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DiNapoli: Fomer Rosendale Court Clerk Pocketed Cash
… clerk of the town of Rosendale justice court was able to make off with nearly $6,000 in cash from bail collections … Saugerties Town Court on Dec. 10. “This individual broke her promise to safeguard town funds and tried to cover up her … to cover up the theft of approximately $5,620. She later attempted to conceal the crime by transferring bail money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-fomer-rosendale-court-clerk-pocketed-cashCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B22-6-6)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our … The Office of the State Comptroller, as Fiscal Agent for the City of Yonkers (City), determined that the City’s adopted budget for fiscal year 2022-23 and the related justification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/06/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b22-6-6Downtown Ithaca Business Improvement District (DIBID) – Disbursements (2012M-252)
… process to determine whether disbursements were for appropriate DIBID purposes for the period January 1, 2011, to October 5, 2012. Background The DIBID is a not-for profit corporation that operates under the Downtown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/04/05/downtown-ithaca-business-improvement-district-dibid-disbursements-2012m-252State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… payments could have been avoided or reduced. In addition, 10 employees were overpaid for overtime hours totaling $7,551 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsTown of Bridgewater – Financial Operations (2013M-309)
… fiscal year total approximately $345,000 for the general fund and $540,000 for the highway fund. Key Findings The Supervisor has assigned accounting … separate set of accounting records is maintained for each fund. Periodically review the work of the bookkeeper. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-bridgewater-financial-operations-2013m-309Appendix A – Auditing Authority – Legal References – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… The body or official responsible for auditing claims will vary … position. Type of Locality Designated Claims Auditing Body Other Options School District Board of Education / … Town Board, or for improvement districts with separately elected commissioners, the Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-auditing-authority-legal-referencesCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B19-6-6)
… $28.4 million more than the City’s budget for 2018-19, an increase of 2.4 percent. Key Findings The 2019-20 budget … percent of its taxing authority and the City’s ability to increase property taxes may be limited in future years if property values do not increase. Key Recommendations Replace nonrecurring revenue, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/07/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-6Court Facilities Aid and Assistance Program
… counties have separate District Offices within District 10) and the Deputy Chief Judge for New York City. OCA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/court-facilities-aid-and-assistance-programDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… governments in New York levied a total of $36.6 billion in property taxes in 2019 – an increase of 2.4 percent over … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Annual property tax levy increases have slowed significantly since … said. "Overall, municipalities have generally held property tax levy growth to below 2 percent for the last few …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesVillage of Catskill – Financial Condition (2014M-134)
… AFRs for years ended May 31, 2009 through 2012 were filed 10 to 22 months late. When the year-end report is untimely, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-catskill-financial-condition-2014m-134Village of Oxford – Justice Court Operations (2013M-219)
… was to review the Justice Court’s financial operations for the period June 1, 2011 through April 30, 2013. … Justices did not ensure that Court moneys were accounted for properly. We found numerous errors and irregularities, … Fund (JCF) and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). For example, $1,325 in collections was recorded with no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/02/14/village-oxford-justice-court-operations-2013m-219Village of Clyde – Financial Management and Board Oversight (2013M-96)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the … including those related to acceptable use, data backup, online banking, disaster recovery, equipment disposal, and … surplus fund balance in the general fund in a manner that benefits Village taxpayers. Establish written policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/16/village-clyde-financial-management-and-board-oversight-2013m-96Oversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement Collections (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement … of their gaming revenues to the State, and tribe/nation casino remittances are defined in compacts (agreements with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/05/oversight-casino-revenues-and-regulatory-oversight-reimbursement-collections-followMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2019 Through March 31, 2020
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health’s (Department) eMedNY system reasonably ensured … 227 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of more than $36 billion. The claims are processed and paid … for inpatient claims that were billed at a higher level of care than what was actually provided; $740,920 was paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/20/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2019-through-march-31-2020Town of Black Brook – Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts (2012M-216)
… condition of the Town’s sewer and water districts for the period January 1, 2009, to May 31, 2012. Background … approximately 1,500 residents. The Board is responsible for overseeing the Town’s operations and finances The Town’s adopted budget for the 2012 fiscal year totaled approximately $1.71 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216State Agencies Bulletin No. 1770
… reversed or reissued will be turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds in March 2020. Outreach to employees with uncashed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1770-schedule-submitting-2019-year-end-returned-checksMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2012 Through March 31, 2013
… in overpayments for claims for a dialysis drug billed at 10 times the number of units actually provided; and Claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/22/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2012-through-march-31-2013Selected Aspects of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
… is responsible for administering State participation in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program … inspectors and specially trained State Police and local police officers. When inspections identify violations, … certification that vehicles have been repaired. Develop strategies to improve carrier compliance, particularly for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/22/selected-aspects-motor-carrier-safety-assistance-programDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… of Leslie Schwinzer, of Knoxville, Tennessee, for stealing pension checks that had been issued to her deceased mother. … probation before the Honorable Thomas A. Varlan in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee … Administration Inspector General’s Office and the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee. Since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksStatement From NY State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Mayor's November Financial Plan Update
… undermine the progress the city has made in public safety, health, education and trash management. “The budget update … and social services. The city did not budget for the cost of expanding its Family Homelessness and Eviction … 2026 and 2027 — part of the $10 billion added for this cost across the whole plan — those costs are likely to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/statement-ny-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-mayors-november-financial-plan-update