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County of Ulster – Property Tax Exemptions (2016M-333)
… Finance’s procedures for prorating property tax exemptions on transfers of property, correcting property tax exemption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/12/02/county-ulster-property-tax-exemptions-2016m-333Accounts Payable Advisory No. 48
… has updated the policy and procedures regarding standards for entering vendor name information on a voucher when paying … format results in time saving and processing efficiencies for the State. Also, in the event of unclaimed funds, a standard name format increases the likelihood of locating claimants’ property and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/48-paying-single-payment-vendorBainbridge Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-252)
… records and reports accurately and properly accounted for all financial activities, the Board did not provide for an annual audit of these records. Key Recommendation Provide for an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/02/08/bainbridge-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-252State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Village of Mexico – Financial … supplementing next year’s budget. Dolgeville Central School District – Fuel Monitoring (Fulton County) District … fuel reconciliations were performed. West Genesee Central School District – Capital Assets (Onondaga County) District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, … Condition (Nassau County) The board adopted budgets for fiscal years 2011-12 through 2014-15 that appropriated a … the lack of adequate oversight of the payroll clerk’s work increases the risk that errors or irregularities could occur …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Accounts Payable Advisory No. 55
… July 12, 2018, the Invoice Received Date is required for all payments to vendors classified as “procurement … Date with the MIR date from the bulkload transaction. For more information on the Invoice Received Date, please refer to GFO Chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/55-invoice-received-dateAccounts Payable Advisory No. 56
… –Separation of Duties Guidance: According to the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government , … acts pertaining to various functions within an agency. For more information on Separation of Duties, please refer to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/56-separation-dutiesVillage of Remsen Audit Follow Up – 2020M-119-F
… managing the Village’s operations. Results of Review Based on our limited procedures, the Village has not made progress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/10/13/village-remsen-audit-follow-2020m-119-fNew York City Tourism Industry Hit Hard by Pandemic, Visitor Spending Drops by 73%
… for agencies designed to coordinate such activities (i.e., NYC & Company). Target domestic leisure travelers in the … DiNapoli's exhaustive report on the pandemic's impact on NYC tourism is an invaluable marker," said Manhattan Borough … Keith Powers . “But undoubtedly, New Yorkers are proud to live in a city that is a world destination for our arts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/new-york-city-tourism-industry-hit-hard-pandemic-visitor-spending-drops-73Enforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law
… and Traffic Law. Article 19-A: Special Requirements for Bus Drivers (Law) created qualification standards for bus drivers. The Department is responsible for overseeing the State’s Article 19-A Program (Program) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/07/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-lawOversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program (Follow-up)
… ). About the Program The New York City (City) Department for the Aging (DFTA) is the City agency primarily responsible for addressing public policy and service issues for the aging. Its mission is to work to eliminate ageism and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/oversight-home-delivered-meals-program-followDiNapoli: Port Authority Falling Short of Compliance With Americans With Disabilities Act
… (GWBBS) that could impede access to these terminals. For example: The GWBBS and the closest MTA subway station at … was an inclined pathway that lacks automatic doors for mobility-impaired individuals. Moreover, gates on the … the Department of Justice issued a best practices tool kit for state and local governments’ website accessibility. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-port-authority-falling-short-compliance-americans-disabilities-actDiNapoli: Erie County Medical Center Paid Over $670,000 in Improper and Questionable Incentives and Bonuses
… ECMCC officials stated that this matter was subject to litigation, and the payments were the result of “an … estimate the discrepancy and settle this matter to avoid litigation. However, auditors found problems with these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-erie-county-medical-center-paid-over-670000-improper-and-questionable-incentives-and-bonusesCity of Olean – Budget Review (B18-1-1)
… City’s general, water and sewer funds as of May 31, 2007. Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/03/19/city-olean-budget-review-b18-1-1State 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-0Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up)
… (MHANYS), a non-profit organization, led a call to action for a State law that would require mental health instruction … health. Under the Law, the Department is responsible for enforcing the legislation. In addition to education, … schools are often considered the natural and best setting for comprehensive prevention and early intervention services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/oversight-mental-health-education-schools-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2016-S-23) Bornhava, a not-for-profit organization located in Buffalo offers a range of … with disabilities from birth to five years of age. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, auditors determined Bornhava claimed $14,237 in ineligible costs for its three rate-based preschool special education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… billing adjustments, parcels not being billed, unaccounted for money, and unassessed penalties on late payments. The … not repaid by the end of the fiscal year, as required. For 2016-2020, officials budgeted for debt payments and reserve transfers that did not happen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Technology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (Follow-Up)
… the Program As part of its duties, the Research Foundation for the State University of New York (Research Foundation) … transfer activity – the formal transfer of rights for intellectual property (IP) developed using SUNY … in the transfer of technology and royalties received for IP developed at SUNY campuses. The initial audit covered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/technology-transfer-program-and-royalty-payments-followDiNapoli: Comcast Agrees To Disclose Political Spending
… political purposes including contributions to political candidates and parties, as well as payments used for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-comcast-agrees-disclose-political-spending