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Schuyler Lake Fire District – Financial Activities (2022M-191)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Schuyler Lake Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) established … which include receiving and disbursing cash, signing District checks and maintaining the accounting records. … audit fire district schuyler lake …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/02/10/schuyler-lake-fire-district-financial-activities-2022m-191Oyster Bay Water District – Payments in Lieu of Health Insurance (2017M-43)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review payments in lieu of health insurance coverage for the period January 1, 2015 … 2016. Background The Oyster Bay Water District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County and provides water … Oyster Bay Water District Payments in Lieu of Health Insurance 2017M43 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/oyster-bay-water-district-payments-lieu-health-insurance-2017m-43Quaker Street Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-96)
… supported prior to payment. Ensure that AUDs are filed in a timely manner. District officials generally agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/quaker-street-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-96U-Crest Fire District #4 – Travel Expenditures (2017M-35)
… could have saved up to $12,800 if discounted conference hotel rates were used when available. Key Recommendations … than the GSA rates. Plan conference travel, including hotel reservations, in advance to obtain the best possible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/26/u-crest-fire-district-4-travel-expenditures-2017m-35Harford Fire District – Records and Reports (2016M-170)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to review the District’s financial … The Harford Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Harford and Cortland County in which it is located. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/07/08/harford-fire-district-records-and-reports-2016m-170Seaford Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2014M-319)
… controls over its Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) for the period January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners. The operating budget for 2014 was approximately $1.8 million, and the District’s contribution for the 2013 LOSAP program year was $113,300. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/21/seaford-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2014m-319Smithtown Fire District – Capital Project (2014M-231)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s internal controls over capital … June 30, 2014. Background The Smithtown Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … from the Town of Smithtown and Suffolk County in which it is located. The District covers nearly 18 square miles and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/14/smithtown-fire-district-capital-project-2014m-231Schuyler Heights Fire District – Claims Processing (2014M-124)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s internal controls over claims processing for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/25/schuyler-heights-fire-district-claims-processing-2014m-124South Farmingdale Fire District - Financial Condition and Leave Benefits (2018M-29)
… by more than $535,000 or 12 percent of actual expenditures from 2014 through 2016. District officials paid $15,747 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/25/south-farmingdale-fire-district-financial-condition-and-leave-benefitsOpinion 2000-12
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§801, 806: There is no provision in article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§800 et seq.) … Municipal Law §806, however, a town board may require in its code of ethics that town board members abstain from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-12United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Bone and Joint, LLP
… through October 31, 2015. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance … covering a range of services from inpatient hospital care to outpatient surgical procedures and physician office … Insurance Program - Overpayments for Services at the South Shore Ambulatory Surgery Center (2008-S-11) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-bone-and-joint-llpEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Controls Over Payments for Special Items
… Purpose To determine if Empire BlueCross BlueShield: implemented sufficient controls … and school district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. The Empire Plan covers a comprehensive range of services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/22/empire-bluecross-blueshield-controls-over-payments-special-itemsDiNapoli: Fairport Audits Reveal Unauthorized Practices for Economic Development Agencies
… $1 million worth of inappropriate gifts and commercial loans, according to an audit released today by State … Industrial Development Agency Audit found: I nappropriate Loans and Gifts The FLDC was established to take over the … 2013, the FIDA transferred the value of seven outstanding loans totaling $505,669 to the FLDC. Officials then …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-fairport-audits-reveal-unauthorized-practices-economic-development-agenciesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (2021-S-18) The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), … March 31, 2021, averaged $23.7 million a year. Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS): Oversight of Runaway and … that structures requiring revocable consents had one in place. In a follow up, auditors found DOT had made some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsArea #9 – Wireless Network – Information Technology Governance
… than wired networks because data are transmitted into the air and can potentially be intercepted and misused by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-9-wireless-networkDiNapoli Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
… Groenwegen previously served as counsel to the Comptroller from 2010 to 2019. “Nancy is well known for her integrity and … residents understand their rights. Groenwegen graduated from the Boston University School of Law and the State … Groenwegen previously served as counsel to the Comptroller from 2010 to 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentChautauqua County – Financial Condition (2023M-111)
… over $5 million as of December 31, 2022, was experiencing, on average, $150,000 operating deficits each year, and owed … agreed with our findings. Appendix B includes our comment on issues raised in the County’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/12/22/chautauqua-county-financial-condition-2023m-111Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. Six – Professional Services and Fuel (2014M-246)
… refuse and recycling pickup services to 32,000 homes in Elmont, Franklin Square, North Valley Stream, Garden City … Floral Park, West Hempstead and a portion of Malverne in Nassau County. The District is independent and governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/01/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-six-professional-services-and-fuel-2014m-246Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Niagara County) The board did not ensure that the highway superintendent complied with competitive bidding requirements … the town’s procurement policy when making purchases. The superintendent did not consistently solicit written quotes or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsElsmere Fire District – Capital Project (2022M-48)
… properly established and managed the South Station capital project. Key Findings District officials properly established and managed the South Station capital project. Officials: Obtained voters’ approval … officials properly established and managed the South Station capital project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/08/05/elsmere-fire-district-capital-project-2022m-48