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DiNapoli: School Districts Need to Improve Oversight of Technology Equipment
… so taxpayers know their money isn’t being squandered.” For the audit period of July 1, 2019 to March 31, 2022, … assets, worth nearly $280,000, were not properly accounted for. Although three districts — East Quogue Union Free School … assets during this period and the need to properly account for them also increased. DiNapoli’s auditors also found: None …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-school-districts-need-improve-oversight-technology-equipmentDiNapoli: MTA Not Holding Paratransit Contractor Accountable
… Errors can include flawed travel information and mistakes on dates, trip times, number of riders, addresses, cross …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-mta-not-holding-paratransit-contractor-accountableDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced the indictment of … $17,000 from the rescue squad. “Thorne allegedly abused her position to divert thousands of dollars meant to protect … Chatham Rescue Squad for twenty years until her employment was terminated in 2022. Her final position was as Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. … New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program
… services for and supports the employment goals of people with a disability. Its mission is to assist … people with a disability were still more than double that of the general population. The pandemic and resulting … eligibility determination must be made within 60 days of receipt of an application; IPEs must be developed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/30/adult-career-and-continuing-education-services-vocational-rehabilitation-supportedDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… loss as an issue and estimated that fixes could yield as much as $2.2 million in savings. More often than not, water … Revolving Fund, which provides grants for water systems. This financial assistance helps local governments address … was issued in February 2017. To view the report, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Department, Aviation, World Trade Center, and Leasing of Properties
… opportunities and whether PANYNJ followed its procedures in the leasing of properties. This audit covered the period … between New York and New Jersey, the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan, the George Washington Bridge Bus Station, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/04/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-department-aviation-world-trade-center-andRisk Management Planning Group
… and standard industry practices. NYSIF also should ensure it receives accurate reserves information from the TPA (RMPG) … the insurance claims. NYSIF provided no evidence that it established procedures to effectively guard against the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/24/risk-management-planning-groupArea #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… Fraud involving the exploitation of valid online banking credentials is a significant risk facing any … government or school that processes financial transactions online. Some of the more popular types of electronic fraud targeting online banking are phishing 15 and malware. 16 In a typical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… earned investment earnings totaling over $153,000 from money on deposit in its 15 bank accounts at two financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four … in our initial audit report, Maximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities ( 2021-S-26 ). About the Program According to the 2022 American Community Survey, there were nearly 1.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/20/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilities-followHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Follow-Up)
… plan required to be submitted and approved by HUD before it could begin spending HOME-ARP funds. We further found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-and-maximization-federal-funding-communityOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Follow-Up)
… traffic conditions and detect incidents, TMC staff use video surveillance cameras and media broadcasts. DOT is also … intersections utilizing 160 microwave sensors, 50 traffic video cameras, and 100 E-ZPass readers. The objectives of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controls-followOpinion 89-10
… PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES - Conferences and Training Schools (authority of public library to provide for cash … incurred in connection with conventions, conferences or schools attended pursuant to General Municipal Law, §77-b. … incurred in connection with conventions conferences or schools attended pursuant to General Municipal Law 77b …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-10Public Welfare – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… limit on Family Assistance, children living apart from adult relatives and certain other individuals. FA is largely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-welfareState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… accounted for. Testing identified: 34 fixed assets with a combined cost of $255,775 did not have the required … identifying them as district-owned; and 12 fixed assets with a combined cost of $213,960 could not be located. Another 18 fixed assets with a combined cost of $79,383 were not recorded on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. … New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… according to an audit and investigation released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “This individual … and the town supervisor did not perform proper monthly bank reconciliations; and The town board did not audit the … prior to the bookkeeper recording the entries in the central accounting system; Perform complete and accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500Avoiding a Rejected DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS, as a governmental plan, has discretion to reject a DRO. Orders that are vague, contain inconsistent … for pension distributions at the earliest eligibility age do not apply to governmental plans such as NYSLRS. Lump Sum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/avoiding-rejected-droDiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… Officials at Erie Community College (ECC) gave more than $100,000 in raises and bonuses … during the period of September 2010 through February 2015, college officials created 10 senior executive positions with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-board