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Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District – Access to Network and Information Applications (2021M-148)
… secured access to the network, student information and financial applications. Key Findings Although District … they did not adequately secure access to the network and financial application. District officials did not: … Key Recommendations Review generic network user accounts and ensure that unnecessary accounts are disabled. Review …
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
… Mount Vernon’s fiscal crisis,” DiNapoli said. “It is time for city officials to turn the page and overhaul their fiscal … a timely manner. 60 claims totaling $460,584 were not paid for essential services and infrastructure. The city lacked … a series of changes in response to the audit. Their full responses are included in the audit. Audits City of …
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)
Determine whether the St Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency Local Development Corporation LDC officials ensured disbursements were properly authorized supported and for valid purposes
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/01/21/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-and-local-development-corporationNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… June 24, 2021 Edition Growth in Use of Telehealth Services Among Medicaid and Child Health … a small share of overall utilization. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) defines telehealth … services as “the exchange of medical information from one site to another through electronic communication to improve a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021COVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… coordination to provide establishments with clear guidance for venues to reopen and make use of outdoor space to expand … a more dynamic or deeper array of venues and museums for arts and entertainment than New York,” DiNapoli said. … 70 percent of the establishments and the highest average salary among the boroughs at $81,920. The …
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)
New York ranks seventh among all the states in the percentage of adults who are experiencing food scarcity at 14 percent compared to the 11 percent national rate according to the US Census Bureaus latest Household Pulse survey
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-february-18-2021Tioga Central School District – Health Insurance and Special Education Cost Savings (2020M-84)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Tioga Central School District (District) officials could achieve cost … corrective action. … Determine whether Tioga Central School District District officials could achieve cost savings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/13/tioga-central-school-district-health-insurance-and-special-education-costMount Sinai Fire District - Financial Condition and Price Quotations for Purchases (2019M-83)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if the Board and District officials effectively managed the District’s … Key Findings The Board overestimated appropriations and transferred nearly the entire operating surplus to the … of a reasonable level of fund balance, the funding and use of reserves and a multiyear financial plan. Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/23/mount-sinai-fire-district-financial-condition-and-price-quotationsOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the ten … clients and staff. Toward this end, DHS requires providers to develop security plans and implement appropriate security … valuable and vulnerable assets. Key Finding DHS officials have made progress in addressing the issues identified in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-shelters-followTown of Halfmoon – Financial Condition of the General and Highway Funds (2013M-55)
… 30, 2012. Background The Town of Halfmoon is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately … not develop budgets with realistic estimates of revenues. In recent years, the Board over-estimated the sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/06/town-halfmoon-financial-condition-general-and-highway-funds-2013m-55New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
… Edition Analysis of the Paycheck Protection Program in New York The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a loan … the end of February. Below are the key findings for New York and the figures presenting the data, which are also available as a printable PDF . New York entities received 489,100 loans totaling $51.0 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-april-16-2021Village of Castleton-on-Hudson – Internal Controls Over Information Technology and Online Banking (2013M-59)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls over information … and online banking for the period of June 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Village of … approximately $2 million. Key Findings Village officials have not developed any formal IT policies and the Board has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/24/village-castleton-hudson-internal-controls-over-information-technology-and-onlineVillage of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… audit was to review selected Village financial operations for the period June 1, 2010, through February 29, 2012. … Trustees and an elected Mayor. Operating expenditures for the 2010-11 fiscal year were $2,866,612. Key Findings … failed to audit all claims as required by Village Law. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2011, the Board reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-informationNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (May 13, 2021)
… May 13, 2021 Edition Economic Impact Payments in New York Since March 2020, the federal government has enacted … of this, $23.8 billion (or 5.8 percent) was received by New York residents, accounting for 1.6 percent of New Yorkers’ personal income in 2020. New York ranked fourth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-may-13-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 18, 2021)
… Four Out of Five Small Businesses in NY Continue to Report a Negative Overall Impact From COVID-19 One year since the … less than 500 employees) surveyed reported an overall negative impact in their business in the first week of March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-18-2021DiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… 1,500 persons with developmental disabilities living in 150 group homes across eight counties. Employees at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with $210.5 billion … state's 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsDiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… by state rules, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. A second audit released found the OTB’s CEO did not reimburse the organization for his personal use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksCity of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-139)
… paid to the City of Glen Cove (City), $75,039, and to the school district and library, $300,875. Tax exemptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/16/city-glen-cove-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2020mDiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find More Than $700 Million in Unnecessary Costs and Overpayments
… over the state’s Medicaid program. In recent years, my auditors have identified billions of dollars in waste in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-more-700-million-unnecessary-costs-and-overpayments