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Niagara Falls Water Board – Financial Management (2015M-141)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board is managing the … corporations which were created in 2002 by a special act of the New York State Legislature. The Water Board, which is … projects or repairs or to reduce the water and sewer rent rates charged to taxpayers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/03/18/niagara-falls-water-board-financial-management-2015m-141Hudson Housing Authority – Board Oversight (2016M-302)
… May 18, 2016. Background The Hudson Housing Authority is located in the City of Hudson in Columbia County and … low-rent housing for qualified individuals. The Authority is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners … by the City Mayor and two commissioners elected by tenants. The operating budget for the low-income housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/10/28/hudson-housing-authority-board-oversight-2016m-302Clifton Park Water Authority – Water Charges (2015M-247)
… audit was to review the Authority’s internal controls over water charges for the period January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background The Clifton Park Water Authority is an independent public benefit corporation … Law to acquire, construct, operate and maintain public water supply and distribution facilities for the benefit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/01/22/clifton-park-water-authority-water-charges-2015m-247Town of Columbus – Budget Development Practices (2012M-225)
… August 1, 2012. Background The Town of Columbus is located in Chenango County. An elected five-member Town Board, … While the Board continued to under-budget revenues in fiscal year 2012, its adopted budget for 2013 is more … the amount of unrestricted, unappropriated surplus funds in a manner that benefits Town taxpayers. Continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-columbus-budget-development-practices-2012m-225Town of Broome – Purchasing and Justice Court (2014M-255)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s purchasing practices and the Justice … Town purposes. The Board did not require Department heads to keep complete records that would be used to determine the purpose of purchases. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/12/19/town-broome-purchasing-and-justice-court-2014m-255Wyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B25-7-3)
… proposed 2025-26 budget. Background The Wyandanch Union Free School District (District) is located in Suffolk County. … deficit in the District ’s general fund as of June 30, 2019. Local Finance Law (LFL) Section 10.10(d) requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/04/11/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b25-7-3Union-Endicott Central School District - Noninstructional Overtime (2018M-201)
… officials appropriately monitored and controlled overtime for noninstructional employees. Key Findings Our review of records for 15 noninstructional employees paid overtime totaling … often did not document that prior approval was granted for overtime worked and that start and end times were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/22/union-endicott-central-school-district-noninstructional-overtime-2018mState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… School District – Transportation State Aid and Debt for Bus Purchases (St. Lawrence County The district did not apply for all transportation state aid for seven new bus acquisitions resulting in a potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 344
… Credit to file a new W-5 "Earned Income Credit Advance" certificate each year. The federal government provides a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/344-advance-payment-earned-income-creditState Agencies Bulletin No. 283
… for the annual review of employees with Earned Income Credit (EIC). Affected Employees Employees eligible to receive advance Earned Income Credit payments for 2002. Background Internal Revenue … employees eligible for advance payment of Earned Income Credit to file a new W-5 "Earned Income Credit Advance" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/283-advance-payment-earned-income-creditState Agencies Bulletin No. 1881
… and New York City Education Board Retirement System (7T) 2021 plan year. Affected Employees Tier 6 members of NYCERS, … each year and is based on the Consumer Price Index on December 31 of the previous year. In 2018, the maximum amount … Dates Effective Institution Paychecks dated January 14, 2020. OSC Actions OSC will update the Retirement Plans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1881-2021-tier-6-ot-limit-and-plan-year-changes-nyc-retirement-systemsDiNapoli: Audit Shows Mixed Results on School Districts' Compliance With Physical Education Rules
… all state-mandated physical education (PE) requirements for students. Of the 10 school districts examined, nine did … of PE to students in grades K-4, and seven did not do so for grade 5. Auditors did find that all 10 districts met the requirements for students in grades 9-12, nine districts met grade 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-shows-mixed-results-school-districts-compliance-physical-education-rulesDiNapoli and Investor Group Reach Shareholder Agreement With FirstEnergy
… report on the company’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … they prepare for future regulations that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.” The shareholder resolution called on the … actions the Company could take to reduce its greenhouse gas emission in connection with President Obama’s goal of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-and-investor-group-reach-shareholder-agreement-firstenergyComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… following audits have been issued: Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts … found that ESDC officials did not enforce several contract terms with some vendors. As a result, there is diminished … City Department of Finance, Controls and Accountability of Court, Trust and Bail Funds (2013-N-1) The Finance Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The state’s procurement process is intended to ensure fair competition, guard against … group homes across eight counties. Employees at each group home routinely purchase food and household items necessary to … should have purchased items that met their needs first from preferred sources (which are established in state law), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyOversight of Complaint Activity
… Purpose To determine whether the Public Service Commission consistently applies State laws, rules, … 1, 2012 through August 19, 2016. Background The Public Service Commission (Commission) regulates almost 2,000 … in revenue in fiscal year 2015-16. Pursuant to Public Service Law (Law) Sections 65 and 66, the Commission has the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/01/oversight-complaint-activityMedicaid Program – Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician
… complied with Medicaid policies and whether Dr. Ahmad’s medical records support the services he billed and the … The records must include information such as the pertinent medical history for each visit; notes regarding the patient’s … authorities. Key Findings Frequently, Dr. Ahmad’s medical records did not meet the minimum standards to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/18/medicaid-program-questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertainingWage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs
… ensure payments are used as intended and whether program contractors accurately report performance outcomes, including … permanent, unsubsidized employment is achieved. This audit’s scope period covers April 1, 2011 through November 18, … for wage subsidies and achieving milestones. The Office’s system for tracking and monitoring milestones and goal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/29/wage-subsidy-and-transitional-employment-programsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-243
… agency instructions for processing the 2016 Discretionary Award. Affected Employees Employees in the State University … campus president. Effective Date(s) The 2016 Discretionary Award should be processed in either Administration Pay Period … employees who will receive a 2016 Discretionary Award and must include the payment amount. The roster must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-243-2016-discretionary-award-psnu-employees-represented-unitedState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… had an increased risk that the network could be accessed by unauthorized individuals. In addition to sensitive IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0