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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… nor the development maintained the documentation required to confirm that tenants were selected in the order they … apartments it awarded and granted three apartments to individuals who were not on the AWL. Four of the five … 3:1 internal/external ratio when offering apartments to applicants. As of July 31, 2016, one development had 51 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … application of her signature on checks or compare checks to the warrant prior to issuance. Consequently, there is an increased risk that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … proposed budget to the council on April 19, 2023, or 18 days after the charter-established deadline and the proposed … made to six board members and the chief; $44,820 for domestic flights and lodging in, among other places, Dallas, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Village of Clayville , Cortland Housing Authority , Essex Fire District #2 , Lockport Public Library , Port Washington … , Roosevelt Fire District , Town of Sidney , Stony Creek Volunteer Fire Company and the Western Sullivan Public … District 2 Lockport Public Library Port Washington Fire Dept Roosevelt Fire District Town of Sidney Stony Creek …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 94-33
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Programs (participation by retired members of fire department) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§215(1), 217(a): …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-33Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Alabama , Caledonia Fire Department , Caledonia Joint Fire District , Cayuga County Community College , Dutchess County … fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … The town supervisor did not maintain complete and accurate accounting records for all town funds or ensure that bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 2004-2
… reasoning that the "contract for sale, although in form concerning only the county, by implication also involves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… overtime payments reviewed. Officials also did not always pay wages at board-approved rates, resulting in a $13,650 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… duties or implement compensating controls relating to non-payroll disbursements; establish procedures to detect and prevent duplicate payments from occurring; or … over $1.3 million of fund balance they did not need or use to finance operations; therefore, taxpayers were taxed more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Opinion 2000-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Establishment of (joint … TOWNS -- Fire Districts and Fire Protection (participation in establishment of joint fire district) TOWN LAW §189-a; VILLAGE LAW §22-2210: In the case of the proposed formation of a joint fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-21State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… and school district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health insurance plan for NYSHIP, … the Mental Health Substance Abuse program for the Empire Plan. Auditors determined Beacon paid over $3.21 … million on behalf of members who were not eligible for Empire Plan coverage. Department of Environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… completed for 2013. However, the staffing shortfalls have required it to cut back on other activities or goals it also … of the 53 locations had been inspected and permitted as required. Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): Driver … partially implemented. Empire recovered the overpayments from hospitals, implemented controls to ensure payments for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsPension Payment Option Descriptions
When NYSLRS members retire they must choose from several payment options all of which will provide a monthly benefit for life
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/pension-payment-option-descriptionsDiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find More Than $700 Million in Unnecessary Costs and Overpayments
… program. “The state is facing budget gaps of billions of dollars because of the COVID-19 crisis and needs to find cost … wherever it can,” DiNapoli said. “Hundreds of millions of dollars could be saved with better financial and management … In recent years, my auditors have identified billions of dollars in waste in the program. Our oversight of the program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-more-700-million-unnecessary-costs-and-overpaymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… even though unrestricted fund balance continued to increase through June 30, 2015, district officials continued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0County of Franklin Solid Waste Management Authority – Solid Waste and Recycling Charges and Host Community Fees (2016M-418)
… waste and recycling charges and ensure that procedures are performed as intended by the policy. Designate an … that the corresponding voided receipts and adjustments are for appropriate purposes and adequately documented. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/12/29/county-franklin-solid-waste-management-authority-solid-waste-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of Global Concepts Charter School , Sherrill City School District and the Solvay Union Free School District . "In an … supported by adequate documentation and appeared to be for proper school purposes. However, the board did not ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Almond Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Shortage (2014M-113)
… that all cash receipts − including fundraising receipts − are properly recorded, accounted for and deposited. Develop … bylaws to help ensure that all cash disbursements are approved prior to payment and supporting documentation is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/almond-volunteer-fire-department-cash-shortage-2014m-113City of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the effectiveness of internal controls over … financial activities for the period January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The City of Beacon is located in … Invoices for payment of sludge fees were not always billed to customers. Due to the lack of the use of sequential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012mDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Arrested in Mayfield Theft
… Former Mayfield Town Clerk Dorothy Hart was arrested today for allegedly pocketing thousands of dollars in public funds, … District Attorney Chad Brown and New York State Police for their diligent work in helping us hold Ms. Hart … 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/2018/06/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-arrested-mayfield-theft