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DiNapoli: Town of Cohocton Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… of more than $36,000 in public funds. Riley confessed to DiNapoli’s staff and the New York State Police that she … troubling case of a local official abusing her position to steal taxpayer money,” said DiNapoli. “We will continue to work to expose public corruption and partner with law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-town-cohocton-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsUnity House of Troy – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs submitted by Unity House of … in Troy, New York. Unity provides a variety of services to the community including preschool special education services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/05/unity-house-troy-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOverpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our audit report, Overpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions (2010-S-30). Background Medicaid is a federal, state, and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/07/overpayments-hospitals-claims-lengthy-acute-care-admissions-followAnnual Assessment of Market Orders for 2012, 2013, and 2014
… and Markets (Department) has adequate procedures in place to accurately report its assessable expenses related to … that the Comptroller audit the expenditures for each market order. Our audit covered the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014 for the Apple and Sour Cherry Market Orders and the period April 1, 2011 through March 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/07/annual-assessment-market-orders-2012-2013-and-2014Collection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees
… and the regional offices. In contrast, a divisible load is any cargo that can be separated into units of legal weight … regional offices are also at increased risk because they have devised systems to informally hold supplies of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/collection-special-hauling-and-divisible-load-overweight-permit-feesChamplain Joint Youth Program – Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-21)
… and ensure that the Program is operated in accordance with the agreement. Establish and approve the fees that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2017/11/22/champlain-joint-youth-program-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-21DiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Budget Financial and Capital Plans
… cumulative gaps totaling $17.9 billion, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … General Fund balance in recent years, but continues to face real fiscal challenges," DiNapoli said. "New York's … funding cuts cloud the horizon. Yet, there are no plans to add to our reserves, leaving the state with little cushion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-budget-financial-and-capital-plansVillage of South Corning – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2017M-114)
… The Board did not receive reconciled bank statements with the financial reports. The Clerk-Treasurer submitted an … was 88 days late. The Board did not perform, or contract with an independent auditor to perform, an annual audit of … accounting records. Include reconciled bank statements with the monthly reports provided to the Board. File the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/11/17/village-south-corning-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2017m-114Village of Ravena – Departmental Collections and Leave Accruals (2017M-56)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether departmental collections were adequately … pool were not adequately accounted for or remitted timely to the Clerk-Treasurer. Collections were not properly … at $16,779. Key Recommendations Maintain adequate records to account for collections at the pool and remit pool …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/09/29/village-ravena-departmental-collections-and-leave-accruals-2017m-56Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Assemblywoman Barbara Clark
… wife and mother. The people of Queens and New York state have lost a dedicated public servant. … New York has lost one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-assemblywoman-barbara-clarkLakeville No. 2 Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to December 27, 2012. Background The Lakeville No. 2 Fire … and materials totaling $41,790 were rendered by and paid to a construction company with close ties to the District. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/17/lakeville-no-2-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25Rockland County Department of Social Services – Service Contracts (2014M-368)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over agreements with contracted … Services is responsible for providing temporary help to eligible individuals and families with social service and … until required reports are received. Implement procedures to verify that service providers are meeting contractual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/06/12/rockland-county-department-social-services-service-contracts-2014m-368Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-93
… OSC will automatically increase the biweekly deduction for Dues (Code 224) based on the annual salary amounts as … above exclude additional salary factors. Dues amounts for part-time, annual salaried employees are calculated based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-93-dc37-local-1359-dues-increaseVillage of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency – Board Governance (2015M-196)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the propriety of the Agency’s financial and operational activities for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/miscellaneous/2016/03/31/village-fairport-urban-renewal-agency-board-governance-2015m-196Town of Union Vale – Procurement and Information Technology (2017M-172)
… Town officials procured goods and services in accordance with Town policy and applicable laws and ensured the Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/01/town-union-vale-procurement-and-information-technology-2017m-172Oversight of the Supported Housing Program – Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc.
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is … The audit covered the period from January 1, 2014 to August 31, 2016. Background OMH provides services to New York State residents with mental illness both directly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/04/oversight-supported-housing-program-rehabilitation-support-services-incControls Over the Collection of the Public Safety Communications Surcharge
… at the point of sale. This surcharge becomes effective in December 2017. Examples of devices subject to the … to the counties, not the State, and are not included in the scope of this audit. The Department responded it is in the process of developing new internal procedures and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/04/controls-over-collection-public-safety-communications-surchargeCity of Utica – Parking Violation Enforcement and Collection (2015M-219)
… was to review the City’s parking violation operations for the period April 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015. Background The City of Utica is located in Oneida County and has a population of approximately … The Council has not established sufficient policies for pursuing collection of parking violations after a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/city-utica-parking-violation-enforcement-and-collection-2015m-219Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Separation Payments (2016M-304)
… examine BOCES’ calculation of employee separation payments for the period July 1, 2014 through April 30, 2016. … by the boards of the districts. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $47 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/10/28/jefferson-lewis-hamilton-herkimer-oneida-board-cooperative-educational-servicesWilliamson Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-55)
… Wayne County. The District, which operates three schools with approximately 1,065 students, is governed by an elected … The District did not have formal written agreements with all professional service providers that were paid more … professional services. Enter into a written agreement with each professional service provider indicating the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/williamson-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services