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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… programs. Department of Health (DOH): Optimizing Medicaid Drug Rebates (2017-F-9) (Follow-Up) An initial audit determined DOH had overlooked multiple sources of drug rebate revenue and did not collect an estimated $95.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued: Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC): Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up) (2017-F-13) An initial … of Major Oil Storage Facilities (MOSFs) reporting and facility registration, as well as a lack of facility data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… issues with the quality of data the department relies on to administer the state's weights and measures program. … Such deficiencies diminish the department's ability to conduct useful analyses and to provide meaningful information to the municipalities. Such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 40
… Units must always use the Invoice and Distribution Lines of the voucher in the SFS. No lines in the Balancing section of the voucher in the SFS should be used, including the “Misc …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/40-misc-charge-amount-field-balancing-sectionWest Genesee Central School District - Capital Assets (2023M-128)
… School District (District) officials properly monitored and accounted for capital assets. Key Findings District officials did not always properly monitor and account for the capital assets that we tested, and did not conduct periodic physical inventories to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/02/16/west-genesee-central-school-district-capital-assets-2023m-128Dolgeville Central School District – Fuel Monitoring (2023M-175)
… District (District) officials adequately accounted for and monitored fuel usage. Key Findings District officials … performed. A periodic reconciliation of purchases, usage and fuel on hand can determine whether significant amounts of … perform periodic reconciliations to the fuel in the tank and investigate and resolve any material differences. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/02/16/dolgeville-central-school-district-fuel-monitoring-2023m-175Tonawanda City School District - Procurement (2023M-108)
… officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings The Board of Education (Board) and District officials did not always use a competitive process to procure goods and services. As a result, they did not comply with District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/01/tonawanda-city-school-district-procurement-2023m-108State Agencies Bulletin No. 763
… undeliverable, the agency should forward the check to the NYS Department of Tax and Finance, Division of Treasury, per …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/763-implementation-bonus-payment-and-other-increases-non-arbitrationCUNY Bulletin No. CU-106
… having a Bargaining Unit of U2 and a job code of: 016117-College Acct Assnt 016118-College Acct 016119-CUNY Office Assnt 016120-CUNY Secl Assnt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-106-new-bargaining-unit-union-code-earnings-program-and-benefitState Agencies Bulletin No. 809
… Employees who are members of the ORP and have the Retirement Plan Type of 7Z (TIAA/CREF) with ten (10) or more … 2(c), eliminating the mandatory employee contribution for members in the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) who have … with an Election Date prior to April 2, 1998) are eligible for the reduction in contribution regardless of any break(s) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/809-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirementState Agencies Bulletin No. 298
… 01-01-2002. The yearly regular contribution amount for Deferred Compensation has been increased from $8,500 to … employees in each of the last three years prior to normal retirement age, has been increased to $11,000, or twice the allowable regular contribution, for a combined maximum total contribution of $22,000 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/298-changes-processing-deferred-compensation-calendar-year-2002State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on End of Legislative Session
… was a missed opportunity to protect taxpayers’ dollars and prevent corruption. Enhancing independent oversight of … development spending, is needed to ensure accountability and transparency. I hope the Legislature will consider the … was a missed opportunity to protect taxpayers dollars and prevent corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-end-legislative-sessionXI.11.E Retainage – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… The process for establishing and paying retainage against a contract can be found at … to ensure that retainages are processed appropriately and timely in SFS. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 03/19/2012 … The process for establishing and paying retainage against a contract can be found at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11e-retainageManchester-Shortsville Central School District – Instructional Complex Capital Improvement Project (2021M-103)
… Central School District (District) officials properly and transparently used capital project resources. Key … another project phase totaling approximately $1.2 million and completed $149,000 in additional work that were not presented to and approved by the voters. The Board did not competitively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/01/manchester-shortsville-central-school-district-instructional-complexState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Health (DOH): Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers (2015-S-6) Auditors identified vulnerabilities … warranted. State Education Department (SED): Brookville Center for Children’s Services Inc., Compliance with the … with three entities. State Education Department: The Child Study Center of New York (CSC), Compliance With the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0Canajoharie Central School District – Fuel Purchasing (2021M-170)
… the District paid high-credit risk fees totaling $1,321 for May and June 2021, the District’s incomplete records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/canajoharie-central-school-district-fuel-purchasing-2021m-170Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District – Fixed Assets (2021M-139)
… have required asset tags and/or were not on the inventory list. Three assets with combined purchase prices of more than … or had an incorrect location indicated, on the inventory list. The Board did not approve the disposal of 28 of the 35 … or misused. Key Recommendations Ensure the inventory list is accurate and up-to-date. Ensure that all assets on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/22/gilbertsville-mount-upton-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2021m-139Longwood Central School District – Overtime (2021M-126)
… Board of Education (Board) did not adopt written policies to ensure that all overtime hours worked were pre-approved, … in writing. Officials did not maintain documentation to justify compensatory (comp) time earned. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/longwood-central-school-district-overtime-2021m-126South Butler Fire Department – Oversight of Financial Activities (2020M-120)
… records were not annually audited as required. Required State and Federal filings were not completed, and annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/04/30/south-butler-fire-department-oversight-financial-activitiesIntroduction – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… has become an integral part of most local governments’ and school districts’ operations. Computer systems and electronic data are fundamental to daily business transactions, communication, and accounting and reporting. The impact of an unplanned IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/introduction