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Town of Monroe – Water System Accountability and Electricity Cost Savings (2012M-227)
… December 31, 2011. Key Findings Town officials did not have written procedures for reconciling the water processed … offered by other electricity suppliers. The Town could have saved as much as $4,035 had it contracted with the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/15/town-monroe-water-system-accountability-and-electricity-cost-savings-2012m-227Village of Deposit – Fiscal Monitoring and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-205)
… our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition and selected financial operations for the period March 1, 2012 to March 18, 2013. Background … we found several material errors in the maintenance of the accounting records and related reports. As such, the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/12/13/village-deposit-fiscal-monitoring-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-205Village of Cuba – Sewer Fund Financial Condition and Records and Reports (2013M-15)
… was to review the financial condition of the sewer fund and the internal controls over financial records and reports for the period June 1, 2011, through October 31, 2012. … The Clerk-Treasurer did not maintain the Village’s accounting records in a complete and accurate manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-cuba-sewer-fund-financial-condition-and-records-and-reports-2013m-15City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B19-6-6)
… which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of the … year 2019-20 and the related justification documents are in compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal Agent Act … to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2019-20 fiscal year. The water fund’s budget includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/07/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-6Court Facilities Aid and Assistance Program
… Objective To determine if the Office of Court Administration (OCA) is ensuring court facility aid and assistance programs are being used for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/court-facilities-aid-and-assistance-programDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Annual property tax levy increases have slowed significantly since 2005 and dipped below 2 … and whether their local officials are holding the line on tax increases," DiNapoli said. "Overall, municipalities have generally held property tax levy growth to below 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesMaximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Maximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans (Report 2017-S-61 ). About the Program … appropriate steps to collect all available drug rebates for HARPs. The audit covered the period October 1, 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/maximizing-drug-rebates-health-and-recovery-plans-followTown of Parma – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-96)
… purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s management and oversight of financial operations and information technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2010, to January 20, 2012. … $5.1 million, which were funded primarily with real property taxes, sales tax, and State and Federal aid. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-parma-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-96DiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… The City Council of Mount Vernon did not have adequate financial information for the effective … and issue audited statements. In addition, they did not have financial information available to develop multiyear … my hope that other city officials will work with the Mayor on implementing these recommendations. Taxpayers deserve to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesMedicaid Program – Cost of Pharmacy Services Under Managed Care
… 31, 2019. About the Program The Department administers New York’s Medicaid program, which covers prescription and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-cost-pharmacy-services-under-managed-careTown of Alexander – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2013M-195)
… prepare bank reconciliations and accountability analyses on a monthly basis. Ensure that all moneys are deposited … that passwords are periodically changed, and that users do not share passwords. Perform a thorough audit of the Court records on an annual basis. Evidence of an audit indicating the tests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-alexander-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2013m-195DiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli … the arrest of Jennifer Colucci 41 of Hopewell Junction NY for allegedly stealing more than $88000 in tax funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through December Were $2.5 Billion Lower Than Last Year
… totaled $8.4 billion, $422.5 million above last year, and $1.4 billion above DOB’s latest projections. “December’s … year. This is largely due to higher federal reimbursement for Medicaid spending, as well as the withholding of certain … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-december-were-25-billion-lower-last-yearTown of Bridgewater – Financial Operations (2013M-309)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Bridgewater is located in Oneida County and has a population of approximately 1,500 … of real property and sales taxes among tax bases. In addition, separate general ledger cash accounts were not maintained for funds in which cash was commingled and the Board was not provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-bridgewater-financial-operations-2013m-309City of Saratoga Springs – Financial Condition (2012M-201)
… the financial condition of the City’s general, water and sewer funds for the period January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2011. … consisting of five members, has overall responsibility for the City’s operations. The City’s annual budget for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/15/city-saratoga-springs-financial-condition-2012m-201Problem Claims – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… should be taken in most cases. Obviously, this will depend on the specific deficiency and the dollar amount involved. … to request a more detailed claim and to educate the vendor on itemization requirements. If the claim is for travel or … claim. Claims generally may be rejected or reduced if they do not meet legal requirements, exceed available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/problem-claimsDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… and Sheriff Spike, Brown’s actions were exposed and she is now being held accountable for her abuse of taxpayer … dog licenses, hunting permits, and building permits. She was employed by the town from January 1, 2018, until May 21, 2019, when she resigned. Brown was charged with corrupting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000State Agencies Bulletin No. 1770
… notify agencies of the 2019 Year End processing schedule for AC-230s (Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange). Background To maintain the efficiency of AC-230 processing and ensure accuracy of W-2 reporting for 2019, agencies must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1770-schedule-submitting-2019-year-end-returned-checksComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … has not submitted the required annual financial reports to the Office of State Comptroller for the 2011 through 2013 … limit by $4,394 and the board did not pass a resolution to override the limit. Chenango County – Departmental Cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Affordable Home Ownership Development Program
… Purpose To determine whether Affordable Home Ownership Development Program (Program) grant managers … October 2013, and focuses on grants awarded to eight metropolitan area-based development projects. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/affordable-home-ownership-development-program