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Town of Otselic – Records and Reports and Conflict of Interest Audit Follow-Up (2021M-36-F)
… in July 2021. Background The Town, located in Chenango County, is governed by its charter and State and local laws. … 11 audit recommendations, one was fully implemented, one recommendation was partially implemented, and nine recommendations were not implemented including the recommendation that the Board should require the Supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-otselic-records-and-reports-and-conflict-interest-audit-follow-2021m-36-fAudit Recommends Improvements to NFTA Capital Planning
… has not established a consistent documented system for ranking its capital assets by importance, nor a schedule of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/audit-recommends-improvements-nfta-capital-planningEnterprise Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention and Detection: Annual Report to the New York State Legislature, 2023
The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) continues to make progress in several areas toward identifying and applying data analytics to enhance efforts to recognize and prevent fraud, waste and abuse.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/enterprise-fraud-2023.pdfEnterprise Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention and Detection: Annual Report to the New York State Legislature, 2024
The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) continues to make progress in several areas toward identifying and applying data analytics to enhance efforts to recognize and prevent fraud, waste and abuse.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/enterprise-fraud-2024.pdfMiddletown No. 1 Fire District – Annual Financial Reports (2020M-160)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Middletown No. 1 Fire District (District) Treasurer filed the … Determine whether the Middletown No 1 Fire District District Treasurer filed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/26/middletown-no-1-fire-district-annual-financial-reports-2020m-160Ellenburg Center No. 15 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-103)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s controls over … 2013. Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Ellenburg, located in Clinton County. The Board of Fire … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Districts controls over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/19/ellenburg-center-no-15-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialTown of Otto – Town Clerk and Tax Collector (2012M-214)
… Background The Town of Otto is a rural community located in Cattaraugus County, with a population of 800 residents. … prevented. Key Recommendations Provide documentation to law enforcement officials concerning the misappropriation of … reports, tax stubs and escrow lists. Impose penalties on taxpayers making payment after the penalty free period. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/18/town-otto-town-clerk-and-tax-collector-2012m-214DiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… at $38.7 billion just four months ago have been reduced to $3.4 billion, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … resources are used for critical infrastructure projects to reduce debt issued and to bolster reserve funds beyond … at $387 billion just four months ago have been reduced to $34 billion according to a report released today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesResources – Contribution Stabilization Program
… due February 1, 2026 and February 1, 2027: Employer Contribution Rates for ERS Retirement Plans Employer Contribution Rates for PFRS Retirement Plans Alternate Contribution Stabilization Program For questions, use our … for NYSLRS public employers who participate in the Contribution Stabilization Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/resourcesUnitedHealthcare – Out-of-Network Providers Upcoding Selected Evaluation and Management Services (Follow-Up)
… Out-of-Network Providers Upcoding Selected Evaluation and Management Services (Report 2017-S-34 ). About the … Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), covers active and retired State, participating local government and school district employees, and their dependents. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/unitedhealthcare-out-network-providers-upcoding-selected-evaluation-and-management-servicesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-184
… agencies of new time entry codes and provide guidelines for payment of the Recruitment and Retention Enhancement Payments for new and existing doctoral student employees and employees … Unit 28 Effective Date(s) There will be three (3) payments for the 2011-12 academic year. Payments may be made in: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-184-recruitment-and-retention-enhancement-payments-academicCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… recreation, labor, and transportation. Executive Order 95 (EO 95), issued March 11, 2013, established an online Open … headed by individuals who are appointed by the Executive). EO 95 implementation was phased in beginning in March 2013, … entity was required, within 180 days of the issuance of EO 95, to provide ITS with a catalogue of its publishable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followControls Over Equipment (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the six … When equipment is disposed of, information pertaining to that item is purged from the system. Our initial report, … 7, 2018, found that H+H’s controls over equipment needed to be improved, as auditors were unable to find some items …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/20/controls-over-equipment-followDiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… Increasingly, counties across New York state are providing emergency medical services (EMS), amid a drop … but more state action is needed to ensure localities are able to provide dependable emergency services around the … DiNapoli said. “Local governments across the state are facing staff shortages and funding issues in their effort …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesDiNapoli: Corporations to Disclose Political Spending
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), … disclosure resolutions" said Bruce F. Freed, president of the Center for Political Accountability, an advocacy group … political transparency and accountability. As a result of the agreement, the Fund withdrew the shareholder proposal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-corporations-disclose-political-spendingComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood Announce Criminal Conviction and False Claims Act Settlement with Bottini Fuel for Diverting Customers' Credit Balances for Their Own Benefit
… to be able to give back the money rightfully owed to Hudson Valley customers." Bottini Fuel, headquartered in … Falls, provides heating oil to customers throughout Hudson Valley. From 2004 to 2016, Bottini Fuel improperly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-underwood-announce-criminal-conviction-and-false-claims-actExamination of Superstorm Sandy Expenses
… all of the lights purchased for Sandy relief efforts. Recoup all payments made for lights not delivered. Reassess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/examination-superstorm-sandy-expensesElmont Public Library – Board Oversight and Professional Services (2014M-060)
… appropriations totaled $3,240,092. Key Findings The Board does not audit and approve claims before they are paid from … claims to the Board for audit and approval. The Treasurer does not have access to or custody of the funds maintained in … Without having taken an oath of office, the Treasurer does not have the authority to sign checks on the behalf of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/11/elmont-public-library-board-oversight-and-professional-services-2014m-060Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… to, consistent accounting policies and procedures for all cash advance accounts, and strengthen the control … use. Discontinue the practice of allowing payroll advances from the Petty Cash Account. Close the inactive Travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsDiNapoli Recovers $42K From Woman Who Stole From State and Local Retirement System
… and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-recovers-42k-woman-who-stole-state-and-local-retirement-system