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Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Fixed Assets (2021M-88)
… (ONC BOCES) officials properly monitored and accounted for fixed assets. Key Findings ONC BOCES officials did not properly monitor and account for 66 percent of the 76 fixed assets we examined, including … ONC BOCES officials properly monitored and accounted for fixed assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2021/07/30/otsego-northern-catskills-board-cooperative-educational-services-fixed-assets-2021mDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced … 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. leads the … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A Scarpino Jr announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsSelect Financial Management Practices at the Office of Transportation and Parking Operations
… As of fall 2019, about 26,800 students were enrolled. In addition to semester tuition fees, students pay general … Fees. These fees totaled about $1,453 per student for the fall 2019 semester. Stony Brook’s Transportation Fee provides support for transit operations across Stony Brook’s campuses and is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/select-financial-management-practices-office-transportation-and-parking-operationsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Senator Joe Bruno
… "New York lost an icon today with the passing of Former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno. The senator … also beloved by so many for his kindness and great sense of humor. He was dedicated to the Capital Region and always … to Joe’s family and his many friends from across the state of New York." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-senator-joe-brunoTown of Camden – Internal Controls Over Salaries/Benefits and Ambulance Services (2014M-82)
… over the billing and collection of ambulance service fees for the period of January 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 were approximately $1.3 million. Key Findings The Board did not properly authorize salaries and benefits for all Town officers and employees. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/30/town-camden-internal-controls-over-salariesbenefits-and-ambulance-services-2014m-82Town of Austerlitz – Internal Controls Over Payroll and Fuel Inventory (2014M-365)
… was to examine controls over payroll and fuel inventory for the period January 1, 2013 through April 25, 2014. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled approximately $1.62 million. Key Findings … segregated, since the Town’s accountant was responsible for processing payrolls, creating checks, making adjustments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-austerlitz-internal-controls-over-payroll-and-fuel-inventory-2014m-365Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Meals Provided at Meetings (2023M-183)
… ensured meals and refreshments (meals) provided at BOCES meetings and events (meetings) were appropriate. Key Findings BOCES officials did not adequately support meals provided at meetings were appropriate, which increased the risk that … ensured meals and refreshments meals provided at BOCES meetings and events meetings were appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/03/29/washington-saratoga-warren-hamilton-essex-board-cooperative-educational-servicesVillage of Herkimer – Water and Sewer Financial Operations Audit Follow-Up (2019M-102-F)
… report – pdf] [read complete 2019 report – pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Village of Herkimer’s (Village’s) progress, as of March 2024, in … The purpose of our review was to assess the Village of Herkimers Villages progress as of March 2024 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/06/28/village-herkimer-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-audit-follow-2019m-102-fProcurement and Payroll-Related Matters Pertaining to the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… (Transit) used the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funds efficiently and for authorized purposes, and … In 2009, the federal government passed the Recovery Act to provide financial assistance to states, localities, … Transit used the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Recovery Act funds efficiently and for auth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/18/procurement-and-payroll-related-matters-pertaining-use-certain-federal-fundsGreater Southern Tier Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2024M-35)
… We reviewed 50 assets with a combined purchase price totaling approximately $259,900 and determined that 10 … on the inventory list. A camcorder with a purchase price of $1,700 could not be located or accounted for. A telecommunications switch with a purchase price of $1,500 was still active on the inventory list but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/06/21/greater-southern-tier-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2024mKatonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District – Procurement of Goods and Services (2022M-122)
… in a cost-efficient manner and provided adequate oversight of awarded contracts. Key Findings District officials did not … most cost-efficient manner, or provide adequate oversight of awarded contracts. As a result, the District could have … adequate detail or were not submitted to the Director of Facilities (Director) for approval. Payments to vendors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/katonah-lewisboro-union-free-school-district-procurement-goods-andDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… Supervisor of Prattsville, pled guilty today to wire fraud in connection with a grant extended to Prattsville in the wake of Hurricane Irene. The announcement was made by New York State … Supervisor of Prattsville pled guilty today to wire fraud in connection with a grant extended to Prattsville in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsTown of Brookhaven Local Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-188)
… from the projects that the Corporation approves. To do so, the Board must establish measurable goals for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/15/town-brookhaven-local-development-corporation-project-approval-and-monitoring-2021mDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Behind on Utility Bills Soared During Pandemic
… The devastating number of job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant increase in the number of residential customers owing money to their utility … companies, with one in eight customers in arrears as of March 2022, according to a report released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-behind-utility-bills-soared-during-pandemicDiNapoli: MetroPlus Enrollment Reached a Record High Over the Course of the Pandemic
… percent. “My report shows that New Yorkers have enrolled in MetroPlus health plans in record numbers over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic,” … expires. During this wind down period, enrollment in these plans will likely decline as the member renewal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-metroplus-enrollment-reached-record-high-over-course-pandemicTown of Wheatfield – Recreation Department Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2013M-200)
… department cash receipts and information technology for the period February 1, 2009, to June 5, 2013. Background The Town of Wheatfield is located in Niagara County. The Town is governed by the Town Board, … 2012 to the Supervisor. Disbursements were made directly out of the concession stand bank account and were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/20/town-wheatfield-recreation-department-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2013mDiNapoli: Owner and Employee of Medical Transport Company Arrested for Defrauding Medicaid
… pockets,” DiNapoli said. “Medicaid is a vital program, and my office will continue to partner with law enforcement to hold those who attempt to defraud it accountable. My thanks to District Attorney Carney and Schenectady County … prior authorization and when approved providers can only bill for mileage once for the group. A joint investigation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-owner-and-employee-medical-transport-company-arrested-defrauding-medicaidFormer Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced that former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead plead guilty to stealing $23,000 from the … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced that former Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-villageRensselaer County Industrial Development Agency – Payments in Lieu of Taxes (2021M-74)
… Development Agency (RCIDA) officials ensured payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were properly billed, collected and … an inconsistent payment calculation process that resulted in two projects being overbilled a total of $170,842 and two … Development Agency RCIDA officials ensured payments in lieu of taxes PILOTs were properly billed collected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/01/24/rensselaer-county-industrial-development-agency-payments-lieu-taxes-2021m-74Town of Clifton Park – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-27)
… taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 47 components identified in this report. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-clifton-park-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-27