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DiNapoli 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)
… (District) officials 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’ … District 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-48Berkshire Fire District - District Operations (2020M-40)
Determine whether District officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/berkshire-district-2020-40.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… his office completed audits of the Town of Broome , Candor Fire District , County of Clinton Industrial Development … Agency , Dutchess County , Genesee County , Georgetown Fire District , Greene County , Hewlett Bay Fire District , Long Lake Fire District No. 1 , Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Former Assistant Director of Queens Pre-School Provider Pleads Guilty to Stealing $5 Million Intended for Special Needs Students
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown today announced … was located at 1854 Cornaga Avenue in Far Rockaway, Queens, and primarily provided services to pre-school children in the communities of Far Rockaway in Queens and Williamsburg and Borough Park, in Brooklyn. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/former-assistant-director-queens-pre-school-provider-pleads-guilty-stealing-5-million-intendedKent Fire District No. 1 - Financial Operations (2019M-37)
… of four required permissive referendums and legal notices. The Board did not adopt a reserve policy. Key … indicated they have initiated corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/07/03/kent-fire-district-no-1-financial-operations-2019m-37Cortlandville Fire District – Credit Cards (2020M-57)
… were adequately supported, for appropriate purposes and paid timely. Key Findings The Board approved credit card … were adequately supported for appropriate purposes and paid timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/07/10/cortlandville-fire-district-credit-cards-2020m-57Jamesport Fire District - Length of Service Award Program (2019M-05)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if District officials properly administer the length of … Determine if District officials properly administer the length of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/04/19/jamesport-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2019m-05Opinion 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-auditsSlate Hill Fire District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-105)
… ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Slate Hill Fire District’s (District) Board ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and whether claims were … Determine whether the Slate Hill Fire Districts District Board ensured that goods and services were procured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/slate-hill-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-processing-2021m-105Otisco Fire District – Financial Operations (2016M-415)
… the Board had adequate financial management procedures in place to annually report the District’s financial … the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Otisco in Onondaga County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/17/otisco-fire-district-financial-operations-2016m-415Islip Fire District – Disbursements (2020M-9)
… Key Findings The Board: Made an inappropriate payment for medical expenditures totaling $21,000. Approved payment for … inappropriately paid for medical expenditures. Ensure all gas and general credit card charges are sufficiently … the procurement policy requirements and purchase order system. District officials disagreed with certain findings in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/05/islip-fire-district-disbursements-2020m-9Chestertown Fire District – Claims Processing (2016M-387)
… Chestertown Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Chester in … audit of each claim by comparing the claim as listed on the abstract against available supporting documentation. … are supported by adequate documentation and included on the abstract prior to authorizing payment. Ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/24/chestertown-fire-district-claims-processing-2016m-387