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New Hartford Central School District – Payroll (2021M-149)
… found that District officials accurately paid $3.1 million in salaries and wages to the 48 employees we tested, in accordance with Board authorizations. However, there are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/new-hartford-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-149Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District – Fixed Assets (2021M-139)
… assets requires Board approval. Officials have not conducted a complete physical inventory in more than 10 … tagged. Ensure that periodic physical inventories are conducted at the frequency indicated in the District’s fixed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/22/gilbertsville-mount-upton-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2021m-139Street and Sidewalk Cleanliness (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2019-N-1 ). About the Program The New York City (NYC) Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has access to several data sources to monitor the cleanliness of NYC’s streets and sidewalks, including: Scorecard Ratings … monthly and in the DSNY section of the bi-annual Mayor’s Management Report, a document that contains performance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/street-and-sidewalk-cleanliness-followCopiague Fire District – Procurement (2020M-114)
… service providers and ensured that no conflict of interest existed in the procurement process. Key Findings … services or professional services or ensure no conflicts of interest existed. No competition was sought for … service providers and ensured that no conflict of interest existed in the procurement process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/copiague-fire-district-procurement-2020m-114County of Rockland – Budget Review (B20-6-13)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/13/county-rockland-budget-review-b20-6-13Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Terminated Drugs
… State’s Medicaid program is administered by the Department of Health (Department) and is overseen at the federal level … Medicaid programs to reject these claims on the basis of the drug’s termination date (defined as either the expiration date of the final batch produced or the date the drug was recalled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-terminated-drugsSalem Central School District - Purchasing (2019M-105)
… the statutory bidding thresholds. Key Findings Our review of 60 purchases made during our audit period totaling … and implement procedures to seek competition for purchases of goods and services that were not required to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/23/salem-central-school-district-purchasing-2019m-105Plattsburgh City School District - Procurement (2019M-198)
… District’s purchasing policies and statutory requirements. Of the 15 purchase contracts we reviewed totaling $76,378 … not procured in accordance with the purchasing policy. Of the services obtained from seven professional service providers, who were paid a combined total of $178,247 during the audit period, the services from six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/06/plattsburgh-city-school-district-procurement-2019m-198Village of Broadalbin - Board Oversight of Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-76)
… Sufficient compensating controls were not implemented to minimize the risks associated with the lack of segregation … receive or review bank statements or canceled check images to help minimize the risk of unauthorized transactions or … prepared by the Clerk-Treasurer. Perform, or contract for, an annual audit of the Clerk-Treasurer’s records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/08/14/village-broadalbin-board-oversight-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-76Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School - Procurement (2019M-250)
Determine whether a competitive process is used to procure goods and services
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/03/13/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-procurement-2019m-250XVI.3.C State Funds Included in the ACFR – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Policy References: Article 6 of the State Finance Law requires the Comptroller to classify … under the Budgetary (or “cash”) basis, see section XV.15 of the GFO, Fund Classification Manual. GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS … Article 6 of the State Finance Law requires the Comptroller to classify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3c-state-funds-included-cafrDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud in connection with her participation in a kickback scheme. … Caliendo, the owner of food service providers Smart Starts NY, Inc. (“Smart Starts”) and Prince Umberto’s restaurant in Franklin Square, previously pleaded guilty on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Criminal Charges and Civil Lawsuit Against Pharmacy Owner for Allegedly Defrauding Medicaid
… they paid for personal expenses, including travel, luxury car payments, and a high-end country club membership. Value’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-criminal-charges-and-civil-lawsuit-against-pharmacyDiNapoli: MTA Fiscal Outlook Continues To Improve but Uncertainties Tied to Federal Actions Cloud Future
… including rolling stock purchases and extending the Second Avenue Subway and the MTA looks on pace to reach its goal of … has also put nearly $7 billion in funding for the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 under review, however, the project is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-mta-fiscal-outlook-continues-improve-uncertainties-tied-federal-actions-cloud-futureMember Contributions – Legacy Reporting
… contributions made by Tier 1 and 2 members participating in a contributory plan; Contributions for military service … is mandatory for all employers, for ERS members in Tiers 3 through 6, and is not available to all Tier 1 and … 14, 15 and 22 Benefits) On or after October 1, 2013, in accordance with IRC Section 414(h), the 3 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/member-contributionsOpinion 2007-3
… expenses following the successful completion of certain criminal justice courses. 1 According to the information … the police chief is also entitled to reimbursement for criminal justice classes. General Municipal Law §207-m, as … of higher education and takes courses related to the criminal justice field … the village shall reimburse said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-3State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… practices and ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and … school districts annually spend approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background … that overtime is pre-approved. Auditors found $15,105 in overtime payments made to eight employees was paid without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-58
… Employees Who Worked Summer Session Agencies that canceled tax sheltered annuities, federated funds, maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-58-restoration-contract-pay-and-additional-pay-suny-21pOpinion 92-16
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Exceptions … (contracts for rental of room owned by officer and used in official duties) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Powers … who utilizes a portion of his or her home as an office in connection with the performance of his or her official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-16DiNapoli: Wall St. 2021 Profits near Record Levels
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual report on Wall St.’s performance. “Wall Street’s success during the pandemic … in 2009. The city’s June financial plan forecast Wall St.’s 2021 profits returning to pre-2020 levels, which would … jobs, below its share of national employment. Despite Wall St.’s job losses, New York remains the capital of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-wall-st-2021-profits-near-record-levels