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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
… in the State and had outliers in the areas of lodging and air fare. This employee's travel expenses totaled $139,424. …
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
… parts. Medicare Part B helps pay for medical care provided in outpatient settings. Medicaid is a joint state and federal … received Medicare Part B services totaling $740 million in 2009. These services were provided in outpatient settings such as doctors' offices, clinics, and …
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)
… to review internal controls over the Village’s purchasing and information technology (IT) operations for the period … 2011, through January 9, 2013. Background The Village of Montgomery is located in the Town of Montgomery in Orange County and has a population of about …
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)
… the Village’s method of compensating Village officials and credit card usage for the period June 1, 2010, through April … Village’s payroll. The Board did not adopt a comprehensive credit card policy. Although the Village adopted a credit card policy on April 23, 2012, this policy only set …
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
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … that claims are sufficiently documented and supported, are for legitimate district purposes, and are audited and … instead of 2 percent. The district treasurer was paid for leave time she was not entitled to which was valued at …
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)
… officer’s financial activities, including the Village’s online banking, for the period June 1, 2011, to September 26, … There were no timesheets or other records of the days or hours worked, such as calendars and logs, for four salaried … policies, procedures and agreements were established for online banking and did not provide sufficient oversight of …
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
… of the State of New York on March 16, 2021, as set forth in the Notice of Sale published in The Bond Buyer on March 11, 2021. The bonds will be dated … spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-636-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1956
… for 2021. Affected Employees Employees who participated in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure, and Exam Fee … CLEFR transactions as submitted by GOER and CSEA. The amount will be added through Time Entry using the earn code … 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)
… of an additional line (approximately $10), rather than the full access charges. Although the Town established some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-sheridan-cellular-phones-2013m-334Town of Bangor – Board Oversight (2012M-193)
… to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Bangor is located in Franklin County and has approximately 2,220 residents. The … The Board’s review of claims was inadequate, resulting in claims being paid prior to Board audit and approval, … responsibilities to Town officers and employees that are in compliance with laws and regulations. Town officers and …
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
… care providers’ Medicaid claims for therapy services and prescription drugs that are covered by Medicare. The audit … the period January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2016 for prescription drugs and January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2017 … occupational, and speech therapy services, as well as prescription drugs. When these services are rendered to …
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)
… independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2024-25. Background Chapter 531 of the Laws of 2019 … City to submit to the State Comptroller, starting with the fiscal year during which it was authorized to issue the deficit …
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
… To determine whether Plaza College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. … To determine whether Plaza College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Educations Rules and …
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)
… they are compensated. Discontinue the practice of early departures, without using leave time. Verify rates to either …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-wawarsing-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2013m-202State Agencies Bulletin No. 2063
… for 2022. Affected Employees Employees who participated in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure, and Exam Fee … CLEFR transactions as submitted by OER and CSEA. The amount will be added through Time Entry using the earn code … 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
… Purpose To explain the new increment system and codes Affected Employees Eligible employees represented by CSEA, PEF and DC-37 Effective Date Immediately Contract Provisions The agreements between the State and CSEA, PEF & DC-37 include an increment program that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/182-new-increment-code-system-employees-represented-csea-pef-and-dc-37XIII.4.E Overnight Per Diem Rates – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… 1 for rate decreases. If there is a change in CONUS rates during the year the SFS system will be updated to reflect the new rates. Changes to the OCONUS rate take effect on the first … and may occur during any month throughout the year. Since rates for travel to locations outside the continental United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4e-overnight-diem-rates