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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … policies when procuring goods and services. Without a thorough and deliberate examination of each individual … to identify reporting errors and individuals eligible for referral to the Scofflaw Program. Town of New Hartford – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Town of Broome – Purchasing and Justice Court (2014M-255)
… March 3, 2014. Background The Town of Broome is located in Schoharie County and has a population of approximately … The Justice reported collecting approximately $13,750 in fines, fees and surcharges during 2013. Key Findings Town … not ensure that purchases were made at the lowest cost, in compliance with the Town’s procurement policies and used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/12/19/town-broome-purchasing-and-justice-court-2014m-255City of Watertown – Information Technology (2017M-184)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether City officials … July 1, 2015 through April 5, 2017. Background The City of Watertown is located in Jefferson County and is governed … City of Watertown Information Technology 2017M184 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/01/city-watertown-information-technology-2017m-184Audits of Local Governments: About Our Audits
… analysis to assist management and those charged with governance and oversight in using the information to improve … period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 in March 2025. The Division received a pass rating, the highest level …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-about-our-auditsDiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… "Tax collections are well below initial projections, and the Division of the Budget has made adjustments,” … the Division of the Budget (DOB) reduced the projection for General Fund transfers to Capital Projects funds this … million and indicated these transfers, largely intended for assistance to the Thruway Authority, will instead be made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportMedicaid Program – Cost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims
… services. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) allows state Medicaid programs several options for … those amounts established by the state and approved by CMS. In 2016, the New York State Legislature approved a plan … by CMS and enacted as New York State Social Services Law § 367-a, effective July 1, 2016. The number of Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/21/medicaid-program-cost-saving-opportunities-payments-medicare-part-c-claimsNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Federal Tax Reform
… tax changes that would eliminate important deductions for millions of New Yorkers and threaten higher costs for … tax changes that would eliminate important deductions for millions of New Yorkers and threaten higher costs for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-federal-tax-reformAccounts Payable Advisory No. 53
… Section 3 - Purchase Orders Guidance: The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has updated the policy and procedures … In addition, OSC has provided guidance to online agencies on how to process credit adjustments for both open and closed POs, as well guidance to all agencies on how to record trade-in allowances in the Statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/53-purchase-requisitions-and-purchase-ordersMedicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our initial audit … Plan Providers (Report 2016-S-54 ). About the Program Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providers-followRecord of Activities: Elected and Appointed Officials Webinar Presentation
The purpose of an ROA is to establish an Official’s service credit in NYSLRS. During this training, we will go over what is required on an ROA, as well as walk you through how to complete an ROA utilizing a template, available on the NYSLRS website.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/2022/pdf/roa-presentation-may-22.pdfUnited HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebates
… Purpose To determine if United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York (United) credited the Department of Civil … rebates. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York: Empire Plan Drug … Determine if United HealthCare Insurance Company of NY credited Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebatesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… stolen, allegedly at the hands of a public official, not only victimized some of our most vulnerable citizens, but the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicSeminars for Local Officials
… See below for more information on how to request training near you. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/seminars-local-officialsTown of Ticonderoga – Financial Records and Reports (2015M-301)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial records and reports for the period … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/02/26/town-ticonderoga-financial-records-and-reports-2015m-301DiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… was sentenced today for stealing nearly $46,000 in public funds to pay for gambling at local casinos, … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Dennis Snow, 62, was sentenced in Genesee County Court to five years probation, 30 days in jail and a final $16,200 restitution payment to the Le Roy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000Opinion 90-14
… board would be free to incur, in the individual case, not only necessary costs but also any which it, in its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14DiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… Shannon Countryman, 46, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree and forgery in the third degree. “Shannon Countryman allegedly abused her … with the investigators of the New York State Police in their joint investigation of this matter. “The alleged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… (WCB) has adequate controls over the cash advance accounts it oversees to ensure the money is properly accounted for and used for appropriate business … are issued from agency appropriations and the cash is transferred from the State Treasury to a local bank … WCB has adequate controls over the cash advance accounts it oversees to ensure the money is properly acco …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsVillage of Earlville – Collections (2024M-128)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Earlville (Village) Clerk-Treasurer recorded and deposited all collections accurately and in a timely manner. Key Findings Although the … log or cash receipts journal showing a description of each transaction. Of the 296 collections totaling $302,050 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/01/10/village-earlville-collections-2024m-128DiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… June were stronger than expected, and collections for the first quarter of the fiscal year were $748.5 million higher … higher than projected. “Tax collections were robust in the first quarter of the fiscal year, exceeding projections in … increase in Personal Income Tax (PIT) receipts in the first quarter, including especially strong growth in April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-report