Search
State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… without her being present. Alternate signatories did not sign in the absence of the treasurer and deputy treasurer. … as required by the district’s procurement policy. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Bayport Fire District – Credit Card Use (2016M-394)
… credit card policy. The credit card account allows for cash advances of up to $1,000 per card per day. Not all … limits. Ensure that credit card accounts do not allow cash advances. Monitor credit card purchases to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/bayport-fire-district-credit-card-use-2016m-394Selected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up) (2021-F-13)
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 (Report 2017-N-8).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f13.pdfTuxedo Farms Local Development Corporation – Collections and Disbursements and Adherence to Bylaws (2021M-187)
Determine whether collections and disbursements were in accordance with the sewer agreements and whether the Tuxedo Farms Local Development Corporation (TFLDC) Board of Directors (Board) adhered to its bylaws.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/tuxedo-farms-ldc-2021-187.pdfVillage of Stillwater – Capital Project and Settlement Award Accounting (2017M-163)
… audit was to determine whether the Village’s water supply capital project and settlement proceeds were accounted for and monitored appropriately for the period April 21, 2009 through April 30, 2017. Background The Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/12/01/village-stillwater-capital-project-and-settlement-award-accounting-2017m-163The Cost of Living in New York City: Housing
New York City has long been regarded as one of the most expensive cities to live in globally, fueled by housing, the largest cost for most households.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2024.pdfNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: Mothers in the Workforce
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic placed an outsized strain on parents as schools and child care centers closed to mitigate the spread of the virus.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/nyc-mothers-in-the-workforce.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audit report. At the time of the follow-up review, the state was paid $681,336 in restitution. Additionally, four … providers for the same services under both the old and the new (APG) payment methodologies. Furthermore, auditors … payments. United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York: Empire Plan Drug Rebates (2014-S-62) In accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsTri-Valley Central School District – Budgeting (2014M-094)
… District’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year were $30 million. Key Findings The Board did not adopt … increased from approximately $8 million for the fiscal year ended 2009 to more than $14 million as of the fiscal year ended 2013. While it was prudent for District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/tri-valley-central-school-district-budgeting-2014m-094Minds in Motion, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the costs that MIM reported on its CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. About the Program MIM is an … must comply with the RCM requirements. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, MIM reported $571,094 in … education program it operated. Key Findings For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, we identified $27,970 in costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/minds-motion-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Audit Finds Additional $150,000 Stolen by Beekman Town Official
… in town funds, following an earlier admission by Knapp of stealing $390,000 while in office. “This individual betrayed … Knapp previously pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing $390,178 by using the town’s American Express card … in town funds following an earlier admission by Knapp of stealing $390000 while in office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-additional-150000-stolen-beekman-town-officialLumberland Fire Department Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-110)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the Department’s financial … which it should conduct operations, Department officials do not provide adequate oversight to ensure the adherence to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/lumberland-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-110Central New York Regional Market Authority – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2015M-235)
… was to review internal controls over Authority operations for the period April 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015. Background … and Markets. The Authority’s operating expenditures for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $1.6 … salaries. Consider entering into contractual agreements for security services with the officers detailing the terms, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/12/31/central-new-york-regional-market-authority-internal-controls-overOversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.'s Family Support Services Contracts
… OPWDD is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities. OPWDD contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/oversight-young-adult-institute-incs-family-support-services-contractsDiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… alcohol-related offenses are not always being reported for attempting to operate their vehicles while under the influence or for tampering with the court-ordered ignition interlock … Act, also known as “Leandra’s Law,” individuals convicted for certain alcohol-related offenses occurring on or after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededUnderstanding the Audit Process
… Shared Commitment The audit process can be a trying time for an organization. We strive to minimize the disruption. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/understanding-audit-processOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four … and monitoring. We concluded that the department did not adequately monitor whether schools are in compliance with … report. Of the four prior audit recommendations, two have been implemented and two recommendations have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 884
… Purpose To provide agencies with information about payment of … separated from State service may be submitted beginning in Pay Period 25L, paychecks dated March 26, 2009 (Institution) … who were terminated on or before January 2, 2009 will have any Code 404 or Nationwide Deferred Compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/884-restoration-and-payment-managementconfidential-mc-vacation-creditsValhalla Union Free School District – Network User Accounts (2022M-26)
… 3, 2012, to September 3, 2021, and account for 15 percent of the District’s network user accounts. Ensured District … user accounts enabled on the network increases the risk of unauthorized access. Key Recommendations Disable … as soon as they are no longer needed and maintain a list of authorized network users to periodically review network …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/17/valhalla-union-free-school-district-network-user-accounts-2022m-26NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) estimated rate of return for the third quarter … 31, 2013 was 5.14 percent, increasing the Fund's value to an estimated $173.2 billion, according to New York State … quarter that saw continued strong performance in domestic and developed international equities markets," DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-results