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Town of Babylon – Financial Condition and Internal Controls Over Selected Town Operations (2013M-115)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s financial condition … July 31, 2012. Background The Town of Babylon is located in western Suffolk County. The Town is governed by the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/22/town-babylon-financial-condition-and-internal-controls-over-selected-town-operationsOnondaga County Resource Recovery Agency - Transfer Station and Compost Facility Cash Receipts (2018M-217)
… for cash collection. Perform periodic physical inventories of garbage disposal stickers and compost passes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/07/19/onondaga-county-resource-recovery-agency-transfer-station-and-compost-facilityNiagara Wheatfield Central School District - Niagara Power Coalition and Native American Revenues (2019M-227)
… revenues in a special revenue fund. Investigate the source of funds in the debt reserve and, if appropriate, transfer … counsel on the appropriate action regarding the future use of the capital reserve. District officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/niagara-wheatfield-central-school-district-niagara-power-coalition-andDiNapoli: Priceline Commits to Improve Gender and Racial Diversity on its Board of Directors
… State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with estimated assets of $178.3 billion as of Dec. 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-priceline-commits-improve-gender-and-racial-diversity-its-board-directorsComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that $111,180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents since he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Gail S. Ennis today announced the arrest of a Georgia resident, Sandra Smith, for allegedly stealing over $450,000 … us. I also thank the U.S. Attorney’s Office and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Diane Schulman for prosecuting this … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Office of Children and Family Services Can Improve Efforts to Investigate Child Fatalities
… An audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the state’s Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-office-children-and-family-services-can-improve-efforts-investigate-child-fatalitiesDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Wayne County District Attorney Michael Calarco, and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Eileen Steurrys, the former part time court clerk for the Town of Marion, for the alleged theft of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesState Comptroller DiNapoli, Senator Cooney and Assemblymember Solages Urge Governor to Sign Contract Legislation
… I urge the Governor to sign it and enhance public trust in state contracting during emergency situations and when the … bill introduced at the request of DiNapoli, which passed in the Senate ( S.6942 Cooney/ A.7405 McDonald), would … of public information. I was proud to carry legislation in the Senate to require posting of contracts during states …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-senator-cooney-and-assemblymember-solages-urge-governor-sign-contractTown of Northampton – Financial Management and Internal Controls Over Town Clerk Receipts (2012M-233)
… during the year. As a result, the Board adopted budgets with inaccurate estimates of revenues and expenditures. … reserves has not, in all cases, been in accordance with Board authorizations. Deposits were not always made … is unclear. The Town has not entered into any contract with a volunteer ambulance squad or individual volunteers to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-northampton-financial-management-and-internal-controls-over-town-clerk-receiptsDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… New York. The legislation will provide much needed funding for local governments to modernize and protect their networks … utilities, airports, schools and health care facilities. For example, a 2019 ransomware cyberattack on the City of … reached a fraction of the 2,800 entities it is responsible for. For example, despite acknowledging the need for specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… The MTA should publish a new assessment of its long-term capital … for attention, according to Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s latest report . “The MTA is getting a large infusion of … assessment every five years starting in 2023. The MTA’s 2013 assessment did not include any recovery and resiliency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherMonroe County Airport Authority – Board Oversight of County Chargebacks and Professional Services (2019M-226)
… for Monroe County (County) services and the procurement of professional services. Key Findings The Board did not … not review, verify and approve County chargebacks prior to payment or actively oversee the procurement of professional services. As a result: The Authority did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/11/24/monroe-county-airport-authority-board-oversight-county-chargebacks-andNew York State Health Insurance Program – Upcoding of Selected Evaluation and Management Services (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine whether officials of United HealthCare implemented the recommendation contained in our audit report, entitled New York State Health Insurance Program: Upcoding of Selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-upcoding-selected-evaluation-and-managementDiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… and a boost in federal aid, according to a report on the state’s year-end finances issued today by State … in revenue from settlements last year, with even more on the way this fiscal year,” DiNapoli said. “While these … level of reported year-over-year growth in spending but do not reduce interest costs. DiNapoli’s report also notes: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for … 2020-S-7 ). About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupunctureDiNapoli: New York City Continues to Rebound and Regain Share of State Economic Activity
… Economic indicators show New York City’s economy is recovering from the depths of the pandemic, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-new-york-city-continues-rebound-and-regain-share-state-economic-activityDiNapoli: NYC's Property Tax Bills Rise Along With Burden on Working- and Middle-Class Homeowners
… The COVID-19 pandemic has caused property tax disparity to worsen in New York City, driving housing costs higher for many, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … declined for many condos, co-ops and rental apartments due to the pandemic, property tax bills continued to rise. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nycs-property-tax-bills-rise-along-burden-working-and-middle-class-homeownersDiNapoli: Village of Waverly Recreation Director Pleads Guilty to Altering and Destroying Village Records
… conditional discharge and paid full restitution of $16,525 in connection with his crimes. This plea was a result of a … with multi-agency collaborative investigations resulting in indictments and arrests. I commend the State Comptroller’s … County District Attorney’s Office for their partnership in this investigation.” Shaw, 67, of Sayre, PA, was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-village-waverly-recreation-director-pleads-guilty-altering-and-destroying-village-recordsDiNapoli: School District and Big City Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Second Straight Year
… including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. List of allowable tax levy growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-school-district-and-big-city-tax-levy-cap-2-percent-second-straight-year