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Controls Over Computers (Follow-Up)
… is responsible for the protection of the environmental health, welfare, and natural resources of the City and its residents. The Department manages the City's water supply, 14 in-City wastewater treatment plants, as … officials have made some progress in addressing the issues identified in our initial report. However, additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/controls-over-computers-followCity of Oneonta – Departmental Collections (2013M-13)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected cash receipts processes for the period January 1, 2011, to November 15, 2012. Background The City of Oneonta has … the risk will remain increased that all moneys due to the City will not be received, recorded and deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/04/12/city-oneonta-departmental-collections-2013m-13Fund Financial Data – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… pay current obligations (or will be soon). Funds represent sources of funding and spending for particular purposes. The General Fund is used to report sources of funds and expenditures that are not required to be … funds include the General Fund, the Federal Special Revenue Fund, the General Debt Service Fund and all nonmajor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/fund-financial-dataFund Financial Data – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Fund financial statements provide a short-term view of … funding and spending for particular purposes. The General Fund is used to report sources of funds and expenditures that … are not required to be accounted for in another separate fund. In New York State, significant sources of funds that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/fund-financial-dataSecurity Over Critical Systems
… through October 2023. About the Program The District’s mission is to construct, maintain, and operate reservoirs in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/security-over-critical-systemsCapital Planning (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of the implementation of the three … $1.6 billion. The Public Authorities Law requires NFTA to prepare a five-year capital plan, along with annual … found that NFTA management did not maintain documentation to support their decisions on the projects they selected for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/04/capital-planning-followTown of Preston - Financial Management (2018M-81)
… Adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for revenues and expenditures. Develop and adopt a fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-preston-financial-management-2018m-81Town of Rodman – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2023M-85)
… by preparing a list of liabilities and comparing it to reconciled bank balances and money on hand. As a result, … money not remitted in a timely manner remained unavailable to fund Town and Jefferson County (County) operations. The … required time frames. Remit real property tax collections to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) or County Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/22/town-rodman-town-clerktax-collector-2023m-85City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B23-7-3)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the City took appropriate action to implement or resolve … from our budget review issued in May 2022. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/05/city-long-beach-budget-review-b23-7-3Town of Decatur – Disbursement Oversight and Accounting Records and Reports (2020M-87)
… exceeded the cap and did not pass the required local law to override the cap. Key Recommendations Ensure all claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/06/town-decatur-disbursement-oversight-and-accounting-records-and-reports-2020m-87Haldane Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-32)
… to make informed decisions. Officials did not post: A final annual budget or a comprehensive appended property tax report card. Comprehensive budget-to-actual results or the corrective action plan (CAP) in an easily … Must post required information to the District website: Final annual budget and a comprehensive appended property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/haldane-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-32Rensselaer County Industrial Development Agency – Payments in Lieu of Taxes (2021M-74)
… officials ensured payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were properly billed, collected and distributed to taxing … Key Findings RCIDA officials did not ensure all PILOTs were properly billed, collected and distributed. During the audit period: Sixteen of the 62 bills we reviewed were inaccurate because the County’s Director of Real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/01/24/rensselaer-county-industrial-development-agency-payments-lieu-taxes-2021m-74Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (2019-S-72) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) made improper payments for claims in violation of federal and State requirements related to ordering, prescribing, referring, or attending (OPRA) providers who were no longer participating in the Medicaid program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19s72-response.pdfProperty Taxes in New York State
The Office of the State Comptroller collects property tax levy and assessed value data from local governments statewide and makes this information available.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/property-taxes-in-nys-2019.pdfComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood Announce Criminal Conviction and False Claims Act Settlement with Bottini Fuel for Diverting Customers' Credit Balances for Their Own Benefit
… to be able to give back the money rightfully owed to Hudson Valley customers." Bottini Fuel, headquartered in … Falls, provides heating oil to customers throughout Hudson Valley. From 2004 to 2016, Bottini Fuel improperly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-underwood-announce-criminal-conviction-and-false-claims-actDiNapoli: State Should Recoup $11.7 Million from Special Education Contractors
… rates and recover millions, but more needs to be done. My office is working with SED to account for every dollar and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-state-should-recoup-117-million-special-education-contractorsDiNapoli: DEC Needs to Improve Efforts to Control Invasive Species
… They cause a loss of wildlife habitat, native plants, fish and animals as well as losses for farmers and industries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-dec-needs-improve-efforts-control-invasive-speciesDiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… to attend college. We're grateful to New York City and to NYC Kids RISE for their efforts to increase college … Office of the State Comptroller by the Mayor's Office and NYC Kids RISE. "The elimination of the minimum contribution … the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment and chair of NYC Kids RISE . "The NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeDiNapoli: Convicted Drunk Drivers Not Installing Court-Ordered Ignition Locks
… The New York City Department of Probation (NYC Probation) failed to properly supervise thousands of New … by either the Queens District Attorney’s Office or NYC Probation. This audit examined those under the supervision of NYC Probation. Under the Child Passenger Protection Act, also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-convicted-drunk-drivers-not-installing-court-ordered-ignition-locksState Audit Shows Need to Improve Response to Noise Complaints in NYC
… of noise complaints related to nightlife establishments in New York City highlights the need for the New York State … to better communicate and crack down on bars and clubs with persistent noise problems, according to an audit … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The number of noise complaints in New York City more than doubled between 2010 and 2015, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-audit-shows-need-improve-response-noise-complaints-nyc