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Controls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation Related Expenses (Follow-Up) (2022-F-38)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Report 2019-S-37).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f38x.pdfSmithtown Central School District – Claims Processing and Travel-Related Expenses (2021M-25)
Determine whether the Smithtown Central School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) ensured claims were adequately documented, for appropriate purposes, and properly audited and approved prior to payment, and that any travel expenses were reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/smithtown-central-2021-25.pdfInstitute of Technology at Utica/Rome - Selected Employee Travel Expenses (2012-S-146)
We recently audited the travel expenses of one employee of the Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome (SUNY IT).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s146.pdfEarly Education Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED’s) … to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five years. The Center is reimbursed for preschool … costs on its CFR, for the Preschool Special Class and the Preschool Integrated Special Class programs (the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/early-education-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualBright Start Pediatric Services, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED’s) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM). The … the provider's reported costs must comply with the guidelines specified in the RCM. For the fiscal year ended … rates. Remind Bright Start officials of the pertinent SED guidelines that relate to the deficiencies we identified. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/bright-start-pediatric-services-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has adequate controls over the … it oversees to ensure the money is properly accounted for and used for appropriate business expenses. The audit covers … to State agencies for purposes such as petty cash, travel, and other funding needs (e.g., confidential, patient, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/15/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Preliminary Budget
… fiscal year (FY) 2024 preliminary budget proposal: “The plan takes an important step towards revenue transparency, … outlook. However, while projections of budget gaps in FY 2025 and FY 2026 have declined, the city has chosen not to … and other risks transparently so that it may continue to plan and identify new ways to close these gaps without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-preliminary-budgetDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… her own pockets,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my partnership with District Attorney Greg Pasqua and the State Police, she … cash withdrawals at ATMs in the Del Lago Resort & Casino and the Turning Stone Resort Casino. She also wrote … at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsTrue North Rochester Preparatory Charter School – West Campus – Employee Fingerprinting (2013M-286)
… School – West Campus, located in the City of Rochester, is governed by the Board of Trustees (Board) which comprises … criminal background checks. The School has a policy entitled "Fingerprint Process" in their Onboarding … and cleared. Key Recommendation Ensure that officials notify OSPRA and obtain and maintain all necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/true-north-rochester-preparatory-charter-school-west-campus-employeeV.3.D Accounts – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… the SHARE SetID, which means all agencies will be able to access the complete list of Account codes in the SFS. The … of conversion-only and configuration-specific values, to which alphanumeric values have been assigned for easy identification. Account ranges are assigned to Account types as follows: Balance Sheet Assets/Deferred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3d-accountsInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… Objective To determine whether the Division of Alcoholic Beverage … has adequate controls over selected financial operations to provide reasonable assurance that State assets and … To determine whether the Division of Alcoholic Beverage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsTown of Rochester – Financial Condition and Highway Department Payroll (2015M-324)
… established effective internal controls over Town finances and Highway Department payroll for the period January 1, 2010 … totaled approximately $1.9 million for the general fund and $1.4 million for the highway fund. Key Findings The Board … budgets over the five years from 2010 through 2014 and Town officials overexpended certain highway fund budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/06/24/town-rochester-financial-condition-and-highway-department-payroll-2015m-324Cortlandville Fire Department – Internal Controls (2014M-3)
… is operated in accordance with its by-laws and governed by a seven-member Board of Directors. The Department’s revenues … develop adequate policies and procedures, or adopt a code of ethics. The by-laws do not include any detailed … November 2013 the Treasurer had not recorded the monthly lottery transactions since February 2013. The board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/21/cortlandville-fire-department-internal-controls-2014m-3State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Richmond County D.A. Michael E. McMahon: President of Staten Island Special Needs Pre-School and Wife Indicted for Stealing Approximately $771,000 in Public Funds
… Learning Center, Inc., a pre-school serving special needs children aged three through five years on Staten … personal items including; landscaping for their home, car and insurance payments for their vehicles, flowers and … said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli . “Thanks to my auditors and investigators, in partnership with Richmond …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-richmond-county-da-michael-e-mcmahon-president-staten-islandDiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… report provides taxpayers with a look at the financial and project data reported by local IDAs so they can track their … project value of nearly $2.8 billion. The number of “clean energy” projects, increased from 25 to 85. Some of the … reclassify existing projects, but 34 of the 60 new clean energy projects were approved in 2021. North Country IDAs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionArchived: Legislative Session 2019–2020
… and its aftermath, by: (1) extending the "rollover" period for bond anticipation notes issued in calendar years 2015 … – Relates to participation by state agencies in a system used by the comptroller to compile vendor … related to the remediation of petroleum discharges on residential property. Accidental Death Benefit Extender – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2019-2020COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program
… to COVID19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program Program eligibility requirements and whether ESD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/07/covid-19-pandemic-small-business-recovery-grant-programAuditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… toxic cleaning supplies and peeling paint, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … “New York City is leading the way in providing access to Universal Pre-K programs, but some providers have health and safety hazards in their facilities that need to be fixed immediately,” DiNapoli said. “Young children …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that … between Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office, the New York State Police and Dutchess County D.A. William Grady. “Ms. … I thank Dutchess County D.A. William Grady and the State Police for their partnership in bringing this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesOpinion 95-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … and paid pursuant to sections 1349(2)(e) and (f) are distributable to and held in the custody of the district … department as the "claiming agent", or whether the funds are to be treated as a county general fund revenue. You also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8