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Former Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… to theft concerning programs receiving federal funds before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. In addition, Cowart’s … defendants is scheduled for April 5, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. before Judge Arcara. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… $147.2 million lower than updated projections. Spending for local assistance grants totaled $88.8 billion and was 6.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileControls and Accountability of Court, Trust and Bail Funds
… of Finance accurately accounts for Court, Trust and Bail funds. This audit covered from January 1, 2011 through … Department of Finance (Finance). These moneys include bail postings made on behalf of defendants, trust funds from … a computerized accounting ledger for Court, Trust and Bail funds. According to Finance's records, as of December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/controls-and-accountability-court-trust-and-bail-fundsMount Vernon City School District – Procurement of Natural Gas (2019M-91)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Mount Vernon City School District (District) Board and … Determine whether the Mount Vernon City School District District Board and District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/15/mount-vernon-city-school-district-procurement-natural-gas-2019m-91Conferences — Actual and Necessary Expenses – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… by the traveling employee or the extra traveler. If the room rate is higher than it would have been if the employee … alone (i.e., upgrading from a $128 single-occupancy room rate to a $168 double-occupancy room rate), the employee may only be reimbursed for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conferences-actual-and-necessary-expensesDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Grew by 47.2% in 2022, Marking an All-Time High
… hiring in 2020 and 2021, and the sharp decline in the size of the workforce spurred longer hours on the job for … reduction from 15 years ago when the state workforce size was over 180,000. The 2021 rate of attrition was the … Attrition of State Workers Accelerated Decline in Size of Workforce Continues Longterm Trend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-grew-47-point-2-2022-marking-all-time-highPublic Authorities by the Numbers, March 2013
Public authorities make up an increasingly large and influential sphere of government in New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/public-authorities-btn-2013.pdfBuffalo United Charter School - Financial Management (2018M-197)
Determine whether the Board ensured School funds are used in the most effective and economical manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/buffalo-charter.pdfVillage of Hamburg - Recreation Department Cash Receipts - Cash Shortage (2018M-104)
Determine whether Recreation Department (Department) cash receipts were properly recorded, reconciled and remitted in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/hamburg-104.pdfTown of East Hampton - Budget Review (B20-7-10)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s tentative budget for the 2021 fiscal year are … general fund as of December 31, 2007, December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2009. New York State Local Finance Law … Determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Towns tentative budget for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/09/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b20-7-10Village of Suffern - Budget Review (B20-6-2)
… tax levy increase to no more than the tax levy limit as permitted by law, unless it properly overrides the tax levy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/04/17/village-suffern-budget-review-b20-6-2Town of East Hampton - Budget Review (B19-7-10)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s tentative budget for the 2020 fiscal year are … general fund as of December 31, 2007, December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2009. New York State Local Finance Law … Determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Towns tentative budget for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/08/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b19-7-10Medicaid Program – Multiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims
… The APG system was adopted by the Department of Health (Department) in an effort to more accurately pay … reimbursed based on patient condition and complexity of service. The Department phased in the APG methodology … certain changes in APG policies and procedures to the provider community. Key Recommendations Strengthen controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/medicaid-program-multiple-same-day-procedures-ambulatory-patient-groups-claimsII.4.C Cash and Basic Financial Statements – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… The basic financial statements report aggregate data for the State, distinguishing between the governmental activities and … resources measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting, as are the Enterprise Funds, Component Units and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4c-cash-and-basic-financial-statementsOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation of Workforce Development Programs and Services (Follow-Up) (2023-F-36)
To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Overlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation of Workforce Development Programs and Services (Report 2020-S-45).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f36.pdfServices to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (Follow-Up) (2024-F-22)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Services to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (Report 2022-S-11).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24f22-response.pdfServices to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (Follow-Up) (2024-F-22)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Services to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (Report 2022-S-11).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24f22.pdfNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.
… related. The audit covered expenses claimed by Samaritan for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2021. … reviewed limited aspects of DHS’ claim expense monitoring for the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2022. About the … of Social Services (DSS), is the agency responsible for providing transitional housing and services for eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/06/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-samaritan-daytopEffectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation
… Key Findings There were significant deficiencies in planning the execution of the Transformation, with little or no evidence that many basic planning steps were performed. For example, a risk assessment … agencies to facilitate their sharing of successful and innovative practices to more efficiently and effectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/effectiveness-information-technology-transformationAffordable Home Ownership Development Program
… to existing and prospective homeowners in compliance with Program criteria. Our audit covers the period February … profit organizations (grant managers) that contract with the Corporation and are responsible for determining a … managers’ award files to verify applicants’ compliance with Program eligibility requirements. Clarify requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/affordable-home-ownership-development-program