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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… District – Reserves Management (Westchester County) As of March 31, 2019, the school district reported four general … historical expenditures and planned use and found three of them (capital, retirement and employee benefits) to be … years, auditors found the tax certiorari reserve balance of $6,211,404 was sufficient to cover at least eight years of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation: Compliance … monitor and enforce requirements for safety and quality of life on state waters in accordance with Navigation Law. However, auditors identified several aspects of the office’s oversight that could be strengthened to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsSavings Programs: NY 529 and NY ABLE
… benefits that help pay for college or disability expenses: NY's 529 College Savings NY Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Comptroller … Education Services Corporation. He is also trustee of the NY ABLE program and oversees all of its assets. NY’s 529 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/savingsEmerging Manager Program
… partners, in separately managed accounts or commingled funds. Program partners assist in the timely deployment of … monitoring and progression of potential candidates for inclusion in the program. Select an asset class below for … only diversifying its investments, but also growing its pool of fund managers. By accessing fresh talent and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-managerDiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Dennis Snow, the treasurer of the LeRoy Fire Department in Genesee County. Snow was charged with two counts of grand … York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Dennis Snow the treasurer of the LeRoy Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC's FY 2025 Preliminary Budget
… released the following statement on New York City's Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Preliminary Budget: “The release of New York City’s … A take down of larger-than-historical contingency (in-year) reserves, better-than-projected revenue and substantial … released the following statement on New York Citys Fiscal Year FY 2025 Preliminary Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nycs-fy-2025-preliminary-budgetV.1 Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance Overview and Policies – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… The Chart of Accounts (COA) is the foundation of the Statewide Financial System (SFS). It provides each … to identify financial transactions. Centralized governance of the COA will ensure continued consistency within the State … The Chart of Accounts COA is the foundation of the Statewide Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v1-chart-accounts-coa-governance-overview-and-policiesVII.10.A Cash Advance Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Section 115 of the State Finance Law authorizes the establishment of cash advance accounts. The moneys are to be used in … limited to: Developing and implementing a complete system of internal controls governing advance accounts; Proper … Section 115 of the State Finance Law authorizes the establishment of cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10a-cash-advance-overviewNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Executive Budget Proposal
… The Governor’s commitment to building the state’s reserves is something I have called for repeatedly and is critical to planning for future unforeseen events. “ State revenue is running well ahead of projections , and the proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-executive-budget-proposalExamination of Travel Expenses
… the employee’s usual work location. If an employee works at more than one location, the employee’s official … will normally be the employee’s main place of business (i.e., the place where the employee works more than any other work location). Such designation is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesMedicaid Overpayments for Non-Emergency Out-of-State Inpatient Services (Follow-Up)
… of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Overpayments for Non-Emergency Out-of-State Inpatient Services (Report 2009-S-35). Background Our initial audit report, which … of the 4 recommendations included in our initial audit report Medicaid Overpayments for NonEmergency OutofState Inpat …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/11/medicaid-overpayments-non-emergency-out-state-inpatient-services-followCity of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-139)
… Determine whether the City of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency (GCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) and … and monitored projects with appropriate and measurable goals and took action when goals were not met. Key Findings The Board and officials did … Determine whether the City of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency GCIDA Board of Directors Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/16/city-glen-cove-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2020mTown of Owego – Shared Services Facility Capital Project (2022M-42)
… of Owego (Town) Board (Board) properly planned, authorized and monitored the shared services facility capital project … a thorough understanding of the Project’s overall scope and cost prior to the Project’s authorization, the Project is … Board was not transparent about the cost of the Project and did not adopt an itemized Project budget. The Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/30/town-owego-shared-services-facility-capital-project-2022m-42Village of Islandia – Overtime (2023M-121)
… During our audit period, the Village paid eight employees a total of $149,964 in overtime that was not properly approved or supported by … did not provide any documentation he claimed to have in support of his overtime pay. The Building Inspector …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/09/village-islandia-overtime-2023m-121Rapids Fire Company – Credit Cards (2023M-86)
… whether the Rapids Volunteer Fire Company (Company) credit card purchases were made by authorized users, supported and for appropriate Company purposes. Key Findings Credit card purchases were not always made by authorized users, and … agreed with our recommendations and have indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/09/22/rapids-fire-company-credit-cards-2023m-86Town of Perth – Conflict of Interest (2024M-142)
… sole proprietor of an automotive company that did business with the Town. Therefore, the Board member had a prohibited … and was paid $13,183 for the repair. The Board member with the prohibited conflict of interest, the Town Supervisor … the $13,183 payment. According to the Board member with the conflict of interest, he approved the claim because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-perth-conflict-interest-2024m-142Town of Philipstown – Financial Management (2024M-100)
… benefited taxpayers within the water district and resulted in the decline of the general fund balance from $1 million to … fund and budgeted approximately $20,000 for debt service in the fund, the Board did not budget for GLWD appropriations in the general fund each year where annual GLWD expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/09/town-philipstown-financial-management-2024m-100Galen-Clyde Joint Fire District – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2014M-329)
… resolution before being overspent. Ensure that reserve funds are expended for the purpose for which a reserve was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/21/galen-clyde-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-and-information-technologyBrookhaven Fire District – Procurement and Information Technology (2014M-339)
… financial system user is assigned only one username and password and has not designated someone independent of … financial system user is assigned only one username and password and designate someone independent of Business Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/02/27/brookhaven-fire-district-procurement-and-information-technology-2014m-339Uniondale Fire District – Firehouse Hall Rentals and Questionable Board Practices (2013M-244)
… million. Key Findings The Board’s current firehouse hall rental policy and procedures are inadequate, and it did not … appropriate inventory recordkeeping, or vehicle and equipment usage and disposal. Key Recommendations Evaluate … maintaining custody of District assets for vehicles and equipment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/uniondale-fire-district-firehouse-hall-rentals-and-questionable-board