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DiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $46,000 Theft of Public Funds
… nearly $46,000 in public funds, much of which he spent on gambling at upstate casinos, according to audits and an … DiNapoli's investigation found that Snow was actively gambling during this time and that he used funds from … nearly $46000 in public funds much of which he spent on gambling at upstate casinos according to audits and an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-pleads-guilty-46000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… the guilty plea of former Bennington Town Clerk Tina Metz in a string of thefts that intensified even after DiNapoli’s office uncovered her criminal behavior. Metz, 55, pleaded guilty today in Wyoming County Court to grand larceny in the third degree, … the guilty plea of former Bennington Town Clerk Tina Metz in a string of thefts that intensified even after DiNapolis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftDiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… drinking water and prevent contamination that could result in health problems, according to a report released today by … take for granted," DiNapoli said. "Water contamination in Hoosick Falls, Newburgh and Long Island revealed our … water safe, the state and localities have to take the lead in strengthening safeguards for public water supplies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protectionMessage from the Comptroller – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… and accompanying volatility in the State’s finances, New York ended the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 budget on … gap into surplus. This Financial Condition Report can help New Yorkers better understand the impacts of the COVID-19 … funding supports health coverage for nearly 9 million New Yorkers, and plays essential roles in programs including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/message-comptrollerXIII.10.C Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee – Using an Employee Check – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… to the state by an employee when the employee submits a check for repayment to the state. Process and Transaction … Expense Report Balance An employee should submit a check to the agency for repayment when an expense report was … is refunded to the State. The agency must forward the check to the Department of Taxation and Finance – Treasury …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10c-refunds-owed-state-employeeXII.6.F Paying Deceased Legislator Benefits – XII. Expenditures
… legislator’s annual salary. In the event of a legislator’s death, the appropriate Business Unit needs to submit an … the code for the withholding status for beneficiaries. OSC NOTIFICATION Once the Business Unit obtains the single … Bureau of State Expenditures will keep a record of such notification. This record will contain the benefit amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6f-paying-deceased-legislator-benefitsFinancial Condition and Selected Expenses (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Financial Condition and Selected Expenses ( 2015-S-21 ). Background The New York … thoroughbred racetracks: Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course. In 2011, Resorts World New York … to NYRA for capital expenses, operational support, and enhanced purses. In 2012, a temporary, State-controlled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/financial-condition-and-selected-expenses-followStory Place Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… for-profit special education provider located in Castleton, New York. Story Place offers a range of … June 30, 2014, Story Place reported about $1.9 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for three rate-based … June 30, 2014, we determined Story Place reported $5,150 in personal service costs on its CFR that did not comply with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/29/story-place-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualThe ARC of Ulster-Greene – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM). The … for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the guidelines specified in the RCM. For the year ended December … Remind Ulster-Greene officials of the pertinent SED guidelines that relate to the deficiencies we identified. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/arc-ulster-greene-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualTuition Assistance Program – LaGuardia Community College
… complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students … Community College (LaGuardia), located in Queens, is part of the City University of New York. LaGuardia offers more than 50 associate degree … complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Educations Rules and Regulations when certifying stude …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/04/tuition-assistance-program-laguardia-community-collegeAspire of Western New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Aspire provides a wide range of services to children with disabilities from birth through age 21, including … reimbursement, the provider's reported costs must comply with the guidelines specified in the RCM. For the year ended … Finding We identified $7,501 in costs that did not comply with SED’s requirements for reimbursement. The costs included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/aspire-western-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) was created in 1970 to provide low-cost capital and expert technical assistance for environmental projects in New York State. Its two major programs are the Clean Water … of approximately $5.2 million that were discretionary in nature. Each public authority and benefit corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingThe Child Development Council, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Background TCDC, a not-for-profit organization located in Johnson City, New York, provides preschool special education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/17/child-development-council-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… financial operations to provide reasonable assurance that State assets are appropriately managed and safeguarded. The … the State’s military forces, which are composed of the New York Army National Guard, New York Air National Guard, New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/27/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsOffice of Temporary and Disability Assistance SSP Payments Made to State Employees
The objective of our examination was to determine the appropriateness of New York State Supplemental Program SSP Payments the Office of Temporary and Disabili
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-state-employeesOversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.'s Family Support Services Contracts (Follow-Up)
… the implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Young Adult … must fully comply with the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual (CFR Manual) regarding the eligibility of … three audit recommendations, two were implemented and one was partially implemented. OPWDD is not required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/oversight-young-adult-institute-incs-family-support-services-contracts-followEssex County Sheriff’s Department – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-35)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Sheriff’s Departments’ … in northeastern New York State and has a population of approximately 39,000. The County is governed by the Board of Supervisors which comprises 18 members, one of whom also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/19/essex-county-sheriffs-department-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-andTown of Oneonta Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-243)
… public accountant and Verify the applicability of the wording in the contract relating to the calculation of the District’s annual fire protection bill. Key Recommendations Establish a system of internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/town-oneonta-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsFranklin County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-252)
… establishing a reasonable level of unexpended surplus funds to maintain and had not developed and adopted … that establishes a reasonable amount of unexpended surplus funds to be maintained in order to meet the County’s needs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/franklin-county-fiscal-stress-2013m-252Health Sciences Charter School – Procurement (2013M-211)
… Background The Health Sciences Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo and is governed by a Board of … procedure documentation and inconsistencies were found in the purchasing practices/competitive bid process outlined in the School’s charter agreement and the procurement policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/health-sciences-charter-school-procurement-2013m-211