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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… that while DEC had been active in establishing programs to address invasive species, improvements in its oversight, monitoring, and communication relating to boat inspections, permits, and early detection and … of invasive species could strengthen its ability to mitigate the spread of invasive species. In a follow-up, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsTravel Advisory No. 4
… all expense reports submitted for approval must be paid by August 18, 2017. Expense reports not approved by that date will be denied back to the employee with a … for submitting expense reports to the Office of the State Comptroller is 5:00 p.m. on August 17, 2017. Bulkload …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/4-expense-report-mandatory-header-fieldsDiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… mostly of local grants to reimburse counties. Those funds totaled $468.5 million through SFY 2025. In the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawBrighton Fire District No. 5 - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2018M-60)
… by adequate documentation and a proper use of District money. Key Findings The Board and District officials could … of approximately $169,000 were a proper use of District money. Travel and car rental costs of approximately $58,000 … have been unnecessary and/or an improper use of District money. The District could have saved up to $17,000 had the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/09/13/brighton-fire-district-no-5-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-60Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Managed Technical Support (2016M-299)
OnondagaCortlandMadison Board of Cooperative Educational Services Managed Technical Support 2016M299
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/12/16/onondaga-cortland-madison-board-cooperative-educational-services-managed-technicalGouverneur Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2023M-34)
… or file Medicaid-reimbursement claims to recover part of the costs associated with these services. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/gouverneur-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2023m-34New Woodstock Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-263)
… is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Towns of Cazenovia and DeRuyter in Madison County, in which it is located. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/new-woodstock-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-263State Agencies Bulletin No. 827
… Purpose To provide procedures to process the lump sum payment for Special Assignment to Duty Pay ( SAD ) for PEF employees. Affected Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/827-50000-retroactive-lump-sum-payment-special-assignment-duty-pay-sadState Agencies Bulletin No. 1785
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for processing taxable … Background Per IRS Publication 15-B, Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits, the first $5,250 of educational assistance provided to an employee under an educational assistance program is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1785-educational-assistance-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1785.1
… Bulletin 1785 Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for processing taxable … Background Per IRS Publication 15-B, Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits, the first $5,250 of educational assistance provided to an employee under an educational assistance program is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/17851-educational-assistance-benefitsPulteney Fire District No. 2 – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-308)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial operations for the period … for 2014 totaled $229,350. Key Findings The Board failed to properly segregate the Treasurer’s duties or establish … in District funds and made $709 in questionable payments to her husband. The former Treasurer did not maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/05/28/pulteney-fire-district-no-2-misappropriation-funds-2014m-308Village of Monticello – Payroll (2022M-59)
… received erroneous compensation totaling $141,800. Due to unclear Board resolutions, undocumented verbal agreements … about $12,800. Key Recommendations Take immediate action to strengthen the Village’s policies and procedures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/11/18/village-monticello-payroll-2022m-59Pine City Fire District No. 1 – Board Oversight (2017M-166)
… actual expenditures or standard mileage. Establish reserve funds in accordance with law. … Pine City Fire District No 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/01/pine-city-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2017m-166City of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B21-5-5)
… - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed … 531 of the Laws of 2019 authorizes the City to issue debt not to exceed $8.3 million to liquidate the cumulative … Law Section 10.10(d) requires all municipalities that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/07/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b21-5-5Town of Cherry Valley – Budget Review (B4-14-21)
… evaluation of the preliminary budget. Key Findings We performed this budget review because the Town was … System (FSMS). Based on the results of our review, we found that revenue and expenditure projections in the … 2014 adopted budget, but have been received. If the Town does not receive the reimbursements in 2014, Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/12/town-cherry-valley-budget-review-b4-14-21Town of Alexandria – Non-payroll Cash Disbursements and Fuel Inventory (2013M-129)
… through May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Alexandria is located in Jefferson County and has a population of about … the Town Attorney is a shareholder. The Town Attorney may have a prohibited interest in the contact between the Town … or benefits the Town is to receive for the payments it makes to or on behalf of the Chamber. Ensure that the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/02/town-alexandria-non-payroll-cash-disbursements-and-fuel-inventory-2013m-129State Agencies Bulletin No. 1359
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the 2014 CSEA ISU Uniform Maintenance … Relations (GOER) memorandum dated 11/25/14 provide for a Uniform Maintenance Allowance and Work-Related Clothing … a food service or direct care title (see GOER memorandum for a list of eligible titles) and is required to wear a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1359-2014-uniform-maintenance-allowance-and-2014-work-related-clothingMedicaid Program: Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare (2016-S-73) 90-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers’ Medicaid claims for therapy services and prescription drugs that are covered by...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-16s73-response.pdfMedicaid Program - Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Part B Services Billed Directly to eMedNY (2017-S-36) 90-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments to providers who submitted Part B cost-sharing claims directly to eMedNY.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s36-response.pdfXIII.8 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… to travel reimbursements, employees can be reimbursed for other expenses according to collective bargaining … The following contains examples of some of the expenses for which employees may be reimbursed. Professional Dues and Publication To be eligible for payment, the membership must be directly related to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii8-overview