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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Town of Berkshire , Chestertown Fire District , Town of DeKalb , Town of Hartford , Town of Taylor and the West … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Town of Berkshire Chestertown Fire District Town of DeKalb …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… use policies, but they have not been revised for changes in technology since December 2006. The board has also not adopted policies and procedures for personal, private and sensitive information data … was not completed. As a result, the board paid more for the building than the appraised value. Islip Union Free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… continued these budget practices which resulted in property taxes being higher than needed. Hendrick Hudson … their claims audit process to ensure that the claims auditor properly audits and approves all claims before … $11,600 and nine postage claims totaling $11,442. Schroon Lake Central School District – Claims Auditing (Essex County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsRichburg-Wirt Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-73)
… of New York (State), distinct from the municipalities in which they are located. Fire districts are generally … adopting required policies, conducting financial activity in a transparent manner, reviewing financial records, completing training in a timely manner and complying with purchasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/11/07/richburg-wirt-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-73Montauk Fire District – Payroll - Advanced Life Support Employees (2024M-153)
… Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) pay Advanced Life Support (ALS) employees only the amounts to which they … with certain aspects of our findings but indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. Appendix C includes our … of New York State Town Law, a written corrective action plan (CAP) that addresses the findings and recommendations in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/25/montauk-fire-district-payroll-advanced-life-support-employees-2024m-153DiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… Former New York State Assemblyman William Scarborough, 69, of Queens, New York, was sentenced today to 13 months in prison and two … Attorney Richard S. Hartunian of the Northern District of New York, New York State Attorney General Eric T. … Former New York State Assemblyman William Scarborough 69 of Queens …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… were proper, what would be considered reasonable amounts for such expenditures, and what documentation would be … about $60,000. Questionable expenses included the costs for special events, memberships and sponsorships. Central New … were proper, what would be considered reasonable amounts for such expenditures, and what documentation would be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsWall Street Profits Up in 2016
… industry profitability rose sharply in 2016, increasing by 21 percent, while the average bonus paid to employees in New … the highest level in four years. This is an increase of 21 percent over the $14.3 billion in profits in 2015, … had assumed securities industry profits would reach $21 billion, business tax collections could be lower than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/wall-street-profits-2016Opinion 95-5
… surcharge funds for that purpose. March 1, 1995 Louis E. Wolfe, Esq., County Attorney County of Clinton 1 Note that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-5Oversight of the Supported Housing Program – DePaul Group, Inc. and Affiliates
… the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is ensuring that DePaul Group, Inc. and its affiliates, DePaul Community Services, … of $6.3 million in Program expenses claimed by the DePaul Group for both direct Program services and indirect … obtain permanent housing. To that end, we found DePaul Group clients are receiving appropriate housing services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-supported-housing-program-depaul-group-inc-and-affiliatesOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs
… is adequately monitoring the 480 and 480a private forest programs to ensure forest land is appropriately enrolled and … that received tax exemptions under the 480 and 480a programs for the period January 2017 through December 2019 … enrolled, eligible, and benefiting from the 480a and 480 Programs; and that management plans are followed, adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/20/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1902
… State Agencies Bulletin No 1902 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1902-april-2021-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2018
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the April 2022 Longevity Payment for Long-Term Seasonal Employees. Affected Employees: … be granted. Effective Dates: Payments may be submitted for Institution Extra Lag paychecks dated 05/05/2022 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2018-april-2022-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Health: Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (2020-S-62) The audit identified $1.1 million in Medicaid overpayments for brand name prescription drugs where generic drugs were … for drugs that appear to be generic but were paid using brand name pricing methods. Department of Health: Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsHenderson Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-67)
… to incorrect accounts and five collections totaling $6,115 were deposited in a District bank account between … Appendix B. We conducted this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State … responsibility to initiate corrective action. Pursuant to Section 181-b of New York State Town Law, a written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/31/henderson-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-67Opinion 98-12
… that the school fund is a "fund" of the city within the meaning of section 9-a. Ordinarily moneys in a city's general … in the city's general fund constitute "moneys" within the meaning of section 9-a and may be temporarily advanced to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-12Calculating Days Worked – Legacy Reporting
… employers in that they have employees who may work 12 months or ten months a year. Full-time, 12-month employees should be … ten-month employees. Full-Time Employees Paid Over Ten Months In certain situations, ten-month employee salaries are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/calculating-days-workedDiNapoli: OCFS Should Improve Foster Care Placement Oversight
… records. DiNapoli recommends OCFS: Identify and implement strategies to improve county and VA compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-ocfs-should-improve-foster-care-placement-oversightDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… are living in a community struggling with fiscal stress. My Fiscal Stress Monitoring System is designed to keep the … a better path. These municipalities should use the tools my office provides and engage the public in those difficult, … To sort fiscal scores by year and entity name, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresAbout the Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… elected or appointed officials who are paid per diem (per call, case, meeting, etc.), how do you determine the number … elected or appointed officials who are paid per diem (per call, case, meeting, etc.), how do you determine the number … either: Keep track of the time spent on each individual call, case, meeting, etc. and submit a time sheet for each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-standard-work-day-and-reporting-resolution