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New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Martin McGuinness
… "Martin McGuinness was a hero of the peace process and the … achieved when people decide to work together. That hope is Martin McGuinness’ legacy." … Martin McGuinness was a hero of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-martin-mcguinnessFranklin-Essex-Hamilton Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Project State Aid (2024M-39)
… Objective Determine whether Franklin-Essex-Hamilton Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials … properly claim State aid for the project. As a result, as of January 31, 2024, five component school districts … action. … Determine whether FranklinEssexHamilton Board of Cooperative Educational Services BOCES officials properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/07/12/franklin-essex-hamilton-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-projectDiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From the Village
… treated the village’s money as his own,” DiNapoli said . “My thanks to Tioga County District Attorney Kirk Martin and the New York State … money was put back into the General Fund through cash or check deposits totaling $19,302. The withdrawals and deposits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-village-candor-mayor-arrested-allegedly-stealing-villageTown of Hoosick – Departmental Cash Collections and Sales Tax Allocation (2016M-428)
… Town's pool and skating rink and the allocation of sales tax revenue for the period January 1, 2015 through August 31, … at the Town pool. The Town did not properly allocate sales tax revenues to its part-town funds in compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-hoosick-departmental-cash-collections-and-sales-tax-allocation-2016m-428Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Claims Auditing (2015M-197)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the BOCES’ claims auditing process … Background The Capital Region BOCES is an association of 23 component school districts in Albany, Saratoga, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2015/10/16/capital-region-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-claims-auditing-2015mTown of Minisink – Payroll and Fire Protection and Ambulance Contracts (2017M-14)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review controls over payroll and fire protection and … employees were credited with leave time valued at $22,602 to which they were not entitled. The Town did not hold public … and direct supervisor. Recover any overpayments made to employees. Hold a public hearing annually prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-minisink-payroll-and-fire-protection-and-ambulance-contracts-2017m-14DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21% in First Quarter of 2022
… sales tax collections grew by 21.1%, or $901 million, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last … partially driven by inflation, which hit a 40-year-high in March. “Local sales tax collections continue to come in … the rate of inflation and economic volatility is having on New York’s economic recovery.” New York City’s collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-21-percent-first-quarter-2022Town of Oyster Bay – Financial Condition and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-54)
… of the Town’s 2012 budget expenditures. The Town does not have a formal change order policy that establishes procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-oyster-bay-financial-condition-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-54Village of Hillburn – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-392)
… Adopt written policies and procedures to provide guidance on cash receipt and disbursement practices, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/18/village-hillburn-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2013m-392Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Fixed Assets (2021M-88)
… Determine whether Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services (ONC BOCES) officials … did not properly monitor and account for 66 percent of the 76 fixed assets we examined, including security … … Determine whether Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services ONC BOCES officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2021/07/30/otsego-northern-catskills-board-cooperative-educational-services-fixed-assets-2021mDiNapoli: Port Authority Falling Short of Compliance With Americans With Disabilities Act
… face challenges and limited access at some facilities run by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Americans with … Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination based on disability in federally assisted programs. According to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-port-authority-falling-short-compliance-americans-disabilities-actDiNapoli: Former Clerk Treasurer for the Village of Speculator Charged With Larceny
… the government for allegedly scamming the village out of $25,988 for health insurance benefits for her family, … on April 28, 2020. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free … , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 8th …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-former-clerk-treasurer-village-speculator-charged-larcenyState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Arrest of Muge Ma for COVID-Related Scam
… P. DiNapoli released a statement today after the arrest of Muge Ma following a joint investigation by his office, … so many New Yorkers are suffering and sacrificing because of the pandemic, Muge Ma allegedly pretended to work for the … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-muge-ma-covid-related-scamNew York City Projecting Surplus of $2.7 Billion in Current Fiscal Year
… New York City projects a surplus of more than $2.7 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2020, up from … gaps are relatively small, but there is still a risk of an economic downturn. Also, the proposed executive state … an increase in the city’s revenue forecast since the start of the fiscal year ($1.2 billion) and a reduction in reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/new-york-city-projecting-surplus-27-billion-current-fiscal-yearBehavior Analysts of New York, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… The audit covered costs reported on BANY’s CFR for the reporting year ended June 30, 2015. About the Program BANY is an SED-approved, for-profit provider of preschool special education services … between three and five years of age. BANY is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED, which are based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/31/behavior-analysts-new-york-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualNew York State’s Aging Prison Population: Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… The safe and efficient operation of the corrections system in New York State is critically important to protecting … Office of the State Comptroller issued a report detailing population trends in the New York State correctional system. … found that, despite reductions in the overall size of the population, the number of incarcerated individuals age 50 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-york-states-aging-prison-population-share-older-adults-keeps-risingDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… monitor the vendors it hires to make and deliver the meals is a particular concern during the COVID-19 pandemic, which … this by working with community-based organizations and paying them for each meal that is delivered successfully. … that takes place and providers are not required to report how they use the contributions. As a result, there is a risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… Objective 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/06/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-fees-followChild Development Center of the Hamptons Charter School – Financial Management (2013M-98)
… The Board needs to improve its monitoring of the management corporation to ensure School funds are used … effectively and efficiently. The Agreement between the management corporation and the School states that FREE will … paid each month – documentation that supports information in the financial reports. Key Recommendations Follow the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/05/child-development-center-hamptons-charter-school-financial-managementTown of Monroe – Water System Accountability and Electricity Cost Savings (2012M-227)
… Town could achieve cost savings or revenue enhancements in its water operations and reduce electricity costs for the … January 31, 2012. Background The Town of Monroe is located in Orange County and has a population of approximately … water processed. We estimated that the Town lost $64,787 in water rent revenue from unbilled water if the lost water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/15/town-monroe-water-system-accountability-and-electricity-cost-savings-2012m-227