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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Auditors found AAR and the carriers were generally in compliance with federal motor carrier standards, but noted … and taxis that was expanding and was not being tracked. In a follow-up, auditors found transit officials made some progress in correcting the problems identified in the first audit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: Woman Arrested for Stealing Deceased Sister's Pension Checks
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced the … the Bronx, is charged with illegally cashing 20 checks in Brooklyn for nearly $8,000 issued by the New York State and … law abiding taxpayers end up paying the price,” said Brooklyn District Attorney Gonzalez. “I would like to thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-woman-arrested-stealing-deceased-sisters-pension-checksPrograms for Little Learners – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… for-profit special education provider located in Westchester County, New York. PFLL provides preschool … June 30, 2015, PFLL reported approximately $2.3 million in reimbursable costs on its CFRs for one rate-based … fiscal years ended June 30, 2015, we identified $66,597 in ineligible costs that PFLL reported on its CFRs for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/programs-little-learners-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMill Neck Manor School for the Deaf – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… June 30, 2010. Background The Mill Neck School, located in Mill Neck, New York, provides special education services … expenses must comply with the guidelines contained in the Manual. For the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2010, … the Mill Neck School claimed approximately $16.7 million in reimbursable expenses. Key Findings We identified $282,169 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/14/mill-neck-manor-school-deaf-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualThe Arc of Orange County – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… We audited costs that Arc Orange reported on its CFR for the year ended December 31, 2013. In addition, we … review certain costs that Arc Orange reported on its CFR for the year ended December 31, 2012. Background Arc Orange is an SED-approved, not-for-profit special education provider located in Orange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/17/arc-orange-county-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualReview of the American Academy of Pediatrics
… C028275, C018189 and C022937, were bona fide and made in accordance with the contracts. Background The Department’s … with the AAP. We examined approximately $1.5 million in select payments made during the period February 16, 2006 … to determine if these payments were for expenses incurred in accordance with the work plans and were free of fraud, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/29/review-american-academy-pediatricsCity of Olean – Budget Review (B18-1-1)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year are … the City took appropriate action on our recommendations in the budget review letter issued in March 2017. Background The City of Olean, located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/03/19/city-olean-budget-review-b18-1-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… have original receipts attached to the monthly statement. In July 2019, Richard A. Lobur, a fire department member, admitted to taking almost $40,000 in grant money to use for personal expenses, pay off credit … to theft of government money and agreed to pay $39,182.92 in restitution. The matter was referred to the Erie County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 89-4
… notes when town supervisor is director and stockholder of bank); (designation of bank as depository when town supervisor is director and … a depository if the town supervisor is a director of the bank and a shareholder of less than one percent of the bank's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-4Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… provisions with respect to: disclosure of interest in legislation before a local governing body; holding of investments in conflict with official duties; private employment in conflict with official duties; and future employment. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsXIV.14.D Criteria for Recording General Capital Assets Including Infrastructure – XIV. Special Procedures
… criteria are met: Tangible Assets The asset is tangible in nature, complete and is not a component part of another item. The asset is used in the operation of the State's activities. The asset has a … guidelines): All Land Buildings Machinery and Equipment in excess of $40,000 Office Furniture and Equipment in excess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14d-criteria-recording-general-capital-assets-including-infrastructureRockland County – Budget Review (B6-13-22)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2014 fiscal year are … totaling $96,000,000 to liquidate the cumulative deficit in the County’s general fund for the fiscal year ending … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget are reasonable. The proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/11/25/rockland-county-budget-review-b6-13-22Gouverneur Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-351)
… County. The District, which operates three schools with approximately 1,600 students, is governed by an elected … the District’s unrestricted fund balance is in compliance with statutory limits. Consider requesting State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/gouverneur-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-351Attica Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-127)
… Background The Attica Central School District is located in the Towns of Attica, Bennington, Java, Middlebury, Orangeville, Sheldon and Wethersfield in Wyoming County; the Towns of Alexander and Darien in Genesee County; and the Town of Wales in Erie County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/attica-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-127Town of Conesus – Justice Court (2013M-140)
… April 1, 2013. Background The Town of Conesus is located in Livingston County and is governed by an elected Town … Town Supervisor. The Town collected approximately $16,800 in fines and surcharges during the 2012 fiscal year. Key Findings Our audit identified deficiencies in providing adequate oversight of Court operations including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-conesus-justice-court-2013m-140Opinion 88-52
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Purchases and Sales … which purchases real property from county) -- Interest in Contract (community college officers and employees who are … held by the county for the college will have an interest in the purchase contract. The interest must be disclosed as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-52Opinion 93-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWNS -- Budget (effect of late publication … a town budget is finally adopted before the date specified in Town Law, §109, the fact that the public hearing on the … is held, on proper notice, later than the dated specified in Town Law, §108 would not, by itself, invalidate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-5Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Program
… has a substantial impact on motor vehicle insurance rates in New York State. The MVTIF Prevention Demonstration Program (Program), as established in State Executive Law under Article 36-A (Law), is intended … Prevention Fee (Fee), currently $10, which is reflected in motor vehicle insurance policy premiums for vehicles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/motor-vehicle-theft-and-insurance-fraud-prevention-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 1811
… instructions to update the records of employees currently in such positions. Affected Employees Employees in positions that have been downward reallocated are … or bonuses and percentage on promotion increases (in general, all future salary calculations) will continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1811-new-procedure-maintaining-job-data-information-employees-reallocatedAudit of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the Five Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2018
… are eligible for a tuition refund when they are enrolled in a post-secondary private school licensed by the State Education Department (Department), or in a business school registered with the Department, that … schools violate the Education Law §5001 (Law) – but remain in operation – students who drop out are also eligible for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/audit-tuition-reimbursement-account-five-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2018