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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… with incorrect information pertaining to other health insurance coverage that recipients had; $3.1 million in … identified. Department of Health (DOH): Examination of Travel Expenses (2015-BSE1-04B) In an earlier report, … 2014, costing the state more than $38,000 in unnecessary travel expenses. After further examination, auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… SUNY Downstate Medical Center: Examination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC (2018-BSE03-02) Auditors found SUNY Downstate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… non-emergencies. With appropriate scheduling, over $60,000 of these overtime payments could have been avoided or … the audit period, the district paid 51 employees a total of $477,000 for their unused leave accruals. Auditors … were reported in submissions to the New York State Local Retirement System. Although these errors are beyond the scope …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Corrections and Community Supervision DOCCS for sewer services. The town also charged sewer district users more … Haverstraw – Summer Program (Rockland County) The program coordinator, who deposited receipts for the 2018 program, did … In addition, cash was not deposited for as many as 93 days after being collected. Find out how your government money is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… officials did not provide IT security awareness training for individuals who used the district’s IT assets. In … County) District officials did not properly account for Niagara Power Coalition revenues. Auditors found that … County) District officials did not seek competition for seven professional service providers who were paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… determined, district officials did not fix leaks in the heating, cooling and ventilation system requiring buckets in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B25-5-5)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2025-26. Background Chapter 531 of the Laws of 2019 authorizes the City to issue debt not to … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/15/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b25-5-5SUNY Bulletin No. SU-157
… 13 must be Active or on an approved leave on 4/2/09 and at the time of payment. The 3% Discretionary Increase must be … 13 must be Active or on an approved leave on 6/30/09 and at the time of payment. The 1% Discretionary Increase must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-157-2009-discretionary-increases-suny-management-confidentialSUNY Bulletin No. SU-143
… 4/3/08. Employees in Bargaining Unit 13 must be Active or on an approved leave on 4/3/08 and at the time of payment. … 7/1/08. Employees in Bargaining Unit 13 must be Active or on an approved leave on 6/30/08 and at the time of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-143-2008-discretionary-increases-suny-management-confidentialCity of Newburgh -- Budget Review (B18-6-12)
… The City’s proposed budget does not comply with the tax levy limit. Key Recommendations Adjust the retirement … to be more consistent with past overtime costs. Include a tax overlay of $2,275,000 for to collect what is needed to … Be mindful of the legal requirement to maintain the tax levy increase to no more than the tax levy as permitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/16/city-newburgh-budget-review-b18-6-12City of Jamestown – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-72)
… segregate duties or provide adequate oversight of the cash receipt process. Users of the six electronic collection … Recommendations Seek bids and quotes as required by City policy and State statute. Obtain written contracts with … levels to promote adequate segregation of duties. Review receipt logs and investigate any gaps in the receipt sequence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/14/city-jamestown-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-72Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School – Purchases from Selected Vendors and Enrollment and Billing (2012M-219)
… on total purchases of $54,940. The Director of Operations does not ensure all student information is recorded … accurately prior to billing their school districts, and does not verify the accuracy of the year-end reconciliation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/07/05/syracuse-academy-science-charter-school-purchases-selected-vendors-andCity of Lockport -- Budget Review (B7-1-14)
… City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, refuse, water and sewer funds as of … on the results of our review, except for matters described in this letter, the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget appear reasonable. The City did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/11/01/city-lockport-budget-review-b7-1-14City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-16-9)
… fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue … budget includes revenue estimates of $4.9 million for beach charges, $9.3 million for refuse and garbage charges, … that are expected to be realized from increases to the beach charges, refuse and garbage charges, metered water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-16-9Fire Protection Contracts
… Comptroller DiNapoli's Legislative Program Legislative Session 2017-2018: Signed into law on September 12, 2017 as Chapter 294 of the Laws of 2017 – A.7089 (Magnarelli) / … fire companies and fire districts, towns or villages. Memo Bill Text Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/fire-protection-contractsVendor File Advisory No. 8
… vendors to self-certify as small businesses eligible for payment within, or prompt payment interest after, 15 days as established in State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/8-vendor-certifications-updateRockland County - Sale of Estate Real Property (2019M-233)
… whether the Acting Public Administrator disposed of estate real property in accordance with Office of Public Administrator guidelines. Key Finding Estate real properties were sold without third-party … Engage a professional appraisal service prior to listing estate real property for sale. County officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/05/15/rockland-county-sale-estate-real-property-2019m-233DiNapoli: Proposed Budget Holds the Line on Spending, Gives Executive Wider Discretion
… issues. These are easily accessible on his transparency website called Open Book New York. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-proposed-budget-holds-line-spending-gives-executive-wider-discretionDiNapoli: Expansion of Farm-to-School Programs Depends on Innovation and Collaboration
… toured the Gov. George Clinton Elementary School garden in Poughkeepsie. “Interest in farm-to-school programs is … school cafeterias.” “We are honored to partner with the Poughkeepsie Farm-to-School Project in this mission-critical, … in New York State ,” or go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/reports/other/farm_to_school_2016.pdf For access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-expansion-farm-school-programs-depends-innovation-and-collaborationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… actions to manage spending and generate nearly $1 billion in additional revenue this year, while providing increased … since 2015. “New York is beginning the new fiscal year in a better position than projected,” said DiNapoli. … spending cuts during the fiscal year that are authorized in the budget. The budget provides $5.4 billion in additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budget