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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… $728,341 were paid without sufficient documentation. For access to state and local government spending, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Brand Name Drugs
… necessary prescription and non-prescription drugs. State law directs pharmacies to substitute prescribed drugs with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/13/medicaid-program-improper-payments-brand-name-drugsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2162
… in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure, and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program, or who used Empire Star Public Service awards for certification, license, or exam fees are affected. Background: Pursuant to Internal … fringe benefits such as the Certification, Licensure, and Exam Fee Reimbursement are considered taxable income. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2162-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2023Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Dowling College
… students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background Dowling College (Dowling) is an … per semester. Current enrollment is about 2,000 students. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for … tuition costs to eligible students. Schools receiving TAP payments certify student eligibility. For the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-dowling-collegeDiNapoli Proposes More Transparency for Fire Protection Costs
… the process for local communities that contract out their fire protection services to incorporated volunteer fire companies. DiNapoli's legislation would require any incorporated fire company to submit an itemized statement of the estimated … the process for local communities that contract out their fire protection services to incorporated volunteer fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-proposes-more-transparency-fire-protection-costsArgyle Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2014M-051)
… employees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year were $11.3 million, which were funded primarily with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/argyle-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2014m-051Cayuga County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-4)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether counties are properly maintaining their bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/cayuga-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-4CUNY Bulletin No. CU-735
… additional bargaining units being added for the NYS Paid Family Leave program. Affected Employees All employees in the … of New York (CUNY) agreed to implement the NYS Paid Family Leave program (PFL) beginning January 1, 2021. CUNY … requirements will be covered under the New York State Paid Family Leave program (PFL). The New York State Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-735-cuny-nys-paid-family-leave-additional-bargaining-unitsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… to trick recipients into making a payment for “an upgrade” in exchange for reduced taxes, additional money added to … Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with estimated assets of $254.8 billion … ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends March 31. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1864
… processing. 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/1864-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2020City of North Tonawanda – Financial Operations (2012M-203)
… company fundraisers that operated at a loss and provided free alcohol to participants. City officials did not maintain … the sale of alcoholic beverages, confer with the City’s legal counsel as to the City’s potential liability to third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/08/city-north-tonawanda-financial-operations-2012m-203Comptroller 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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board and Supervisor … 1, 2010, through August 9, 2012. Background The Town of Hamlin is located in Monroe County and had a population of … Town of Hamlin Financial Oversight and Information Technology …
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)
… plan. The Village received various IT services from consultants without service level agreements. Key … plan. Enter into service level agreements with its IT consultants that clearly describe the scope of the work, …
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
… his office completed audits of Massapequa Union Free School District , Ossining Union Free School District , Pine Bush Central School District and the Stillwater Central School District . … his office completed audits of Massapequa Union Free School District Ossining Union Free School District Pine Bush …
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)
… activities, including the Village’s online banking, for the period June 1, 2011, to September 26, 2012. … proper accounting and reporting of financial activities. Bank reconciliations were not documented for Justice Harrison’s account, and monthly bank reconciliations of Justice Portin’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/23/village-chatham-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-132