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Coeymans Hollow Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-211)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Coeymans Hollow Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners … did not ensure: The service contract with the Coeymans Hollow Volunteer Fire Corporation (Company) was adequate in … Determine whether Coeymans Hollow Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/06/24/coeymans-hollow-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-211Sunshine Developmental School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by the Sunshine Developmental School on its Consolidated Fiscal … the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2011. Background The Sunshine Developmental School (Sunshine Developmental) provides special education and … To determine whether the costs reported by the Sunshine Developmental School on its Consolidated Fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/10/sunshine-developmental-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli’s auditors found a range of problems from lowering job creation goals after … under the Excelsior program, but ESD’s oversight leaves a lot to be desired,” DiNapoli said. “ESD needs to stop … disagreed with the audit’s findings. Their full response is contained in the audit. DiNapoli’s auditors noted that ESD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programOpinion 95-3
… 3% sales tax on utility services, restaurant meals, hotel room occupancy, amusement admissions or any combination … 3% sales tax on utility services, restaurant meals, hotel room occupancy and amusement admissions. In view of the sales … sales tax on utility services, restaurant meals, hotel room occupancy, amusement admissions, or any combination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-3Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Report 2020-S-63 ). About the Program As the … To help confront the mental health crisis among youth in New York State, the Mental Health Association in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/oversight-mental-health-education-schools-followDiNapoli: Audit Finds NYC Needs to Improve Income Verification and Enforcement at Mitchell-Lama Housing
… Some residents of Mitchell-Lama apartments in New York City make far more than the program’s … of affordable housing in New York demands that subsidized apartments go to the families who need them,” DiNapoli said. … isn’t the case. HPD needs do a better job of ensuring that apartments are occupied by qualified residents and protect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-audit-finds-nyc-needs-improve-income-verification-and-enforcement-mitchell-lama-housingCaledonia Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-12)
… and reports to detect discrepancies. The Department is composed of volunteer members and is governed by its bylaws and seven-member Board. The Board is responsible for managing the Department’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/05/02/caledonia-volunteer-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-2025mSaratoga County – Financial Condition (2013M-235)
… and Federal aid. The County’s 2013 budget for Maplewood Manor Nursing Home is approximately $26 million, funded … the fund used to account for the operations of Maplewood Manor (the County-run nursing home) have shown negative … County are a result of the operating deficits in Maplewood Manor caused by the increasing costs to run the facility. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/saratoga-county-financial-condition-2013m-235XII.6.L Replenishing an Advance Account – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section informs Business Units how to process vouchers to replenish a Business Unit’s advance account. Process and Transaction … for instructions on how to submit a regular voucher. Business Units must use the account code that correlates to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6l-replenishing-advance-accountWestern New York Maritime Charter School – Financial Operations (2015M-124)
… 1, 2013 through March 27, 2015. Background The Western New York Maritime Charter School, which is located in the … or requiring them to be current, to verify student residence. The School did not obtain three written quotes, as … or moving and that require periodic verification of the residence of students. Approve all contracts and ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/10/02/western-new-york-maritime-charter-school-financial-operations-2015m-124Health Sciences Charter School - Student Enrollment and Billing (2019M-99)
Determine whether student enrollment and billings to school districts of residence are accurate and supported.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/health-sciences-charter-2019-99.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Because of the excess exemptions, an estimated $349,069 in real property taxes were not collected. New York Racing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli, Social Security Administration IG Ennis Announce Guilty Plea of Maryland Man for Stealing Deceased Mother’s Retirement Payments
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-social-security-administration-ig-ennis-announce-guilty-plea-maryland-man-stealing-deceasedDiNapoli Audit: Pre-K Special Education Provider Spent $2.5 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… how special education providers can use public funds to make certain that children get the greatest benefit,” … it could not provide documentation explaining where staff worked and when. Starting Point’s financial … throughout the state. The audits have continued to find improper use of public funds for special education and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-audit-pre-k-special-education-provider-spent-25-million-unallowed-expensesWest Buffalo Charter School - Payroll (2018M-72)
… period July 1, 2016 through January 7, 2018. Except for some minor discrepancies, employees were accurately paid. … not formally approve the health insurance opt-out program and the leave benefits for maintenance employees. Key … in salary or pay rate are properly authorized, approved and documented. Formally approve benefits provided or paid to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/06/15/west-buffalo-charter-school-payroll-2018m-72Opinion 96-21
… or appurtenances by beach erosion control district) TOWN LAW, §§198(10-a), 202-b(2): A town board, pursuant to Town Law, §202-a, may authorize the replenishment of sand and the … reply to your letter asking whether the procedures of Town Law, §202-b may be used to authorize the replenishment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-21DiNapoli and Ulster Co. DA Nneji: Owner of Ulster Co. Medical Transportation Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1.1 Million in Medicaid Fraud Scheme
… occurred from November 2020 to August 2024. Khan was arrested in June 2025 along with his father, Mohammad A. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-and-ulster-co-da-nneji-owner-ulster-co-medical-transportation-company-pleads-guilty-stealingSt. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2023M-99)
… (BOCES) officials properly monitored and accounted for Information Technology (IT) assets. Key Findings BOCES officials did not properly monitor and account for IT assets. As a result, officials cannot ensure that … hard drives are sanitized when disposed of, and monitor for compliance. BOCES officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/01/st-lawrence-lewis-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2023m-99DiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments
… grandmother, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced today. … said. “Thanks to the work of my investigative team and the Erie County District Attorney’s Office, her crime was … activity and hold any offenders accountable,” said Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn . Russell’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-paymentsProperty Tax Cap Instructions: School Districts
Detailed instructions on property tax cap for school districts can be found in document.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/property-tax-cap/pdf/instructions_0.pdf