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Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… provide low-cost capital and expert technical assistance for environmental projects in New York State. Its two major … costs that are appropriate and dollar thresholds for each. In addition, the policies should include the … documentation. The absence of such internal controls increases the risk that unnecessary discretionary spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … records. As a result, nine employees were paid $86,704 for unused sick and vacation days without proper … they were not entitled and overpaid one employee $4,928 for unused sick days upon retirement. Niagara Falls Water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1080
… by NBT , and Did not receive a refund previously in paychecks dated March 10, 2011 (Institution) or March 16, … refunds for inactive accounts while preparing to close in December 2010. They were submitted on a separate file by … NBT and were excluded from the initial refunds processed in March in order to allow time for OSC to conduct a review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1080-final-refunds-deduction-code-101-bondsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $254.1 Billion at End of First Quarter
… the end of the first quarter of state fiscal year 2023-24. For the three-month period ending June 30, 2023, Fund … in recent months helped the Fund post positive results for the quarter,” DiNapoli said. “Recent economic indicators …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2541-billion-end-first-quarterCVS Health – Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… rebate revenue to the Department of Civil Service for prescription drugs provided under the Empire Plan … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering nearly 1.1 million members. Individuals … Drug Plan with expanded coverage designed especially for NYSHIP. Since 2014, Civil Service has contracted with CVS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/cvs-health-accuracy-empire-plan-medicare-rx-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civilEstablishing the Standard Work Day – Enhanced Reporting
… credit, which is the basis for benefit eligibility and, in most cases, used in the calculation of benefits. Each job title at your … work day (SWD) established by board resolution or contract in order for you to calculate the days worked for an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/establishing-standard-work-dayTown of Southampton - Board of Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty – Trustee Oversight (2013M-39)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Trustees were effectively … of, the Town Board. The Trustees’ primary function is to protect, preserve and regulate the land and water ways …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-southampton-board-trustees-freeholders-and-commonalty-trustee-oversight-2013mHicksville Water District – Competitive Quotations (2013M-233)
… 2013. Background The Hicksville Water District is located in the Towns of Oyster Bay and Hempstead, in Nassau County. The District provides water to about 48,000 … and heating system. The remaining 10 vendors in our sample included five purchases made under a State or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/10/25/hicksville-water-district-competitive-quotations-2013m-233City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B22-7-4)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City's proposed budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year are … or resolve recommendations from our budget review issued in May 2021. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue debt not to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/13/city-long-beach-budget-review-b22-7-4Lockport Housing Authority – Executive Director’s Compensation (2015M-329)
… by tenants of the Authority). For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015, the Authority’s revenues totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/lockport-housing-authority-executive-directors-compensation-2015m-329State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 180,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Long-Term Care Plans
… Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are enrolled in MLTC plans. MLTC plans provide long-term care services, … pays MLTC plans monthly managed care premiums and, in return, MLTC plans pay for all MLTC covered services. The … services covered by MLTC plans. Individuals are enrolled in MLTC through either Local Departments of Social Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-long-term-care-plansVillage of Scotia – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2012M-148)
… internal controls over selected financial operations for the period June 1, 2010, to October 31, 2011. Background … is located in the Town of Glenville in Schenectady County and has approximately 7,700 residents. The Village is … As a result, there are discrepancies between the accounting records maintained for bail, the Court’s manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/11/village-scotia-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2012m-148Albany City School District – Separation Payments and Information Technology (2012M-251)
… of separation payments and information technology for the period July 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012. Background … seven elected members. Budgeted general fund expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year are approximately $208 million, … District officials calculated the correct amount for separation payments provided to the employees leaving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/albany-city-school-district-separation-payments-and-informationVillage of Parish – Board Oversight (2012M-240)
… all claims to ensure they included evidence of receipt and price quotes. As a result, 20 claims totaling $32,326 were … of claims and that Village officials and employees obtain price quotes as required by the Village’s procurement policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-parish-board-oversight-2012m-240Town of Forestport – Financial Management (2013M-184)
… The Town of Forestport is located in Oneida County and has approximately 1,500 residents. The Town Board is composed of four elected council members and an elected Town Supervisor. The Town’s 2012 operating … for the highway fund, $79,388 for the water fund and $44,158 for the sewer fund. Key Findings The Board needs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-forestport-financial-management-2013m-184Town of Dannemora – Town Hall/Highway Garage Capital Project (2013M-230)
… May 31, 2013. Background The Town of Dannemora is located in Clinton County. The Town is governed by an elected … appropriations were approximately $2 million. Key Finding In 2008, the Town Board approved a five-year capital plan to … at an estimated cost of $602,620. Construction began in the spring of 2010. Between 2009 and 2013, the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/13/town-dannemora-town-hallhighway-garage-capital-project-2013m-230Village of Shoreham – Board Oversight and Justice Court (2017M-152)
… the Clerk-Treasurer's or Court's records and reports. For the Court, 70 tickets could not be accounted for, duplicate receipts were not always issued and bank … and ensure that an independent reconciliation is prepared for the money received by departments and deposited by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/09/village-shoreham-board-oversight-and-justice-court-2017m-152Town of Middlebury – Purchasing (2013M-212)
… audit was to evaluate internal controls over purchasing for the period January 1, 2012, through June 19, 2013. … composed of a Town Supervisor and four council members. For the 2012 fiscal year, budgeted appropriations totaled $221,909 for the general fund and $747,232 for the highway fund. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-middlebury-purchasing-2013m-212Village of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… 2012. Background The Village of Brightwaters is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County and has approximately 3,300 residents. The … that have contributed to ongoing fund balance deficits in the general fund. During this period, the Village received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-information