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DiNapoli: Audit Finds Additional $150,000 Stolen by Beekman Town Official
… in Dutchess County Court after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli uncovered a second … of $150,000 in town funds, following an earlier admission by Knapp of stealing $390,000 while in office. “This … DiNapoli said. “But crimes such as these can be prevented by strong fiscal checks and balances. Internal controls over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-additional-150000-stolen-beekman-town-officialImproper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Follow-Up)
… are prohibited from participating in a Medicaid program by the federal government, which further enhances the safety … $965 million in payments for 2.3 million OPRA services by physicians and professionals who were no longer actively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-or-attending-providers-noOpinion 88-24
… -- Interest in Contract (reimbursement to board member for expenses incurred in maintaining private pond) GENERAL … with the town where she and her husband are reimbursed for expenses incurred in maintaining a private pond on their … reimbursed costs include use of a tractor and compensation for the spouse's labor. This is in reply to your letter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24AFR Modernization - The Statement of Indebtedness and Bond Repayment Schedule Webinar Presentation
This webinar will provide a detailed walkthrough of the Statement of Indebtedness and Bond Repayment Schedules which will be included in the new Annual Financial Report (AFR) currently being developed by our staff at the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/afr-statement-of-indebtedness-and-bond-repayment-11-3-21.pdfOpinion 2002-4
… the channel bed, which links a bay and a major waterway, are owned by a private individual and the channel is … craft. Ice melt, prevailing winds and water currents are shifting the channel bed, and you have been advised that, … within the town, including those in the fishing industry, are not impeded by adverse conditions of the waterway caused …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-4Opinion 91-37
… of section two hundred twenty-seven of this chapter ... all fines and penalties collected under a sentence or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-37Opinion 88-1
… GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §72-h: The U.S. Postal Service is an agency of the federal government for purposes of this … Service. Whether a particular parcel of village property is unneeded for village purposes is a question of fact. This is in reply to your inquiry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-1DiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees
… thefts were uncovered in an audit and investigation by DiNapoli’s office to review the court’s financial … can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-feesDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Pleads Guilty in $240,000 Theft
… The former chairman of the Wallkill Fire District’s Board of Fire Commissioners pleaded guilty today … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County District Attorney Holley Carnright announced. “This chairman …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-pleads-guilty-240000-theftCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Compliance With Executive Order 95 Open Data Report 2020S11
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followLapsing Information for State Agencies
… Lapsing? Will My Voucher Pay Before Lapsing? SFS Lapsing Page on SFS Secure (SFS Secure > Spotlight > Lapsing) … State Agencies Home …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/lapsing-information-state-agenciesWayne County – Financial Management (2012M-249)
… has approximately 94,000 residents. The County is governed by a Board of Supervisors which is comprised of 15 members, … substantial fund balances that were not substantiated by formal and transparent plans for their use. The Board’s … years (2007 to 2011) included overestimated expenditures by approximately $28 million and underestimated revenues by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/12/wayne-county-financial-management-2012m-249Schoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… September 23, 2014. Background Schoharie County is located in central New York and has approximately 32,750 residents. … has been delegated, including ensuring work is performed in accordance with contracts prior to payment and reporting any variances to the Board in a timely manner; tracking the percentage of completion, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87DiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… Court after he stole more than $82,000 from the department for personal expenses and shopping sprees, according to an … Tantillo and the Ontario County Sheriff’s Department for prosecuting this case and seeing that justice was done.” … Court after he stole more than $82000 from the department for personal expenses and shopping sprees according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions (2021-S-27) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) – New York City Transit (Transit) identified potential damage to its system and developed plans to mitigate the effect of extreme weather conditions and flooding. We also determined whether the MTA tested/updated the plans and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s27-response.pdfRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions (2021-S-27)
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) – New York City Transit (Transit) identified potential damage to its system and developed plans to mitigate the effect of extreme weather conditions and flooding. We also determined whether the MTA tested/updated the plans and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s27.pdfManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles (2020-S-31)
To determine whether New York City Transit and the MTA Bus Company have and maintain an accurate and complete inventory of non-revenue service vehicles, and to determine whether the non-revenue service vehicles receive scheduled preventive maintenance, are safeguarded, and are properly disposed ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s31.pdfCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight (2020-N-8)
To determine whether the selected New York City Department of Education contracting practice was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years at the lowest available price, while maintaining the quality of service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n8.pdfCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight (2020-N-8) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the selected New York City Department of Education contracting practice was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years at the lowest available price, while maintaining the quality of service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n8-response.pdfLinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring (2019-N-5)
To determine whether New York City received all revenues specified in the contract terms and whether the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications monitored the contract to ensure that Links were installed and maintained to ensure user privacy and Link availability according to ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n5.pdf