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Village of Hewlett Bay Park – Financial Management (2022M-30)
… For example, about $6,000 was needed to balance the budget in 2020-21; however, the property tax levy was $209,000. For … an excessive level of unassigned surplus fund balance in the general fund. Balances ranged between $273,348 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/06/17/village-hewlett-bay-park-financial-management-2022m-30Village of Hewlett Neck – Financial Management (2022M-35)
… by using it to fund needed reserves and reducing the tax levy. Village officials agreed with our recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/07/08/village-hewlett-neck-financial-management-2022m-35Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District – Board Oversight (2023M-117)
… landowners totaling $174,950 for six grants resulting in an inappropriate use of local taxpayer money. Made 49 … disbursements reviewed totaling $154,080). Paid $11,630 in unnecessary payments, including excess tree purchases, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2024/03/29/otsego-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-board-oversight-2023m-117Town of Worcester – Claims Audit (2022M-145)
… as an itemized receipt or invoice. 23 claims had sales tax totaling $243. Key Recommendations Perform a thorough and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-worcester-claims-audit-2022m-145Conesus No. 1 Fire District – Internal Controls (2014M-46)
… Background The Conesus No. 1 Fire District is located in Livingston County and is governed by the Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/16/conesus-no-1-fire-district-internal-controls-2014m-46Caledonia Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-350)
… comparisons to prior years, the detail for non-property tax revenue estimates, or estimated fund balance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/caledonia-joint-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsDiNapoli: New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzling From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… ("USPIS") announced that Gregory Bayard pled guilty to wire fraud today in White Plains federal court. The charge … said. "This is the second individual charged in trying to allegedly exploit this estate identified as part of our … "As a fiduciary of an estate, Gregory Bayard's duty was to protect the assets of the decedent and ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-new-jersey-man-pleads-guilty-embezzling-decedents-estate-which-he-was-court-appointedDiNapoli: Health Care Jobs Grow Across New York
… New York state's health care jobs exceeded 1.2 million in 2017, according to a report … in and year out, health care has been a growth sector for jobs in New York over the past decade," DiNapoli said. … cuts health care spending, it could jeopardize these jobs and hurt an important sector of New York's economy." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-health-care-jobs-grow-across-new-yorkDiNapoli Urges State to Improve Nursing Home Equipment Inspections
… of Health (DOH) should be doing more to insure that nursing homes are properly inspecting, maintaining and … when it comes to inspecting life-saving equipment used at nursing homes," DiNapoli said. "The state Department of Health deserves credit for monitoring nursing homes and reporting deficient practices to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-urges-state-improve-nursing-home-equipment-inspectionsDiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… System has identified eight villages and three cities in New York that were in some level of fiscal stress in 2020, based on scores that largely reflect the time period … System has identified eight villages and three cities in New York that were in some level of fiscal stress in 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressXIX.4 Suballocations – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… streamline the process by establishing additional policies and process guidance. The policies and process guidance will … reach out to supporting agencies when there are questions Answer questions from the owning agency of the projects … Establish and maintain the project’s supplemental data Answer questions from the owning agency of the projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix4-suballocationsCommunity Development Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… Listing Numbers 14.218 and 14.269) provides annual grants on a formula basis to states and localities to assist … as a match for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants. Funds to New York City The City’s FY 2026 preliminary … Assistance Listing Numbers 14218 and 14269 provides annual grants on a formula basis to states and localities to assist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/community-development-block-grantCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… unaccounted for losses than the EPA standard and calculate how much this may cost your municipality. A. Identify and … water percentage. Divide D by A. F. Determine how close you are to the industry standard for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemMedicaid Program – Managed Care Organizations: Payments to Ineligible Providers
… have special health care needs. The Department administers New York’s Medicaid program. For the State fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, New York’s Medicaid claim costs totaled over $58 billion, of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/medicaid-program-managed-care-organizations-payments-ineligible-providersMonitoring the Green Innovation Grant Program
… if the Environmental Facilities Corporation (Corporation) is effectively monitoring projects awarded under the Green Innovation Grant Program (GIGP), and if grant … through September 20, 2017. Background The Corporation is a public benefit corporation whose environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/monitoring-green-innovation-grant-programCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds
… the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is collecting all fees due the New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Oil Spill Fund or Fund) in … all cleanup bills submitted for payment. The Department is responsible for providing technical assistance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/13/collection-and-use-oil-spill-fundsCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act
… to address the need to provide a safe learning environment for New York’s students in pre-kindergarten through 12th … and Disruptive Incident Report (VADIR) and a process for collecting annual data from school districts about … uses the data to calculate a School Violence Index (SVI) for each school. Schools at or above a certain SVI threshold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/13/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-actLeading the Way on Climate Investment
… critical to ensuring that the Fund is best-positioned for market changes stemming from the transition. Comptroller … change-related investment risks and pursuing opportunities for the Fund’s investments. Climate Action Plan In 2019, … released a Climate Action Plan that laid out a path for the Fund to address climate risk in its portfolio. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/leading-way-climate-investmentHazard Mitigation and Coordination (Follow-Up)
… New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) is responsible for coordinating citywide emergency planning and response for all types and scales of emergencies, including … plans that provide guidance to agencies on how to prepare for, conduct, and assess emergencies. In addition, Continuity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/hazard-mitigation-and-coordination-followImproper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations contained in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Brand Name … by directing pharmacies to “dispense as written” either in writing or electronically; otherwise, a generic drug … a monthly premium for each Medicaid recipient enrolled in their plans and the managed care organizations arrange for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/improper-payments-brand-name-drugs-follow