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DiNapoli Statement on Legislation Restoring Contract Review Authority
… Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement today following the passage of A.7925-A in the Assembly which … statutorily restore the Office of the State Comptroller’s review of certain state contracts which had previously been … money is also a deterrent to those who might try to game the system. “I want to thank State Senator Elijah …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-statement-legislation-restoring-contract-review-authorityXIII.10 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… may have (i) received a duplicate payment, (ii) been paid in error, (iii) received an amount greater than they were … travel card than he or she was entitled to receive in reimbursement on the employee expense report. When an employee owes the State a refund as the result of an employee expense report, the employee may use the Due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10-overviewPride 2022
… allies from across the State. Watch a Replay of the Event 2022 Honorees Carmen Neely Founder and Executive Director, … Comptroller DiNapolis 2022 Pride Celebration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/pride-2022DiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… done.” Judge Frederick Reed sentenced Michael Mason, 44, of Canandaigua, to one to three years in prison and ordered … him to make $82,353 in restitution. Mason was convicted of grand larceny last month after DiNapoli’s office and … Mason’s wife, Victoria Coleman-Mason, was convicted of petit larceny and ordered to pay $2,100 restitution in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSteuben County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-1)
… The County does not track all maintenance and repairs by bridge, unless the bridge is being completely replaced or rehabilitated. While … it has implemented practices that have served to improve bridge ratings over an extended period of time and have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/steuben-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-1Town of Friendship – Water Accountability (2013M-281)
… 12, 2013. Background The Town of Friendship is located in Allegany County. The Town is governed by an elected Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/17/town-friendship-water-accountability-2013m-281Opinion 96-6
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … through which the town's insurance is placed, but who does not receive a commission on the town's insurance and is … the supervisor also places insurance through that agency. We have examined analogous relationships in prior opinions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-6Ausable Valley Central School District - Medicaid Reimbursements (2018M-189)
… all Medicaid reimbursements to which it was entitled for services provided to eligible special education students. … to ensure Medicaid claims were submitted and reimbursed for all eligible services provided. Claims were not submitted and reimbursed for 1,674 eligible services totaling $58,965 and service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/ausable-valley-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2018m-189Medina Central School District - Tax Collection (2019M-151)
… Maintain accurate, complete and timely records for all tax collections and ensure that daily receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-tax-collection-2019m-151East Islip Union Free School District - Financial Condition Management (2020M-24)
Determine whether the Board and District officials provided adequate oversight and management of the Districts budget and financial condition
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/east-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-managementSouth Colonie Central School District - Allocation of Personnel Costs (2020M-10)
… Audit Results We reviewed the salary and benefit payments for the 14 District employees in the teacher center tracing … substitute lists and the District’s policy. Except for minor discrepancies, which we discussed with District … center costs. We reviewed the salary and benefit payments for the eight individuals working in the Pre-K program by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/03/south-colonie-central-school-district-allocation-personnel-costs-2020m-10Hamburg Central School District - Continuing Education (2019M-11)
… continuing education cash receipts are properly accounted for. Key Findings Incompatible duties were not properly … continuing education cash receipts are properly accounted for due to internal control weaknesses. Key Recommendations … Develop and adopt written policies and procedures for collecting, processing, recording and depositing cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/03/hamburg-central-school-district-continuing-education-2019m-11Glens Falls City School District - Financial Management (2019M-12)
… increased significantly over the past three fiscal years and the surplus fund balance was in excess of the statutory … which resulted in the increasing fund balance levels and the District not using any of the fund balance it … has not formalized or adopted a multiyear financial and capital plan. Key Recommendations Use surplus funds as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/18/glens-falls-city-school-district-financial-management-2019m-12Sidney Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-243)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and … financial plans or establish targeted funding levels for reserves. Key Recommendations Review reserve fund … plans and establish optimal or targeted funding levels for reserves. District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/sidney-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-243Gloversville Enlarged School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-244)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether claims paid prior to audit were allowable, supported and for … Key Findings Signed checks were printed before the claims auditor audited and approved claims. Claims for 213 check disbursements totaling $845,215 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/06/gloversville-enlarged-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-244DiNapoli: Nearly 14% of New Yorkers Live in Poverty; Surpasses National Average for Eight Straight Years
… to 12.8% of all Americans, according to the first in a series of reports released today by State Comptroller Thomas … who need them the most. This report is the first in a series examining poverty in New York. Subsequent reports will … to 128 of all Americans according to the first in a series of reports released today by State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nearly-14-percent-of-new-yorkers-live-poverty-surpasses-national-average-eight-straight-yearsEconomic and Policy Insight: New York State’s Clean Energy Fund
Between 2016 and 2032, the CEF is approved to collect $7.5 billion. Review of CEF-supported programs indicates some have exceeded the goals set out by the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC), while others appear not to be on track to reach their 2025 targets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/clean-energy-fund.pdfContinuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York
This report outlines long-term trends and recent developments in the battle to save lives from being lost prematurely to substance use disorder. The data are clear: the battle against drug overdose deaths is more daunting than ever, and will require an ongoing commitment of public resources.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/drug-overdose-deaths.pdfUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (Follow-Up)
… and retired State, participating local government, and school district employees, and their dependents. The Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59-follow