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Town of Throop – Oversight of the Supervisor’s Cash Collections and Disbursements (2022M-172)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Throop (Town) Supervisor and Town Board (Board) ensured cash assets in the Supervisor’s custody were properly collected and … Determine whether the Town of Throop Town Supervisor and Town Board Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/03/town-throop-oversight-supervisors-cash-collections-and-disbursements-2022m-172Dutchess Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Electricity Contract Monitoring and Billing (2023M-45)
… 50 percent, or approximately $172,000, during the 28-month audit period. Specifically, BOCES officials: Continued … saved BOCES approximately $85,000 during July 2021 through October 2022. Did not detect billing discrepancies in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/09/08/dutchess-board-cooperative-educational-services-electricity-contract-monitoring-andVillage 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-79Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments During Permissible Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Coverage
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments on behalf of recipients with Department of Health-authorized overlapping Medicaid and … To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments on behalf of recipients with Department of Healthauthorized overlapping Medicaid and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/14/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-during-permissible-overlapping-medicaid-andDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… The state’s Thruway Authority has to do a better job of identifying, billing, and collecting tolls … agency seeking as of March 2023, according to a new audit from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "This audit has … the registration of any in-state passenger vehicles that do not pay tolls, fees, or other charges, if they have three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesState Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… States Postal Inspection Service today announced the arrest of Gennady Galker for allegedly stealing checks from … the mail and the American public from criminals. Today’s arrest of Mr. Galker should serve as a clear warning to mail … States Postal Inspection Service today announced the arrest of Gennady Galker for allegedly stealing checks from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeWilliam Floyd Union Free School District – Check Signing and Online Banking (2022M-192)
… The Board did not designate an alternate signatory in the Treasurer’s absence. The Board did not enter into a … officials did not conduct online banking transactions in the most secure manner through a wired connection. Key … to sign checks and authorize electronic/wire transfers in the Treasurer’s absence. Conduct online banking using a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/03/william-floyd-union-free-school-district-check-signing-and-online-bankingVillage of Holley – Financial Condition of the Water and Sewer Funds (2014M-334)
… Develop a plan to repay outstanding interfund loans or authorize transfers to close out all or part of these loans. Develop realistic budgets and evaluate water and sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/03/village-holley-financial-condition-water-and-sewer-funds-2014m-334MTA's East Side Access Project 10 Years Late and $4.4 Billion Over Budget
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA’s) East Side Access project, which will bring Long Island Rail … the MTA has come up short on the goal to deliver the East Side Access project on schedule and within budget,” … as they move forward with their capital program.” East Side Access is the nation’s largest public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/03/mtas-east-side-access-project-10-years-late-and-44-billion-over-budgetOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Report 2019-S-29 ). About the Program Career and technical education (CTE) programs (referred to in the past as vocational, … 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-followDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts and Spending Outpace Division of Budget's Projections Through December
… (SFY) 2025-26, $2.3 billion higher than estimates released in the Division of Budget’s (DOB) Mid-Year Update to the … “The state enters the final quarter of the fiscal year in good financial condition,” DiNapoli said. “However, … cuts necessitate a continued bolstering of reserves in order to protect the services New Yorkers rely on.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-and-spending-outpace-division-budgets-projections-through-decemberIndependent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates Under Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, … times for the markets, we will look to act on Kroll’s recommendations and ensure the Fund is well positioned for … In addition, Kroll recommended that the Fund establish a committee or working group to prepare for high-impact, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-under-highest-ethical-and-professional-standardsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks Answers From Companies on Sexual Harassment and Racial Discrimination
… , Tesla Inc. and Starbucks Corp. requesting they report on their efforts to prevent harassment and discrimination … to sexual abuse or harassment or discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, … assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-answers-companies-sexual-harassment-and-racial-discriminationAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The city of Mount Vernon faced financial uncertainty and problems because … to complete basic financial functions contributed to Mount Vernon’s fiscal crisis,” DiNapoli said. “It is time for … full responses are included in the audit. Audits City of Mount Vernon – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-163) Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonDiNapoli: Federal Aid, Increasing Tax Revenues and Savings Boost New York City's Surplus
… than expected. Budget gaps during FY 2024 through FY 2026 will average about $2.7 billion, an amount that has … growth is expected to average 2.4% from FY 2024 to FY 2026, but an unexpected decline would require at least a … programs, risks total more than $3 billion annually by FY 2026, with tax offsets bringing the net risk to about $2.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-federal-aid-increasing-tax-revenues-and-savings-boost-new-york-citys-surplusSpringville-Griffith Institute Central School District – Access to Network and Information Applications (2021M-148)
… network user accounts. Properly restrict user permissions in the financial application. In addition, sensitive information technology (IT) control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/springville-griffith-institute-central-school-district-access-network-andDiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… program from Sept. 2017 to Dec. 2019. The program included ticket giveaways for Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres and … members, employees and other individuals. The average ticket costs, including the amount spent on concessions, was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksFairport Central School District – Financial Condition and Capital Improvement Project Expenditures (2013M-23)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition and capital improvement project expenditures for the period July 1, 2009, to December … million in professional services for a capital improvement project (CIP), as required by the District’s policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/fairport-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-capitalEast Bloomfield Central School District - Network and Financial Software Access Controls (2022M-68)
… Central School District (District) officials ensured network and financial software access controls were adequate … data. Key Findings District officials did not ensure that network and financial software access controls were adequate … and data from unauthorized access or loss. Sensitive network and financial software access control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/02/east-bloomfield-central-school-district-network-and-financial-softwareGrand Island Central School District – Network Access and Application User Permissions (2022M-120)
… officials adequately secured access to the network and properly managed user permissions in financial and student information applications. Key Findings District … network or properly manage user permissions in financial and student information applications. In addition to finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/grand-island-central-school-district-network-access-and-application-user