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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… patrolman was not adequately supported by appropriate time sheets. Two full-time officers were improperly credited with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Conservation District and the Village of Woodsburgh . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Opinion 95-22
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt … fire insurance tax moneys, except as otherwise provided in any special law. Therefore, when an exempt firemen's … fire insurance tax moneys, the moneys may be expended only in the manner prescribed by the special act (see 1992 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22Opinion 91-50
… be deposited for the release of retained percentages held by the State Comptroller or by a political subdivision. This is in reply to your inquiry … contractor to withdraw all or any part of amounts retained by the State from payments due to such contractor upon the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-50DiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… Treasurer Sally Dieter for allegedly stealing $22,000 in cash by pocketing fundraising proceeds and writing … numerous checks to herself. Dieter, 40, was arraigned in Almond town court charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony. DiNapoli’s office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli Launches New Search Tool During Sunshine Week that Allows Users to Take a Deeper Dive on State Contracts
… that expands the procurement search tools provided in Open Book New York . This new tool lets users perform more … and my office strives to provide the public with in-depth data to keep track of where their tax dollars are … if they are either awarded noncompetitively or paid in whole or in part from state appropriations. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-launches-new-search-tool-during-sunshine-week-allows-users-take-deeper-dive-state-contractsIII.7 Data Quality – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… eSettlement Invoice Guidance: Any eSettlement invoices in Entry in Process, New, Expedite Ready, Agency Review Ready, Agency Review Level 1, Agency Review in Progress, Returned by Reviewed, On Hold Level 1, On Hold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii7-data-qualityComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Free School District , Penfield Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … a formal plan stating how much will be set aside in each reserve, how each reserve will be funded or when … to its students and cafeteria staff produce the meals in a productive manner. However, meals cost more to prepare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… Local governments in New York levied a total of $36.6 billion in property taxes in 2019 – an increase of 2.4 percent over 2018, according to … Local governments in New York levied a total of $366 billion in property taxes in 2019 an increase of 24 percent over 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesKennedy Child Study Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… 30, 2014, Kennedy reported approximately $41.7 million in reimbursable costs for the SED preschool cost-based … fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, we identified $612,781 in reported costs that did not comply with the guidelines in the RCM, as follows: $583,400 in excessive compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/29/kennedy-child-study-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualUniversal Pre-Kindergarten Program – Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Universal Pre-Kindergarten … to be safe and suitable for children and maintained in a state of good repair and sanitation. Our initial audit … were complying with health and safety requirements. In addition, we found a wide disparity in the way UPK …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/universal-pre-kindergarten-program-monitoring-health-and-safety-requirements-followSchool for Language and Communication Development – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… with disabilities who are between three and five years of age. SLCD is reimbursed for preschool special education … the Programs. The ineligible costs included: $28,271 in pension benefits for administrative employees that exceeded … SLCD’s tuition reimbursement rates. Remind SLCD officials of the pertinent SED requirements that relate to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/school-language-and-communication-development-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualVariety Child Learning Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Background Variety, a not-for-profit organization located in Syosset, New York, is an SED-approved provider of special … to about 420 children from school districts located in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and New York City. Variety is … 30, 2014, Variety reported approximately $9.35 million in reimbursable costs for its rate-based preschool special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/31/variety-child-learning-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAdirondack Helping Hands, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… for-profit special education provider located in Clinton County, New York. Adirondack provides preschool … year ended June 30, 2014, Adirondack reported $1.1 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for the rate-based preschool … the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, we identified $37,643 in ineligible costs that Adirondack reported on its CFR for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/02/adirondack-helping-hands-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAccounts Receivable Collection and Reporting
… receivable collection and reporting procedures were in compliance with applicable laws and regulations for the … mission is to advance innovative energy solutions in ways that improve New York's economy and environment by … information and analysis, technical expertise, and support in New York State since 1975. The Authority is advancing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/05/accounts-receivable-collection-and-reportingOversight of Procurements and Loan Programs
… adequate oversight of its procurements and loan programs in accordance with the Public Authorities Law (Law) for the … by a 13-member Board of Directors. DANC was created in 1985 under Article 8, Title 29 of the Public Authorities … provide infrastructure services and economic development in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. DANC operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/oversight-procurements-and-loan-programsUnited Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual ( 2015-S-10 ) Summit Educational Resources: Compliance With the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/03/united-cerebral-palsy-association-rochester-area-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualTuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan Learning Institute
… and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance program (TAP) awards and other State financial … entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs in New York postsecondary institutions. Schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-learning-instituteFinger Lakes United Cerebral Palsy – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… reported by Finger Lakes United Cerebral Palsy (Happiness House) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly … the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. Background Happiness House, a not-for-profit organization located in the Finger … years of age. During the 2012-13 school year, Happiness House provided preschool special education services to about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/05/finger-lakes-united-cerebral-palsy-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAdministration of Concession Services at Riverbank State Park - Tri-State Snacks & Concessions
… under a five-year revenue contract with Parks that started in August 2010. The contract terms required Tri-State to … financial records. Tri-State owes Parks at least $10,485 in licensing fees and potentially as much as $37,034 in additional fees, as a result of underreported and possibly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/20/administration-concession-services-riverbank-state-park-tri-state-snacks-concessions