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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… process. Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District – Pumper Truck Procurement (Monroe County) The board did not procure a $748,676 pumper truck in accordance with statutory requirements and good …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVillage of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2013M-301)
… of computerized financial data against unauthorized access or potential loss, data backup, monitoring of remote-access users and server room security. Key Recommendations … supporting documentation. Review and revise user access rights (permissions) along with job descriptions to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-westbury-purchasing-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2013m-301Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid managed care organizations inappropriately paid for durable medical … are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients receive their services through managed care, whereby the Department pays managed care organizations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-managed-care-payments-durable-medical-equipmentX.4.D Location – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The “Location” section of the Vendor Record contains payment … values defined by the vendor. Agencies should note that Location includes a location name assigned by the Statewide Financial System … The Location section of the Vendor Record contains sets of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4d-locationIX.6.F Agency Draw Procedures – IX. Federal Grants
… instances, the state agency must ensure that temporary loan authority has been granted which allows the use of state … that disbursements have on the State’s checking account cash balance. When a disbursement is made, the cash in the checking account is decreased as soon as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6f-agency-draw-proceduresDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt and Chautauqua County Sheriff James B. … “This is not a victimless crime,” said District Attorney Jason Schmidt. “The Village of Bemus Point, like many of our … Thomas P DiNapoli Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt and Chautauqua County Sheriff James B Quattrone …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsCyber Incident Response Team
… Objective To determine whether the Cyber Incident Response Team at the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services is … To determine whether the Cyber Incident Response Team at the Division of Homeland Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/12/cyber-incident-response-teamDisposal of Electronic Devices
… if electronic devices being surplused by the State University of New York at Albany (University at Albany) through the Office of General Services … the data from these devices. At the time of our audit, the University at Albany had 36 electronic devices ready for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposal-electronic-devicesDiNapoli: Middletown Chiropractor Sentenced to Nine Years for Insurance Fraud
… was sentenced to serve 108 months (nine years) in federal prison, plus three years of probation and pay $9.7 million in … Spina will now serve a lengthy sentence in federal prison.” In 2018, Spina and three others were charged with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-middletown-chiropractor-sentenced-nine-years-insurance-fraudDiNapoli: Tax Revenues in February $758 Million Over Budget Projections
… through February were $758.4 million higher than forecast in the most recent Division of the Budget (DOB) update to the State Financial Plan, … through February were $7584 million higher than forecast in the most recent Division of the Budget update to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-tax-revenues-february-758-million-over-budget-projectionsOversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement Collections (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement … of their gaming revenues to the State, and tribe/nation casino remittances are defined in compacts (agreements with … or operation and administration costs) from each casino. During the State fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/05/oversight-casino-revenues-and-regulatory-oversight-reimbursement-collections-followCity of Olean – Budget Review (B17-1-3)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City's preliminary budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year … the City took appropriate action on our recommendations in the budget review letter issued in March 2016. Background The City of Olean, located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/03/17/city-olean-budget-review-b17-1-3Cincinnatus Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2014M-191)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the financial condition of the … could include, but are not limited to, using surplus funds as a financing source, funding one-time expenditures or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/cincinnatus-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2014m-191Central New York Regional Market Authority – Financial Condition (2024M-18)
… than budgeted and the 2022-23 FY commercial lease revenue was $316,500 (36 percent) under budget. If officials do not … he completed. The Board did not ensure a thorough analysis was performed prior to buying a $2.3 million warehouse that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2024/05/14/central-new-york-regional-market-authority-financial-condition-2024m-18Roosevelt Children’s Academy Charter School – Selected Financial Operations (2013M-254)
… Roosevelt Childrens Academy Charter School Selected Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/10/roosevelt-childrens-academy-charter-school-selected-financial-operationsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-6)
… The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the … fiscal year. Tax certiorari is the legal process by which a property owner can challenge the real property tax … The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers financial condition in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-6Cooperative Information Technology Services (2012MR-1)
… pdf] We also released 10 letter reports to the following: Schoharie County [pdf] and the Village of Richmondville [pdf] ; Broome … has resulted in cost savings for local governments. Schoharie County has reduced the IT costs for software and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/02/15/cooperative-information-technology-services-2012mr-1Oversight of Industrial Hemp
… and State law define industrial hemp as any part of the Cannabis sativa L. plant with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/oversight-industrial-hempDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
… Third quarter local sales tax collections in New York state totaled $4.8 billion, an increase of 6.3 … be a contributing factor, along with the continued rise in consumer spending and wages.” Overall, year-to-date … of 4.3 percent. Year-to-date sales tax collections grew in 51 of 57 counties, a marked improvement over the growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarterWyoming County Court and Trust Funds (2020-C&T-2)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have … implemented properly and consistently, provide a system of internal controls to account for and safeguard court and … The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2020/05/08/wyoming-county-court-and-trust-funds-2020-ct-2