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Village of East Syracuse – Board Oversight of Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2023M-79)
… receipts with deposits to help ensure cash was accounted for and records were accurate. The Board did not ensure any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/08/18/village-east-syracuse-board-oversight-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2023m-79DiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… are from users of E-ZPass with the rest through Tolls by Mail. In 2021, the Thruway collected $804 million from tolls … device isn’t returned another $16 fee is added. Tolls by Mail that aren’t paid in 30 days trigger a warning notice and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments During Permissible Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Coverage
… New York’s Medicaid program, which provides health care services to individuals who are economically … overpayments of: Approximately $69 million for health care services fully covered by the Essential Plan; Up to $14.1 million for health care services covered by the Essential Plan under certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/14/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-during-permissible-overlapping-medicaid-andDutchess Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Electricity Contract Monitoring and Billing (2023M-45)
… rates to ensure they were at the lowest possible cost and ensured that invoices for electricity usage were … accurate. Had officials monitored the electricity rates and ensured the utility bills were accurate, officials may … discrepancies in the invoices for electricity supplied and paid duplicate charges totaling $86,958. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/09/08/dutchess-board-cooperative-educational-services-electricity-contract-monitoring-andJohnson City Central School District – Special Education Services and Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-186)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Johnson City Central School District (District) officials … Determine whether Johnson City Central School District District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/johnson-city-central-school-district-special-education-services-andTown of Rhinebeck – Internal Controls Over Cash Management and Information Technology (2013M-36)
… was to examine internal controls over selected financial and operational areas for the period January 1, 2011, to June … by an elected Town Board which comprises a Town Supervisor and four Board members. Budgeted general fund appropriations for fiscal years 2011 and 2012 were approximately $1.6 million and $1.7 million, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-rhinebeck-internal-controls-over-cash-management-and-information-technologyTown 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-246DiNapoli: Federal Aid, Increasing Tax Revenues and Savings Boost New York City's Surplus
… to its 10-year pre-pandemic average. Property tax revenues are now expected to rise in FY 2023 by $1.5 billion from the … than expected. Budget gaps during FY 2024 through FY 2026 will average about $2.7 billion, an amount that has … is much improved since the pandemic started, there are likely to be significant fiscal challenges ahead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-federal-aid-increasing-tax-revenues-and-savings-boost-new-york-citys-surplusDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Corporations to Address Environmental and Climate Risks
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that, as a result of recent shareholder proposals he has filed on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund … address the challenges they’re facing,” DiNapoli said. “As the state pension fund’s trustee, it’s my responsibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-corporations-address-environmental-and-climate-risksDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange … County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Thursday, April 14, 2022, Valerie White, 58, of Middletown, pled guilty in Orange County Court to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Orange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseIndependent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates Under Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… the Comptroller and Fund staff for holding “themselves to the highest ethical, professional and conflict of interest … York State Common Retirement Fund has proven once again to be a leader in transparency, ethics and performance,” … Amid very turbulent times for the markets, we will look to act on Kroll’s recommendations and ensure the Fund is well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-under-highest-ethical-and-professional-standardsSpringville-Griffith Institute Central School District – Access to Network and Information Applications (2021M-148)
… District (District) officials adequately secured access to the network, student information and financial … Key Findings Although District officials restricted access to the student information application, they did not adequately secure access to the network and financial application. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/springville-griffith-institute-central-school-district-access-network-andAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… and prevented officials from accounting for committed funds and determining whether vouchers had been paid. Made 25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonSt. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency and Local Development Corporation – Disbursements (2021M-174)
… ensured disbursements were properly authorized, supported and for valid purposes. Key Findings Although the tested … did not always ensure they were properly authorized and supported. Officials: Did not perform supervisory reviews of canceled check images and journal entries. Paid $300,000 during our audit period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/01/21/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-and-local-development-corporationNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks Answers From Companies on Sexual Harassment and Racial Discrimination
… P. DiNapoli, as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), has filed shareholder proposals with … and harassment. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-answers-companies-sexual-harassment-and-racial-discriminationCOVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… Live Discussion About Industry Challenges on Facebook Today … both arts and entertainment businesses and 63 percent of sports and recreation venues have closed temporarily or … for shuttered arts organizations such as independent live venues, movie theatres and museums, with additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (February 18, 2021)
… February 18, 2021 Edition Selected Economic Trends More Than 1.7 … However, in 22 counties, including Broome and Monroe, SNAP numbers have decreased. Reasons for such declines are not … to reflect serious financial stress for increasing numbers of households. In both Westchester and the Mid-Island …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-february-18-2021Tioga Central School District – Health Insurance and Special Education Cost Savings (2020M-84)
… School District (District) officials could achieve cost savings by offering health insurance buyout incentives and … Key Findings District officials could achieve cost savings by: Offering an acceptable health insurance buyout incentive in lieu of health insurance coverage. Savings could range between approximately $10,000 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/13/tioga-central-school-district-health-insurance-and-special-education-costDiNapoli Recovers $42K From Woman Who Stole From State and Local Retirement System
… payments. Robertson pleaded guilty to petit larceny in July and agreed to pay full restitution. She was sentenced … collect her mother’s pension payments, beginning in 2013. She pleaded guilty to petit larceny in July in … 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-recovers-42k-woman-who-stole-state-and-local-retirement-systemMount Sinai Fire District - Financial Condition and Price Quotations for Purchases (2019M-83)
Determine if the Board and District officials effectively managed the Districts financial condition
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/23/mount-sinai-fire-district-financial-condition-and-price-quotations