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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County) Tax collections were missing and not deposited in an efficient manner. The clerk also did not identify tax … $64,959 and could not account for approximately $1,000 in cash from tax collections. The board did not perform an … Audit Follow-Up (Delaware County) Auditors issued a report in January 2020 identifying areas of improvement related to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: East Ramapo School Budget Hampered By Deficits, Inadequate Rainy Day Funds
… district’s progress with implementing recommendations made in previous audits in August 2011 and July 2013 . Auditors discovered most of … System has previously designated the school district in “significant fiscal stress” for both 2013-14 and 2014-15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-east-ramapo-school-budget-hampered-deficits-inadequate-rainy-day-fundsDiNapoli: State Missed Out on Over $180 Million in Medicaid Drug Rebates
… money by making sure it gets the drug rebates that it is entitled to under federal regulations, according to an … access to healthcare for millions of New Yorkers, which is why we cannot afford to allow mistakes like these to … slip away,” DiNapoli said. “While I am gratified that DOH is improving its collection procedures, this audit shows that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-state-missed-out-over-180-million-medicaid-drug-rebatesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Saratoga and the Vischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … annually, the board has not updated its procurement policy in almost 20 years and did not ensure that town officials and … a sticker from the town clerk at an annual cost of $5 in 2015 and $10 in 2016. Additionally, the town of Tompkins …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Report 2019-S-29 ). About the Program Career and technical education (CTE) programs (referred to in the … practical arts education) provide students with academic and technical skills, workplace competencies, and hands-on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Water District and the Village of West Hampton Dunes . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … general ledger to be out of balance by nearly $7 million. In addition, the board has not developed a multiyear … the sewer fund’s financial condition has deteriorated in recent years. As of Dec. 31, 2012, the sewer fund reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Examination of Pitts Management Associates, Inc. Travel Expenses
… was to determine whether the travel expenses claimed for reimbursement by Pitts Management Associates, Inc. (PMA) were incurred for business purposes and were reasonable in price. … to Downstate. On a monthly basis, PMA was reimbursed for professional fees and the consultants’ travel-related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/08/examination-pitts-management-associates-inc-travel-expensesXII.6.E Making an Emergency Payment – XII. Expenditures
… (OSC) Bureau of Contracts’ approval must be obtained for an emergency procurement if the procurement’s value is … XI, Section 14 – Procurement Opportunities of this Guide for information on obtaining OSC approval for an emergency procurement. All entities that provide goods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6e-making-emergency-paymentXII.5.D Selecting the Appropriate Location – XII. Expenditures
… Financial System (SFS), a vendor location is a set of business defaults defined by the vendor. Agencies should … on the default. See Chapter X, Section 4.D – Location of this Guide for additional information about location. … Clearing House (ACH). ACH is the preferred method of payment of NYS. Agencies can view a vendor’s payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5d-selecting-appropriate-locationPublic Safety – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Number of Crimes and Crime Rates Rise for the First Time in Eight Years The number of crimes in seven … The number of crimes in seven categories increased for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-safetyDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… appropriate solutions where state and federal aid can be best spent. Report Disruption to Special Education Services: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesDiNapoli Releases Economic Profile of New York's North Country Region
… was in Plattsburgh speaking to the North Country Chamber of Commerce. "The North Country's unique rural landscape and … St. Lawrence. The region is home to just over 2 percent of the state's population with more than 420,000 residents. The majority of economic activity in the region is concentrated in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-releases-economic-profile-new-yorks-north-country-regionControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses
… monitor and ensure accountability over its vehicle use and maintenance expenses. The audit covered the Department’s vehicle use and maintenance expenses for the period from January 2017 … shops either perform maintenance and service in-house or use the authorized private repair shops for parts and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expensesDiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed at Homeless Shelters
… are corrected, which may include partially or fully withholding reimbursements for homeless services or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap
… dropping from 15 in 2012 to only six in 2015, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … the tax cap and deliver services that homeowners expect. I believe the financial decisions for county leaders next … and for information on 50,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York. The easy-to-use website was created by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-capSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the 11 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees … To determine the extent of implementation of the 11 recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/06/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-fees-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Department of Health (DOH): Oversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up) (2019-F-34) An audit … DOH has taken various actions to safeguard the quality of drinking water delivered to public water system customers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Compliance with Jonathan's Law
… are properly notified of incidents of abuse and neglect in programs it oversees as required under Jonathan’s Law, … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In July, DiNapoli released an audit of the state Office of … everything it can to protect individuals with disabilities in their care,” DiNapoli said. “Jonathan’s Law was created to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-compliance-jonathans-lawState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Ramapo, Southampton, Tonawanda and Union; and four Cities: New Rochelle, Rochester, Troy and Utica. Local governments must comply with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) and should do more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Town of … officials did not adequately manage nonstudent network and local user account access or develop an information … longer needed and should have been disabled and 11 of 21 local user accounts (52%) reviewed on 12 district computers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0