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Town of Hartwick – Water District Operations (2017M-250)
… was to determine whether the Board ensured that bills for water services were charged equitably to all system users … The Town of Hartwick is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 2,100. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Water district receipts for 2016 totaled $126,100. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/04/town-hartwick-water-district-operations-2017m-250Report on the State Fiscal Year 2016-17 Enacted Budget Financial Plan and Capital Program and Financing Plan, July 2016
The State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2016-17 Enacted Budget Financial Plan reflects the State’s commitment to increase funding for education, health care, transportation
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-enacted-financial-plan-2016-17.pdfWallace Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-126)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Wallace Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) … that: District funds are not adequately safeguarded and not spent in a prudent and economical manner. For example, the Board did not use competitive methods to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/04/wallace-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-126Opinion 2003-3
… issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (maximum benefit under defined benefit service … plan service award program cannot exceed a monthly payment for life of twenty dollars for each year of firefighting … a maximum of forty years of firefighting service. A fire district may not establish a defined benefit plan service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-3Livonia Joint Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-97-F)
… purpose of our review was to assess the Livonia Joint Fire District’s (District) progress, as of September 2024, in … Background The District is located in Town of Livonia and the Village of Livonia in Livingston County. An appointed … five-member Board of Fire Commissioners is responsible for general management and control of financial operations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/11/01/livonia-joint-fire-district-audit-follow-2021m-97-fState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Erie County Water Authority , Village of Franklin and the Town of Hartwick . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … with adequate financial reports. Town of Hartwick – Water District Operations (Otsego County) Although water bills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits15 Day Waiver for NYSLRS Service Retirement Application
Governing provisions of the Retirement and Social Security Law impose a 15 day waiting period before application for service retirement becomes effective.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/15-Day-waiver-for-NYSLRS-service-retirement-application.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… In addition, while department officials made CCAP payments for eligible families within required timeframes, they … officials did not properly procure, monitor or account for fuel. Specifically, the highway superintendent and town … not secure access to the fuel pumps or maintain records for fuel usage or inventory. Because officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments
… protect the State University of New York’s (SUNY) interest in the transfer of technology and royalties received for … Foundation has taken steps to protect SUNY’s interest in the transfer of technology and royalties for projects … Sciences University (Downstate) has accumulated $1,019,390 in campus royalty revenue, none of which has been used to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/technology-transfer-program-and-royalty-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. P-873
Revision to Bulletin P-871 Instructions for Payment of 1995 Uniform and Tool Allowances for Management/Confidential Employees and Employees Represented by CSEA
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-873.pdfEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period July 1, 2011 Through December 31, 2011 (2012-S-3)
To determine whether Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) paid claims for special items according to the provisions of the agreements between Empire and its mem
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s3.pdfRombout Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-88)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s internal controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2015 through September 8, 2016. … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Fishkill, in Dutchess County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/28/rombout-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-88DiNapoli: Majority of Contracts with Not-For-Profit Organizations Still Approved Late
… State agencies were late 61 percent of the time in approving contracts with not-for-profit providers (NFPs) last year, with half of all agencies reporting contracts as late as 90 to 100 percent of the time, according to a report released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-majority-contracts-not-profit-organizations-still-approved-lateComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… of Health: Medicaid Program: Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician … State Education Department (SED): Sunshine Developmental School, Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Pleads Guilty
… Essex County District Attorney Kristy Sprague and the New York State Police for their work and partnership in combatting public corruption." Green, … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-pleads-guiltyAltona Fire District – Claims Auditing (2016M-162)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District's claims auditing process for the period January 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016. … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Altona in Clinton County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/07/01/altona-fire-district-claims-auditing-2016m-162Averill Park No. 2 Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-183)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial controls for the period January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Sand Lake in Rensselaer County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/averill-park-no-2-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-183Comptroller DiNapoli's Legislative Program
… 2025 Proposed Legislation: Passed by the Assembly Public Posting of Certain Contracts - A.6707 (Solages) – … child support. Deposit Placement Program for the Banking Development District Program – S.8357 (Sanders) - Allows a … in whole or in part, through a deposit placement program. Community Bank Deposit Program – S.8406 (Sanders) - Increases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislationDiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly and New York State Police Acting Superintendent Steven A. … the former Town of Poestenkill administrative assistant, for allegedly stealing more than $3,000 in town funds over a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-townImproper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Follow-Up) (2020-F-15)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Health to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f15.pdf