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DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… said. “Bigelow and Nash covered up their mother’s death for two years to steal from the New York State and Local … accountable. I thank Westchester County D.A. Scarpino, Jr. for prosecuting these thefts.” “This is another instance … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Terminated Drugs
… requires state Medicaid programs to reject these claims on the basis of the drug’s termination date (defined as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-terminated-drugsSummit Security Services, Inc. (Summit)
… Chisholm State Office Building; the Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building; and the James A. Farley Building … who provided services at the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building during calendar year 2017 took a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/03/summit-security-services-inc-summitState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Broadalbin-Perth Central School District – Cash Management (Fulton County, … state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B20-6-6)
… which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of the … year 2020-21 and the related justification documents are in compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal Agent Act … to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2020-21 fiscal year. Over the last 10 years, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/06/24/city-yonkers-budget-review-b20-6-6College of Plattsburgh – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students for a wide range of professional pursuits, responsible … 2011. Of that amount, $1,311,659, or about 46 percent, was for reimbursements to employees for travel expenses and … to ensure appropriate use of the State travel card and reimbursement of travel expenses. Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/college-plattsburgh-selected-employee-travel-expensesTown of Ballston – Water Fund Financial Operations (2012M-258)
… duties in the Water Department so that incompatible duties are not performed by the same employee. … Town of Ballston …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-ballston-water-fund-financial-operations-2012m-258Town of Hopewell – Fund Balance and Budget Monitoring (2013M-231)
… the 2 percent property tax increase limit under the new tax cap law, thereby allowing the Town’s 2013 budget to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/10/town-hopewell-fund-balance-and-budget-monitoring-2013m-231Village of Forestville – Water Fund (2012M-207)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the financial management of the water fund and the … Key Findings The Board authorized substantial improvements to the Village’s water system and obtained funding for the … Facilities Corporation without first identifying a plan to pay for the related debt. Although the Board raised water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-forestville-water-fund-2012m-207Town of Deerfield – Financial Management and Fuel Inventory (2012M-253)
… not review any fuel usage reports generated daily from the new computerized fuel system and did not compare a perpetual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-deerfield-financial-management-and-fuel-inventory-2012m-253State Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… government audits were issued. Auditors conducted reviews of 20 adopted budgets of various counties, cities, towns and … of the communities reviewed: Adequacy of 2021 Budgets – Town of Riverhead (Suffolk County) Town of Riverhead … 2021 adopted budget. Adequacy of 2021 Budgets – Town of Smithtown (Suffolk County) Town of Smithtown officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today warned retirees … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesDiNapoli: Municipalities Facing Slow Growth in Sales Tax Collections
… collections are a crucial, yet unstable source of revenue for local governments," said DiNapoli. "The impact of little … City's year-to-year growth calculations. After adjusting for the 2015 correction, however, collections actually … had an increase in collections. The strongest increase was for the city of Yonkers at 16.6 percent; and Seven cities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-municipalities-facing-slow-growth-sales-tax-collectionsCompliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels (Follow-Up)
… Levels (Report 2019-S-6 ). About the Program The Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/compliance-requirements-maintain-systems-vendor-supported-levels-followTown of Wilson –Purchasing (2014M-077)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s internal … 11, 2014. Background The Town of Wilson is located in Niagara County and serves a population of approximately … bids, depending on the amount of the purchase or public works contract. However, the Board does not review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/25/town-wilson-purchasing-2014m-077Accounts Payable Advisory No. 70
… to process the “Return to Agency” payments. If an agency does not notify OSC of a “Return to Agency” scenario now, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/70-producing-checks-emergency-eventCity of North Tonawanda – Financial Operations (2012M-203)
… volunteer fire companies and the City’s purchasing process for the period January 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012. … five member Common Council. The City’s general fund budget for the 2012 fiscal year is $34.7 million. Key Findings The … and supplies totaling $140,703 in 2011. We found that for all 24 claims tested, department supervisors did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/08/city-north-tonawanda-financial-operations-2012m-203Town of York – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2014M-181)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s budgeting practices and financial … policies and procedures or long-term financial plans to govern the budget process or the appropriate level of fund balance to be maintained in each fund. As a result, the Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/17/town-york-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2014m-181DiNapoli Announces Sale of $914.3 Million State of New York General Obligation Refunding Bonds
… today announced the sale of $914.3 million State of New York General Obligation Series 2019B Refunding Bonds. This … Through a competitive sale, the bonds were awarded to J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-announces-sale-9143-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-refunding-bondsControls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Report 2016-S-96 ). Background The … 19, 2017, determined that the Department deposited all funds received into the General Fund, as required. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-deposits-follow