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Quality of Internal Control Certifications (Follow-Up)
… Purpose In 2012, we conducted a series of audits at 12 State agencies focusing specifically … 2011-2012 Internal Control Certifications submitted to the Division of the Budget (DOB). We examined whether these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/07/quality-internal-control-certifications-followImproper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations made in our audit report, Improper … or fax. Our initial audit report, which was issued on February 6, 2015, determined that, for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/improper-payments-controlled-substances-exceed-allowed-dispensing-limits-followSecurity and Effectiveness of the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance System
… 2014 through September 23, 2014. Background The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) was established in November 2012 as part of a New York State IT transformation to consolidate and merge State agencies and streamline services. ITS is responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-department-labors-unemployment-insurance-systemDiNapoli: Statewide Foreclosure Activity Still Well Above Prerecession levels
… New York state continues to have high levels of foreclosure activity … levels, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The foreclosure crisis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-statewide-foreclosure-activity-still-well-above-prerecession-levelsDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant
… The State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center … said. "When my office is precluded from reviewing a contract, poor oversight requirements can lead to empty promises by vendors. This is another example of why proper contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultantState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Columbia County , Orleans County , Rutland Fire District , Village of Walden and Washington County . "In today's fiscal climate, … cash flow to meet needs. A heavy or ongoing reliance on debt could indicate the village has cash flow issues that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Lackawanna , Town of Willing and the Town of Wright . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … and expenditure projections in the tentative budget for the general, electric, library and parking funds are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. Background New York State's executive agencies spend between $100 million and … travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State. These travelers incurred over $100,000 in travel … however, University officials did not enforce Office of State Comptroller and University guidelines limiting travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/07/selected-employee-travel-expensesLaSalle School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… million in reimbursable expenses for the special education program we audited. Key Findings LaSalle claimed $433,968 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/lasalle-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Aspects of Inactive Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Cost Recovery
… Conservation (Department) has effective systems in place to fully and accurately accumulate State costs related to site investigation and remediation, bill for and collect these costs from responsible parties in a timely manner, and identify and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/22/selected-aspects-inactive-hazardous-waste-site-remediation-cost-recoveryTowns’ Road Management Plans (2014-MR-2)
… [pdf] , Preston [pdf] , and Schoharie [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if towns properly maintained … plan based on the maintenance and repair cycle that shows when each road will be worked on and how this work will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2015/03/20/towns-road-management-plans-2014-mr-2Costs to Administer the Insurance Division Operations for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2012
… States branches of foreign insurers domiciled in New York State. Section 332 requires the State Comptroller to audit the expenses of the Department's … based on the dollar value of premiums written in New York State. Key Findings We found that the Department is reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/costs-administer-insurance-division-operations-three-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2012Mission Statement and Performance Measures
… To determine whether the New York State Thruway Authority is achieving its performance measures and properly reporting … The New York State Thruway Authority (Authority) is a public benefit corporation created by the State … of highways crossing New York State. The Canal Corporation is responsible for a 524-mile canal system. The Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/11/mission-statement-and-performance-measuresSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Fund (Fund) was created in 1962 to expedite the completion of the $700 million master plan for the State University of New York (SUNY). This master plan enabled SUNY to accommodate twice the number of students enrolled (from 53,000 to 106,000). The Fund was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingContract Advisory No. 31
… the Laws of 2022, OSC approval is required for purchases from OGS centralized contracts exceeding the OSC approval … is required for the “OC” transaction. SFS users will select one of the appropriate Audit Types below as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/31-purchases-ogs-centralized-contractsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2048.1
… after one year. Abandoned Property Law §1422 requires State agencies to perform certain payee notification … be stopped and the funds will be remitted to the New York State Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). Effective Dates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20481-outreach-and-escheatment-2021-uncashed-payroll-checksInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
… on a 2-year cycle. Of the 2,065 structures the Corporation is required to inspect, 747 are deemed “critical” (e.g., dams … for determining Inspection and maintenance priorities is inconsistent, and the basis for decisions is sometimes unclear. In numerous instances, we found no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/26/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenanceDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Charged With Stealing Deceased Father-in-Law's Pension Payments
… was charged with stealing nearly $32,000 in New York State pension payments intended for her deceased father-in-law, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Broome County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-charged-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Throop Supervisor Pays Full Restitution After Pleading Guilty to Felony for Stealing $11,000 from Town
… Tarby scammed town residents by abusing his position for personal gain,” DiNapoli said. “I thank Attorney General James and the New York State Police for their work in partnering with us to bring him to justice. … Comptroller DiNapoli and our partners in law enforcement for their support in bringing Mr. Tarby to justice.” Tarby, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-throop-supervisor-pays-full-restitution-after-pleading-guilty-felony-stealing-11000DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… of a joint investigation between Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office, the Chenango County District Attorney’s Office, and … restitution in the amount of $3,869. “Ms. Becker abused her position by taking funds paid to her town and making them her own,” DiNapoli said. “Those in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincoln