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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Ballston Spa , Town of Schroon , St. Paul … and seek competition for professional services. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… there were other vendors selling the same products and services. Canton Central School District – Claims Audit … as a special act district with no fund balance to rely on, there is a risk that the decreasing revenue without a … district’s financial condition to deteriorate. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsEmployee Incentive and Bonus Payments
… $510,062 in incentives based upon their performance as a group, despite the terms of their employment agreements that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/13/employee-incentive-and-bonus-paymentsStatewide Compliance With Administrative Requirements for Retail Liquor License Approvals, Renewals, and Enforcement Actions
… including the revocation, cancellation, and suspension of liquor licenses. Our audit focused on compliance with certain provisions of the ABC Law and related rules and regulations at the State … to regulate and control the manufacture and distribution of alcoholic beverages for the purpose of fostering and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/statewide-compliance-administrative-requirements-retail-liquor-license-approvals-renewalsState Agencies Bulletin No. 942
… agencies other than the State Police will continue in the Tier 2 non-contributory plan. OSC Actions OSC has revised the Retirement Table to allow for a 3% contribution for Tier 2 PFRS members. The 3% contribution is … the Option Code field under “Election Options.” Tab to the Percentage field which will automatically populate with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/942-mandatory-3-retirement-contribution-certain-tier-2-members-new-yorkState Agencies Bulletin No. 1156
… check dated 4/11/12 are the first checks affected by these changes. Background The following changes were made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1156-changes-payserv-chart-accounts-related-implementation-statewideTrash Can Free Stations Pilot Program
… a week. Transit’s Department of Subways (Subways) engages in several activities to maintain station cleanliness. It … Manhattan and Queens. Trash collected is bagged and stored in refuse storage rooms and platform housings. However, trash storage capacity is limited and may result in the overflow being left in “exposed bags” on platforms …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/22/trash-can-free-stations-pilot-programDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low Among Villages
… In January, DiNapoli released fiscal stress scores for school districts. In September, his office will release … were developed with direct input from local government and school district officials. The changes provide local officials with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-among-villagesDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… Hilchey was ordered to pay $16,281 in restitution at her sentencing Monday in Oakfield Town Court. Hilchey created direct withdrawals from the department's account to pay her National Grid, Verizon Wireless and other personal bills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftLocalities’ Procurements of Paper Ballots
… Recommendations Work with the Local Election Boards that do not print their ballots in-house to help ensure that paper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/30/localities-procurements-paper-ballotsPipeline Safety Oversight
… Purpose To determine whether the Public Service Commission (PSC) is providing oversight of pipeline safety in accordance with State regulations and … Transportation administers pipeline safety nationwide. To do this, it delegates some of its authority to states and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightMTA Headquarters and MTA Capital Construction – Travel and Entertainment Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the expenses incurred by Metropolitan … $85,568 on entertainment. Key Findings MTAHQ and MTACC have opportunities to strengthen controls over travel and … as hotel invoices and receipts). Business office staff did not consistently ensure that all required approvals and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/02/mta-headquarters-and-mta-capital-construction-travel-and-entertainment-expensesNew York City School-Based Health Centers – Security and Controls Over Medications and Related Supplies
… Purpose To determine whether New York City School-Based Health Center (SBHC or Center) … period July 1, 2011 to November 21, 2013. Background New York State’s School-Based Health Center Program (Program) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/new-york-city-school-based-health-centers-security-and-controls-over-medications-andMedicaid Program – Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Under Managed Care
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) has taken appropriate steps to … Medicaid prescription costs. Since January 1991, the State of New York has been able to recover a portion of Medicaid prescription drug costs by requesting rebates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/18/medicaid-program-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-under-managed-careMedicaid Program – Oversight of Localities' Efforts to Coordinate Veterans' Health Care Benefits Under Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
… entitled to health care benefits through the VA. While it is a veteran's choice to use a VA health care benefit or a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/19/medicaid-program-oversight-localities-efforts-coordinate-veterans-health-care-benefitsPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Patient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (Report 2019-S-15 … in 1997 as a result of a medical error introduced during surgery by a physician with a history of negligence unknown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenues-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 194
… and 67. Effective Date The VRWS program for CSEA employees is effective the first full pay period in October, 2000. For Institution agencies, the effective date is the beginning of pay period #14, October 5, 2000. For Administration agencies, the effective date is the beginning of pay period #15, October 12, 2000. Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/194-new-bargaining-units-eligible-participate-voluntary-reduction-workXVI.4.C Federal Grant Accruals – XVI. Financial Reporting
… GASB Statement No. 33 – Accounting and Financial Reporting for Nonexchange Transactions (GASB Codification Section N50 – … referred to as eligibility requirements, must be satisfied for a transaction to occur. Voluntary nonexchange … The eligibility requirements must be fulfilled in order for a transaction (except for providing cash or other assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4c-federal-grant-accrualsDiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies on Disclosing Political Spending
… under agreements reached with the New York State Common Retirement Fund, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … or referendum. Under the agreements, the companies will post their political contribution policies to their websites …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-disclosing-politicalDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). This case was the result of a joint investigation with the Social Security … the EDTN and the Comptroller’s Office. In February of 2021, SSAIG contacted NYSLRS and informed them that a pension … one count of wire fraud (18 USC. § 1343) in the EDTN on January 27, 2022. She has agreed to pay $56,352 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-local