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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… office completed audits of the Broadalbin-Perth Central School District , Medina Central School District , Owego-Apalachin … established and funded a liability reserve to $800,000 for a purpose that was not permissible. Owego-Apalachin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… (Jefferson County) Although the district appropriated fund balance each year, the adopted budgets actually produced … surpluses. As a result, the district’s unassigned fund balance has exceeded statutory limits during the past … sufficient documentation to support the basis for the selection of vendors. Valhalla Union Free School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2State 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 … program milestones, goal achievement, and wage subsidies. In a follow-up, auditors found OTDA officials have made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsCincinnatus Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2014M-191)
… our audit was to evaluate the financial condition of the District for the period July 1, 2012 through April 17, 2014. Background The Cincinnatus Central School District provides education to children residing in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/cincinnatus-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2014m-191Cyber Incident Response Team
… Objective To determine whether the Cyber Incident Response Team at the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services is achieving its … Emergency Services (Division), whose mission is to provide leadership, coordination, and support for efforts to prevent, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/12/cyber-incident-response-teamComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … controls to safeguard IT assets and data from unauthorized access. Randolph Academy Union Free School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Travel Advisory No. 15
… with electronically signing the AC 132-S, please contact your agency’s IT office. Please note: Electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/15-covid-19-travel-and-expense-temporary-exceptionsDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… forged signatures of officials and had village officials sign blank checks, which she then cashed. “Former … only reason why a reduction in the charge was put on the table, to guarantee that Bemus Point gets all its money back …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsTown of Hanover – Town Supervisor and Town Clerk Operations (2013M-40)
… operations for the period January 1, 2011, to January 18, 2013. Background The Town of Hanover is located in … Supervisor’s records and reports, as required by law. As a result, the Board was not aware that the Supervisor’s account … performing the Supervisor’s financial duties do not result in an incompatibility of office. Require the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/10/town-hanover-town-supervisor-and-town-clerk-operations-2013m-40Town of Gardiner – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-67)
… 30, 2012. Background The Town of Gardiner is located in Ulster County and has a population of approximately 5,700. … Key Recommendations Segregate incompatible duties in the cash receipts and disbursements processes, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-gardiner-selected-financial-activities-2013m-67DiNapoli: Middletown Chiropractor Sentenced to Nine Years for Insurance Fraud
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced James “Jay” Spina was sentenced in federal court for running a large-scale health care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-middletown-chiropractor-sentenced-nine-years-insurance-fraudDiNapoli: Tax Revenues in February $758 Million Over Budget Projections
… through February were $758.4 million higher than forecast in the most recent Division of the Budget (DOB) update to the … DiNapoli said. “While these resources will be helpful in the state’s ongoing recovery effort, it is important to … and think long-term, as challenges remain.” Tax revenues in the month of February totaled $7 billion, $1.8 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-tax-revenues-february-758-million-over-budget-projectionsOversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement Collections (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Casino Revenues and … (Commission) regulates all aspects of gaming activity in New York and is responsible for overseeing three types of casinos in the State: commercial, video lottery terminal (VLT), and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/05/oversight-casino-revenues-and-regulatory-oversight-reimbursement-collections-followOversight of Industrial Hemp
… the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately administering the Industrial Hemp Agricultural … through May 31, 2019. About the Program Industrial hemp is an expanding commodity in the United States, as both the … Agriculture and Markets Law launched the Program, which is administered by the Department. In December 2018, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/oversight-industrial-hempDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
… said. “Additional internet sales tax revenue may be a contributing factor, along with the continued rise in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarterVillage of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2013M-301)
… 30, 2012. Background The Village of Westbury is located in the Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County. The Village is … Ensure that all Village employees who are involved in the procurement process are aware of and comply with the … gain access. Locate physical components of the IT system in an adequately ventilated or climate-controlled area that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-westbury-purchasing-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2013m-301Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes
… orthotics, and supplies while recipients were residing in nursing homes. The audit covered the period from January … by the Department of Health (Department), provides a wide range of medical services to individuals who are … (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs arrange for the provision of health care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-managed-care-payments-durable-medical-equipmentX.4.D Location – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… or bank account, the agency must direct the vendor to the New York State Vendor Self- Service Portal at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4d-locationIX.6.F Agency Draw Procedures – IX. Federal Grants
… In very limited circumstances, the cognizant state agency … for requesting federal reimbursement for program spending. In those instances, the state agency must ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6f-agency-draw-proceduresDisposal of Electronic Devices
… OGS' Surplus Unit. Key Findings Seven of the 36 computer hard drives readied for surplus still contained data, even … indicating all information had been removed. Two of these hard drives contained personal, private and/or sensitive … home addresses and financial information. One of these two hard drives also contained potentially inappropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposal-electronic-devices