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Village of Hoosick Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected Operations (2013M-1)
… 2012. Background The Village of Hoosick Falls is located in the Town of Hoosick in Rensselaer County. The Village is governed by a Village … of 221 days past the due date for the fiscal years ending in 2008 through 2011. The Board has not implemented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-hoosick-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-operations-2013m-1Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… procedures. It should include the frequency and scope of backups, the location of stored backup data, the specific method for backing up and … to the process (e.g., file-naming conventions, method of transporting data offsite). The policy should also address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0DiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… that Becky Smith Shaver pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing over $2,000 in pension payments from the New … York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) intended for retiree Gary Banas. “Ms. Smith Shaver tried to take … friend after his death. Now, she is being held accountable for her actions. I am committed to safeguarding the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemEast Ramapo Central School District – Budget Review (B21-5-4)
… Central School District’s (District’s) proposed budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year. Background Pursuant to Chapter … which led to our review of the District’s proposed budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year. Key Findings Our review of the … Ramapo Central School Districts Districts proposed budget for the 202122 fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/05/05/east-ramapo-central-school-district-budget-review-b21-5-4Village of Delanson – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2012M-232)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine disbursements and the real property tax and water rent billings and collections for the period June 1, 2010, to April 30, 2012. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-delanson-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2012m-232State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … School District – Financial Management (Wyoming County) For the 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16 fiscal years, the board … sound budgets and monitor and update its multi-year plan. For access to state and local government spending, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Village of Greenwich – Justice Court Operations (2014M-023)
… and an appointed court clerk. Key Findings The Justice did not consistently perform bank reconciliations and did not compare the reconciled bank balance with her manual cash … has been printed and issued. Further, Court officials did not use manual press numbered duplicate receipts as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/05/30/village-greenwich-justice-court-operations-2014m-023Town of Otto – Town Clerk and Tax Collector (2012M-214)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Clerk’s financial management … from January 1, 2009, to May 25, 2012. Background The Town of Otto is a rural community located in Cattaraugus County, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/18/town-otto-town-clerk-and-tax-collector-2012m-214DiNapoli: State's Financial Hole Deepens, Tax Revenues Trail $3.2 Billion in 2020
… lower than last year, as he released the State Cash Report for August. DiNapoli noted state tax receipts of $4.3 billion … Unless Washington acts to provide further fiscal relief for New York, painful budget decisions lie ahead.” Other key … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-states-financial-hole-deepens-tax-revenues-trail-32-billion-2020Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Advantage Plan Services (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Overpayments for … program. Many Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare Part C, commonly referred to as Medicare Managed … overpayments occurred because adequate controls were not in place to detect the improper claims. We recommended the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/medicaid-overpayments-medicare-advantage-plan-services-followTown of Bangor – Board Oversight (2012M-193)
… 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Bangor is located in Franklin County and has approximately 2,220 residents. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board (Board), … primarily with real property taxes. Key Findings The Board is not providing adequate oversight of the Dog Control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-bangor-board-oversight-2012m-193Town of Alexandria – Non-payroll Cash Disbursements and Fuel Inventory (2013M-129)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review non-payroll cash disbursements and … January 1, 2011, through May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Alexandria is located in Jefferson County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/02/town-alexandria-non-payroll-cash-disbursements-and-fuel-inventory-2013m-129Service Credit Purchase Payments – Legacy Reporting
… contributions, plus interest (if applicable), by means of: A single lump sum payment; or Transferring funds through … or account (this method can only be used for the purchase of optional service credit); or Payroll deductions spread over a period of time equal to or less than the number of months they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/service-credit-purchase-paymentsMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare
To determine if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers Medicaid claims for therapy services and prescription drugs that are covered by Medicare
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/30/medicaid-program-overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicareControls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Follow-Up)
… back. The Act requires all deposit initiators to register with the Department and remit 80 percent of any unclaimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-deposits-followPawling Central School District – Selected Financial Activities (2012M-185)
… was to examine selected District financial activities for the period July 1, 2010, through January 3, 2012. … elected members. The District’s budgeted expenditures for the 2011-12 fiscal year were $35.8 million, which were … disbursements. Key Recommendations Adopt a formal process for capital projects that includes a requirement for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/08/pawling-central-school-district-selected-financial-activities-2012m-185State Agencies Bulletin No. 266
… Purpose To explain the General Checking Account bank change from Key Bank to Fleet Bank Affected Employees … paychecks after July 18. The notice informs employees of the following changes: Key Bank will only be required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/266-bank-account-change-new-york-state-employee-payroll-checksAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Plaza College
… Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. … TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs to eligible students. Schools … receiving TAP payments certify student eligibility. For the three academic years ended June 30, 2009, Plaza …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-plaza-collegeDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Reaches Record High of $176.2 Billion
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today an estimated … … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today an estimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-reaches-record-high-1762-billionDiNapoli Statement on the MTA's July Financial Plan
… fiscal canyon of more than $2 billion annually and plan for long-term service challenges. The MTA’s July financial … public informed on how it plans to provide quality service for years to come.” Track state and local government spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-statement-mtas-july-financial-plan