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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Town of Lyndon – Town Clerk’s Collections (Cattaraugus County) The … in a timely manner. Collections totaling $7,050 or 49% of the collections recorded from Jan. 1, 2020 through May 6, … as required. The board did not perform an annual audit of 2020 records, as required. Town of Machias – Supervisor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… and the New York State Police announced that Bridget Brown, former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural … young children and adults through the Essex County Fair. Brown worked for the Society from 2013 to 2019 and currently … appointed Special Prosecutor by the Essex County Court. “Brown was entrusted to ensure that funds collected from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. … in her state pension payments from 2013 to 2015. The two Westchester County residents each pleaded guilty to one count … the retirement system will be held accountable. I thank Westchester County D.A. Scarpino, Jr. for prosecuting these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsSummit Security Services, Inc. (Summit)
… to determine whether individuals who performed security guard and fire safety director services at three New York … contract, OGS paid Summit nearly $2.8 million for security guard and fire safety director services provided at the … provided by Bestworth are qualified to provide security guard services and respond, as appropriate. Recover funds, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/03/summit-security-services-inc-summitState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… found that 123 items, totaling $76,425, were not recorded in the district’s inventory records. Officials could not … tested: a laptop and two cameras, totaling $1,444. In addition, the last comprehensive physical inventory count was conducted in 2003. Putnam Central School District – Fund Balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Town of Reading – Financial Management (2013M-217)
… 115 percent in the general fund and 93 percent in the highway fund for the ensuing year’s appropriations. The Town … Board decided to transfer an additional $55,000 from the highway town-wide fund to the capital project fund and the Board appropriated $30,000 of non-existent highway town-wide fund balance in its 2013 budget to help pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-reading-financial-management-2013m-217Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Advantage Plan Services (Follow-Up)
… C, managed care companies administer Medicare benefits and offer different health care plans (referred to as … Plan, Medicaid is generally the secondary payer and reimburses providers for financial balances not covered by the Plan (typically deductibles and coinsurance). Our initial audit report, issued on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/medicaid-overpayments-medicare-advantage-plan-services-followCollege of Plattsburgh – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… citizenship, and ethical life based on a strong foundation in the liberal arts. The College spent $2,867,155 on travel … focused their audit efforts on the highest cost travelers in the State, each of whom incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses during the three-year period, as well as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/college-plattsburgh-selected-employee-travel-expensesCollege of Fredonia – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 … To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-fredonia-selected-employee-travel-expensesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1858
… in calendar year 2019 are affected. Background Abandoned Property Law §102 requires uncashed checks become abandoned … and the funds will be remitted to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) in April of 2021. Effective Dates … to the OUF in April of 2021. Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1858-outreach-escheatment-2019-uncashed-payroll-checksComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… officials did not maintain up-to-date disposal records and 10 of 25 assets (40 percent) totaling $43,330 were not … source, improperly booking $3.6 million in encumbrances and improperly reserving $7.7 million for debt service. … training to staff. In addition, auditors found hardware and software inventory records were inaccurate and outdated. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… Fund’s (Fund) request that they increase the use of renewable energy in their operations and supply chain. … priced and will provide them with options in times of volatile fossil fuel prices. This commitment to renewable … protect the Fund’s investments and supports the growth of a low carbon global economy.” As a result of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyDiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… As a result of an audit and investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the former clerk of the … said. “I thank District Attorney Carnright and the State Police for their partnership on this case and helping … audit of the town of Rosendale, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/towns/2014/rosendalejc.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … supported with adequate documentation. For access to state and local government spending and 50,000 state contracts, visit OpenBookNY . The easy-to-use website … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Wethersfield – Town Clerk and Highway Operations (2013M-21)
… were $315,802 for the general fund and $743,523 for the highway fund. Key Findings The Clerk’s cash receipts records … The Board did not adopt a procurement policy and the Highway Superintendent did not routinely obtain quotes prior … over $14,000 in duplicate/over payments to four vendors. Highway Department inventory records for consumables such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-wethersfield-town-clerk-and-highway-operations-2013m-21State Agencies Bulletin No. 182
… This would be accomplished by establishing an October, in addition to the April, payment date. OSC Action Effective … (pay period #1), OSC began entering new increment codes in employees' records to effectuate the transition to the new … and service dates and make any necessary corrections. In addition, agencies should use the attached chart to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/182-new-increment-code-system-employees-represented-csea-pef-and-dc-37Contract #C001148 - Printing and Mailing of NYSLRS Member Annual Statements
… Discretionary Contract Issued by the Office of the State Comptroller Issued 08/03/22 The Office of the State Comptroller (“OSC”), on behalf of the New York State and Local Retirement Systems … The Office of the State Comptroller OSC on behalf of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/c001148DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Reaches Record High of $176.2 Billion
… “It was a stellar year for us. The Fund grew in value to a historic high of $176.2 billion," DiNapoli said. “The … growth. The Fund’s diversified asset allocation continued to help generate strong positive returns. The financial … last few years but our investment strategy has allowed us to capitalize on opportunities and minimize risks.” Returns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-reaches-record-high-1762-billionTown of Fremont – Operating Budget and Cash Disbursements (2013M-85)
… Town officials cannot ensure that cash disbursements are only made for proper Town purposes. While the Board reviewed … no one can be sure that fuel purchased by the Town is used only for Town vehicles and equipment. Key Recommendations … that fuel inventories are properly controlled and used only for proper Town purposes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/05/town-fremont-operating-budget-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-85Herkimer County – Court and Trust Funds (2023-C&T-2)
… money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien. 1 These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s office when payments are deposited as required by court order. Additionally, in certain circumstances, 2 funds from estates are entrusted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/12/15/herkimer-county-court-and-trust-funds-2023-ct-2