Search
State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… between 2015 and 2019 but had active user accounts. In addition, five employees had unnecessary user permissions … not needed, including three accounts that were created in 2015 and 2016. District officials also did not ensure … overtime payments could have been avoided or reduced. In addition, 10 employees were overpaid for overtime hours …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… Junction, N.Y., for allegedly stealing more than $88,000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and its schools. The arrest was the result of a joint investigation between Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office, … from Gobble Meals. She also used taxpayers’ funds to make car loan payments. She served as Beekman tax collector for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherKids Unlimited, PT, OT & SLP, PLLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education … primarily on expenses claimed on Kids Unlimited’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 and certain expenses claimed on its CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. About the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/kids-unlimited-pt-ot-slp-pllc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualUse of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Use of Vendor-Supported … responsible for the oversight of public transportation in Erie and Niagara counties, including the NFTA Metro Bus … they maintain a single clear inventory of IT assets to aid in tracking their systems. NFTA officials indicated they were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-followCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B19-6-6)
… which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of the … year 2019-20 and the related justification documents are in compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal Agent Act … to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2019-20 fiscal year. The water fund’s budget includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/07/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-6Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… did not develop multiyear financial or capital plans. In addition, auditors found the board also did not adopt a … – Payroll (Dutchess County) The town overpaid $134,658 in payroll, leave and health insurance payments. Auditors … purchased incidentals for the program. Payments made to a movie theater totaling $4,730 were not documented. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Westchester County Sisters Charged With Hiding Their Mother's Death to Steal From Retirement System
… concealing their mother’s death to collect $21,694 in her retirement funds from 2013 to 2015. The two … County residents are charged with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony. "For two years … her sister, Mary Nash, stole nearly $22,000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/westchester-county-sisters-charged-hiding-their-mothers-death-steal-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
… Third quarter local sales tax collections in New York state totaled $4.8 billion, an increase of 6.3 … be a contributing factor, along with the continued rise in consumer spending and wages.” Overall, year-to-date … of 4.3 percent. Year-to-date sales tax collections grew in 51 of 57 counties, a marked improvement over the growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarterSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… issuing agencies on ways to reduce the number of errors in summonses, such as additional training on writing … for employees to follow to collect parking summonses in judgment. Monitor the contracts with outside collection … Office for International Affairs for their assistance in collecting the amounts due from each country. … To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000
… of Potter Clerk Julie Brown was sentenced to six months in Yates County jail today for stealing nearly $27,000 in public funds for her personal use. Her thefts were … 21, 2019, when Brown resigned. She agreed to pay $26,729 in restitution as part of her plea agreement in March, of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000The Norman Howard School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011. Background NHS, located in Rochester, New York, provides special education services to children with learning disabilities in grades 5 through 12. NHS is reimbursed for these services based upon financial information contained in the CFR it files with the New York State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/15/norman-howard-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft of Public Funds
… funds for her personal use and must pay back $46,646 in restitution. Her thefts were brought to light during a … Spike’s office. Brown, 49, admitted before Judge Cook in Yates County Court that she stole cash payments made to … to Grand Larceny in the 3rd degree as a public corruption crime, Corrupting the Government in the 2nd degree, Scheme to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft-public-fundsOversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement Collections (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/05/oversight-casino-revenues-and-regulatory-oversight-reimbursement-collections-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… of this activity because they did not routinely monitor employee internet use. Auditors also found network and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: Audit Details Double-Dipping by Buffalo City School District Technician
… District Attorney Frank A. Sedita, III and sentenced today in Erie County Court to five years probation, 100 hours of community service and $18,229 in restitution, which he paid. Rodriguez pleaded guilty in April to scheming to defraud in the first degree, a class …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audit-details-double-dipping-buffalo-city-school-district-technicianComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the South Seneca Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … 2014-15 fiscal year before making approximately $523,400 in budget transfers to correct 72 appropriation accounts that … – Financial Management (Cattaraugus County) Delays in billing and collecting tuition negatively impact the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Medicaid Program – Cost of Pharmacy Services Under Managed Care
… obtained Medicaid pharmacy services under managed care in an economical manner. The audit covered the period January … of actions to help ensure pharmacy services are provided in an efficient and economical manner. However, it has not … 2016 through December 31, 2019, we estimated $605 million in unnecessary costs to the Medicaid program. The Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-cost-pharmacy-services-under-managed-careExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Cash Flows
… Examples from GASB Statement 34 included in this bulletin, copyright by the … 06856 are reprinted by permission. Sample City Statement of Cash Flows Proprietary Funds For the Year Ended December … other payables (297,446) (86,643) (384,089) 475,212 Accrued expenses (4,251,369) 11,520 (4,239,849) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-cash-flowsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… accurately. Collections were reported and remitted late to the supervisor for 21 months of the 24 months auditors … registrants did not pay program fees that ranged from $80 to $130 per person totaling $640 to $1,040. In addition, the co-director’s child attended the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Eastport-South Manor Central School District – Building Safety (Suffolk County) District … with required building safety at the junior-senior high school. Auditors determined, district officials did not fix …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits