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Village of Red Creek – Board Oversight of the Clerk-Treasurer and Water Operations (2014M-173)
… February 11, 2014. Background The Village of Red Creek is located in the Town of Wolcott in Wayne County and has approximately 500 residents. The Village is governed by a Board of Trustees, which comprises four … with water billed and identify whether the difference is caused by recordkeeping errors, leaks, thefts or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/24/village-red-creek-board-oversight-clerk-treasurer-and-water-operations-2014m-173Town of Northampton – Financial Management and Internal Controls Over Town Clerk Receipts (2012M-233)
… during the year. As a result, the Board adopted budgets with inaccurate estimates of revenues and expenditures. … reserves has not, in all cases, been in accordance with Board authorizations. Deposits were not always made … is unclear. The Town has not entered into any contract with a volunteer ambulance squad or individual volunteers to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-northampton-financial-management-and-internal-controls-over-town-clerk-receiptsDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… New York. The legislation will provide much needed funding for local governments to modernize and protect their networks … utilities, airports, schools and health care facilities. For example, a 2019 ransomware cyberattack on the City of … reached a fraction of the 2,800 entities it is responsible for. For example, despite acknowledging the need for specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… The MTA should publish a new assessment of its long-term capital … for attention, according to Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s latest report . “The MTA is getting a large infusion of … assessment every five years starting in 2023. The MTA’s 2013 assessment did not include any recovery and resiliency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherMonroe County Airport Authority – Board Oversight of County Chargebacks and Professional Services (2019M-226)
… over chargebacks for Monroe County (County) services and the procurement of professional services. Key Findings … provide adequate oversight, as it did not review, verify and approve County chargebacks prior to payment or actively … services. As a result: The Authority did not require and review detailed support for County chargebacks and paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/11/24/monroe-county-airport-authority-board-oversight-county-chargebacks-andNew York State Health Insurance Program – Upcoding of Selected Evaluation and Management Services (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine whether officials of United HealthCare implemented the recommendation contained in our audit report, entitled New York State Health Insurance Program: Upcoding of Selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-upcoding-selected-evaluation-and-managementEast Quogue Union Free School District – Selected Payroll Practices and Information Technology (2014M-44)
… our audit was to evaluate internal controls over payroll and information technology for the period of July 1, 2012 … 450 students attending Kindergarten through Grade 6 and contracts with a neighboring school district to educate … written policies or procedures to address the maintenance and monitoring of leave accrual records. The District does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/13/east-quogue-union-free-school-district-selected-payroll-practices-andDiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… and a boost in federal aid, according to a report on the state’s year-end finances issued today by State … in revenue from settlements last year, with even more on the way this fiscal year,” DiNapoli said. “While these … level of reported year-over-year growth in spending but do not reduce interest costs. DiNapoli’s report also notes: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15Glen Cove City School District – Portable Electronic Devices and Conflict of Interest (2016M-285)
… a business from which the District purchased awards for student athletes. Key Recommendations Develop and implement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/25/glen-cove-city-school-district-portable-electronic-devices-and-conflictUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for … 2020-S-7 ). About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupunctureDiNapoli: New York City Continues to Rebound and Regain Share of State Economic Activity
… Economic indicators show New York City’s economy is recovering from the depths of the pandemic, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-new-york-city-continues-rebound-and-regain-share-state-economic-activityDiNapoli: NYC's Property Tax Bills Rise Along With Burden on Working- and Middle-Class Homeowners
… The COVID-19 pandemic has caused property tax disparity to worsen in New York City, driving housing costs higher for many, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … declined for many condos, co-ops and rental apartments due to the pandemic, property tax bills continued to rise. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nycs-property-tax-bills-rise-along-burden-working-and-middle-class-homeownersDiNapoli: Village of Waverly Recreation Director Pleads Guilty to Altering and Destroying Village Records
… conditional discharge and paid full restitution of $16,525 in connection with his crimes. This plea was a result of a … with multi-agency collaborative investigations resulting in indictments and arrests. I commend the State Comptroller’s … County District Attorney’s Office for their partnership in this investigation.” Shaw, 67, of Sayre, PA, was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-village-waverly-recreation-director-pleads-guilty-altering-and-destroying-village-recordsDiNapoli: School District and Big City Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Second Straight Year
… including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. List of allowable tax levy growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-school-district-and-big-city-tax-levy-cap-2-percent-second-straight-yearHunter-Tannersville Central School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-125)
… monitored nonstudent network user accounts and developed a comprehensive written information technology (IT) … or monitor nonstudent network user accounts or develop a written IT contingency plan. In addition to sensitive IT … accounts) including, but not limited to, accounts for former employees and substitute teachers that were never …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-andWaterville Central School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-111)
… and developed an information technology (IT) contingency plan. Key Findings District officials did not adequately … network user accounts or develop a written IT contingency plan that details how District officials would respond to IT … contingency plan impairs the District’s ability to recover from an unexpected IT disruption. In addition to finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/waterville-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-and-informationTupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds and Board Oversight (2014M-229)
… operations for the period April 1, 2009 through December 31, 2013. Background The Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire … operations for the period April 1 2009 through December 31 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/02/24/tupper-lake-volunteer-fire-department-inc-misappropriation-funds-and-boardXI.4.B Standard Contract Language for Grant Contracts: Fixed Term, Multiyear Contracts and Simplified Renewals – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the use of the State of New York Contract for Grants for all grant contracts, renewals or amendments over $10,000. The … after the fact may be denied. The agency must comply with all relevant requirements of State Finance Law Article 11-B. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4b-standard-contract-language-grant-contracts-fixed-term-multiyear-contracts-and-simplifiedDiNapoli Report Looks at New York's Social Insurance Programs for Unemployed and Injured Workers
… provide crucial financial support during difficult times in the lives of hundreds of thousands New York workers and … “New York’s social insurance programs play a vital role in helping hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers each year … said DiNapoli. “We saw the importance of these benefits in helping employees meet household needs during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-report-looks-new-yorks-social-insurance-programs-unemployed-and-injured-workersRFP#24-07 – Professional Auditing Services for New York State’s Annual Financial Statements and eMedNY
… certified public accounting firms (“Proposers”) to conduct annual audits of the State’s combined financial … information as it becomes available, is available for download through the following link(s): Request for Proposals … Attachment C Cost Proposal (MS Excel) Official Responses to Questions (in PDF, to be posted on December 18, 2024) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfp24-07