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DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… reconciling the water produced by the town’s water system with the water billed to the town’s customers. For the audit … the treasurer has not filed the annual update document with the Comptroller’s office for the years 2009, 2010, 2011 … to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… its authority when it provided the highway superintendent with bonuses totaling $1,200 for services already rendered. … 1 and District 2. If costs were allocated in accordance with regulations, District 1 would have had a $30,963 … to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: New York State Fourth Nationwide in Credit Card Debt
… a good credit record is seen as an element of strong financial health, bad credit standings can lead to damaging … your credit limit, paying bills on time and checking your interest rates will go a long way toward managing your credit." In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-new-york-state-fourth-nationwide-credit-card-debtComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… leave time earned and used is accurate and in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and employment … and that fund balance was maintained in accordance with statutory requirements. Also, the district did not … to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli: 26 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… scores are based on the evaluation of 672 school districts with fiscal years ending on June 30, 2018. The five school … A report released by DiNapoli today in conjunction with the fiscal stress scores showed the regions of Central … as part of each district’s ST-3 financial report filed with the State Education Department as of Dec. 28, 2018. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/comptroller-dinapoli-26-school-districts-fiscal-stressComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… are reasonable. The district's proposed budget complies with the property tax levy limit set by statute. Orchard Park … equipment manufacturer school bus options were consistent with state contract pricing for the 16 school buses they … to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… took place from 2007 to 2013. “Too much money was moved with too little scrutiny while Mr. Snow gambled on the … Friedman and the Le Roy Police Department for partnering with my office on this case.” DiNapoli’s investigation and … monthly bank statements and canceled check images with the treasurer’s records and paid invoices. To read the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and unused leave payouts were generally made in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and individual … consistently presented, and the board approved, budgets with significantly overestimated appropriations. The … to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Ira and the Lake View Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … service providers who received payments totaling $155,865. In addition, the board has not implemented policies that … all the disbursements reviewed were properly recorded on board-approved abstracts, the board does not conduct a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCredit Cards – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… or school district to pay for certain travel and conference expenses. This can be accomplished by allowing … traveler to present the credit card upon arrival (e.g., conference registration fees, airline tickets). Before credit … card usage must be in accordance with your travel and conference policy and your internal credit card usage policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/credit-cardsDiNapoli: Municipalities Facing Slow Growth in Sales Tax Collections
… sales tax growth in 2016 was in the Mid-Hudson Valley with a 2.9 percent increase and Long Island with a 1.9 percent increase; Sales tax collections grew by … to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-municipalities-facing-slow-growth-sales-tax-collectionsXVI.3.I Budgetary Presentation – XVI. Financial Reporting
… of the original and revised cash basis financial plan with the actual cash receipts and disbursements for the year. … basis financial plan is presented as a basis of comparison with actual because it is the primary document which reflects … of GASB Codification Section 2400. In accordance with GFOA reporting requirements, a Combining Schedule of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3i-budgetary-presentationXIV.3.B Short Term Investment Pool (STIP) – XIV. Special Procedures
… of its component parts. In this way STIP can be compared with a money market fund, with the individual funds investing moneys not needed for … All investment purchases that are made are recorded with an investment account code in Fund 70151. As investments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3b-short-term-investment-pool-stipDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced the convictions of Annette Bigelow, 60, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their … Anthony A Scarpino Jr announced the convictions of Annette Bigelow 60 and Mary Nash 59 who hid their mothers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… scope of backups (e.g., incremental or full) will be based on various factors such as the volume and frequency at which … functioning as intended and that data would be available in the event of an emergency. Store Backups in an Offsite Location – Backups should be secured in an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0Nursing Home Surveillance (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Nursing Home Surveillance ( 2015-S-26 ). Background The Department of Health (Department) oversees nursing home facilities in New York State through its Division of … State regulations and procedures for conducting nursing home surveys and whether survey processes, including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/08/nursing-home-surveillance-followExamination of Center for Economic Growth, Inc.
… The objective of our examination was to determine if the Center for Economic Growth, Inc.’s (CEG) claims for grant … Technology (Regional Centers). DED, the Regional Center for New York State, entered into a $2.9 million … The objective of our examination was to determine if the Center for Economic Growth Incs CEG claims for grant funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/14/examination-center-economic-growth-incMedicaid Claims Submitted by Accordis, Inc. on Behalf of the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
… submit Medicaid claims to the Department of Health’s eMedNY claims processing system for payment of their services. For various reasons, eMedNY denies payment of many claims. Claims that are denied can be … eMedNY. To accomplish this, Accordis determined the reason(s) for claim denials, reviewed pertinent patient medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/12/medicaid-claims-submitted-accordis-inc-behalf-new-york-city-health-and-hospitalsMedicaid Program - Medicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims
… overpayments occurred because the providers billed claims with incorrect Medicare Part C coinsurance, copayments, or … this report, to bill Medicare Part C claims in accordance with existing requirements to help ensure Medicaid claims are … Payments to Selected Providers for Services to Recipients with Medicare Part C Coverage (2010-S-22) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/16/medicaid-program-medicaid-overpayments-certain-medicare-part-c-claimsAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014
… expenses related to the administration of Sections 50(5) and 151 of the Workers’ Compensation Law. We performed our … and nonoccupational disabilities and sickness. Coverage for these benefits, with limited exception, is to be provided by their employers. The Board is also responsible for tracking its costs to administer the Workers’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/26/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-fiscal-year-ended-march-31-2014