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Avon Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-75)
… Board of Education (Board) and District officials effectively managed fund balance and reserves. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not effectively manage fund balance and reserves. The … District Board of Education Board and District officials effectively managed fund balance and reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/avon-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-75Lewis County Industrial Development Agency – Staff Services Agreements (2025M-1)
… staff service fees were accurately calculated and paid in accordance with written agreements. Key Findings The … calculated and paid according to the agreements, resulting in LCIDA overpaying $316,597 for such services. This was 172 … and certain fees were not properly annualized as specified in the agreements. In addition, LCIDA paid a fee for one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/05/23/lewis-county-industrial-development-agency-staff-services-agreements-2025m-1Comptroller DiNapoli's Legislative Program
… contributing to a statewide elected official, a candidate for a statewide elected office, or their authorized political … Payments Interest Eligible – S.8253 (Brisport) - Allows for the payment of interest on unclaimed spousal and child … dollars. Protest Procedures – S.8385 (Comrie) - Requires all state agencies and public authorities to provide bidders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislationTown of Pound Ridge – Procurement and Claims Auditing (2024M-150)
… to payment. Key Findings Town officials did not procure all goods and services in accordance with Board policy and … did not always properly audit claims before approving them for payment. When a thorough and effective claims audit is … is an increased risk that claims could have been paid for inappropriate purposes. For example: Town officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/01/town-pound-ridge-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2024m-150Opinion 96-12
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … district may change its fiscal year from a calendar year to a year ending in February or March. You indicate that the … and end on the thirty-first day of December". There is no provision in the Town Law or any other State statute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-12Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Barnard Fire Department , Barnard Fire District , Orange Lake Fire District , Village of Silver Springs , Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission and the Town of Westport . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … to excessive levels and have consistently levied taxes for expenditures that could have been paid for with reserve funds. Goshen Central School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsReal Estate Portfolio (Follow-Up)
… development, energy efficiency, renewables and innovation, for the benefit of our customers and all New Yorkers.” To … license lasts 50 years and includes a land management plan for property affected by the hydroelectric plant. Any … public authority to maintain adequate inventory controls for all of its property and to periodically review this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/28/real-estate-portfolio-followExamination of Pitts Management Associates (PMA)
… originally entered into contract CM00939 with PMA for consulting services for the period December 3, 2012 through September 3, 2013. That contract was later extended for three months through December 2, 2013. At that time, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/14/examination-pitts-management-associates-pmaState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … the board expects to use surplus funds and the timeframe for doing so. As of the 2016-17 fiscal year-end, the level of … 72 percent of operating expenditures, and there is no plan for the use of these surplus funds. City of Newburgh – Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Collection of Electronic Waste Fees
… Division of Materials Management (Division) is responsible for administering the Act, which was signed into law on May … covered electronic equipment to set up and fund programs for the collection and recycling of e-waste in the State. The … data is used to calculate a recycling acceptance standard for each manufacturer. If actual recycling falls below this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/02/collection-electronic-waste-feesMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2014 Through September 30, 2014
… system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. During the six-month period ended September … The audit found: $31.4 million in potential overpayments for clinic claims that were processed using an incorrect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/29/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2014-through-september-30-2014Opinion 90-38
… buildings are occupied and are dependent upon the highway for access. We are in receipt of your letter concerning a town highway which has been designated and posted for this year as a seasonal limited use highway pursuant to … or commercial buildings dependent upon such highways for access" (Highway Law, §205-a[2]). Subdivision 4 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-38Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , North Shore Public Library and the Town of Westerlo . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … of claims approved by the board for payment was included in the board minutes and the amounts in the minutes did not agree with the total amounts of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsArea #12 – Information Technology Contingency Planning – Information Technology Governance
… from ransomware, hardware failure or human error, for example, could significantly curtail a local government’s … school’s operations. Proactively anticipating and planning for such disruptions will help prepare local government and school personnel for the actions they must take in the event of a disruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-12-information-technology-contingency-planningMid Island Therapy Associates, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… audit included all expenses claimed on Mid Island’s CFR for the fiscal year 2012-13, and certain expenses claimed on Mid Island’s CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2012. Background Mid Island is a for-profit organization authorized by SED to provide, among …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/31/mid-island-therapy-associates-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Village Fiscal Stress Declines Again
… fiscal stress," said DiNapoli. "I commend local officials for this improvement and believe that sensible budgeting and … "susceptible to fiscal stress," or has "no designation." For the fiscal year ending 2016, the three villages in … period. In January, DiNapoli released fiscal stress scores for school districts. In April, scores for the 17 cities with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-village-fiscal-stress-declines-againInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… highway bridges and addressed related deficiencies in a timely manner as required by State and federal laws. Our … January 2008 and July 2012, 1,469 flags were issued for the LIRR and B&T highway bridges. As of July 2012, 538 … were a limited number of exceptions, suggesting a need for further improvement. From our sample of 116 flags, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/08/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsDiNapoli Appoints Senior Budget and Policy Staff
… of Budget and Policy Analysis. These appointments are to fill currently vacant positions. “New York has a massive, … and will be critical in keeping the public informed of how the state is balancing its books and addressing important … Ohio State University. His salary is $170,000. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-appoints-senior-budget-and-policy-staffOperational Advisory No. 32
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/32-refund-appropriation-ap-adjustment-voucher-guidelines