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Food Insecurity Persists Post-Pandemic
… Introduction In March 2023, the Office of the State Comptroller reported … declined due to federal actions. 1 Nevertheless, one in ten, or about 800,000, New York households experienced … needed to address food insecurity. Food Insecurity Grew in 2022 Food insecurity worsened for many New Yorkers in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/food-insecurity-persists-post-pandemicDiNapoli: Audits Lead to Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Savings from Drug Rebate Collections
… The state collected over $160 million in drug rebates under the state's Medicaid Drug Rebate Program after correcting problems identified by … The state collected over $160 million in drug rebates under the states Medicaid Drug Rebate Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-audits-lead-millions-dollars-medicaid-savings-drug-rebate-collectionsDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oswego County District Attorney Anthony J. DiMartino, Jr., … in the first degree before Judge Karen Brandt Brown in Oswego County Court. He is scheduled to appear in court again … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsDiNapoli Identifies Problems With Low-Cost Power Program
… ReCharge NY, the disposition of personal property, and the energy efficiency program. While the audit period varied for … trade-in values and got rid of scrap metal and plant equipment valued at over $900,000 without ensuring they … received a fair price. Overall, auditors found that NYPA's energy efficiency program was relatively well-run. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-identifies-problems-low-cost-power-programVillage of Coxsackie – Treasurers’ Records and Reports (2025M-119)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Village of Coxsackie (Village) Treasurer (Treasurer) maintain and provide the Village Board (Board) with complete, accurate and timely … Period June 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024. We extended the audit period back to May 31, 2019, and forward to January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/05/01/village-coxsackie-treasurers-records-and-reports-2025m-119Upstate Transportation Authorities Suffer Revenue Plunge
… these authorities reported that federal aid helped them weather pandemic deficits. If ridership continues to languish … however these authorities reported that federal aid helped weather pandemic deficits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/upstate-transportation-authorities-suffer-revenue-plungeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsContract Submission System (CSS)
… authorities must use the Contract Submission System (CSS) to securely submit contracts and contract amendments for … Law). If you already have an online account Login to CSS by entering your User ID and password If you need an online account To establish a Primary Authorizer account and/or manage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/contract-submission-system-cssLaurens Fire District – Financial Activities (2021M-43)
… adequate mitigating controls. The Board did not contract for an independent audit of its 2019 records, as required by law, or provide for an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records. As of June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/02/laurens-fire-district-financial-activities-2021m-43Lansing Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-62)
… not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not develop and … by New York State General Municipal Law Section 39. The District earned interest totaling approximately $9,000 from the District’s savings account, which had an average daily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/09/01/lansing-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-62Cortland County - Claims Audit and Check Printing (2018M-247)
… The Treasurer should: Control his signature when it is applied to prepared checks. Discontinue assigning users …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/03/01/cortland-county-claims-audit-and-check-printing-2018m-247Madrid-Waddington Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-1)
… did not audit two claims totaling $251,601 for health insurance and Medicare reimbursement. In addition, two claims … did not audit and approve any of the District’s health insurance claims and Medicare reimbursement payments, which … Key Recommendations Ensure that all claims for health insurance, Medicare reimbursements and scholarship payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/08/madrid-waddington-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019m-1Madison Central School District - Reserves and Debt Service Fund (2019M-63)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether reserve funds and the debt service fund balance were reasonable. Key Findings The Board did not adopt a written reserve fund policy. Three … $1.3 million as of June 30, 2018, were overfunded. The approximately $1 million balance in the debt service fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/madison-central-school-district-reserves-and-debt-service-fund-2019m-63Herkimer County Community College - Procurement (2019M-186)
… do not address the solicitation of competition for professional services and insurance. The College purchased goods and services totaling $474,514 and professional services totaling $702,016 without seeking … consistent, and provide detailed guidance for procuring professional services and insurance. Ensure the purchasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2019/12/06/herkimer-county-community-college-procurement-2019m-186Remsen Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-86)
… auditor did not: Receive claims paid by check disbursement for audit and approval until after payment and did not receive claims paid electronically for audit and approval. Audit and approve 116 claims we … until after the claims were paid, including five claims for travel reimbursements totaling $1,260 that were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/03/remsen-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019m-86Coxsackie-Athens Central School District - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-180)
… officials purchased goods and services in accordance with Board policy and applicable statutory requirements. … proposals (RFPs) for professional services in accordance with statutory requirements and District policy. Ensure the … quotes for goods and services are obtained and kept with purchasing documentation. Appoint a claims auditor who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/coxsackie-athens-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditMontezuma Fire District No. 1 - Board Oversight (2018M-54)
… Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of District operations to ensure financial activity was … books and records to ensure the timely submission of required reports. Conducted an annual audit of the Treasurer’s books and records, as required by law. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/10/montezuma-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2018m-54Town of Andes - Conflict of Interest and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2019M-194)
… did not properly segregate the disbursement duties of his office as the bookkeeper controls most aspects of the disbursement process. The Clerk collects, deposits, reconciles and reports all aspects of her cash receipts, including water and sewer rents, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-andes-conflict-interest-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2019m-194Camden Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-124)
… Report the results of the claims auditing process directly to the Board. Key Recommendations Ensure no claims, other than those allowed under law, are paid prior to the claims auditor’s audit and approval. Ensure all claims … before they are paid. Ensure the claims auditor reports to the Board of Education. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/23/camden-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019m-124Town of Islip Industrial Development Agency – Controls Over Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTs) (2014M-249)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Agency properly billed, collected … an independent public benefit corporation whose purpose is to promote, develop and assist industrial, manufacturing, … Key Finding PILOT payments were not always distributed to affected taxing jurisdictions within 30 days, as required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/10/31/town-islip-industrial-development-agency-controls-over