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Town of Benson - Disbursements (2019M-54)
… or bank account transfers. The Board lacked oversight of the Supervisor. Key Recommendations Destroy signature … and bank account transfers. Perform an annual audit of the Supervisor’s records and reports. Except as specified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/21/town-benson-disbursements-2019m-54Oversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up)
… Public Water Systems (PWSs) to ensure water is suitable for people to drink. We found the Department has taken … to PWS customers. However, we identified opportunities for improved oversight, particularly regarding PWS compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/oversight-public-water-systems-followOperational Advisory No. 24
… Year End 2024-25 Important Dates Guidance : In preparation for Fiscal Year End 2024-25 the Office of the State … vouchers/entries, revenue deposits, and State payments. For specifics, please visit the Guide to Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/24-fiscal-year-end-2024-25-important-datesContract #C001204 – Electronic Fillable Form Creation & Hosting Services
… Information, as it becomes available, will be available for download through the following links: Draft Contract , in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/contract-c001204Inspector General
… is guided by the highest ethical standards and principles in the conduct of its business. Comptroller Thomas P. … investigates and pursues any allegations of misconduct in accordance with the established Guidelines below. To … to receive calls from OSC officers and employees and the public; Powers The Inspector General shall have the power to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/inspector-generalOpinion 2008-2
… General Municipal Law § 802 (1) (h) provides an exception for a contract in which a municipal officer or employee has … involved an expenditure below the monetary threshold for competitive bidding under General Municipal Law § 103. In … proposals or quotations will be secured by requests for proposals, written or verbal quotations, or other methods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-2Opinion 92-54
… the designation of a bank as a depository is a "contract" for purposes of article 18 (see General Municipal Law, … provides an exception from the prohibitions of section 801 for contracts entered into prior to the election or … Section 802(1)(h), however, does not provide an exception for renewals of such contracts. Therefore, should the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54Opinion 91-36
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (use of village park trust fund moneys to develop … any other purpose without specific authorization by the State Legislature ( Brooklyn Park Commissioners v Armstrong , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-36XVI.3.A Financial Statements – XVI. Financial Reporting
… have different objectives and use the financial statements for different purposes. Some examples of these users include … is necessary. The minimum financial reporting requirements for general purpose governments include the: Management’s … and between final budget amounts and actual budget results for the general fund; A description of significant capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3a-financial-statementsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Action for March 2017
… waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively through March for calendar year 2017, DiNapoli's office has approved 4,830 … financial officer, DiNapoli's office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain state public authorities … playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. These independent audits also help ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-action-march-2017DiNapoli: The South Bronx Sees Economic Growth Despite Pandemic Challenges
… shown resiliency, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The South Bronx was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-south-bronx-sees-economic-growth-despite-pandemic-challengesDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Better Protections for Child Performers
… permit renewals, and 3,500 permits not identified by type. For the same period, DOL issued 844 employer certificates. … performers, the Comptroller’s office established accounts for performers’ earnings (deposits from employers) if parents … more than $640,000 had been deposited with the Comptroller for about 5,600 child performers. Auditors examined the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-recommends-better-protections-child-performersDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Summer Jobs and After School Programs Provider Led to Contract Violations
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) contracted with the … such as Ridgewood, get up to $325 for each participant, who earn hourly wages from DYCD for up to 25 hours a week. … experiences and sports/recreation activities when school is not in session. Providers, such as Ridgewood, get up to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-lax-oversight-summer-jobs-and-after-school-programs-provider-led-contract-violationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… self-reported data. However, there are some inaccuracies in the database. Gaming Commission: Equine Health and Safety … improve its practices to promote equine health and safety in New York state. However, auditors found the commission … procedures; improve how incident information is recorded in the Equine Breakdown, Death, Injury and Incident Database; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 845
… Purpose To provide guidelines and procedures for determining if a worker should be treated as an … contractor or as an employee. Background Payments for services performed by individuals who have been … through the New York State Payroll System. Payments for services performed by individuals who have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/845-agency-compliance-internal-revenue-service-irs-policy-regarding-workerWestchester Attorney Indicted for Fraud and False Statement Charges Arising From His Attempt to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… DiNapoli, Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York and Philip R. Bartlett, … attempt to embezzle funds from a decedent's estate for which he served as a court-appointed administrator. … allegedly attempting to pocket millions of dollars meant for the beneficiaries by using a fictitious company," said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/westchester-attorney-indicted-fraud-and-false-statement-charges-arising-his-attempt-embezzleComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Guilty Plea of Queens Pharmacy Owner for $1.5 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
… QUEENS – State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney … Pharmacy, Inc. ("Value") — a pharmacy formerly located in Corona, Queens before re-locating to its current location in Lynbrook, NY — entered felony guilty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-guilty-plea-queens-pharmacy-owner-15-million-medicaidState Agencies Bulletin No. 647
… in the Security Services Bargaining Unit are eligible for binding arbitration, the award is limited to those … employees. Arbitration Award 1A 2004-009 provides for salary and other increases for these arbitration eligible employees in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/647-new-bargaining-unit-payroll-code-change-non-arbitration-eligibleMedicaid Program – Inappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus
… Medicaid mainstream managed care plans and Family Health Plus managed care plans (Plans) for recipients who were no … managed care, during the audit period, Family Health Plus (FHP) was a publicly funded managed care program for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/medicaid-program-inappropriate-premium-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-mainstreamOversight of the Supported Housing Program – DePaul Group, Inc. and Affiliates
… who have a serious mental illness, but are able to live independently rather than in a facility. Eligible … toward their monthly rent to ensure they are able to live independently. The Program provides assistance in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-supported-housing-program-depaul-group-inc-and-affiliates