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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… adopted budgets that did not include estimated expenses for recurring revenues and realistic estimates for expenditures. As a result, the district has accumulated … and approved before payment, appropriately supported and for valid business purposes. However, two tuition claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli Releases Year-End State Cash Report
… State tax collections totaled $74.4 billion in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2016-17, a decline of $300.1 … percent from last fiscal year, according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … the latest projections released with the Executive Budget in February, primarily due to lower than anticipated business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-releases-year-end-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… in holding him accountable.” Carville said, “This crime is particularly disturbing because of the victims that … break our laws, accountable. Mr. Rose took advantage of a position he was entrusted in, and stole funds intended to … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… or unsupported. Empire State Development Corp. (ESD) Selected Aspects of the Minority and Women-Owned … available for MWBE participation. However, plans for 10 sampled ESD agencies were submitted late (one by more than five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … firm erroneously commingled debt and grant proceeds for capital projects with the town’s operating funds. Village … actually available in the water fund to finance operations for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 fiscal years. Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: Guess Inc. Agrees to Report on Workplace Safety, Environmental Risks
… environmental risks in its supply chain. As a result of the corporation’s agreement to publish an annual … that will not only help protect its investors, but also the men and women who make the products that carry its … for its suppliers. 2010 - The Common Retirement Fund, in concert with other signatories of the United Nations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-guess-inc-agrees-report-workplace-safety-environmental-risksComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… of the East Greenbush Central School District , East Rockaway Union Free School District , Honeoye Central School … district purposes and approved prior to payment. East Rockaway Union Free School District – Purchasing (Nassau … of the East Greenbush Central School District CSD East Rockaway Union Free School District Honeoye CSD Jefferson CSD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Appointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… approach to fulfilling this key responsibility. The size and complexity of local government or school district … of a claims auditing official would be beneficial for your locality. Several sections of law (see Appendix A) … may provide the claims auditor with a job description and other guidance to communicate the claims auditor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorOversight of Select High-Technology Projects (Follow-Up)
… sectors by providing loans and grants and administering tax credit projects. ESD also administers a variety of tax credit programs including the Excelsior Jobs, Film Tax, and Life Sciences tax credits. In recent years, New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/15/oversight-select-high-technology-projects-followSelected Aspects of Inspecting and Licensing Radioactive Materials and Radiation Equipment
… inspected; facilities complied with selected licensing and registration regulations; and identified violations were … 2017. Background Radioactive materials are commonly used for a variety of purposes in medicine and other industries. … renewed, and amended radioactive material licenses and the registration of facilities with radiation equipment. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/21/selected-aspects-inspecting-and-licensing-radioactive-materials-and-radiation-equipmentUnited HealthCare Insurance Company of New York – Empire Plan Drug Rebates (Follow-Up)
… made in our audit report, United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York: Empire Plan Drug Rebates (Report 2014-S-62). … by drug manufacturers. In 2012, Express Scripts Holding Company (Express Scripts) acquired Medco. Our initial audit … made in our audit report United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York Empire Plan Drug Rebates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/24/united-healthcare-insurance-company-new-york-empire-plan-drug-rebates-followSelected Operating and Administrative Practices of the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (Follow-Up)
… was effectively and efficiently combating prescription drug diversion and abuse in New York State, in large part … to ensure its resources are used effectively to stem drug diversion and abuse through a range of efforts, from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/23/selected-operating-and-administrative-practices-bureau-narcotic-enforcement-followCompliance With the Clery Act
… Purpose To determine whether the State University of New York's … been an important issue for students and their families. To address this concern, in 1990, Congress enacted the Clery Act, which requires colleges and universities to disclose crime statistics and security policies to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/22/compliance-clery-actAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
To determine if the Department of Labor Department is adequately monitoring and enforcing safety conditions of amusement park and fair rides
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyLead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… over the New York National Guard and provides them with federal resources, including funding, regulatory … regarding a possible lead dust hazard in ARNG armories, with personal exposure possibly resulting in growth disorders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-followProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits
… Offense Evidence Collection Kits (kits) in compliance with Executive Law Section 838-a: Maintenance of Sexual … estimates. We project it will take the FIC about two years with its current staffing levels to process the backlog and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kitsOversight of Sidewalk Sheds (Follow-Up)
… Program The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more … of all people who visit, live, and work in the City. DOB is also responsible for the oversight of sidewalk sheds … constructing a building or performing façade work that is more than 40 feet above a sidewalk, demolishing a building …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-sheds-followSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Follow-Up)
… The Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) is responsible for administering more than 40 State and local … and remit the tax to the State. New York's sales tax is imposed at a rate of 4%. Additional sales taxes are … Commuter Transportation District at 0.375%. The use tax is imposed on taxable items or services used in New York when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices-followImplementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Implementation of the Security Guard Act ( 2019-S-42 ). About the Program The … Article 7-A of the General Business Law, also known as the Security Guard Act (Act), requires that individuals working … the Department with issuing registration cards for all security guard applicants who meet the requirements and are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/implementation-security-guard-act-followAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… and practices in place to allow it to effectively collect Real Estate Transfer Taxes (RETT), as required by relevant … 1968 under Tax Law Article 31 as a tax on the transfer of real property, and applies to sales or conveyances of real property or interests in real property when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxes