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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … has not adopted any written policies and procedures for financial operations other than the by-laws, which were … adequate oversight of the treasurer, who was responsible for all financial duties. Caledonia Joint Fire District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Public Library , Port Washington Fire Department , Roosevelt Fire District , Town of Sidney , Stony Creek … expenditures with one-shot uses of accumulated net assets. Roosevelt Fire District – Fire Station Project (Dutchess … 2 Lockport Public Library Port Washington Fire Dept Roosevelt Fire District Town of Sidney Stony Creek Volunteer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Follow-Up)
… Objective The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent of implementation, as of October 2024, of the four recommendations included in our … The objective of our followup was to assess the extent of implementation as of October 2024 of the four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/11/determination-residency-tuition-purposes-followOversight of Complaint Activity
… marketing practices, billing issues, and items related to life support equipment. Key Findings The Department … by tracking and documenting broader complaints about more global issues, such as inadequate infrastructure or poor … Key Recommendations Develop a process to track global complaints that ensures accountability for Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/01/oversight-complaint-activityNursing Home Surveillance
… State regulations and procedures for conducting nursing home surveys and whether survey processes, including the … Complaint surveys investigate issues, and nursing home-reported incidents, that may involve non-compliance with … for severity and urgency to assess whether a nursing home has violated a federal or State regulation. If any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/19/nursing-home-surveillanceMedicaid Program – Optimizing Medicaid Drug Rebates
… Rebate Program to reduce state and federal expenditures for Medicaid prescription costs. Since January 1991, the … Included in this information is a drug’s National Drug Code (NDC), which is a unique number that identifies each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/07/medicaid-program-optimizing-medicaid-drug-rebatesPublic School Safety – Incident Reporting and Unauthorized Student Departures
… accurately recorded and reported violent and disruptive incidents to the State Education Department (SED); and … school districts to collect data on violent and disruptive incidents that occur on school property, report those incidents to SED, and develop safety plans, codes of conduct, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/29/public-school-safety-incident-reporting-and-unauthorized-student-departuresAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists
… Program developments with approximately 68,000 apartments. In exchange for low-interest mortgage loans and … an agency within Homes and Community Renewal. Program apartments are rented or sold to prospective tenants on … they appeared on the AWLs. One development, Knickerbocker Village, did not request or receive DHCR approval for eight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/17/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-listsPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… (Department) is meeting the goals and objectives of the Patient Safety Center (PSC) and is collecting and utilizing … April 1, 2015 through May 16, 2019. About the Program The Patient Health Information and Quality Improvement Act of … by a physician with a history of negligence unknown to the patient. Pursuant to the Act’s amendments to the Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesEnforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements
… other sanctions. The audit scope covers the period January 1, 2015 through July 10, 2019. About the Program The … its responsibilities, the Commission reviews and approves utility companies’ applications for potential mergers and … the approved acquisition/merger, or even revoke a utility’s license. The Commission also has the statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/03/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreementsMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… the Program The New York City Department of Education (DOE), the nation’s largest school system, serves … middle, and high schools (excluding charter schools). DOE recognizes the importance of mental health well-being in … to provide access and support during the school day.” DOE also acknowledges that students are underserved, stating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements
… are complying with legislation and regulations governing school safety planning. The audit covers the period September … 2018. About the Program Incidents like the February 2018 school shooting in Parkland, Florida highlight the need for … schools have been required to develop and regularly review school safety plans as part of the Safe Schools Against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirementsHomeless Outreach Program at the Metro-North Railroad
… (totaling $2,142,399) with Bowery Residents’ Committee (BRC) to provide homeless outreach services (Contract). Pursuant to the Contract, BRC is responsible for carrying out regular visits to the … even have access to the MTA HOP database that BRC uses to report the results of its outreach. Based in part on our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/21/homeless-outreach-program-metro-north-railroadOversight of Afterschool and Summer Youth Employment Contracts
… We found 168 of the participants never reported to the job placements. These openings were never filled. We … We found insufficient evidence to demonstrate that a fair and appropriate process was used to enroll children in … at Ridgewood. Ensure that the COMPASS selection process is fair and appropriate by creating policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/28/oversight-afterschool-and-summer-youth-employment-contractsSafety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… City. The Law mandates that a dog must be seized if it: is unlicensed; poses an immediate threat to the public … identification tag while not on the owner’s premises; or is licensed but not in control of or on the property of the owner or custodian and is believed to be dangerous. Municipalities that issue dog …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-followOversight of Contract Expenditures of Phoenix House New York
… and Substance Abuse Services: Contracted Programs With Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/oversight-contract-expenditures-phoenix-house-new-yorkOversight of Passenger Safety
… covers New York City OPWDD facilities during the period of April 1, 2015 through June 26, 2018. Background OPWDD … State operations for OPWDD, including the direct delivery of services to people with developmental disabilities by … 3,000 State-owned vehicles as well as hired contractors to transport individuals who live in OPWDD-run residences. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/01/oversight-passenger-safetyCity of Troy – Budget Review (B21-5-10)
… City’s capital plan in the proposed budget includes the purchase of equipment and/or vehicles for the general fund … (86 percent) of the City's 2022 capital plan for the purchase of equipment and vehicles for the general fund … City’s capital plan in the proposed budget includes the purchase of equipment and/or vehicles for the water fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/04/city-troy-budget-review-b21-5-10City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B20-7-3)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year are … or resolve recommendations from our budget review issued in May 2019. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue debt not to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/05/13/city-long-beach-budget-review-b20-7-3Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… . State Comptroller DiNapoli has made it a priority to audit school district, BOCES and charter school finances and operations to ensure money is being spent appropriately and effectively. The Comptroller’s audits are designed to help schools improve their financial management practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits