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Mohawk Valley Faces Challenges But Bright Spots Exist
… news," State Sen. David J. Valesky said. These efforts are key to reducing child poverty rates and unemployment, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/mohawk-valley-faces-challenges-bright-spots-existCattaraugus County – Internal Controls Over Inmate Healthcare (2013M-123)
… have adequate procedures to review invoices for inpatient hospital services provided to County inmates and verify that … Strengthen procedures for reviewing inpatient hospital claims to ensure that they are properly coded and … timely submission of Medicaid-eligible inmate inpatient hospital claims for Medicaid reimbursement by the County’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/06/28/cattaraugus-county-internal-controls-over-inmate-healthcare-2013m-123Under Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Follow-Up)
… home recipients have income from Social Security, pensions and other sources to offset the cost of their nursing home … (county social service offices throughout the State and the Human Resources Administration in New York City) are … homes about $42 million due to system flaws within eMedNY and because localities did not update NAMI in a timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/16/under-reporting-net-available-monthly-income-nursing-home-residents-causes-medicaidComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Lewis , Madison County Probation Department and the Orange County Department of Social Services . "In today’s … department could generate an additional $25,000 annually. Orange County Department of Social Services – Contract … Town of Lewis Madison County Probation Department and the Orange County Department of Social Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions Program
… In June of 2019, Comptroller DiNapoli released a Climate … sustainable investment and climate-related themes. In 2023, the Fund increased its SICS target to $40 billion … the next decade. To date, the Fund has made commitments in renewable and clean energy, climate index funds, green …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutions-programOffice of Temporary and Disability Assistance - SSP Payments Made to Deceased Individuals
… payments made to SSP recipients who were reported as deceased according to the VERIS Social Security Number Validation Services. Deceased SSP recipients’ beneficiaries are not entitled to … who OTDA claims are alive are indeed alive. Recover any funds inappropriately paid to deceased recipients. Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-deceased-individualsCapital Planning and Maintenance
… The Authority is also expanding the Port to increase its ship capacity. Key Findings Although the Authority has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/08/capital-planning-and-maintenanceHow to Make a Vendor Responsibility Determination
… capacity and controls; appropriate legal authority to do business in New York; a satisfactory record of … contracts. You should consider any information that comes to your attention and work with the vendor to address any negative information. Things to keep in mind: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-make-vendor-responsibility-determinationCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-14-25)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2015 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, issued debt … $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City’s general fund as of December 31, 2010. Local Finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/14/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-14-25City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-15-15)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year are reasonable. Background … City of Yonkers Budget Review B61515 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-15-15Generic PINs
… Fuel Card Services Contract Guidelines (Guidelines), the State Vehicle Use Policy (State Use Policy), and DEC’s Policies and Procedures (DEC … from our Office’s report 2006-BSE-11-006 issued on May 16, 2008 to assign unique PINs to individual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/generic-pinsPlainedge Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-189)
… The Plainedge Union Free School District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County. The District … because the District had a total of $2.5 million in operating surpluses in two of the three subsequent fiscal years. The central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/12/plainedge-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-extraCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-15-24)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating … or unforeseen expenditures. The 2016 proposed budget does not include an allowance for uncollectible taxes. The City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/12/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-15-24Liberty Central School District – Budget Review (B4-14-6)
… for the 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Liberty Central School District, located in Sullivan County, … Liberty Central School District Budget Review B4146 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/11/liberty-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-14-6Village of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-15-11)
… expenditure projections in the Village's tentative budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/13/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-15-11Town of Danby – Claims Processing and Procurement (2022M-127)
… in duplicate payments totaling $33,282. 44 of 97 credit card purchases, totaling $12,695, reviewed were paid prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-danby-claims-processing-and-procurement-2022m-127Orleans/Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2023M-103)
… 27, purchased for $33,349, were not recorded in the capital asset records. 13, purchased for $22,099, were … not verify whether capital asset purchases were recorded in the records. They also did not investigate discrepancies … the capital asset records when exceptions were found in the June 2022 fiscal year-end physical inventory. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/15/orleansniagara-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2023m-103Stamford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-199)
… fund balance exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit in two of the last three fiscal years by approximately … balance to comply with the statutory limit, and use it in a manner that benefits taxpayers. Adopt a written reserve … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/stamford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-199Kiryas Joel Village Union Free School District – Network User Account and Shared Network Folder Access (2023M-64)
… network folders to help safeguard PPSI. As a result, there is an increased risk of unauthorized access to the network …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/01/kiryas-joel-village-union-free-school-district-network-user-account-andXVI.3.J Implementation of Accounting Standards – XVI. Financial Reporting
… the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) which is the standard-setting body for establishing governmental … When a new accounting/financial reporting standard is issued by GASB, it must be critiqued to identify the accounting issues involved as well as what information is required in order to comply. As part of the accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3j-implementation-accounting-standards