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Preferred Source Contracting
… monitoring contracts fulfilled by not-for-profit providers in partnership with private entities to ensure contract … and whether facilitating entities are awarding contracts in a manner that best meets the purpose of the Preferred Source Program (Program) and is in the best interest of the State. This audit covered the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/28/preferred-source-contractingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1213
… Purpose To provide calendar year-end procedures for taxable travel reimbursements in order to comply with IRS reporting requirements. This bulletin … To provide calendar yearend procedures for taxable travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1213-year-end-procedure-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursementsMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2014 Through March 31, 2015
… system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. During the six-month period ended March 31, … payments. The audit found: $1,956,679 in overpayments for newborn claims that were submitted with incorrect birth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/08/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2014-through-march-31-2015DiNapoli Announces 2019 Fiscal Stress Scores
… local governments were designated in fiscal stress for 2019, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s … operating on a calendar year basis (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) for 2019 (pre-pandemic). In New York, that includes all … said. “Without aid from Washington, the options are bleak for local governments trying to stay in the black, and many …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-announces-2019-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli: State Should Recoup $11.7 Million from Special Education Contractors
… today his auditors found a total of $11.7 million in costs that should be recouped after examining eight … office identified fraud and improper use of taxpayer funds in a series of audits that led to legislative changes that … the services they were promised.” Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has completed 126 audits of preschool and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-state-should-recoup-117-million-special-education-contractorsDiNapoli and Hein Announce Training For Fire Districts and EMS Agencies
… the best way to protect public funds.” “The vast majority of fire departments are run by committed and amazing … throughout Ulster County. With that said, in light of the announcement by the Comptroller DiNapoli and the … our public‘s trust has been compromised in a number of separate incidences and we are committed to providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agenciesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… for Children's Services (ACS): Administration of Non-Competitive and Limited-Competition Contracts … found ACS officials did not provide sufficient oversight of contractor performance. Officials renewed or extended … The vendors’contracts totaled $114.1 million. For 9 of the 12 vendors, children in their care were abused by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsArlington Fire District – Station Number 5 Renovation (2022M-54)
… Arlington Station 5 and appropriately disclosed interests in leasehold agreements. Key Findings Members of the Board … agreement, which included the District providing $248,000 in additional rent to fund renovations for the leased … one lease amendment that cost an additional $77,000 in materials costs without adequate documentation. Approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/10/21/arlington-fire-district-station-number-5-renovation-2022m-54DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… villages as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” The village of Coxsackie (Greene County) was classified in “moderate … No municipalities were designated in the highest category of “significant fiscal stress” in this round of scoring. “Federal pandemic relief packages provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesVIII.1.B Revenue Transfers – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… A Revenue transfer is used to adjust or reclassify previously posted revenue accounting transactions using a General Ledger … A Revenue transfer is used to adjust or reclassify previously posted revenue accounting transactions using a General Ledger …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1b-revenue-transfersDiNapoli: Middletown Chiropractor Sentenced to Nine Years for Insurance Fraud
… to hide their crimes. Spina pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and today was … months (nine years) in federal prison, plus three years of probation and pay $9.7 million in restitution and forfeit … defrauded the state, federal and private insurers of millions of dollars,” DiNapoli said. “This type of fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-middletown-chiropractor-sentenced-nine-years-insurance-fraudKeene Central School District – Transportation State Aid (2021M-63)
… officials applied for all applicable transportation aid for new bus acquisitions in a timely manner. Key Findings … officials did not apply for all applicable transportation aid in a timely manner and were at risk of losing $20,513 for … The District did not properly file for transportation aid for seven buses. However, after we identified the risk of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/keene-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-2021m-63New GASB Standards
… templates. Statement 87, Leases New Lease Reporting Template – Lessee New Lease Reporting Template – Lessor (revenue) Lease Modification Reporting Template – Lessee Lease Modification Reporting Template – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/new-gasb-standardsWarsaw Central School District – Out-of-District Tuition Billing (2021M-140)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine if tuition billings for Warsaw Central School District (District) students … supported at the time the claims were audited and approved for payment. The claims auditor approved out-of-district … did not develop and adopt written policies and procedures for out-of-district tuition billings. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/warsaw-central-school-district-out-district-tuition-billing-2021m-140Overview – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… who: Are members of NYSLRS; and Do not participate in a time-keeping system that either shows hours worked or … If you have questions, we may have answered them already in our Frequently Asked Questions section. If not, you can … many days these officials work if they dont participate in a timekeeping system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/overviewMuseum or Military Abandoned Property
… to prove ownership to the property prior to or within 30 days after the listing, the museum acquires title to the … gold ribbon. Lot # (96) - 347 Carrie & Salvatore Mormon N/A NYS Military Museum 61 Lake Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY … & Ester Columbetti Unknown Fraunces Tavern Museum 54 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10004 02/19/25 4 Painting by Henry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/museum-or-military-abandoned-propertyVIII.1.C Expenditure Transfers – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… expenditure accounting transactions using a General Ledger Journal Entry in SFS. Expenditure transfers include: … (beginning with ‘042’). See Section 1.A – Accounts Payable Journal Voucher of this Chapter. See Section 1 – Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries Overview of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1c-expenditure-transfersPenfield Central School District – Procurement (2022M-76)
… land purchase inclusive of State transportation aid, route times, etc., that totaled $802,000. Officials could not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/21/penfield-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-76New York Local Government and School Cybersecurity: A Cyber Profile
From 2019 through July 31, 2023, DiNapoli’s Local Government and School Accountability division released more than 190 information technology (IT) audits, finding more than 2,400 cybersecurity-related issues. The audits focused on breakdowns or gaps in fundamental cybersecurity components.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/nys-local-gov-school-cyber-profile.pdfGrand Gorge Fire District – Conflict of Interest and Claims Auditing (2020M-151)
Determine whether the Grand Gorge Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured officials did not have prohibited interests in District contracts and whether claims were for appropriate District purposes and audited and approved prior to payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/grand-gorge-district-2020-151.pdf