to be provided and the basis for the payment. Paid payroll … Review canceled check images and journal entries to provide additional oversight of the CFO’s duties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/01/21/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-and-local-development-corporationDiNapoli: Federal Aid, Increasing Tax Revenues and Savings Boost New York City's Surplus
… commodity market volatility, supply chain issues and the number of workers returning to the office. Revenue growth is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-federal-aid-increasing-tax-revenues-and-savings-boost-new-york-citys-surplusNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks Answers From Companies on Sexual Harassment and Racial Discrimination
… based on race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-answers-companies-sexual-harassment-and-racial-discriminationDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… I thank Orange County District Attorney Hoovler for his continued partnership and steadfast commitment to … State Comptroller’s Office and the New York State Police for their joint investigation of White that led to her … “That this defendant would seek to manipulate the system for her own benefit is reprehensible. I am thankful for the …
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 Retirement Fund (Fund), released … to the highest ethical, professional and conflict of interest standards” and for being “well-prepared for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-under-highest-ethical-and-professional-standardsDiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find More Than $700 Million in Unnecessary Costs and Overpayments
… today released five audits of the Department of Health’s (DOH) Medicaid program that identified approximately $706.6 million … today released five audits of the Department of Healths DOH Medicaid program that identified approximately $7066 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-more-700-million-unnecessary-costs-and-overpaymentsTown of Black Brook – Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts (2012M-216)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Black Brook is located in Clinton County and has approximately 1,500 residents. The … reserve which totaled $106,374 for 2009 and $107,609 in 2011 that is not related to the individual sewer district. … sewer district could experience another operating deficit in 2012 totaling $4,610, which will further reduce unexpended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… as “the exchange of medical information from one site to another through electronic communication to improve a patient’s health.” Often, these services are … as office or outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) and another 26 percent were behavioral health E/M, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021COVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… (30 percent), with growth spread across many areas. The number of establishments increased by 28 percent (compared to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (February 18, 2021)
… 18, 2021 Edition Selected Economic Trends More Than 1.7 Million New York Adults Suffer from Food Scarcity New York ranks seventh among … national rate, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest Household Pulse Survey. More than 1.7 million New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-february-18-2021Tioga Central School District – Health Insurance and Special Education Cost Savings (2020M-84)
… incentives and providing select special education services in-house. Key Findings District officials could achieve cost … Offering an acceptable health insurance buyout incentive in lieu of health insurance coverage. Savings could range between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/13/tioga-central-school-district-health-insurance-and-special-education-costContracted Programs With Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc.
… evaluating changing over to a more traditional flat-rate fee for service system. Such a change could reduce the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/contracted-programs-puerto-rican-organization-motivate-enlighten-and-serve-addicts-incOswego City School District – Financial Management and Nonresident Foster Student Tuition (2016M-224)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition and nonresident … plan. The District does not have an effective process to identify all nonresident foster students receiving … Develop and adopt a multiyear financial operating plan to provide a framework for future budgets and to facilitate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/oswego-city-school-district-financial-management-and-nonresident-fosterUniversity Preparatory Charter School for Young Men – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-292)
… the School’s student enrollment and billing process for the period July 1, 2011 through July 16, 2013. Background The University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men is located in the City of Rochester and is … by a 10-member Board. The School’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year are approximately $4.9 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/24/university-preparatory-charter-school-young-men-student-enrollment-andBurnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District – Leave Accruals and Separation Payments (2015M-357)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the accuracy of the District’s accounting for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/18/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-central-school-district-leave-accruals-andSpackenkill Union Free School District – Financial Management, Transportation and Information Technology (2015M-151)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial management and its … District officials did not implement performance measures to effectively and efficiently manage transportation costs. … consider prior years’ financial results and develop a plan to use the surplus fund balance in a manner that benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/10/09/spackenkill-union-free-school-district-financial-managementUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… United HealthCare for prescription medications under the State's employee health insurance program. The audit covered the period from January 1, 2008 through … and includes prescription drug coverage. The Department of Civil Service (Department) contracts with United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyPine Bush Central School District – Budgeting Practices and Transportation Cost Savings (2012M-238)
… of our audit was to examine the District’s fund balance and identify opportunities for cost savings in transportation … The District’s expenditures for the 2011-12 fiscal year were $94.6 million, which were funded primarily with … by approximately $4.8 million in the 2009-10 fiscal year and $3.6 million in both the 2010-11 and 2011-12 fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/08/pine-bush-central-school-district-budgeting-practices-and-transportationPoughkeepsie City School District – Internal Controls Over Purchasing and Claims Processing (2012M-179)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over claims processing and purchasing for the period July 1, 2010, to March 31, 2012. Background The Poughkeepsie City School … on a contract with a certified public accountant (CPA) to provide services as the District’s claims auditor and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/11/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-purchasing-and