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DiNapoli: Federal Programs Bridge Gap in Broadband Access
… rose from 64% to 76% between 2019 and 2021 thanks in large part to two federal programs created to address disparities in access to high-speed internet. More than 1.3 million New … clear during the COVID-19 pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “In 2021, my office reported that about one in three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-federal-programs-bridge-gap-broadband-accessVillage of Sinclairville – Water Operations (2014M-362)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Village’s water system … of Sinclairville is located in the Towns of Charlotte and Gerry in Chautauqua County and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/24/village-sinclairville-water-operations-2014m-362Fund Financial Data – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Fund financial statements provide a short-term view of finances. As such, these statements only focus on the inflows and outflows of current financial resources—cash or liquid assets that are … obligations (or will be soon). Funds represent sources of funding and spending for particular purposes. The General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/fund-financial-dataDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesHampton Bays Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2013M-333)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims … processing function that ensure claims are audited in a timely manner and are properly supported. Even though the … received from the vendor. For example, the District paid a vendor $17,960 on September 7, 2012, for special education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/27/hampton-bays-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-333Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected … and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide initiative to determine whether the use of travel money by selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesContract with EBSCO Subscription Services, Inc. (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Contract with EBSCO Subscription … Subscription Services Inc. (EBSCO) is the largest provider in this contract group. Its current five-year contract is valued at $140 million and expires December 31, 2015. In accordance with the contract in force at the time of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/contract-ebsco-subscription-services-inc-followSelected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Peter's Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… Plan. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member … $4,836 from St. Peter’s for the overpayments we identified in this audit. Develop and implement the controls necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-st-peters-hospital-january-1-2011-through-march-31Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Mount Sinai Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… Purpose To determine if BlueCross BlueShield's (Empire's) payments to Mount Sinai Hospital (Mount Sinai) for special items were made according to the provisions of the agreement between Empire and Mount Sinai. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-mount-sinai-hospital-january-1-2011-through-march-31Town of Stanford – Financial Condition (2013M-225)
… budgets that include the Town’s actual needs based on historical trends or other identified needs. Develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-stanford-financial-condition-2013m-225Fishers Island Ferry District – Financial Operations (2016M-156)
… of our audit was to assess selected financial operations for the period January 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015. … Board of Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled approximately $4.5 million. Key Findings … recorded and duplicate prenumbered receipts are not issued for cash collected. District officials did not ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/08/12/fishers-island-ferry-district-financial-operations-2016m-156Town of Rhinebeck – Internal Controls Over Cash Management and Information Technology (2013M-36)
… June 22, 2012. Background The Town of Rhinebeck is located in Dutchess County. The Town is governed by an elected Town … effectively segregate the Town Clerk’s duties. Deposits in the Clerk’s office were not timely or intact. Cash … officials. Users on each of the Town’s 15 computers were in the local administrators’ group and could therefore …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-rhinebeck-internal-controls-over-cash-management-and-information-technologyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… training, they would have better positioned themselves to oversee the financial activities and helped ensure … policy, as required, or audit and approve all claims prior to payment. They also did not ensure the treasurer filed the … Auditors revisited the town beginning in July 2022 to review progress in implementing the recommendations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 14% in February Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 14.1% in February compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … totaled $1.64 billion, up $203 million compared to the same time last year. “While local sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-14-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by Nearly 9% in November
… estimating their own revenue projections for the remainder of the year.” New York City’s collections totaled $770 million, an increase of 10.7%, or $74 million, over November of 2021. All but a handful of counties experienced some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-9-percent-novemberComptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to President Trump’s Withdrawal From the Paris Agreement
… inevitable and is already underway. Governments around the world and industries and investors will continue to address … by the Asset Owners Disclosure Project as being among the world’s top leaders in acting to limit climate risk to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-president-trumps-withdrawal-paris-agreementNon-Emergency Patient Transportation Services (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Non-Emergency Patient … is the largest municipal hospital and health care system in the country. HHC operates 11 acute care hospitals, four … to patients who require non-emergency transportation for healthcare-related services. These services must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/non-emergency-patient-transportation-services-followExamination of Outstanding Premiums
The objectives of our examination were to determine i the extent to which the New York State Insurance Fund NYSIF participates in the Statewide Offset Progr
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/19/examination-outstanding-premiumsSelected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… agreement between Empire and St. Luke's. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides … with St. Luke’s. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest New York State Health Insurance Program: Payments Made to Stony Brook University Medical Center (2009-S-27) New York State Health Insurance Program /Department of Civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-st-lukes-cornwall-hospital-january-1-2011-throughOptional Service Credit Purchase Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… contributions, plus interest (if applicable), through: A single lump sum payment; Transferring funds through a … credit purchase deduction amount and whether it should be taken pre-tax or after taxes. The page also provides their … deductions before receiving the notification. Members can make lump sum payments in addition to payroll deductions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/optional-service-credit-purchase-payments