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DiNapoli: Feds Must Step Up or NYC Metro Region Faces End of Public Transit As We Know It

… to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s release of its November budget and financial plan: “Our regional transit system is on the edge of a precipice. Without a significant infusion of federal funds, the region faces service cuts in 2021 that …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-feds-must-step-or-nyc-metro-region-faces-end-public-transit-we-know-it

DiNapoli: Over One Million New Yorker Households Are Not Connected to Broadband

… DiNapoli urged the state to craft a detailed strategy that can leverage federal funding provided under the American … upstate residents have affordable and accessible internet. I will keep fighting until we get this done." “I want to thank Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and his team for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-over-one-million-new-yorker-households-are-not-connected-broadband

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… program. Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): Assessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicles Financial … result of an accident. DMV is responsible for tracking the expenses of administering the acts and assessing these expenses on insurance carriers. Auditors found the expenses …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits

Slaterville Springs Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-315)

… Springs Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Caroline and … to the bank statements and/or cancelled check images on a monthly basis. The required annual financial report has not been filed with the Office of the State Comptroller for the last three years. The Board was …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/slaterville-springs-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial

Stanley Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-259)

… 20, 2013. Background The Stanley Fire District, located in Ontario County, is a district corporation of the State, … Board members did not complete their required training in legal, fiduciary, financial, procurement and ethical …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/stanley-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-259

XV.4.A Reconciling Prior Fiscal Year Credit Card Charges – XV. End of Year

… For current End of Fiscal Year (FYE) deadlines and notices, please visit the Calendar . Business Units must review and reconcile all …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4a-reconciling-prior-fiscal-year-credit-card-charges

XII.6.H Paying an Accidental Death Benefit – XII. Expenditures

… the Single Payment Voucher: Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) Notice of Decision (EC-23 form) or WCB Notice of Award in Death Cases (EC-68 form); a letter of certification from the WCB, stating there are no outstanding appeals affecting this …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6h-paying-accidental-death-benefit

Capital One Bank Accounts

… forth limitations for the number of months that payments can be made. … To determine the purpose of 15 unauthorized …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/27/capital-one-bank-accounts

Compliance With the Clery Act

… training. The audit covered the crime reporting component for calendar year 2012. Background Security on the college campus has long been an important issue for … statistics for the three most recent calendar years, based on definitions from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/22/compliance-clery-act

Compliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings

… is the centerpiece of BuildSmart NY, the State’s program for pursuing energy efficiency in State government buildings … by creating green jobs and stimulating the marketplace for clean energy and energy-efficient products and services. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings

Medicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Long-Term Care Plans

… the Department of Health (Department) made improper fee-for-service (FFS) payments for certain services covered by managed long-term care (MLTC) … managed care premiums and, in return, MLTC plans pay for all MLTC covered services. The Medicaid program should …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-long-term-care-plans

Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2012 Through September 30, 2012

… by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments … $2 million in overpayments resulting from: Claims billed with information from other health insurance plans that was … inaccurate, which caused $675,265 in overpayments; Claims with incorrect billings for alternate levels of care, which …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2012-through-september-30-2012

DiNapoli: February Local Sales Tax Collections Down 4.2 Percent; Year Over Year Decline Narrows

… Overall sales tax collections for local governments declined by 4.2 percent … said. “The pandemic has taken a toll on statewide sales tax collections during the past year. New York’s local … reopening.” All regions in the state experienced sales tax collection declines for February, ranging from 0.1 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-february-local-sales-tax-collections-down-42-percent-year-over-year-decline-narrows

Hyde Park Central School District – Financial Management Practices (2012M-172)

… The Hyde Park Central School District is located in Dutchess County and has approximately 3,800 students and … corrective action to address the excessive fund balance in the general fund. In addition, the Board did not receive timely financial …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/25/hyde-park-central-school-district-financial-management-practices-2012m

XII.6.I Paying a Non-State Employee – XII. Expenditures

… about: Determining employee status when making a payment to an individual who provided services to the State. Paying non-employee travel Paying expenses for … Preparation: PROCESSING NON-EMPLOYEE PAYMENTS Prior to procuring services, the Business Unit must determine …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6i-paying-non-state-employee

McGraw Central School District – Fund Balances (2017M-248)

… fund balance and reserve fund levels were reasonable for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. Background … has approximately 575 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $12.1 … unrestricted fund balance as a financing source each year for the 2014-15 through 2016-17 budgets, but the amounts …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/mcgraw-central-school-district-fund-balances-2017m-248

Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Reserve Funds (2022M-39)

… million, and officials could not demonstrate the balances in the four remaining reserves, totaling approximately … funds from school districts that may have been used in a more beneficial way for respective taxpayers. Key … action. Appendix B includes our comments on certain issues in BOCES’ response. … Determine whether the Genesee Valley …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/08/genesee-valley-board-cooperative-educational-services-reserve-funds-2022m-39

Village of Delhi – Financial Condition (2013M-110)

… our audit was to examine the Village’s financial condition for the period June 1, 2011, to March 1, 2013. Background The … total general, sewer and water fund budgeted expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year are $3.4 million. Key Findings … surplus funds and have not established formal reserves for future repairs and capital needs. Key Recommendations …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/26/village-delhi-financial-condition-2013m-110