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Opinion 98-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (authority to supersede town budget procedures) -- Pre-emption (town highway budget … You ask whether the annual budget estimate submitted by a town highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-14Corporate Claim Error or Reimbursement Application
In consideration of the payment of this claim, I/we will reimburse to the Office of the State Comptroller and the State of New York the amount due to any additi
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/claimants/pdf/corporate-claim-error-reimbursement-application.pdfOrganization Hold Harmless Form
In consideration of the payment of this claim, I/we will reimburse to the Office of the State Comptroller and the State of New York the amount due to any additi
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/claimants/pdf/organization-hold-harmless.pdfTown of Hounsfield - Claims Auditing (2019M-215)
… commodities, goods and services totaling $172,000 complied with bidding requirements and/or the Town’s procurement … in the procurement process are aware of, and comply with, competitive bidding statutes and the Town’s procurement policy. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/24/town-hounsfield-claims-auditing-2019m-215DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for Feb. 2014
… financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies, certain contracts for state public … are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The independent audits … on his commitment to added transparency via his Open Book New York website. Highlights for February 2014: Major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-feb-2014What Not to Report – Legacy Reporting
… Not all items considered taxable by the IRS constitute salary as defined by the Retirement and Social Security Law. The following … from the retirement calculation if reported: The value of employee use of employer-provided vehicles Meal allowance … NYSLRS employers report information about employees through Retirement Online including their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/what-not-reportTown of Bennington - Financial Management (2019M-249)
Determine whether the Board and Town officials properly managed finances by ensuring budget estimates were realistic, establishing multiyear financial and capit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/bennington-2019-249.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Orange County) The former clerk did not properly account for, report, deposit, record and remit all collections to the … of major highway equipment reviewed, five trucks accounted for $81,250 (76%) of total repair costs during the audit … did not ensure that claims were adequately supported, for appropriate purposes and audited before payment. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (2020-S-63)
To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what mental health services are available at the school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s63.pdfYeled v’Yalda Early Childhood Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Yeled v’Yalda Early Childhood Center … documented, program-related, and allowable pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost Manual (Manual). The audit included all expenses claimed on Yeled’s CFR for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/31/yeled-vyalda-early-childhood-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualBurnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-24)
Determine whether the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-s9-21-24.pdfRye Neck Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-34)
Determine whether the Rye Neck Union Free School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/rye-neck-s9-21-34.pdfPort Washington Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-33)
Determine whether the Port Washington Union Free School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/port-washington-s9-21-33.pdfEssex Fire District No. 2 – Cash Disbursements (2015M-167)
… the District’s cash disbursements for the period January 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015. Background The Essex Fire … of the State, separate and distinct from the Town of Essex in Essex County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/30/essex-fire-district-no-2-cash-disbursements-2015m-167Motor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts – Assessable Expenses for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… audit was to determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) has adequate procedures in place … which direct that the Comptroller and the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles ascertain the annual amount of expenses … March 31, 2013. Background The Department administers the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act (Security Act) and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/19/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-assessable-expenses-twoCosts to Administer the Insurance Division Operations for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2012
… the Department of Financial Services (Department) is reporting its assessable expenses accurately, pursuant to … York State. Key Findings We found that the Department is reporting its assessable expenses accurately. The funds spent … whether the Department of Financial Services Department is reporting its assessable expenses accurately pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/costs-administer-insurance-division-operations-three-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2012Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… whether the New York City Department of Education (DOE) is providing mental health instruction to students as … addition, we also sought to determine the extent to which DOE proactively ensures schools have the mental health … all students. The New York City Department of Education (DOE), the nation’s largest school system, serves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schoolsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Florida Man for Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… 71, of Florida, with the crimes of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C felony, and Criminal Impersonation in the Second Degree, a class A misdemeanor, in Albany County Court. Schusteritsch is alleged to have … Robert J Schusteritsch with the crimes of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree a class C felony and Criminal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-florida-man-theft-over-180000-nys-pensionSelected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Mary's Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… of the Plan. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with … payments to St. Mary’s are generally based on standard fee schedules. However, St. Mary’s is entitled to additional … drugs, and blood) that are not covered by the standard fee schedules. Per Empire’s agreement with St. Mary’s, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-st-marys-hospital-january-1-2011-through-march-31-2011Starting Point Services for Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Starting Point Services for Children (Starting Point) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were … The audit included all expenses claimed on Starting Point’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/11/starting-point-services-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual