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Audit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… Mount Vernon’s fiscal crisis,” DiNapoli said. “It is time for city officials to turn the page and overhaul their fiscal … a timely manner. 60 claims totaling $460,584 were not paid for essential services and infrastructure. The city lacked … Officials and employees did not have clear guidance on how the disbursement process worked. Auditors also found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonUse of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations (Follow-Up) (2018-F-15)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Use of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-18f15.pdfOversight of Waste Tire Site Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees
… are being used consistent with the purposes defined in the Environmental Conservation Law. The audit covers the … hazard with the potential for devastating consequences. In 2003, the Waste Tire Management and Recycling Act (Act) … was enacted to ensure the proper management of waste tires in the State. DEC, through its Division of Materials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/29/oversight-waste-tire-site-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-feesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1105
… assistance program is excluded from taxable wages. Amounts in excess of $5,250 must be reported and are subject to … is considered the ‘taxable amount’ and must be reported in PayServ through Time Entry or reported through the agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1105-educational-assistance-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1279
… assistance program is excluded from taxable wages. Amounts in excess of $5,250 must be reported and are subject to … is considered the ‘taxable amount’ and must be reported in PayServ through Time Entry or reported through the agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1279-educational-assistance-benefitsComplaint Processing
… action on civilian complaints filed against members of the NYPD. CCRB has jurisdiction over complaints that allege the use of excessive or unnecessary force, abuse of authority, … of limitations. However, given the time it takes to address delays during investigations, these notifications may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processingDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-12
… If the resulting salary is above the current salary of the new grade, it is entered as the FIS Salary and will be paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-12-performance-advance-payments-rent-regulations-servicesRetiree Annual Statement
… Your Retiree Annual Statement provides a year-end summary of your pension … copies are mailed—we will notify you by email when your Statement is available. Use Retirement Online to Get Your Statement To view, save or print your Statement: Sign in to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/retiree-annual-statementState Agencies Bulletin No. 415
… that payment is recoverable under Section 200.3 of the State Finance Law. The Earn Code OVP (Overpayment Recovery), … Payroll Data (US)> Use>Additional Pay (Agency). New Fields None System Processing Changes In the current … an inactive employee receives a payment, there are new procedures for when employees who have overpayments are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/415-automatic-processing-overpayments-inactive-employeesDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Revised Executive Budget
… several measures to reduce the financial risks posed to New York by unpredictable tax revenues and federal funding, … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Still, larger-than-expected declines in current fiscal year tax collections leave uncertainty that … continuing revenue uncertainty,” said DiNapoli. “Decisions on the new budget demand an exceptionally high degree of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-revised-executive-budgetTown of Ontario - Information Technology, Financial Management and Procurement (2017M-137)
… and a method for ensuring Town purchases are considered in aggregate. … Town of Ontario Information Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/06/town-ontario-information-technology-financial-management-and-procurement-2017m-137Greenburgh Central School District – Tax Certiorari Reserve (2023M-163)
… tax certiorari reserve fund and maintained it at a reasonable level. Key Findings The Board of Education … However, District officials did not develop procedures to ensure: Tax certiorari judgments were adequately … the annual report prepared by the Treasurer to determine how to maintain and manage the District’s tax certiorari …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/greenburgh-central-school-district-tax-certiorari-reserve-2023m-163Red Hook Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-105)
… July 1, 2014 through December 17, 2015. Background The Red Hook Central School District is located in the Towns of … 2010-11 to 2014-15; these unused reserves increased $1.5 million or 106 percent, totaling approximately $3 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/red-hook-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-105Village of Ilion – Information Technology (2015M-34)
… policy or local law consistent with the requirements of State Technology Law. Implement processes for the Water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/07/31/village-ilion-information-technology-2015m-34Highland Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-358)
… Background The Highland Central School District is located in the Towns of Esopus, Lloyd, Marlborough, New Paltz and Plattekill in Ulster County. The District is governed by the Board of … million. Key Findings The Board overestimated revenues in the budget starting in fiscal year 2010-11, resulting in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/highland-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-358Use, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data (2020-S-55) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is collecting necessary data to make informed decisions and promote strong infection prevention and control policies, and whether the data collected by the Department, including data reported to the public, is accurate and reliable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s55-response.pdfDiNapoli: Public Authority Debt Ballooned to $329 Billion
… equivalent to nearly one-quarter of the state’s All Funds expenditures of $209.3 billion in State Fiscal Year … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-public-authority-debt-ballooned-329-billionXI.11.F Contract Monitoring – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… be outside the contract itself, such as requirements in New York State law, the Federal Acquisition Regulations or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11f-contract-monitoringState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… supported by an employee’s time and attendance records. In addition, 33 hours of comp time and eight hours of … valued at approximately $900, were used but not deducted from employee leave records. Town of Locke – Financial … highway funds and water district were excessive, ranging from 89 percent to 536 percent of actual expenditures. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Controls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation Related Expenses (Follow-Up) (2022-F-38)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Report 2019-S-37).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f38x.pdf