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Village of Ocean Beach – Clerk-Treasurer Compensation (2022M-79)
… agreements, resulting in: $44,135 in overpayments for unused vacation and sick leave and unauthorized … (comp) time. $11,000 per year of costs to the Village for the Clerk-Treasurer’s personal use of a Village vehicle … as a fringe benefit, should have been reported on his W-2 for income tax purposes. Key Recommendations Ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/10/14/village-ocean-beach-clerk-treasurer-compensation-2022m-79Village of Cayuga Heights – Board Oversight (2014M-292)
… 2014. Background The Village of Cayuga Heights is located in the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, and has a population … process does not comply with the procedures outlined in the policy. Key Recommendations Reconcile cash in a timely manner using a standard format and ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/11/03/village-cayuga-heights-board-oversight-2014m-292Bradford Central School District – Claims Auditor (2022M-157)
… not ensure claims had adequate supporting documentation for her review prior to approval. We reviewed 74 claims … totaling $2.96 million did not contain documentation for the claims auditor to perform a proper audit. The claims … BOCES), inappropriately audited and approved 25 claims for the GST BOCES service charges totaling approximately $2.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/06/bradford-central-school-district-claims-auditor-2022m-157Southside Academy Charter School - Enrollment and Billing (2019M-70)
… School District (SCSD) $28,640 in charter school tuition for the 2017-18 school year and it under-billed four other … and we found inconsistencies in student addresses used for billing purposes. The School did not have all the … Recommendations Review information included on billings for accuracy and verify that the correct resident district is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/05/31/southside-academy-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2019m-70Town of Tyre - Long-Term Planning (2019M-61)
… capital plans. A reserve plan which details justifications for reserves to be established or maintained, funding levels and plans for use. The Highway Superintendent did not: Submit an annual … adopt comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plans for a three- to five-year period. Adopt a formal reserve plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/29/town-tyre-long-term-planning-2019m-61State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. … and financial software access controls were adequate to protect district IT systems and data from unauthorized … District – Financial Condition Management (Lewis County) While the board and district officials made some progress in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: DEC Needs to Improve Efforts to Control Invasive Species
… The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) needs to improve efforts … ecosystems and be harmful to people. They cause a loss of wildlife habitat, native plants, fish and animals as well … said. “The agency has undertaken important steps to address this problem, but my auditors found several areas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-dec-needs-improve-efforts-control-invasive-speciesDiNapoli: Paycheck Protection Program in NYC Stumbled, but Finding Footing
… New York City: What’s Next? Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-paycheck-protection-program-nyc-stumbled-finding-footingOther Bulletin No. 55.1
… 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 Higher Ed Repay State Loan 428 Dependent Care 433 Total Unemployment Ins Owed 442 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-551-april-2020-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilComptroller 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-30-2014Comptroller 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-auditsOpinion 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-90-38Opinion 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-96-12Efforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes
… top 250 business tax debtors for whom it filed at least one warrant in the prior 12 months. The March 2021 lists for … actions prior to completing or closing cases for one of the five collection steps we tested: using applicable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/24/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes