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DiNapoli Audit Finds Lax Oversight of Medicaid Payments May Have Cost Taxpayers Nearly $300 Million
… those who need it,” said Comptroller DiNapoli. “This is my office’s latest audit to uncover weaknesses in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-lax-oversight-medicaid-payments-may-have-cost-taxpayers-nearly-300-millionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… clerk-treasurers did not maintain complete, accurate or up-to-date financial records. As a result, the board lacked the financial information necessary to properly monitor and manage village finances. The … not submit various annual reports as required, and did not have a system for recording all receipts and disbursements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 914
… procedures regarding withholding of Social Security and Medicare taxes for employees receiving a military stipend. … as a military stipend is exempt from Social Security and Medicare taxes and must be reported on a Form 1099. The … to income tax withholdings but not Social Security or Medicare taxes. This regulation impacts wages paid after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/914-change-taxation-military-stipendsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-325
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the Recruitment and Retention Payments. … Enhancement Fund based on the number of employees in BU28 to facilitate the recruitment and retention of new and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-325-suny-recruitment-and-retention-payments-gsnu-employeesTown of Danby – Claims Processing and Procurement (2022M-127)
… are not competitively procured, they may not be procured in a cost-effective manner. Also, when claims are not … for payment. The Board approved 19 claims twice, resulting in duplicate payments totaling $33,282. 44 of 97 credit card … to the former Town Supervisor (Supervisor), resulting in overpayments totaling at least $12,043. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-danby-claims-processing-and-procurement-2022m-127Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls – Cash Collections (2022M-165)
… collections were properly accounted for and deposited in a timely manner. Key Findings The Board and School officials … did not: Monitor collections received in the main office to ensure all collections were accounted for or deposited in … $914,291 (99 percent of total collections remitted to the business office) were not deposited timely . For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/02/03/albany-leadership-charter-school-girls-cash-collections-2022m-165Kiryas Joel Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Selected Employee Reimbursements (2016M-331)
… The Kiryas Joel Union Free School District is located in the Village of Kiryas Joel, Orange County. The District, … through 2015-16, the Board adopted budgets that resulted in operating surpluses each year ranging from $216,000 to … to commute from home to work, which was not provided for in a written agreement. The District reimbursed an ineligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/03/03/kiryas-joel-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-selectedTown of Alden – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-106)
… collections were at greater risk for theft or loss. In addition, the Clerk accumulated unremitted funds totaling $138,050 in the tax collection bank accounts. The funds should have … Properly deposit all real property tax collections in accordance with New York State Town Law (Town Law) Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-alden-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-106Hamburg Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-32)
… are to advance job opportunities and economic welfare in the Town of Hamburg by providing financing and tax … Board. The Agency reported 48 active projects with payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreements in 2014. Key Findings The Board did not develop an adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/06/19/hamburg-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-andDelaware County – Assigned Counsel (2016M-384)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s assigned counsel plan and the … responsible for establishing a plan for providing counsel to individuals charged with a crime, or otherwise entitled by law to counsel, who are financially unable to afford counsel, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/08/18/delaware-county-assigned-counsel-2016m-384East Rochester Union Free School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-97)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management for the period … percent of the 2015-16 budget. District officials did not have written policies and procedures governing separation … analysis. Ensure that year-end encumbrances relate to the fiscal year that they are recorded in and avoid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/east-rochester-union-free-school-district-financial-management-andVillage of Lyons Falls – Financial Management (2013M-393)
… Lewis County and is governed by four Trustees and a Mayor, which comprises the elected Board of Trustees. The general … include an estimate of fund balance remaining at year end, which helps determine how much is available to fund next year’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/03/28/village-lyons-falls-financial-management-2013m-393Town of Leicester – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2015M-158)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s budgeting and financial oversight practices for … The purpose of our audit was to examine the Towns budgeting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/13/town-leicester-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2015m-158Town of Milford – Financial Condition (2013M-355)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town’s financial condition for the period … recurring revenues. The Board used unexpended fund balance to finance the Town’s increasing expenditures. The Board did … used an interfund transfer from the town-wide general fund to finance operations for the part-town highway fund in 2013. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/21/town-milford-financial-condition-2013m-355Town of Benson – Financial Condition (2013M-77)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Benson is located in Hamilton County and has a population of approximately 190 … the Supervisor does not maintain accounting records in a timely manner. As of December 2012, the Supervisor had … the Supervisor did not maintain the accounting records in a timely manner, she could not prepare periodic financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-benson-financial-condition-2013m-77Altona Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Financial Operations (2016M-201)
… internal controls over the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2014 through March 31, 2016. Background The Altona Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is located in the Town of Altona in Clinton County. The … services to the residents of the Altona Fire District, is governed by 13 officers elected by Company members. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/09/30/altona-volunteer-fire-company-inc-financial-operations-2016mUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-103
… the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for tax purposes for the 2006 calendar year. Affected Employees Employees represented … or direct deposit advice statement dated October 4, 2006 or November 29, 2006 Effective Date(s) Paychecks dated October 18, 2006 or … the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for tax purposes for the 2006 calendar year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-103-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsGenesee County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-7)
… Additionally, in certain circumstances, 2 funds from estates are entrusted to the Treasurer for safekeeping by … register did not include an action ordering the County to deposit $2,000 with the Treasurer during 2022. The … complete court and trust registers are maintained. 1 Security interest in property filed to ensure payment for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/01/10/genesee-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-7State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and collection duties or establish compensating controls. In addition, late penalties were not properly assessed on … were supported, for appropriate purposes or paid timely. In addition, the board approved credit card charges totaling … officials did not provide IT security awareness training. In addition, the authority did not have adequate online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor's 2024 State of the City Address
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on the New York City Mayor’s 2024 State of the City address: … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released the following statement on the New York City Mayors 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-2024-state-city-address