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DiNapoli: Majority of H&R Block Shareholders Want Disclosure of Company's Political Spending
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that a majority of voting shareholders supported the New York … According to the Center for Political Accountability, H&R Block has no publicly … committees, or trade associations it donates to, nor does it explain how it makes decisions to spend, or not to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-majority-hr-block-shareholders-want-disclosure-companys-political-spendingSecurity and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services' Core Systems (Follow-Up)
… that ITS did not have established policies and procedures for backup of key Division systems. Also, ITS does not have … regional backup site, and Division systems are at risk for total data loss in the event of a regional disaster. We … policies and did not establish adequate processes for monitoring and oversight of user access of Division …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systems-followDiNapoli: Former Village of Sherman Treasurer Arrested for Alleged Theft of $20,000
… felony charges for the alleged theft of more than $20,000 in cash paid by residents from 2012 to 2016 for village … County Sheriff’s Office. Gilbert, 54, who now resides in Florida, was charged with grand larceny in the third … bills and purchases from QVC, Dollar General, Walmart, Amazon and Pampered Chef. To conceal her crimes, she stopped …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-former-village-sherman-treasurer-arrested-alleged-theft-20000Selected Operating and Administrative Practices of the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Operating and … combating prescription drug diversion and abuse in New York State, in large part through its analysis and use of prescription …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/23/selected-operating-and-administrative-practices-bureau-narcotic-enforcement-followVillage of Southampton – Fire Department Length of Service Award Program (2017M-59)
… credit to volunteer firefighters accurately for the period June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016. Background The Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/07/07/village-southampton-fire-department-length-service-award-program-2017m-59Village of Huntington Bay – Compensation of Officials and Credit Cards (2012M-198)
… of compensating Village officials and credit card usage for the period June 1, 2010, through April 30, 2012. … residents. The Mayor and Board of Trustees are responsible for the overall management of the Village. The general fund expenditures for the 2011-12 fiscal year were approximately $2.1 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/08/village-huntington-bay-compensation-officials-and-credit-cards-2012m-198Village of Bolivar – Financial Condition of Water and Sewer Funds (2013M-125)
… 15, 2013. Background The Village of Bolivar is located in Allegany County. The Village is governed by a Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/09/village-bolivar-financial-condition-water-and-sewer-funds-2013m-125Oversight of Waste Tire Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees (Follow-Up)
… to ensure the proper management of waste tires in the State. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), … waste tire management and recycling fee of $2.50 for each new tire sold. All fees are deposited into the Waste … of waste tire sites due to delays in establishing a new abatement contract through the Office of General Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/oversight-waste-tire-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-fees-followMedicaid Program – Accuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health
… information to the Medicaid claims payment system, and if it did not, determine the corresponding Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-accuracy-medicaid-eligibility-determined-ny-state-healthTown of Palermo - Timeliness of the Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2020M-67)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Supervisor maintained up-to-date accounting records … which are required annual financial reports, with our office in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Ensure the … to our office in a timely manner. Conduct an annual audit of the Town Supervisor’s records, or engage an independent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/08/21/town-palermo-timeliness-supervisors-records-and-reports-2020m-67Town of Lewiston – Town Management of Joseph Davis State Park (2014M-162)
… audit was to evaluate the Town’s management of the Park for the period January 1, 2011 through April 8, 2014. … Davis State Park. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled approximately $17.4 million Key Findings The … Ensure that all fuel supplies are properly accounted for and do not allow employees to dispense fuel into their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/27/town-lewiston-town-management-joseph-davis-state-park-2014m-162City of Rochester – Code of Ethics and Procedures – Follow Up (S4-09-116-F)
… by the Mayor and the City Council, who are responsible for the legislative affairs of City government. The … seven Council members. The City’s budgeted expenditures for the 2011-12 fiscal year were $467.1 million. Results of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/21/city-rochester-code-ethics-and-procedures-follow-s4-09-116-fOversight of Waste Tire Site Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees
… for personal service, non-personal service, and fringe benefit costs totaled about $115 million for the five-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/29/oversight-waste-tire-site-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-feesSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles’ (Department) licensing and registration … and available to continue critical processing in the event of a disaster or mishap that disables normal processing. This … June 27, 2014. Background The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) was established in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsDelaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement of School Food (2015M-358)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate procurement practices for school food for the … districts at the lowest reasonable cost available and have taken steps to ensure that the bid process is not influenced by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/04/01/delaware-chenango-madison-otsego-board-cooperative-educational-services-procurementMonroe 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-176)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the procurement of professional services for the period July 1, 2014 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/07/29/monroe-1-board-cooperative-educational-services-procurement-professional-servicesAdministration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Homeless Services Shelter Residents
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Social Services is administering the City Fighting … to the rules and regulations, thereby assisting Department of Homeless Services shelter residents in securing permanent … 12, 2024, units in Subchapter B buildings had a total of 5,374 open violations, including 1,396 Class C (immediately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/administration-cityfheps-program-department-homeless-services-shelter-residentsMedicaid Program – Impact of Rejected Encounters on the Collection of Drug Rebates
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health did not collect Medicaid drug rebates due to encounter system rejections of pharmacy encounter claims. The audit covered the period … Rebate Program (Rebate Program) helps offset the costs of covered outpatient drugs dispensed to Medicaid recipients …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/23/medicaid-program-impact-rejected-encounters-collection-drug-rebatesFiremen’s Benevolent Association of the Village of Le Roy – Oversight of the Association’s Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Moneys (2014M-026)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the Association’s receipt and disbursement of the Foreign Fire … 2012 through December 10, 2013. Background The Firemen's Benevolent Association of the Village of Le Roy is located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/firemens-benevolent-association-village-le-roy-oversight-associationsNotice of Hearing Requirement for Establishment or Extension of Town Special Districts
Office of the New York State Comptroller, Appendix A Notice of Hearing Requirement for Establishment or Extension of Town Special Districts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/required-reporting/pdf/Appendix-A-Notice-Hearing-Requirements.pdf