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DiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) should improve oversight and enforcement of compliance with the state’s dam safety regulations to … that way,” DiNapoli said. “The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation can take steps to improve its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesDiNapoli Audit Finds MTA Needs to Strengthen Extreme Weather Preparations
… & Tunnels (B&T), NYC Transit Department of Buses (Transit Bus), and MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus) need to improve their preparations for extreme weather … Bridges Tunnels BT NYC Transit Department of Buses Transit Bus and MTA Bus Company MTA Bus need to improve their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-mta-needs-strengthen-extreme-weather-preparationsIndian River Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-287)
… Antwerp, Le Ray, Orleans, Pamelia, Philadelphia and Theresa in Jefferson County and the Town of Rossie in St. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/10/indian-river-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-287Canton Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-287)
… period July 1, 2011 through March 31, 2013. Background The Canton Central School District is located in St. Lawrence … Canton Central School District Financial Condition 2013M287 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/canton-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-287Opinion 89-26
… issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Financial Disclosure (applicability to fire districts) … is authorized to promulgate a form of annual statement of financial disclosure for its officers and employees, but if … or employees of the fire district complete and file annual financial disclosure statements. You ask whether fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-26Opinion 91-64
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … your inquiry regarding transportation contracts which were let by a school district during the 1989-1990 school year. It … transportation contracts, each for a separate route, are let to the same individual and neither of such contracts so …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-64Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and … We selected these employees based primarily on high rental car expenses. One employee was selected because of … employee, we found that mileage reported on the rental car company receipt exceeded expected work-related mileage by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/22/selected-employee-travel-expensesCancer Service Network, Inc.
… of Health made to Cancer Service Network, Inc. (CSN) for the Cancer Services Program were appropriate. We examined payments made for services provided during the period April 1, 2010 through … including JLJ Consulting Group, LTD (JLJ Consulting), a for-profit corporation, which in turn paid four independent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/24/cancer-service-network-incCity of Dunkirk – Community Development Block Grant Management (2012M-146)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the City’s financial management and … CDBG funds without the most basic of documentation to support the expenses and have used the funds at times to pay for a variety of miscellaneous expenses that have no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2012/11/13/city-dunkirk-community-development-block-grant-management-2012m-146City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B22-6-6)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers' financial condition in the current and future … New York Office of the State Comptroller City of Yonkers Budget Review B2266 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/06/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b22-6-6Opinion 2007-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … for elected officials) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Reporting to (by employers for “days worked” by elected officials) … may record time actually spent by the elected official to perform an official duty, but may not record blocks of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-7Town of Gorham – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-106)
… within the Town, because she mistakenly used an inaccurate pro rata allocation formula. The bookkeeper combined all FFI … and relevant case law, the bookkeeper should have used a pro rata allocation formula to calculate the FFI tax proceeds … As a result, the Department received $681 more than its pro rata share and the Company received $4,076 less than its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/03/06/town-gorham-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceeds-2025m-106Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients Diagnosed With Severe Malnutrition
… All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (APR-DRG) inpatient claims containing a severe malnutrition diagnosis . … December 31, 2017, Medicaid paid about $521 million for inpatient claims that included a severe malnutrition … Key Finding We identified $416,237 in overpayments on inpatient claims that certain hospitals billed to Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-diagnosed-severe-malnutritionKingston Housing Authority – Board Oversight (2020M-103)
… and bank reconciliations were not achieved. $6.51 million in disbursements and bank transfers were made without review or approval. $1,035 in management fees were incorrectly billed. Financial system … finances. Assign financial system user rights based on job duties. Each user should have a unique user name and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2021/02/05/kingston-housing-authority-board-oversight-2020m-103Town of North Salem - Agricultural Exemptions (2018M-194)
… exemptions for rented agricultural parcels with $40,028 in assessed value that did not meet the woodland eligibility … granted even though the 10-year exemption term had expired in 2013. Did not grant an exemption credit totaling $2,168 in assessed value on one property because the exemption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-north-salem-agricultural-exemptions-2018m-194Hudson City School District – Grant Administration (2013M-324)
… Background The Hudson City School District is located in Columbia County. The District is governed by the Board of … grant programs. The District expended more than $79,400 on grant-related expenditures that either were not approved, … disbursements and that such disbursements are made in accordance with the grant requirement guidelines. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/hudson-city-school-district-grant-administration-2013m-324Town of Hume – Financial Management (2014M-333)
… February 11, 2015. Background The Town of Hume is located in Allegany County and has a population of approximately … approximately $1.1 million. Key Findings The Board relied on fund balance to finance part of the Town’s operations, reducing unexpected surplus funds in the general fund from more than $304,500 as of January 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/05/22/town-hume-financial-management-2014m-333Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed an audit of the Town of Hume , Town of Marilla , Village of … (Ontario County) The board did not conduct an annual audit of the clerk-treasurer’s books and reports. Village … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed an audit of the Town of Hume Town of Marilla Village of Round …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2CUNY Bulletin No. CU-773
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the City University of New York (CUNY) 2023 … Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 237, provides for uniform allowance payment to eligible employees. In … have been in Assistant College Security Director title for at least 3 months prior to November 1. $600.00 Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-773-cuny-2023-managerial-uniform-allowance-paymentOpinion 91-20
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … SERVICE -- Contracts (by town for a particular level of service) -- Fees (authority to collect from insurance … Whether pursuant to section 122b of the General Municipal Law the town may contract with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-20