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DiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced the sentencing of Rochelle Rose to … including cellphone and utility bills, insurance and a car loan. The Mount Vernon resident was prosecuted by the … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… The treasurer is permitted to perform all financial duties with no oversight and, in some instances, without a claims … over disbursements. Finally, the board did not comply with local finance law when authorizing $220,000 of borrowing … special education classes in-house and sharing officials with other districts. For example, in 2015-16 the district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsExamination of Pitts Management Associates (PMA)
… Downstate originally entered into contract CM00939 with PMA for consulting services for the period December 3, … OSC. In December 2013, Downstate replaced contract CM00939 with contract TQ00002, which was not subject to approval by … for proper internal controls. Establish clear agreements with vendors that: Require specific and measurable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/14/examination-pitts-management-associates-pmaMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2016 Through March 31, 2017
… home health care providers; $404,227 in overpayments for dental anesthesia claims that were reimbursed excessive … claims; and $274,390 in overpayments for other inpatient, clinic, and durable medical equipment claims. By the end of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2016-through-march-31-2017DiNapoli: 2015 Sales Tax Collections Drop in 30 Counties
… governments and their bottom lines,” said DiNapoli. “With little to no growth in sales tax collections, most counties … outside of the city. The state’s overall 15-year annual average growth in sales taxes was 4 percent. Regionally, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-2015-sales-tax-collections-drop-30-countiesDiNapoli Audit: OGS Veteran-Owned Business Program Off to Good Start
… same documentation. DiNapoli’s auditors found that as of Dec. 28, 2015, the three-member division had certified 178 SDVOBs. During the period April 1, 2015 through Sept. 30, 2015, the division reported that state agencies and … million, of which $6.5 million had been disbursed through Dec. 28, 2015. The division also released rules and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-audit-ogs-veteran-owned-business-program-good-startAccounts Payable Advisory No. 6
… XII, Section 5.C - Selecting the Appropriate Vendor and Address Sequence , Business Units must select the correct … Units must ensure there is a unique invoice number for each voucher. For information on how to process payments to Time Warner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/6-complex-entity-time-warner-cableAccounts Payable Advisory No. 16
… Subject: Making Payments to Long Island Power Authority Guidance: Consistent with the … to vendors. Improper preparation of vouchers payable to Long Island Power Authority may delay payment crediting. … voucher. For information on how to process payments to Long Island Power Authority, please refer to the GFO, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/16-complex-entity-long-island-power-authorityAccounts Payable Advisory No. 7
… Making Payments to Barnes & Noble Guidance: Consistent with the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XII, … and Noble may delay payment crediting. Also, consistent with the GFO, Chapter XII, Section 5.B - Unique Invoice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/7-complex-entity-barnes-nobleSouthwestern Central School District – Claims Processing (2016M-356)
… County. The District, which operates three schools with approximately 1,500 students, is governed by an elected … Finding Except for minor discrepancies that we discussed with District officials, all claims we reviewed were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/southwestern-central-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-356Tioga Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-168)
… Tioga County. The District, which operates three schools with approximately 1,000 students, is governed by an elected … Key Recommendation Establish structurally balanced budgets with tax levies that equal the difference between recurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/10/23/tioga-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-168Oceanside Union Free School District – Professional Services (2016M-281)
… in Nassau County. The District, which operates 10 schools with approximately 5,560 students, is governed by an elected … procurement of professional services to ensure compliance with Board-adopted policies and all applicable laws and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/oceanside-union-free-school-district-professional-services-2016m-281Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Purchase Cards (2022M-27)
… of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) purchase card charges were properly approved, adequately supported and for … purposes. Key Finding While the 198 BOCES purchase card charges we reviewed were adequately supported and for valid … of Cooperative Educational Services BOCES purchase card charges were properly approved adequately supported and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/08/genesee-valley-board-cooperative-educational-services-purchase-cards-2022m-27Schroon Lake Central School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-97)
Determine whether claims were supported by adequate documentation for appropriate purposes and audited and approved before payment
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/03/schroon-lake-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-97Taconic Hills Central School District – Financial Management (2019M-155)
… by 13 percentage points. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets with reasonable estimates for revenues and appropriations and … Reduce the amount of surplus fund balance to comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/25/taconic-hills-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-155Town of Moriah - Cash Management (2019M-169)
… invested available funds in a financial institution with higher available interest rates, revenue would have … interest earnings. Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/27/town-moriah-cash-management-2019m-169Hornell City School District - Financial Management (2019M-38)
… plan to reduce balances to reasonable levels in accordance with applicable statutes. Develop comprehensive multiyear … objectives and goals. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/hornell-city-school-district-financial-management-2019m-38Brunswick Central School District - Online Banking (2020M-6)
… banking policy. Monitor computer use to ensure compliance with District policies. Provide IT security training to all IT users. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/brunswick-central-school-district-online-banking-2020m-6Village of Greenwich - Cash Management (2019M-230)
… invested available funds in a financial institution with higher available interest rates, interest earnings could … interest earnings. Village officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/04/17/village-greenwich-cash-management-2019m-230Keene Central School District – Claims Processing (2015M-299)
… in Essex County. The District, which operates one school with approximately 165 students, is governed by an elected … claims are audited in a timely manner and in accordance with District policy. Key Recommendations There are no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/15/keene-central-school-district-claims-processing-2015m-299