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Oversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (Follow-Up)
… was adequately monitoring and enforcing SIST conditions for sex offenders placed in the community. We identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatment-followErrors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Follow-Up)
… 2016-S-6 ). Background We issued our initial audit report on June 30, 2017. The audit objective was to determine … which occur if manufacturers pay Medicaid rebates on drugs sold at the already-discounted 340B price. … Rebate Program. These errors, if left undetected, could have resulted in over $10.5 million in uncollected rebates. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/23/errors-identification-340b-providers-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-followVolunteers of America – Greater New York, Inc.: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Volunteers of … (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/10/volunteers-america-greater-new-york-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualTown of Beekman – Dover Ridge Sewer and Water Districts’ Financial Operations (2016M-260)
… of duties in the Districts’ financial activities with no compensating controls in place. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/09/23/town-beekman-dover-ridge-sewer-and-water-districts-financial-operations-2016m-260New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Vincent Graber
… servant who garnered great respect from his colleagues on both sides of the aisle. He will be missed. He was a … servant who garnered great respect from his colleagues on both sides of the aisle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-vincent-graberDiNapoli: Former Old Field Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $60,000 Theft of Village Funds
… the village. Brosnan, 43, stole nearly $60,000 to shop on eBay and Amazon.com and pay divorce expenses, as well as … Attorney Spota said. “As a condition of her sentence, we have secured the return of the stolen money. The defendant … by Comptroller DiNapoli in his comprehensive report on village finances.” In its 2013 audit , DiNapoli’s office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-old-field-treasurer-pleads-guilty-60000-theft-village-fundsOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Follow-Up)
… York State, 13,002 live in areas outside of New York City (NYC). Counties throughout the State utilize hotels and motels … to local Social Services Districts (SSDs) and to the NYC Department of Homeless Services, but remains responsible … the possibility of sharing information concerning their hotel and motel inspections to minimize duplication of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residency-followCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… a credit card policy and a system of internal controls in place. Review our best practices below as a reference for … Train credit card holders and have them acknowledge in writing that they understand their responsibilities. Issue … watch for red flags such as unusual destinations or items on the card. Verify that the items purchased were actually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… and chief executive officer of the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (Met Council), has been sentenced to 3 1/3 … Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "Those involved in this scam have been held accountable for their wrongdoing and this … he stole from Met Council. Cohen, Friedman and Ross have all pleaded guilty in connection with the scheme. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-councilCity of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… period January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The City of Beacon is located in Dutchess County, and has a … to the Clerk. Internal controls over the issuance of parking tickets were not established to provide reasonable … order and maintain copies of all tickets issued. Have a written agreement with the Beacon City School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012mDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… urge Hempstead’s administrators and school board members to act immediately and address the issues contained in this … are performed in a transparent and public manner. While the board schedules about 13 meetings per year, it … at a time or place where the public is less likely to be able to attend. The reason for calling these meetings was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… has a tracking system that accurately accounts for all its properties, including all leases; whether it has identified … it has followed required procedures in the leasing of its properties. This audit covered the period January 1, 2014 … The PANYNJ uses two systems to track the status of its properties and to track rent and revenues – SAP and YARDI. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceDiNapoli Statement in Support of Senator Warren's Legislation Creating Greater Climate Risk Disclosure
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, released the following … required by Senator Warren's bill to succeed." About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-statement-support-senator-warrens-legislation-creating-greater-climate-risk-disclosureMinetto Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports (2014M-222)
… audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … approximately 25 active members. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year totaled $128,000. Key Findings We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/minetto-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-and-records-andComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Nelson Rivera in Bid-rigging Case
… 341, also known as New York State's Donnelly Act. Based on what was stated on the record in today's court proceedings, it is expected … with my office to root out this fraud." "Public employees have a legal and ethical responsibility to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-nelson-rivera-bid-rigging-caseDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Town Funds
… Jordan Green, the former clerk to the supervisor for the town of Minerva, was sentenced today in Essex County Court to 1 1/3 to 4 years in state prison and ordered to pay restitution, State Comptroller Thomas P. … not be tolerated," DiNapoli said. "I thank Essex County District Attorney Kristy Sprague and the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-sentenced-prison-embezzling-town-fundsTown of Alexandria - Justice Court Time and Attendance and Court Operations (2017M-284)
… response. … Town of Alexandria Justice Court Time and Attendance and Court Operations 2017M284 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-alexandria-justice-court-time-and-attendance-and-court-operationsOversight of Health and Safety Regulations at Public Pools, Beaches, and Spray Grounds
… 2015 through December 14, 2016. Background The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks), the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/oversight-health-and-safety-regulations-public-pools-beaches-and-spray-groundsThe Child Study Center of New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… costs reported by The Child Study Center of New York (CSC) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly … Cost Manual (RCM). The audit covered expenses reported on CSC’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. … rates set by SED. These reimbursement rates are based on financial information, including costs, that CSC reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/child-study-center-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… news, especially for many of our upstate communities that have struggled with tough economic conditions," DiNapoli … in the first six months of 2016. Examining sales tax on a county-specific basis, the report shows collections grew … taxes were also boosted by growth in sales tax collections on motor fuels, particularly in the first quarter (up 19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017