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DiNapoli: Thousands of Young Children With Disabilities Not Receiving Early Intervention Services
… are available for children under 3 years of age who have a confirmed disability or established developmental … within 30 days. About 3% or 3,000 children did not receive any of their authorized therapeutic services. DOH pointed to … of many instances of denied or delayed services. Since DOH does not require explanations, case files rarely identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thousands-young-children-disabilities-not-receiving-early-intervention-servicesVillage of Washingtonville – Village Hall Building Project and Board Oversight (2015M-37)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board properly safeguarded Village … for the period March 1, 2012 through July 12, 2013 and to examine the management of the Village Hall building … law. Key Recommendations Establish internal controls to ensure that capital projects are planned, monitored and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/08/07/village-washingtonville-village-hall-building-project-and-board-oversight-2015mVillage of Valley Stream – Cash Receipts and Selected Village Operations (2013M-382)
… Department, Highway Department, Clerk’s Office and Library. Neither the Village Board nor the Library Board audits or approves claims for payment. Checks are signed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/04/village-valley-stream-cash-receipts-and-selected-village-operations-2013mVillage of South Glens Falls – Financial Condition and Budgeting Practices (2014M-102)
… approximately $4.2 million, funded primarily with real property taxes, sales tax, and water and sewer rents. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/07/03/village-south-glens-falls-financial-condition-and-budgeting-practices-2014m-102Town of Oyster Bay – Financial Condition and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-54)
… approximately 293,000 residents. The Town is governed by the Town Board which comprises the Town Supervisor and six … general fund’s total unreserved fund balance has declined by $25 million, from $14.7 million at the end of fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-oyster-bay-financial-condition-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-54New York State’s Aging Prison Population: Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… intervening years, several criminal justice policy changes have been adopted, and the declining trend in the system’s … system population, an analysis of policy changes that have contributed to changes in the population, and an … system to parole supervision under DOCCS jurisdiction have also been rising, as shown in Figure 3. FIGURE 3: New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-york-states-aging-prison-population-share-older-adults-keeps-risingDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… “There are nearly 2 million seniors in the city and many have trouble preparing their own meals. The city’s Department … 4.6 million meals to over 31,000 homebound seniors. DFTA does this by working with community-based organizations and … a plan to DFTA to correct the problems. However, DFTA does not compare one year’s assessment to the next, so …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… the issuance of this follow-up to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/06/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-fees-followAmazon Shareholders Urged To Support Audit of Company’s Policies on Racial Inclusion
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a statement on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) to fellow Amazon shareholders in advance of the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting on … wake of the murder of George Floyd and other Black men and women, and the racially charged attacks on voting rights, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/amazon-shareholders-urged-support-audit-companys-policies-racial-inclusionDiNapoli: State Education Department Missed Red Flags of Proprietary Schools' Financial Trouble
… oversight responsibilities is to make sure the schools have financial resources to remain in operation and that … SED approved had at least one deficiency that should have prohibited approval, including missing bank statements, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-state-education-department-missed-red-flags-proprietary-schools-financial-troubleTown of Westport – Internal Controls Over Water and Sewer Charges (2015M-128)
… not perform an annual audit of the individuals involved with billing, collecting and accounting for water and sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/09/18/town-westport-internal-controls-over-water-and-sewer-charges-2015m-128DiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft of Public Funds
… pleaded guilty yesterday after pocketing public funds for her personal use and must pay back $46,646 in … County Court that she stole cash payments made to the town for property taxes and fees for marriage licenses, dog … 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/2021/03/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft-public-fundsFinancial Condition of New York State Regional Off-Track Betting Corporations (2014-MS-6)
… plans to benefit the Corporations’ financial condition for the period January 1, 2009 through August 31, 2014. … locations, over the telephone and via the Internet. For the five-year period from 2009 through 2013, the five OTB … – decreased by $12.4 million over the five-year period for the five OTB Corporations, even though they reduced total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2015/09/25/financial-condition-new-york-state-regional-track-betting-corporations-2014Reducing the Cost of Hospital Services Provided to County Inmates (2013-MS-4)
… to hospitals for inmate inpatient services. Counties also have the opportunity to reduce the local share of inmate … lower outpatient costs. Key Findings The counties do not have adequate procedures for reviewing inpatient hospital … services provided to inmates. Seven of the eight counties have negotiated rates and discounts for inmates’ outpatient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/09/19/reducing-cost-hospital-services-provided-county-inmates-2013-ms-4Monroe 2-Orleans Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Software Management (2015M-56)
… with the BOCES’ acceptable use policy. The BOCES did not have an adequate number of licenses for certain programs or did not have sufficient documentation to provide evidence that it had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2015/09/04/monroe-2-orleans-board-cooperative-educational-services-software-management-2015mVillage of Oxford – Water Accountability, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2017M-79)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s water accountability, claims audit … The Board did not perform an effective claims audit to ensure that transactions were properly authorized and … the significant unaccounted-for water and develop a plan to address the cause(s). The entire Board should conduct a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/07/21/village-oxford-water-accountability-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2017mTown of Hoosick – Departmental Cash Collections and Sales Tax Allocation (2016M-428)
… not properly allocate sales tax revenues to its part-town funds in compliance with statute. For the 2014 though 2016 … of $130,615 that should have been allocated to part-town funds was allocated to town-wide funds. Key Recommendations Establish and adopt policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-hoosick-departmental-cash-collections-and-sales-tax-allocation-2016m-428Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Claims Auditing (2015M-197)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the BOCES’ claims auditing process for the period July 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2015/10/16/capital-region-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-claims-auditing-2015mTown of Minisink – Payroll and Fire Protection and Ambulance Contracts (2017M-14)
… that include hours worked. Five employees were credited with leave time valued at $22,602 to which they were not … forms for both advance requests and documented absences with the signature of the employee and direct supervisor. … annually prior to entering into and signing contracts with the fire and ambulance companies. … Town of Minisink …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-minisink-payroll-and-fire-protection-and-ambulance-contracts-2017m-14State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2024 State of the State Address
… her priorities for 2024, addressing issues important to New Yorkers across the state. “The Midyear Financial Plan … with its revenues and focused on services that matter to New Yorkers. I’m pleased the governor and legislature followed my recommendation to increase the state’s rainy-day reserves, which now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2024-state-state-address