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Lewis County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-3)
… received a relatively consistent number of flags from the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/lewis-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-3Town of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Court’s … January 1, 2011, to June 29, 2012. Background The Town of Prattsville is located in Greene County, and has a … Town of Prattsville Justice Court 2012M243 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243XVI.3.I Budgetary Presentation – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Information - Budgetary Basis Reporting. This presentation is mandated by GASB Codification Section 2400, which requires … the State's intended spending policy during a given fiscal year. Appropriations (budgetary basis), on the other … spending authorization but they do not necessarily reflect what the State intends to disburse during the year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3i-budgetary-presentationXII.9.F Correcting Payments Processed Against the Incorrect Purchase Order – XII. Expenditures
… reverse the accounting of the original voucher. Depending on the timing, this process may offset future payments to … invoice numbers. See Section 9.D – Refunds Owed to the State of this Chapter, for additional information on credit … the wrong purchase order, please contact the Bureau of State Expenditures’ Customer Service Help Desk at (518) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9f-correcting-payments-processed-against-incorrect-purchase-orderDiNapoli: Former State Employee Arrested for Falsely Claiming She Never Received $4K Loan Check from New York State and Local Retirement System
… System (NYSLRS) that she never received a $4,055 loan check to get a replacement check in the same amount. Both checks were then cashed … System by lying that she had never received a loan check,” said State Comptroller DiNapoli. “Thanks to my … to the NYSLRS that she never received a $4055 loan check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-state-employee-arrested-falsely-claiming-she-never-received-4k-loan-check-new-yorkIX.7.A Funds – IX. Federal Grants
… of funds for individual grants or common grant purposes is decreasing. As agencies become familiar with the … The need for the establishment of a new fund in SFS is rare. Requests for a new Federal fund should be limited to … of funds for individual grants or common grant purposes is decreasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7a-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… In addition, $4,700 in fees were waived without evidence of board approval. Sea Breeze Fire District – Board Oversight … County) The board did not provide adequate oversight of the district’s financial operations, nor comply with … the district’s operations and financial condition. Town of Worth – Audit Follow-Up Letter (Jefferson County) Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Wyoming County Industrial Development Agency – Project Management (2015M-62)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the IDA’s process for evaluating, approving and … did not adequately monitor their sponsored projects to ensure that they achieved, or made reasonable progress … Establish and adopt policies and procedures critical to project evaluation criteria on which to base project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/wyoming-county-industrial-development-agency-projectEmpire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Intraocular Lens Claims Billed by Hospitals
… district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering … services according to contracts it negotiates with hospitals. The hospital contracts include reimbursement fee … recover all overpayments, as warranted. Ensure adequate payment controls over intraocular lens claims are implemented. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-intraocular-lens-claims-billed-hospitalsVillage of Village of the Branch – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-43)
… plus 50 percent of certain permit fees. This type of arrangement is usually indicative of an independent contractor relationship. Requests for payment are submitted monthly by voucher. The Building … and does not receive any fringe benefits. During our audit period, this individual received $84,197, nearly $73,000 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/village-village-branch-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-43Town of Huntington – Payroll and Legal Services (2013M-28)
… The purpose of our audit was to review employee payroll and payments for legal services for the period January 1, … The Town of Huntington is located in Suffolk County and has a population of approximately 191,000. The Town Board … consists of five elected officials, the Town Supervisor and four Board members. Total Town expenditures for the year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-huntington-payroll-and-legal-services-2013m-28Town of Hartwick – Financial Condition (2013M-118)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to ensure that the Board properly monitored the Town’s … financial operations for the period January 1, 2012, to March 8, 2013. Background The Town of Hartwick is located … from the general fund and appropriations of fund balance to finance operations in the highway and fire protection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-hartwick-financial-condition-2013m-118East Ramapo Central School District – Budget Review (B21-5-4)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The objective of this review was to provide an independent evaluation of the East Ramapo … The objective of this review was to provide an independent evaluation of the East Ramapo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/05/05/east-ramapo-central-school-district-budget-review-b21-5-4State Agencies Bulletin No. 1814
… State public retirement system on or after April 1, 2012. In accordance with the law, wages in excess of the annual salary paid to the Governor, pursuant … four of the state constitution shall not be included in the definition of wages. In accordance with Senate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1814-maximum-salary-contribution-limit-tier-6-members-following-new-yorkVillage of Middleport – Water and Sewer Rents (2013M-313)
… was to review the Village’s water and sewer rent activity for the period April 18, 2012 through October 3, 2013. … of four Trustees and a Mayor. Budgeted appropriations for the general, water and sewer funds in the 2013-14 fiscal … did not maintain timely, complete and accurate records. For example, we reviewed eight credit adjustments totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-middleport-water-and-sewer-rents-2013m-313State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Town of Otto – Town Clerk and Tax Collector (2012M-214)
… Background The Town of Otto is a rural community located in Cattaraugus County, with a population of 800 residents. … prevented. Key Recommendations Provide documentation to law enforcement officials concerning the misappropriation of … reports, tax stubs and escrow lists. Impose penalties on taxpayers making payment after the penalty free period. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/18/town-otto-town-clerk-and-tax-collector-2012m-214Town of Reading – Financial Management (2013M-217)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition and budgeting practices for … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Towns financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-reading-financial-management-2013m-217DiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $3 Billion Through July
… extent of the revenue damage from the pandemic, which is driving both unanticipated spending and declining tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-3-billion-through-julyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… payroll was not adequately approved, supported and documented. In addition, a staff person received overtime pay that was not properly supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0