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School District Physical Education Compliance (2018-MS-3)
… , and South Huntington Union Free . Audit Objective To determine whether the 10 school districts that we audited … provide physical education (PE) classes consistently with the regulations of the Commissioner of the New York … districts audited did not provide an adequate amount of PE to students in grades K-4, and seven did not do so for grade …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/12/school-district-physical-education-compliance-2018-ms-3Executive Director of Baychester Youth Council Indicted for Stealing More Than $100,000 From Federal Grant
… indicted on second-degree grand larceny and second-degree criminal possession of stolen property. She was arraigned today, July 6, 2016, before Bronx Supreme Court Justice Steven Barrett. Bail was set at $30,000 cash and an … five years to create a 21st Century Community Learning Center. The State Comptroller's Office audited Russell in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/executive-director-baychester-youth-council-indicted-stealing-more-100000-federal-grantState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Riverhead Central School District and Washingtonville Central School District . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… duties among staff, such as approval, verification and payment of claims. Never allow anyone to review and approve … for recouping inappropriate charges. Don’t use automatic payment deductions to pay credit card bills. Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2017
… profits totaled $13.7 billion in the first half of 2018, 11 percent higher than last year, according to a report … profits totaled $137 billion in the first half of 2018 11 percent higher than last year according to a report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2017Medicaid – Federal Funding and New York
… program for low-income adults and children. Each state administers its own Medicaid program within federal … guidelines, and it is jointly funded by the federal and state governments. New York State requires localities to … access to information and assistance for older adults on long term services and supports. In the City, this program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/medicaid-nycTown of Berkshire – Procurement and Conflict of Interest (2023M-84)
… or avoid conflicts of interest. As a result, goods and services may not have been procured in a cost-effective … had a prohibited interest in a contract between the Town and his construction company, providing construction services … Adhere to New York State General Municipal Law (GML) and the Town’s procurement policy. Ensure that officials and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-berkshire-procurement-and-conflict-interest-2023m-84Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (2023-MR-1)
… and Southold (Towns) properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all … and Southold Towns properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund CPF to ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-2023-mr-1Marathon Joint Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-76)
… Fire District (District) officials developed and managed a comprehensive investment program. Key Findings District … solicit interest rate quotes that may have resulted in higher interest earnings. As a result of our audit, the Board subsequently approved an investment policy in March 2023 and invested $653,000 into an investment fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/20/marathon-joint-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-76Village of Islandia – Procurement (2021M-203)
… $161,278 from a Trustee’s incorporated gas station and auto repair business, which was a prohibited interest. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/05/06/village-islandia-procurement-2021m-203Delhi Joint Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-142)
… (Board) ensured receipts were deposited, recorded and reported and disbursements were proper and supported. Key Findings The Board ensured the $746,000 in … Board ensured receipts were deposited recorded and reported and disbursements were proper and supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/delhi-joint-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-142Otisco Fire District – Financial Operations (2016M-415)
… reports and ensure District audit requirements were met for the period January 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $354,000. Key Findings The … had not filed an annual financial report with OSC for the years 2013 through 2015. The Board did not contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/17/otisco-fire-district-financial-operations-2016m-415Town of Boylston – Procurement (2021M-56)
… to obtain purchases totaling $154,248. While the Board is required by New York State General Municipal Law (GML) to … annually, the last time the Board reviewed the policy was in 2012. The procurement policy does not require Town … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-boylston-procurement-2021m-56Village of Dering Harbor – Board Oversight (2020M-29)
… Did not properly authorize a local law to exceed the tax levy limit. The 2018-19 levy exceeded the calculated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/06/26/village-dering-harbor-board-oversight-2020m-29Town of Exeter – Records and Reports (2015M-23)
… Background The Town of Exeter is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 990. The Town is … not ensure the Supervisor maintained up-to-date, complete and accurate records. The last time the Supervisor filed the … notices to remind the Supervisor of the filing deadlines and offers for assistance, and the tax levy limit calculation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/07/town-exeter-records-and-reports-2015m-23West Babylon Union Free School District – Claims Audit (2024M-62)
… totaling $3.1 million were not audited prior to payment in accordance with New York State (NYS) Education Law Section 1724. The claims auditor did not report directly … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/20/west-babylon-union-free-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-62What is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… of inflation. (Individual property tax bills are based on various factors, and they may increase more than two … State Comptroller's Role . You can find tax cap reporting on Comptroller DiNapoli’s Open Book New York website. … Find information on Real Property Tax Cap below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capDiNapoli: Audits Recommend Fixes to Affordable Housing Programs
… programs, reviewing nearly 20,000 rent-regulated tenant complaints and the awarding of $230 million in … Office of Rent Administration (ORA), which handles tenant complaints for nearly 1 million regulated apartments in New … said. “Our latest audit found delays in resolving tenant complaints that are simply unacceptable. No one should have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audits-recommend-fixes-affordable-housing-programsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-76
… method for paying judges will be implemented by the end of calendar year 2004. For calendar year 2004, the total amount … in payment methodology for 2004 will be stated in a future payroll bulletin. OSC Automatic Adjustment Processing for … in #3 above from the amount determined in #2 above. Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck or Advice The Earn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-76-2003-factor-change-adjustment-payment-judgesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. Department of Health – … (DME) – wheelchairs, for example – as a benefit of the program. Some DME items are available on a monthly rental basis, subject to caps; when the cap is reached, the item is generally considered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits