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Building Blocks Developmental Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2017-S-1)
To determine whether the costs reported by Building Blocks Developmental Preschool, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17s1.pdfClaims Processing Activity October 1, 2019 Through March 31, 2020 (2019-S-53) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health’s (Department) eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s53-response.pdfClaims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019 (2019-S-12) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health’s (Department) eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s12-response.pdfNYSARC, Inc. - Rockland County Chapter – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2022-S-50) 180-Day Response-NYSARC
To determine whether the costs reported by NYSARC, Inc.-Rockland County Chapter on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s50-response2.pdfFiscal Oversight Responsibilities of the Governing Board
The governing board’s oversight role can touch virtually every aspect of a local government’s operations. This session will discuss some key functions including budget responsibilities, interim reporting, the audit of claims, and the annual audit requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-oversight-governing-board-012225.pdfOpinion 92-49
… constituting park facility) REFERENDUM - Permissive (need for when town leases land for recreational trail) TOWN LAW §§81,220: A proposed lease of real property for use as a town recreational trail is subject to permissive … the proposed recreational trail would constitute a park for the provisions of law relating to the holding of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49Opinion 91-63
… interest in the building in which the store is located. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§800, et seq .) … board's proceedings. Disclosure is not required under section 803 in the case of an interest in a contract which is … town to avoid even the appearance of impropriety. January 8, 1992 Michael G. Walsh, Esq., Town Attorney Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-63Opinion 91-53
… reorganization meeting, town board members are chosen to act as liaison to the town board in connection with various … elected town clerk and an elected highway superintendent. Section 27 prohibits the board from fixing the salaries of … as compensation for a separate, second town position, the holding of which is not incompatible or otherwise prohibited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53Opinion 92-21
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. FEES -- Justice Courts (mass dismissal of cases - entitlement to fees under General Municipal Law, … Whether towns and villages are entitled to the payment of fees pursuant to section 99l of the General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21State Comptroller DiNapoli & U.S. Attorney Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing of Former Albany Resident for Defrauding NYS Retirement System of $130,624
… F. Grossmann, 68, pled guilty to Bank Larceny, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, § 2113(b), and was sentenced to probation for three years, including one year of home confinement. Grossmann was also ordered to pay … F Grossmann 68 pled guilty to Bank Larceny a violation of Title 18 United States Code 2113b and was sentenced to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-us-attorney-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-former-albany-residentDiNapoli: School Districts Need to Improve Oversight of Technology Equipment
… audit period of July 1, 2019 to March 31, 2022, auditors selected 1,155 IT assets to confirm they were inventoried in school districts’ records and selected 945 of these to see if they could be located. More … and found nearly 4,400 had missing or duplicated serial numbers and approximately 4,800 were missing locations or the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-school-districts-need-improve-oversight-technology-equipmentDiNapoli: Thousands of Young Children With Disabilities Not Receiving Early Intervention Services
… with disabilities, but an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found many young … faced delays in care. The audit recommended the New York State Department of Health (DOH) improve its management of … In addition, auditors identified disparities across the state in the availability of providers and access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thousands-young-children-disabilities-not-receiving-early-intervention-servicesOpinion 88-8
… servicing district vehicles) -- Exceptions (abstention from voting not an exception) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … in General Municipal Law, §802 apply. Abstention from voting on matters relating to the contracts between the … stockholder of the automotive dealership and abstains from voting with respect to any matters relating to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-8DiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… the Town of Marion, Eileen Steurrys, was sentenced today to serve six months in jail and pay over $59,000 in … from the Court and altering records in an effort to hide her crimes. “Ms. Steurrys thought she could abuse her position to steal from the public and conceal her theft. She now faces …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionDiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… for all capital projects for FY 2023 through FY 2026. The biggest cost drivers were sewer projects ($2.3 … and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsXV.13 Federal Funds – Payments – XV. End of Year
… reimbursed for payments made from federal funds by the end of the fiscal year, vouchers and journal transfers including … be paid by the date identified in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar . Submission of a transaction after the dates … reimbursed for payments made from federal funds by the end of the fiscal year vouchers and journal transfers including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv13-federal-funds-paymentsXV.11 Journal/Revenue Transfers – XV. End of Year
… Ledger Journal Entries and AP Journal Vouchers prior to the end of the fiscal year, OSC strongly recommends that agencies submit these transactions to OSC by the date identified in the Office of Operations Events and … Ledger Journal Entries and AP Journal Vouchers prior to the end of the fiscal year OSC strongly recommends that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv11-journalrevenue-transfersState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Boeing Lawsuit Settlement
… regarding the approval of the settlement of the derivative lawsuit the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) and the Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado (FPPA) filed against the directors of The Boeing Company. State … regarding the approval of the settlement of the derivative lawsuit the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-boeing-lawsuit-settlementDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… Former Village of Chatham Chief of Police Peter Volkmann was sentenced to pay $92,829 in restitution and perform 200 hours of community service today for … District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police. “No one is above law, including Volkmann who, as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… to adjust to new laws or handle workload surges –– a dire forecast with disastrous consequences during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraud