Search
NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Appoints First Director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions
… first-ever director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions to support the implementation of the Fund’s Climate … and insight we need to significantly expand our climate solutions portfolio.” “Comptroller DiNapoli’s innovative … Siwo is available for download here https://www.osc.state.ny.us/images/press/andrew-siwo-photo.jpg. About …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-appoints-first-director-sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutionsVillage of Huntington Bay – Compensation of Officials and Credit Cards (2012M-198)
… April 30, 2012. Background The Village of Huntington Bay is located in the Town of Huntington, in Suffolk County … Village of Huntington Bay Compensation of Officials and Credit Cards 2012M198 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/08/village-huntington-bay-compensation-officials-and-credit-cards-2012m-198Town of Monroe – Water System Accountability and Electricity Cost Savings (2012M-227)
… of our audit was to determine if the Town could achieve cost savings or revenue enhancements in its water operations … for reconciling the water processed by its water system and purchased from the Village with the water billed … permits allowing property owners to connect to the water system. Consequently, property owners did not always apply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/15/town-monroe-water-system-accountability-and-electricity-cost-savings-2012m-227New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)
… Income and Earnings Returned to Pre-Pandemic Levels in New York? Recently released data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis show personal income in New York State has surpassed pre-pandemic levels by 12.8 … receipts to individuals, totaled nearly $1.6 trillion in the first quarter of 2021, an increase of 51.9 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-2021Village of Bolivar – Financial Condition of Water and Sewer Funds (2013M-125)
… audit was to evaluate the financial condition of the water and sewer funds for the period June 1, 2007 through March 15, … by a Board of Trustees consisting of a Village Mayor and four Trustees. For the fiscal year ending May 31, 2013, … for the general fund, $168,000 for the water fund, and $183,000 for the sewer fund. Key Finding The Board has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/09/village-bolivar-financial-condition-water-and-sewer-funds-2013m-125Grand Gorge Fire District – Conflict of Interest and Claims Auditing (2020M-151)
… whether claims were for appropriate District purposes and audited and approved prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not ensure there were no prohibited conflicts of interest and allowed claims to be paid prior to audit and approval. … did not have prohibited interests in District contracts and whether claims were for appropriate District purposes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/01/grand-gorge-fire-district-conflict-interest-and-claims-auditing-2020m-151Town of Amherst Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-148)
… Development Agency (AIDA) Board (Board) properly approved and monitored projects. Key Findings The Board did not properly approve and monitor projects. The Board did not ensure its project … were based on project applications that were completed and supported with applicable supplemental documentation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-amherst-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalTown of Clarence Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-97)
… Industrial Development Agency (CIDA) properly approved and monitored projects. Key Findings The Board did not … by posting required documents on CIDA’s website. The Board and officials did not ensure that CIDA’s annual report was … all active projects to determine whether job creation and/or retention goals are being met. Post required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-clarence-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Project Approval and Oversight (2021M-37)
… THLDC officials cannot determine whether projects are meeting the intended purpose because the goals of the … the monitoring process can establish whether projects are meeting the intended purpose. THLDC officials disagreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/09/10/town-hempstead-local-development-corporation-projectVillage of Hillburn – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-392)
… was to review the Village’s cash receipt and disbursement practices for the period of June 1, 2012 through October 24, … and the youth center does not have a cash drawer, safe or lockbox. Not all claims were audited by the entire … to provide guidance on cash receipt and disbursement practices, including segregating incompatible duties where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/18/village-hillburn-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2013m-392Greenwood Lake Union Free School District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-147)
… in 2011. 13 purchases totaling $99,231 lacked quote and sole source documentation. Purchasing duties were not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/greenwood-lake-union-free-school-district-procurement-and-claimsOwego-Apalachin Central School District – Special Education Services and Medicaid Reimbursements (2020M-21)
… services in accordance with their IEPs. We reviewed IEPs for 28 students who received services in 2018-19. We found … missed sessions. The District was not reimbursed for 427 of 729 eligible services (59 percent) totaling … on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/18/owego-apalachin-central-school-district-special-education-services-andDiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… The City Council of Mount Vernon did not have adequate financial information … for the effective management and fiscal oversight of city operations because officials failed to file annual … provide guidance for a more transparent financial account of the city’s finances during this difficult time. It is my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesOversight of Waste Tire Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees (Follow-Up)
… and the environment. They provide an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes and other disease-carrying pests and are a fire hazard with the potential for devastating consequences. In 2003, the Waste Tire … waste tire stockpiles. Between April 1, 2013 and March 31, 2020, DEC received approximately $192 million in fees. DEC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/oversight-waste-tire-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-fees-followTown of Palermo - Timeliness of the Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2020M-67)
… whether the Town Supervisor maintained up-to-date accounting records and reports. Key Findings The Town … on January 7, 2020. Did not make deposits and maintain accounting records in a timely manner. Did not file the … Determine whether the Town Supervisor maintained uptodate accounting records and reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/08/21/town-palermo-timeliness-supervisors-records-and-reports-2020m-67Village of Broadalbin - Board Oversight of Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-76)
… whether the Board adequately monitored cash receipts and disbursements. Key Findings The Board did not adequately monitor cash receipts and disbursements. Sufficient compensating controls were not … duties. The Clerk-Treasurer collected, deposited and recorded cash receipts and prepared and signed checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/08/14/village-broadalbin-board-oversight-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-76Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency (JCIDA) – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-70)
… schedule. Assess annually reported capital investment and salary information for reliability or compare it to estimates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2020/10/02/jefferson-county-industrial-development-agency-jcidaMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare
… care providers’ Medicaid claims for therapy services and prescription drugs that are covered by Medicare. The audit … the period January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2016 for prescription drugs and January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2017 … occupational, and speech therapy services, as well as prescription drugs. When these services are rendered to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/30/medicaid-program-overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicareNewburgh Enlarged City School District - Financial Management and Information Technology (2017M-169)
… with reasonably estimated appropriations and use excess fund balance and reserves to benefit District residents in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/newburgh-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-management-andOversight of Waste Tire Site Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees
… (DEC) is adequately monitoring and timely abating waste tire sites and whether the waste tire fee collections are being used consistent with the … April 1, 2016 through February 6, 2019. About the Program Waste tires can pose serious risks to public health, safety, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/29/oversight-waste-tire-site-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-fees