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DiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools
… be severe for many municipalities’ finances, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … or delayed, DiNapoli called on the federal government to provide aid to local governments before drastic service … Revenue Challenges During the COVID-19 Pandemic Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schoolsMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs
… of violent crime – such as aggravated assault, forcible rape, and robbery – in the State, excluding New York City. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programsTown of Amsterdam – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-8)
… taxes for fire protection. Key Findings The Supervisor does not maintain timely or accurate accounting records for … the cash attributable to each individual fund. The Board does not receive all the financial information it needs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-amsterdam-supervisors-records-and-reports-2013m-8Town of Exeter – Records and Reports (2015M-23)
… 4, 2014. Background The Town of Exeter is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 990. … reports and tax levy limit calculations to our Office in a timely manner. Conduct a comprehensive annual audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/07/town-exeter-records-and-reports-2015m-23Cortland County - Financial Management and Reporting (2019M-162)
… had accurate and complete financial information with which to manage operations. Key Findings The Legislature failed to adequately oversee the County’s finances. The Legislature: Failed to address extended vacancies in key financial positions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/11/27/cortland-county-financial-management-and-reporting-2019m-162Town of Bovina - Records and Reports (2019M-200)
… are the annual financial reports, have not been filed for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2017 and 2018. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/20/town-bovina-records-and-reports-2019m-200University at Albany – Sabbatical and Other Paid Leave
… We maintain that many of the examples cited in our report do represent non-compliance with existing policies and that certain of the examples do call into question the benefit that taxpayers and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/30/university-albany-sabbatical-and-other-paid-leaveWall Street Bonuses and Profits Decline in 2015
… in 2016. Both the state and city budgets depend heavily on the securities industry and lower profits could mean fewer … are not included. The Comptroller’s estimate is based on personal income tax trends, which do not distinguish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-decline-2015Town of Keene – Records and Reports (2024M-27)
… balances did not agree with general ledger cash balances for 55 (41 percent) of the 133 bank reconciliations we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-keene-records-and-reports-2024m-27State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… audits and examinations have been issued: Department of Health (DOH): New York City School-Based Health Centers: … potentially hazardous medical supplies. For example, 10 of the 11 SBHCs sampled had shortages in various medication … categories with one school having an unexplained shortage of 2,712 hypodermic needles. In a follow-up, auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinations-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… Wage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs (Follow-Up) (2017-F-1) An initial audit released in March 2016 found OTDA needed to develop a system to more easily and readily store, access, … obligations for services provided. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsForensic Audit of Dual Employment Approvals and Conflicts
… Transportation Authority (MTA) employees who also worked for a New York State or City agency had approval to do so; … during the period July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 for payroll analysis purposes, and through December 31, 2011 for field observations. Background The MTA provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/forensic-audit-dual-employment-approvals-and-conflictsVillage of St. Johnsville – Records and Reports (2015M-1)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial operations for the period … and numerous bank account balances did not reconcile to the accounting records. Interfund loans were not … services of an independent public accountant or auditor to conduct the audit in a timely fashion. … Village of St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/08/07/village-st-johnsville-records-and-reports-2015m-1DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for June and July
… is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. It is contingent upon execution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-june-and-julyControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Report 2019-S-37 ). About the Program The Department is composed of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followTown of Morehouse – Records and Reports (2021M-182)
… not performed. Monthly financial reports were not prepared for and submitted to the Town Board (Board). Because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/18/town-morehouse-records-and-reports-2021m-182Use, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is collecting necessary data to make informed decisions and promote strong infection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/15/use-collection-and-reporting-infection-control-dataUnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services
… Objective To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York appropriately reimbursed … in duplicate payments for services already paid on another claim, including $18,663 confirmed by United and $205,102 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupuncture-related-servicesProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations
… tax credits, real estate development, marketing, and other forms of assistance. ESD offers 57 programs with over 5,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/18/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluationsMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units (Follow-Up)
… 2020. In 2000, Transit began to deploy its New Technology Train (NTT) cars (R142, R142A, R143, R160, and R188). In June 2020, the R179 train cars were deployed into revenue service. The NTTs are … of recording capacity, and Transit could not retrieve a download when it is requested for a non-emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/21/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-units-follow