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DiNapoli: Foreclosure Filings Fall Nearly 50 Percent Statewide Since 2013
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The decline in foreclosures means fewer people are losing their homes and … DiNapoli last reported on mortgage foreclosures in 2016 when New York state was experiencing high levels of … continues to have generally lower rates than counties in the east. This is in stark contrast to mid-2014 when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-foreclosure-filings-fall-nearly-50-percent-statewide-2013DiNapoli Calls on Companies to Increase Board Diversity
… at a competitive disadvantage. And when companies fail to address shareholder concerns over lack of diversity they … put our portfolio companies on notice that we want them to be responsive and adopt best practices when it comes to … directors. The letter called on the companies to explain how they would address investors’ concerns regarding their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-calls-companies-increase-board-diversityComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… obtained the required number of bids, quotes or request for proposals for seven purchases totaling $102,494, as required by the … there are no procedures to provide a review of timecards for office staff and supervisors. In addition, village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Scriba and the Terryville Fire District . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … a purchase order be approved prior to making all purchases in excess of $800 that are not subject to bidding … did not adopt a policy regarding the use of credit cards. In addition, purchase order requirements were not being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSelected Procurement and Contracting Practices
… administrative office (System Administration) located in Albany. SUNY’s non-personal services expenditures are more … is responsible for establishing policies that are in compliance with applicable State procurement laws, rules, … The Education Law grants SUNY increased flexibility in obtaining goods and services, both through less stringent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/selected-procurement-and-contracting-practicesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… we audited travel expenses for the high-cost travelers in the State as well as other outliers. Auditors focused their audit efforts on the highest-cost travelers in the State, each of whom incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses during the three-year audit period, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… in operating surpluses, which caused unexpended surplus funds to exceed statutory limits in each of those years. … the financial condition of the general and school lunch funds. The general fund had deficits in the last three years … Auditors also project both the general and school lunch funds to end the 2013-14 fiscal year with deficits of $1.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsUnited HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. The Department … required to negotiate agreements with drug manufacturers for rebates, discounts, and other considerations and pass 100 … of the agreements on to the prescription drug program. For the audit period, January 1, 2010 through December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/01/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenueElmcrest Children’s Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… by SED to provide preschool education services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five years. … be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the RCM requirements. For the fiscal year ended June 30, … Elmcrest did not disclose related-party transactions with two vendors on its CFR, as required. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/24/elmcrest-childrens-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSunshine Developmental School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… 600 children between the ages of three and five years in the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn, Queens, and the … ended June 30, 2011. Key Findings We identified $1,776,434 in unsupported and/or inappropriate costs charged to the … Sunshine Developmental improperly claimed: $1,375,964 in compensation paid to individuals for services provided to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/10/sunshine-developmental-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSUNY Bulletin No. SU-183
… Date(s) SUNY System Administration has designated pay periods for each campus to submit their discretionary … increases. Discretionary Increases may be submitted in Pay Periods 16L and 17L, paychecks dated 11/23/11 and 12/07/11. 7/1/11 – Pay Basis Codes of ANN or CYF 8/18/11 – Pay Basis Codes 21P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-183-2011-uup-1-discretionary-increaseComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… charging leave accruals. Newfield Fire Company – Company Funds (Tompkins County) The board generally ensured that company funds were properly deposited and disbursed. However, the … Union Center Fire Company – Controls Over Company Funds (Broome County) Company controls are adequate to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … deficits of $257,000 and $155,000. Village officials plan to raise water and sewer rates to make up the difference. The village’s tentative budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… examined a total of $1.7 million in travel expenses for 10 University at Albany employees. Of the 10 employees, nine had … of fuel costs. Key Findings Expenses for nine of the 10 University employees selected for review were appropriate. … funds needed for athletic events. As a result, at one point he had over $87,000 in outstanding advances. Also, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/07/selected-employee-travel-expensesComptroller DiNapoli Statement on Earth Day 2016
… P. DiNapoli urged individuals, government and businesses to seek out creative solutions and opportunities, whether big … world celebrate Earth Day by signing the Paris Agreement to limit global warming. We’ve come so far since the first … the planet have never been clearer. As we strive to mitigate global warming through personal choices and our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-earth-day-2016Ignition Interlock Program Monitoring (2015-MS-4)
… audit was to determine if counties using public resources for the State’s Ignition Interlock Program were adequately … the program to help ensure the safety of the public, for the period January 1, 2010 through May 29, 2015. … It requires that, as a condition of being sentenced for certain alcohol-related offenses occurring on or after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/04/25/ignition-interlock-program-monitoring-2015-ms-4Internal Control System Components
… period January 1, 2013 through August 11, 2015. Background In 1987, the Legislature passed the New York State … control, and issuing the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government (Standards). The Standards form the minimum expectations for internal control in State agencies and public authorities and provide guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/01/internal-control-system-componentsInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
… inspection scheduling procedures ensure that all high- and intermediate-importance structures are periodically inspected and whether inspection results are considered when … (Thruway Authority), was created in 1992 to operate and maintain the New York State Canal System (Canal System). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/26/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenanceAllegany-Limestone Central School District – Reserve Funds and Fixed Assets (2013M-228)
… The Allegany-Limestone Central School District is located in Cattaraugus County. The District is governed by the Board … As of June 30, 2013, the District had more than $2 million in a debt service reserve that District officials could not … fixed assets, without any formal control procedures in place for this process. Our review of 50 movable assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/allegany-limestone-central-school-district-reserve-funds-and-fixed-assetsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… operations or ensure bank reconciliations were performed. In addition, the board did not ensure that the district’s required annual financial reports were filed in a timely manner or conduct an annual audit of the … determined that 34, totaling $30,126, were not processed in accordance with the company’s accounting manual. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0