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DiNapoli: New Yorkers Foot the Bill for Billions in Public Authority Spending and Debt
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Meanwhile, the combined debt of state and local authorities topped a … authorities borrow and spend billions of dollars outside the state budget,” DiNapoli said. “And from Buffalo to Brookhaven, New Yorkers foot the bill. These shadow governments are responsible for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-foot-bill-billions-public-authority-spending-and-debtEnforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements
… in utility performance plans. Key Findings The Department does not sufficiently monitor utilities’ compliance with all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/03/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreementsCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B21-6-13)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s 2022 proposed budget were reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of … to exceed $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the general fund as of December 31, 2010. During the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/10/city-newburgh-budget-review-b21-6-13State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, … in fund balance each year, but did not need to use these funds due to the operating surpluses. When adding back unused …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Broome-Delaware-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Planning (2023M-1)
… Objective Determine whether Broome-Delaware-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials … expenditures and instead utilized more than $2.5 million of the component (which are BOCES’ member school districts) … funds over the last three school years. Although most of the repairs and improvements were proportionately funded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/06/16/broome-delaware-tioga-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-planning-2023mComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea Of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… stemming from related charges in federal court. As part of the plea agreement, Wormuth must also pay $1,250 in … State Board of Elections. The felony complaint relied, in part, on statements that Wormuth made to the FBI, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1808
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the content information for the 2019 Form W2
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1808-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2019Failing To Adhere to Policy and Proper Procedures – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… and they must understand the consequences of the failure to meet these requirements. Your policy should specifically … including among other things: Denial of reimbursement to employees who do not submit required and appropriate documentation of expenses incurred sufficient to enable the proper audit of the claim for reimbursement. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/failing-adhere-policy-and-proper-proceduresDiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
… a four-year period. “The defendant abused her position to treat herself to video rentals, gifts, groceries and spending money,” … DiNapoli said. “Those in public service have a duty to ensure taxpayer dollars are not lost to fraud. I thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-townMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits
… use. The supply limits that the Act imposes vary depending on the classification of the controlled substance. Generally, … 2011, most pharmacy benefits were covered by managed care. Key Findings Medicaid overpaid pharmacies $1,183,601 for … Medicaid MCOs also do not have such controls. Key Recommendations Review the improper pharmacy claims and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/06/medicaid-program-improper-payments-controlled-substances-exceed-allowed-dispensing-limitsRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in Brooklyn
… health care, retail trade, leisure and hospitality, and business services sectors (which together accounted for … of the expansion of microbusinesses, defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration as those with fewer than 10 … also accounted for significant shares of the City’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) and the Shuttered Venue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-brooklynComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Chenango Bridge Fire Company , Franklin County , Newfield Fire Company , Town of Southold and the Union Center Fire Company . “In today’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCity of Auburn – Hydroelectric Power Operations and Software Management (2017M-99)
… March 9, 2017. Background The City of Auburn is located in Cayuga County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/15/city-auburn-hydroelectric-power-operations-and-software-management-2017m-99Town of Webb - Financial Oversight and Ambulance Services (2018M-161)
… for ambulance services, which is not authorized by law. 1 Key Recommendations Develop and adopt budgets with … realistic estimates of revenues and expenditures based on historical trends or other known factors. Ensure … corrective action. 1 New York State General Municipal Law, Section 122-b … Determine whether the Board effectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/30/town-webb-financial-oversight-and-ambulance-services-2018m-161Tuckahoe Common School District - Financial Condition (2018M-191)
… percent of the subsequent year’s budgeted appropriations) in fund balance from fiscal years 2014-15 through 2016-17 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/tuckahoe-common-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-191Program Oversight and Monitoring of the Maximus Contract for the New York State of Health (Insurance Marketplace) Customer Service Center
… as the New York State of Health, to help New Yorkers shop for and enroll in health insurance coverage. Since 2010, the … to develop and operate a statewide enrollment center for the State’s public health insurance programs. Through … requiring Maximus to provide a complete sample population for each business function the Department reviews; and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/program-oversight-and-monitoring-maximus-contract-new-york-state-health-insuranceBloomingburg Fire Company #1 – Disbursements (2013M-83)
… the internal controls over the Company’s disbursements for the period April 1, 2011, to February 22, 2013. … including $19,900 in foreign fire insurance premiums. For the same period, the Company made 149 check disbursements … The President did not ensure disbursements were made for proper company purposes. The President allowed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/28/bloomingburg-fire-company-1-disbursements-2013m-83Town of Ontario – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2013M-105)
… The purpose of our audit was to review Board oversight and information technology (IT) controls for the period … Background The Town of Ontario is located in Wayne County and has a population of 10,135. The Town is governed by an elected Town Board, which comprises the Town Supervisor and four Board members. The Town’s 2012 expenditures totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-ontario-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2013m-105Town of Wawayanda – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-260)
… management and controls over information technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2012, to April 30, 2013. Background … and four Board members. The Town's budgeted expenditures for the 2013 fiscal year were approximately $4.3 million. Key … Town taxpayers have benefited from a declining tax levy for the past three years and an anticipated reduction in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/29/town-wawayanda-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-260XI.14.A Publication of Procurement Opportunities – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… authority intentions to contract for goods and services in the amount of $50,000 or more in The New York State Contract Reporter . The statute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14a-publication-procurement-opportunities