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Disposal of Electronic Devices
… media (e.g., hard drives and other memory components) in these devices be securely overwritten or physically … This information was not personal, private or sensitive in nature. Because the Department utilizes OGS to surplus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/disposal-electronic-devicesFairport Central School District – Financial Condition and Capital Improvement Project Expenditures (2013M-23)
… Background The Fairport Central School District is located in the Town of Perinton, in Monroe County. The District is governed by the Board of … conservative budgeting practices generated $15.8 million in net operating surpluses. As a result of these operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/fairport-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-capitalRoosevelt Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2025M-40)
… declined. As a result, the District’s annual contributions to the LOSAP had to steadily increase to ensure that there were enough assets to cover all benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/07/18/roosevelt-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2025m-40Opinion 98-12
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … various funds held by a municipality may be deposited in a single bank account (1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-57, p 158; 1981 … that city and school district moneys may be deposited in a single bank account. Further, city general fund moneys may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-12Opinion 97-16
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-16Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood Announce Criminal Conviction and False Claims Act Settlement with Bottini Fuel for Diverting Customers' Credit Balances for Their Own Benefit
… General's civil case was led by Assistant Attorney General Justin Wagner, with assistance from Legal Support Analyst Justin Meshulam of the Taxpayer Protection Bureau. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-underwood-announce-criminal-conviction-and-false-claims-actOffice of Temporary and Disability Assistance - SSP Payments Made to Deceased Individuals
… 1 to more than 16 years prior to their last SSP payment in the examination period. Of the 553 payments, 380 were … was either electronically deposited into the recipient’s bank account or the recipient’s check was negotiated. The remaining 173 payments were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-deceased-individualsDiNapoli: NYC Tax Collections Stronger Than Anticipated
… New York City is projecting a surplus of $3.5 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2019, which it plans to … reserves to a record $5.7 billion level. The likelihood of unanticipated tax collections in the current fiscal year … could create an opportunity to further increase the size of the city’s reserves.” The city currently projects budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-nyc-tax-collections-stronger-anticipatedOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Follow-Up)
… of the 89,503 homeless people in New York State, 13,002 live in areas outside of New York City (NYC). Counties throughout the State … portion of their homeless populations. In fact, for many rural counties, hotels and motels are the only option, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residency-followCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-15-14)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to … the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s tentative budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year are … budget includes estimated revenue of $2.3 million in federal aid. However, the City has not yet submitted the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/08/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-15-14Summit Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-264)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are adequate to ensure … for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The District does not have adequate financial policies and procedures. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/summit-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-264Town of Schroon – Internal Controls Over Transfer Station Operations (2013M-24)
… in missing revenues. We found weak internal controls over cash receipts and poor monitoring of solid waste received at … slips were retained. The absence of the weigh slips and cash receipt records makes it impossible to determine if the … amount of money received and a second person receive the cash for these receipts. Design procedures for cash receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-schroon-internal-controls-over-transfer-station-operations-2013m-24Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Plainview-Bethpage Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … were entitled and unused leave payouts were generally made in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and … $24 million of fund balance, which should have resulted in planned operating deficits each year. However, because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsMedicaid Program - Medicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims
To identify Medicaid overpayments made to medical providers for services rendered to recipients enrolled in UnitedHealthcares Medicare Advantage plan UnitedHe
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/16/medicaid-program-medicaid-overpayments-certain-medicare-part-c-claimsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… York. RIOC was created by the New York State Legislature in 1984 to take responsibility, pursuant to a General … 147 acres comprising the former Welfare Island, located in New York City’s East River. RIOC assumed the role of the … $1.7 million of RIOC spending that was discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-3Port Jefferson Union Free School District – Information Technology (2014M-039)
… report ] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s IT infrastructure for the period … has not established a computer use policy for employees to define appropriate user behavior or procedures to ensure the security of the District’s IT system. There are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/18/port-jefferson-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2014mState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… totaling $471,156 or safeguard the purchasing agent’s electronic signature. City of Glens Falls – Sexual … city excluded seasonal employees and new hires starting in June or after from the training. Albany County – Sexual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-2Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Authority policy or lacked sufficient justification of the business need. The Authority lacked formal policies and … We questioned the propriety of certain discretionary expenses, including the costs for special events, memberships, and gifts to business officials in another country. Key Recommendation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingTown 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 … $3 million. Key Findings The Board and Town officials have not adopted policies and procedures or long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/17/town-york-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2014m-181Bolivar-Richburg Central School District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-92)
… Central School District (District) is located in the Towns of Alma, Bolivar, Clarksville, Cuba, Friendship, Genesee and Wirt, in Allegany County. The District is governed by the Board of … fiscal year are approximately $17 million. Key Findings From fiscal years 2007-08 through 2011-12, District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/bolivar-richburg-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selected