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DiNapoli: Cyberattack Complaints in New York Rise 53%
… Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, jumping from … in ransomware attacks that can shut down systems we rely on for water, power, health care and other necessities. … on the Syracuse City School District froze the district out of its own systems, crippling the website, email system, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/cyberattack-complaints-in-new-york-rise-53-percentComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… the BOCES claims auditor approved claims submitted by her employer, which compromised the auditor’s objectivity and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… (2023-S-53) The Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC), a component of Homes and Community Renewal, administers the … areas of the state. Overall, auditors determined that HTFC is making program payments to property owners for the correct … payments that were rejected by DOH’s encounter system. As a result of these rejections, auditors estimated a total of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsImproper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers (Follow-Up)
… Providers (Report 2015-S-6 ). Background Under federal and State regulations, providers must apply for enrollment into … services rendered by providers who do not meet federal and State requirements for participation in the Medicaid program … services rendered by providers who do not meet federal and State requirements. As a result of these weaknesses, six eye …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providers-followCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Claims/Deputy Claims Auditor
… The claims/deputy claims auditor: approves vouchers and invoices submitted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-claimsdeputy-claims-auditorCity of Jamestown – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-72)
City of Jamestown Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations 2013M72
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/14/city-jamestown-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-72Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The town’s proposed budget complies with the property tax levy limit. City of Newburgh – Budget Review (Orange … expenditures. The city’s proposed budget complies with the tax levy limit. Rockland County – Budget Review (B6-16-19) … The county’s proposed 2017 budget complies with the tax levy limit. For access to state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Office Has $14.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds; Urges New Yorkers to Claim Lost Money
… today announced that his office has over $14.5 billion in unclaimed funds and urged New Yorkers to see if any of it belongs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-office-has-145-billion-unclaimed-funds-urges-new-yorkers-claim-lost-moneyProperty Tax Freeze Credit
… intended to reimburse qualified New York State homeowners for increases in local property taxes on their primary … Department 5,661 questionable payments totaling $591,902 for follow-up evaluation and appropriate action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/property-tax-freeze-creditVillage of Catskill – Financial Condition (2014M-134)
… records, the Board did not have reliable information on which to base its decisions. The Village filed AFRs for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-catskill-financial-condition-2014m-134III.7 Data Quality – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… Purchase Order transaction with a budget status error for 30 days or more should be resolved or will be deleted. Any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii7-data-qualityVillage of Monticello – Board Oversight (2013M-226)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the oversight provided by the … 1, 2011 through March 14, 2013. Background The Village of Monticello is located in the Town of Thompson in Sullivan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/02/14/village-monticello-board-oversight-2013m-226DiNapoli: New York's March 31 Cash Standing Above Projections, but Faces Significant Shortfall in Weeks
… According to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, New York closed out the state fiscal year on March 31 with cash-on-hand in the General Fund of $8.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-new-yorks-march-31-cash-standing-above-projections-faces-significant-shortfall-weeksVillage of Pulaski – Selected Village Operations (2013M-142)
… the sewer fund. Key Findings The Board disbursed $102,275 from the water system improvement reserve to pay for work … for the improvement of the water system, expending moneys from this reserve for other than its intended purpose, such … not review each related claim. The Board did not audit, or cause to be audited, the annual financial report or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/06/village-pulaski-selected-village-operations-2013m-142Town of Gardiner – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-67)
… the Board’s oversight of the Town’s financial activities for the period January 1, 2011, to August 30, 2012. … The Town Board is the legislative body that is responsible for managing Town operations including establishing internal controls. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for 2011 and 2012 were approximately $2.5 million each year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-gardiner-selected-financial-activities-2013m-67Town of Ellenburg – Justice Court and Town Clerk Financial Operations and Wind Power Revenues (2013M-190)
… fund balance. Although we commend Town officials on their use of these moneys to reduce the tax levy and build …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-ellenburg-justice-court-and-town-clerk-financial-operations-and-wind-powerState Agencies Bulletin No. 1912
… and/or chartfield strings in PayServ may require updates for lapsing. Affected Employees All agencies with … be lapsing on 06/30/2021 and will no longer be available for payroll charges. Effective Dates This will be effective … SFS will need to be completed before 06/17/2021 in order for them to be used in PayServ for the Institution check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1912-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsDisposal of Electronic Devices
… OGS' Surplus Unit. Key Findings Seven of the 36 computer hard drives readied for surplus still contained data, even … indicating all information had been removed. Two of these hard drives contained personal, private and/or sensitive … home addresses and financial information. One of these two hard drives also contained potentially inappropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposal-electronic-devicesCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget … no greater than the tax levy limit (tax cap), unless a local law is adopted to override the limit. Review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12City of Saratoga Springs – Financial Condition (2012M-201)
… surplus has significantly increased from $165,723 on December 31, 2006 to $6.2 million on December 31, 2011. As of October 31, 2012, the fiscal year 2012 general fund budget of $37.2 million appears on track with City officials not anticipating an operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/15/city-saratoga-springs-financial-condition-2012m-201