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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Lewis , Madison County Probation Department and the Orange County Department of Social Services . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0College at Buffalo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected … employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste and abuse. The audit covers the … employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/college-buffalo-selected-employee-travel-expensesMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B
… for dual eligible beneficiaries. About 570,000 of New York's Medicaid recipients received Medicare Part B services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/09/medicaid-program-overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-bTown of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
… August 9, 2012. Background The Town of Hamlin is located in Monroe County and had a population of 9,045. The Town is … accounting records and resultant financial reports were in considerable disarray. For example, the Town failed to accurately report the cash position of any Town fund in its annual report to the Office of the State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197Village of Old Field – Misappropriation of Village Funds and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-44)
… 31, 2012. Background The Village of Old Field is located in the Town of Brookhaven, in Suffolk County, and has a population of approximately 900. … allowing the apparent misappropriation of over $59,000 in Village funds without detection. This occurred because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/17/village-old-field-misappropriation-village-funds-and-selected-financialVillage of Montgomery – Purchasing and Information Technology (2013M-210)
… approximately $84,000 to 13 vendors without obtaining the required quotes or RFPs. The Board adopted a comprehensive … and the Board has not developed a disaster recovery plan. The Village received various IT services from consultants without service level agreements. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/25/village-montgomery-purchasing-and-information-technology-2013m-210Village of Huntington Bay – Compensation of Officials and Credit Cards (2012M-198)
… 2012. Background The Village of Huntington Bay is located in the Town of Huntington, in Suffolk County and had a population of 1,425 residents. … used the Village credit card at local restaurants and in most instances there were no credit card receipts to show …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/08/village-huntington-bay-compensation-officials-and-credit-cards-2012m-198State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Massapequa …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Village of Chatham – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-132)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal … Justice Court operations, and the chief fiscal officer’s financial activities, including the Village’s online … Portin’s account showed a recurring, unresolved surplus balance of $446 during the audit period. Internal controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/23/village-chatham-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-132DiNapoli Announces Sale of $636 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… sale scheduled for March 16 of tax-exempt and taxable New York State General Obligation bonds, totaling $635.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-636-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1956
… used for reporting and tax withholding purposes only and does not increase the employee’s compensation. Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1956-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2021Town of Sheridan – Cellular Phones (2013M-334)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal … January 1, 2012 through October 11, 2013. Background The Town of Sheridan is located in Chautauqua County. The Town is … basis which individuals are provided a Town cell phone, according to the Town Clerk. The Town does not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-sheridan-cellular-phones-2013m-334Summit Security Services, Inc. (Summit)
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether individuals who performed security guard … payments the Office of General Services (OGS) made to Summit Security Inc. (Summit) under statewide contract … an active DOS registration, which requires individuals to pass background and criminal history checks. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/03/summit-security-services-inc-summitTown of Bangor – Board Oversight (2012M-193)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls over selected Town operations for the period January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Bangor is located in … Officer. The Board did not require the Officers to remit the fees they collected to the Town. Instead, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-bangor-board-oversight-2012m-193Medicaid Program – Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare
… Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare. Such individuals are referred to as … Medicaid. Key Findings The audit identified $20.1 million in Medicaid payments for services provided to dual-eligible … by Medicaid. Key Recommendations Review the $20.1 million in Medicaid payments for therapy services and prescription …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/30/medicaid-program-overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicareCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B24-5-5)
… proposed budget includes a tax levy of $6,389,710, which is within the legal limit. Key Recommendations Ensure future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/13/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b24-5-5Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Plaza College
… complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students … to the school for 1,859 students. We reviewed a sample of 200 randomly selected TAP awards paid to 190 students as … did not meet the requirements for accelerated TAP. Many of these disallowances result from Plaza students enrolling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-plaza-collegeTown of Wawarsing – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2013M-202)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Wawarsing is located in Ulster County and has a population of approximately … were not accurately maintained and may have resulted in employees receiving payment for leave time to which they … approval is available for all compensatory time payments in excess of 35 hours annually. … Town of Wawarsing Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-wawarsing-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2013m-202State Agencies Bulletin No. 2063
… used for reporting and tax withholding purposes only and does not increase the employee’s compensation. Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2063-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2022State Agencies Bulletin No. 182
… This would be accomplished by establishing an October, in addition to the April, payment date. OSC Action Effective … (pay period #1), OSC began entering new increment codes in employees' records to effectuate the transition to the new … and service dates and make any necessary corrections. In addition, agencies should use the attached chart to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/182-new-increment-code-system-employees-represented-csea-pef-and-dc-37