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DiNapoli Criticizes Ill-Conceived Presidential Executive Order
… the reality of climate change. "While the Executive Order does not remove the U.S. from the Paris agreement, today's policy actions undercut our nation's ability to live up to its obligations under the agreement. Such … we will continue to challenge companies to adjust their business operations so they can be sustainably profitable and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-criticizes-ill-conceived-presidential-executive-orderComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Pearl River Union Free School District and the Valhalla Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make … dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and operations, my office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Village of Monticello – Board Oversight (2013M-226)
… 14, 2013. Background The Village of Monticello is located in the Town of Thompson in Sullivan County. The Village is … by the Board of Trustees which comprises an elected Mayor and four elected Trustees. The Village’s annual budget for … did not ensure that Village officials maintained accurate and up-to-date accounting records and, therefore, did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/02/14/village-monticello-board-oversight-2013m-226City of Mount Vernon – Budget Review (B21-6-3)
… sources, including fund balance appropriation and sale of real property. Revenues for real estate transfer taxes, mortgage taxes and Court fees are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/04/16/city-mount-vernon-budget-review-b21-6-3Village of Cuba – Sewer Fund Financial Condition and Records and Reports (2013M-15)
… 31, 2012. Background The Village of Cuba is located in Allegany County. The Village is governed by an elected … did not maintain the Village’s accounting records in a complete and accurate manner. Specifically, we found … and accounts payable were misstated, which resulted in the operating funds’ fiscal health appearing to be more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-cuba-sewer-fund-financial-condition-and-records-and-reports-2013m-15State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audits were issued. Town of Canajoharie – Budgeting and Allocating Sales Tax Revenue (Montgomery County) Town officials did not properly budget for and allocate sales tax revenue. As a result, taxpayers … The town board underestimated sales tax revenue in the town-outside-village (TOV) general, TOV highway and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsXIII.2.C Expense Report Certification – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… back to the State. For information on Finance Office certification requirements see Chapter XII, Section 4.B – Certification of Vouchers of this Guide. Process and … for approval using the employee’s own user ID. Sign the certification on a completed Employee Report of Travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2c-expense-report-certificationDiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… financial information for the effective management and fiscal oversight of city operations because officials … financial reports, provide interim financial reports and issue audited statements. In addition, they did not have … “Our audit found city officials did not establish basic and routine financial policies and procedures to effectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesTown of Poland – Internal Controls Over Vehicle Fuel Inventory (2013M-386)
… 27, 2013. Background The Town of Poland is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately 2,400. The Town is … Town Board, which comprises four elected council members and an elected Town Supervisor. The Town’s budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/28/town-poland-internal-controls-over-vehicle-fuel-inventory-2013m-386Town of Black Brook – Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts (2012M-216)
… and finances The Town’s adopted budget for the 2012 fiscal year totaled approximately $1.71 million. The Town’s budgeted … estimates that could not be realized based on the current rates. The Board has not increased sewer rates for over 10 … budget estimates for revenues and expenditures based on historical data, current trends and take into consideration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members
… To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York paid claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible. The audit … NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. The Department of Civil Service (Civil Service) contracts with … To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York paid claims for Empire Plan members who were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-servicesDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-37
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2020 Shift Lump Sum Payment. Affected Employees CSEA Operational Service Unit – BU03 employees in the Department of Transportation are affected. Background … Bulletin No DOT36 2020 Shift Lump Sum Payment for the Winter Maintenance Season …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-37-2020-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonAppendix A – Auditing Authority – Legal References – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… describes who is generally responsible for auditing claims in each type of locality and what options, if any, are available for establishing the … Law Sections 1604(35), 1709(20-a), 1804(1), 1903(1), 2526 and 2554(2-a); see also 8 NYCRR Section170.12(c) BOCES Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-auditing-authority-legal-referencesCity of Mechanicville – Records and Reports (2012M-162)
… The City of Mechanicville is located in Saratoga County and has approximately 5,200 residents. The City government is … services mainly through real property taxes, State aid, and fees charged to residents. Key Findings Due to the poor condition of the City’s financial records and reports, City officials were unable to determine the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/city-mechanicville-records-and-reports-2012m-162Opinion 95-21
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … SEWER DISTRICTS -- Consolidation (procedures for) TOWN LAW, §206: A town board may, on its own motion, and must, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-21Town of LeRay – Justice Court (S9-14-5)
… collected 4,639 payments totaling approximately $443,900 in fines, surcharges and fees from January 1, 2012 through … of $892 were recorded but never deposited into Court bank accounts; the Court has not reported and remitted $7,542 … Periodically review and reconcile the DMV pending-ticket log with caseload activity to ensure that tickets are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/town-leray-justice-court-s9-14-5Accounts Payable Advisory No. 34
… Subject : Updates to SFS Account Codes for the payment and reporting of interest. Guidance : The Internal … : SFS Account Code Title Category 58401 Prompt Payment Interest Non Personal Service- Interest Expense 58402 … Updates to SFS Account Codes for the payment and reporting of interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/34-payment-and-reporting-interestOpinion 88-73
… it is our opinion that, absent special legislation (see, e.g., L 1974, ch 642), towns other than suburban towns may … (General Municipal Law, §6-d[3][a]). March 22, 1988 Bruce W. Musacchio, Esq., Town Attorney Town of Collins …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-73Opinion 88-69
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (by village … Therefore, since section 122-b authorizes both towns and villages to contract for ambulance services, it is our opinion that a town and a village within the town may each independently contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-69Samaritan Village, Inc. – Chemical Dependency Services Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is effectively … claims submitted by Samaritan Village, Inc. are valid and consistent with contract terms and that contract deliverables are being provided. Background … To determine whether Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services is effectively monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/samaritan-village-inc-chemical-dependency-services-program