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Comptroller DiNapoli & Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announce $2.95 Million Settlement With Hospital Group For Improperly Delaying Repayment of Medicaid Funds
… settlement of a civil fraud lawsuit against Beth Israel Medical Center d/b/a Mount Sinai Beth Israel (“Beth Israel”), St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-us-attorney-announce-295-million-settlement-hospital-group-improperlyOpinion 94-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICES -- … In addition, except to the extent restricted by the State Legislature, local governments may adopt local laws, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-7Opinion 88-52
… with the same party during the remainder of the fiscal year. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision one of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-52Oswego County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-8)
… The County’s budgeted expenditures totaled $193 million in 2012. The County Highway Department is responsible for the … not determine if the County had responded to these flags in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Budget for and track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/oswego-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-8Niagara County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-2)
… 31, 2011. Background The County covers 522 square miles and has approximately 216,000 residents. The County is … of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of approximately 88 County-owned bridges. The … year. Key Findings The County does not track maintenance and repairs by bridge, which could make it more difficult to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/niagara-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-2West Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-178)
… the use of unexpended surplus funds and reserve funds for the period July 1, 2009, through June 4, 2013. Background … excess of this limit to various District reserve funds. As a result, reserves totaled more than $2.1 million at June 30, … estimates for expenditures and unexpended surplus funds when preparing the annual budget. Include the planned funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/06/west-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-178Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District – Financial Management and Competitive Procurement (2016M-124)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management and procurement of goods and services for the period July 1, 2012 through … generated more than $3.5 million in operating surpluses. When adding back unused appropriated fund balance, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/26/honeoye-falls-lima-central-school-district-financial-management-andState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on MTA Financial Plan
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following … the seriousness of the situation the authority – and the state and city – face in dealing with upcoming fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mta-financial-planFishers Island Ferry District – Financial Operations (2016M-156)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess selected financial operations for … adhere to the purchasing policy and competitive bid laws when purchasing goods or entering into public works contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/08/12/fishers-island-ferry-district-financial-operations-2016m-156DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by Nearly 9% in November
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 8.8% in November compared to the same … so that the quarter as a whole reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for October-December) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-9-percent-novemberDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Increase by Nearly 13% Over Last Year
… York state increased by 12.6% statewide in August compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas … local governments should maintain vigilance when it comes to their finances." New York City’s collections totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-increase-nearly-13-percent-over-last-yearTown of Berkshire – Procurement and Conflict of Interest (2023M-84)
… As a result, goods and services may not have been procured in a cost-effective manner. Of the 113 purchases totaling … Superintendent (Superintendent) had a prohibited interest in a contract between the Town and his construction company, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-berkshire-procurement-and-conflict-interest-2023m-84Reimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse
… 2020. About the Program Homeless shelters across the State provide an array of services to families and adults, … (Local Districts) either operate shelters directly or contract with providers to operate them. Toward this end, the … homeless shelters (as of December 31, 2021) across the State. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/26/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-rescue-mission-alliance-syracuseVillage of Nelliston – Department of Public Works Payroll (2015M-104)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Village’s Department of Public Works (DPW) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/08/21/village-nelliston-department-public-works-payroll-2015m-104College of Staten Island - Examination of Fast Track MK LLC
… offerers; or (iii) advertise the procurement in the New York State Contract Reporter. In addition, the claim for … for payment in accordance with Title 2, Part 6 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations. Train staff to conduct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/05/college-staten-island-examination-fast-track-mk-llcOversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services (Follow-Up)
… New York City provides temporary emergency shelter to every eligible person who requests services. DHS, an … rates based on shelter occupancy and type (i.e., family or single adult) and internal documents such as Budget … procedures for key aspects of the procurement process, and we could not determine whether shelter rates were reasonable. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-services-followTown of Dresden – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2012M-191)
… responsibilities. Financial records are incomplete or missing and there is no way to accurately determine the … For example, the Supervisor has not filed an AUD for 2008 or any of the subsequent years and did not file its 2012 … did not audit the books and records of the Supervisor or Town Clerk. Key Recommendations Confer with the Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-dresden-board-oversight-financial-activities-2012m-191Town of Wawarsing - Financial Oversight of Select Activities (2018M-239)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective To examine the adequacy of internal controls over selected financial activities to … clerk) paid a vendor, who is a relative, a double payment of $86,154. The former account clerk did not reimburse the … to initiate corrective action. … To examine the adequacy of internal controls over selected financial activities to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/28/town-wawarsing-financial-oversight-select-activities-2018m-239Town of Highlands – Receiver of Taxes and Assessments (2021M-120)
… whether the Town of Highlands (Town) Receiver of Taxes and Assessments (Receiver) properly billed, collected, and disbursed taxes, fees and penalties. Key Findings The former Receiver, who resigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/21/town-highlands-receiver-taxes-and-assessments-2021m-120Town of Brasher – Spending of Casino Compact Money (2013M-131)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s spending of casino compact moneys for the period January 1, 2010, to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/26/town-brasher-spending-casino-compact-money-2013m-131