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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… actual results or trends and did not contain estimates for all known revenues and expenditures. The adopted budgets … addition, the board did not establish adequate safeguards for online banking transactions. Auditors also found the … nor did they provide IT security awareness training for employees. Town of Corning – Procurement (Steuben County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOversight of Contract Expenditures of Palladia, Inc.
… one of the nation’s largest and most diverse programs for the prevention and treatment of alcohol and substance … Palladia merged with and began operating under Services for the Underserved (SUS), an organization that offers … methodologies during its budget process, specifically salary expenses shared between OASAS and non-OASAS programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/oversight-contract-expenditures-palladia-incProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits (Follow-Up)
… at the lab, and kits received by law enforcement agencies on or after February 26, 2017 were required to be processed … justice agencies. Our initial audit report, issued on May 27, 2020, sought to determine if the Division’s CLS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kits-followOversight of Direct Placement of Children (Follow-Up)
… welfare system, and its Central Office is responsible for supervising and coordinating child welfare services, … District to supervise the placement. Most of the standards for foster care do not apply to children in direct placement; … Districts to document that a placement can safely provide for the needs of the child. Local Districts must also provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/30/oversight-direct-placement-children-followDiNapoli Releases April State Cash Report
… "The fiscal year is off to a rocky start. Tax collections for the first month of the fiscal year were nearly $1 billion … from payments made with annual tax returns and requests for filing extensions as well as an increase in refunds. The … higher than last year for the same period. Significant increases include spending for Medicaid (up $887.8 million, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-releases-april-state-cash-reportOversight of Contract Expenditures of Palladia, Inc. (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Palladia Inc Report 2020S5
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/oversight-contract-expenditures-palladia-inc-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 409
… of employment. The Payroll System will divide the annual salary by the number of days in the contract and pay the … an earnings change. These changes can be based on a new salary, new work percentage, leave date, or reinstatement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/409-changes-contract-pay-page-institution-teachersDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Pleads Guilty in Connection With $100K Theft From the Department
… his position as treasurer and chief to steal over $100,000 for his own gain,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to our partnership … Attorney Callanan, Storrs is being brought to justice for his crimes.” Callanan said, “Mr. Storrs abused his … the New York State Police, he is being held accountable for his actions. This case serves as a reminder that public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-connection-100k-theft-departmentOpinion 92-45
… in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Fees (imposition for services of emergency rescue and first aid squad) … SQUADS -- Ambulance Service (no authority to impose fee for) -- Powers and Duties (imposition of fee for ambulance service) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-b(4): A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-45Selected Financial Management Practices
… interest in the real property that composes the Park for a term not to exceed 99 years. The Trust has a 13-member … and certain user fees. Key Findings Opportunities exist for the Trust to improve its practices related to revenue … needs to improve its monitoring of payments from tenants. For three contracts, the Trust did not collect $297,925 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/selected-financial-management-practicesDiNapoli: Increase in Older Inmates Challenges New York's Prison System
… experts, aimed at addressing an aging inmate population. For example, some experts have suggested that because of factors, including recidivism rates that are lower for older inmates than for their younger counterparts, use of early release for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-increase-older-inmates-challenges-new-yorks-prison-systemSchuyler County – Treasurer’s Office (2014M-186)
… was to examine the operations of the Treasurer’s office for the period January 1, 2011 through September 11, 2013. … Legislators. The County’s budgeted appropriations for 2013 were $45.2 million. The elected County Treasurer is … and custodian of all of the County’s money and responsible for maintaining an accurate accounting of all receipts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/10/03/schuyler-county-treasurers-office-2014m-186State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … these records off site, making the information unavailable for public inspection during reasonable times as required by … (Oswego County) Town officials did not seek competition for purchases from 23 vendors totaling $455,638. A board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 885
… 6252 2(c), eliminating the mandatory employee contribution for members who have ten (10) or more years of membership in … (10) or more years of membership in the ORP are eligible for the reduction in contribution regardless of any break(s) … implement the contribution rate changes as described below for eligible employees. New Contribution Percentages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/885-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirementOversight of the Early Intervention Program’s State Fiscal Agent
… including timely processing of provider claims for Early Intervention services provided. The audit covered … of Health (Department) is the lead agency responsible for the Early Intervention Program (Program). The mission of … age whose healthy development is compromised and provide for appropriate intervention to improve child and family …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/24/oversight-early-intervention-programs-state-fiscal-agentOperational Advisory No. 10
… provide guidance on the new business processes implemented for pre-award spending for ongoing federal grants and the 3286-s form has been updated to include a tab for pre-award requests: Chapter IX.3.A -Establish & Maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/10-fbic-automationCity of Olean – Budget Review (B18-1-1)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/03/19/city-olean-budget-review-b18-1-1State Authority Codes
… Authorities that already have a code will maintain it for this purpose. A list of State Authority Codes is provided. Codes have not yet been established for subsidiary authorities but State Authority Codes will be assigned for all subsidiaries that enter into contracts. Subsidiaries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/state-authority-codesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … The sheriff's department did not properly account for and manage the inmate and commissary accounts. Department … incorrectly made disbursements from the inmate account for shared expenditures and made disbursements such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Railroad Bridge Inspection Program
… submit an annual certification that its bridges are safe for the load imposed, and to provide the Department with an … that 38 railroads own or have maintenance responsibility for almost 3,000 railroad bridges in the State. Key Findings … with its bridge inspection and reporting requirements. For example, the bridge management plans on hand are an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-program