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State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Arrest of Muge Ma for COVID-Related Scam
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a statement … a public health crisis to commit fraud is reprehensible,” State Comptroller DiNapoli said. “I thank United States … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-muge-ma-covid-related-scamTown of Clarence Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-97)
… its projects. The Board did not verify job creation goals or other criteria while assessing material aspects of … not properly monitor projects to determine whether project goals were being met. Officials did not ensure that project … Recommendations Approve projects that include measurable goals in project agreements. Monitor all active projects to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-clarence-industrial-development-agency-projectVillage of Hillburn – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-392)
… October 24, 2013. Background The Village of Hillburn is located in the Town of Ramapo in Rockland County and is … and the youth center does not have a cash drawer, safe or lockbox. Not all claims were audited by the entire … until they are deposited. All claims should be audited before payment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/18/village-hillburn-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2013m-392Town of Shelby – Supervisor’s Financial Responsibilities (2021M-121)
… December 31, 2020. Provide the Board with adequate monthly reports that included cash balances and the detail of revenues received. Ensure annual financial reports were filed on time. The 2017, 2018 and 2019 annual financial reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/12/03/town-shelby-supervisors-financial-responsibilities-2021m-121Town of Boylston – Procurement (2021M-56)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Boylston (Town) officials used competitive methods when procuring applicable goods and services. Key Findings Town officials did not always seek competition when procuring goods and services. Town officials did not use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-boylston-procurement-2021m-56Monroe County Airport Authority – Board Oversight of County Chargebacks and Professional Services (2019M-226)
… chargebacks and paid $128,603 for non-Authority costs in 2018. The Board did not adopt clear professional service … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Authority’s response (Appendix A). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/11/24/monroe-county-airport-authority-board-oversight-county-chargebacks-andWashington County Local Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-57)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Washington County Local Development Corporation (Corporation) officials … Determine whether Washington County Local Development Corporation Corporation officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/07/30/washington-county-local-development-corporation-revolvingGenesee Community Charter School Non-Payroll Disbursements (2020M-34)
… Review and revise policies, and adopt additional policies, to address current operations and needs, and ensure adopted policies are communicated to staff and enforced. Ensure a thorough, independent review of disbursements occurs prior to payment to verify that disbursements are adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/07/24/genesee-community-charter-school-non-payroll-disbursements-2020m-34Town of Rosendale – Justice Court (2014M-232)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Rosendale is located in Ulster County and has a population of approximately 6,000. … Court. For 2012 and 2013, the Town reported $500,514 in fines, fees and surcharges to the State Justice Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/10/30/town-rosendale-justice-court-2014m-232New York Mills Union Free School District – Procurement (2020M-79)
… officials sought competition for the purchase of good and services not subject to competitive bidding. Key Findings … Officials did not always seek competition for professional services. No competition was sought for the services procured from five professional service providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/02/new-york-mills-union-free-school-district-procurement-2020m-79Minerva Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2020M-60)
… related to the District’s unrestricted fund balance being in excess of the statutory limit. District officials did not … to comply with the statutory limit and use excess funds in a manner beneficial to taxpayers. Develop a comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/02/minerva-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2020m-60Village of Dering Harbor – Board Oversight (2020M-29)
… financial operations. Key Findings The Board: Failed to comply with statutory requirements when presenting and … five years and general fund balance declined from $61,710 to $3,491. Did not properly authorize a local law to exceed the tax levy limit. The 2018-19 levy exceeded the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/06/26/village-dering-harbor-board-oversight-2020m-29Town of Exeter – Records and Reports (2015M-23)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial operations for the period … The Board did not ensure the Supervisor maintained up-to-date, complete and accurate records. The last time the … year, even though our Office sent out several notices to remind the Supervisor of the filing deadlines and offers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/07/town-exeter-records-and-reports-2015m-23Town of Parish - Financial Condition and Supervisor's Records (2019M-58)
… budgets and did not monitor the budgets throughout the year. As a result, the Town accumulated excessive fund … and make timely budget modifications throughout the year. The Board should transfer funds from the general funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/29/town-parish-financial-condition-and-supervisors-records-2019m-58Eaton No. 1 Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-4)
… audit of the Secretary- Treasurer’s accounting records for 2020 through 2022. Adequately audit claims prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/17/eaton-no-1-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-4Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District – Board Oversight (2023M-117)
… or ensure that authorized disbursements were supported and for appropriate District purposes. As a result, District … excess tree purchases, late fees, interest, unused cell phone accounts, sales tax and lease payments for a copier …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2024/03/29/otsego-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-board-oversight-2023m-117Deer Park Union Free School District – Fuel and Vehicle Inventory (2023M-152)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Deer Park Union Free School District (District) officials … Determine whether Deer Park Union Free School District District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/deer-park-union-free-school-district-fuel-and-vehicle-inventory-2023m-152Clymer Central School District – Payroll (2023M-168)
… calculate 16 employees’ pay. Paid five employees a total of $4,792 for retroactive raises that were not authorized by … totaling $1,858 that were not supported with evidence of approval. Key Recommendations Establish procedures for … generally agreed with our findings and indicated that they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/clymer-central-school-district-payroll-2023m-168Union Springs Central School District - Safeguarding of Personal, Private and Sensitive Information on Mobile Computing Devices (2022M-67)
… personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) on mobile computing devices (MCDs). Key Findings District … personal private and sensitive information PPSI on mobile computing devices MCDs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/02/union-springs-central-school-district-safeguarding-personal-private-andMinisink Valley Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-80)
… the District paid a third-party vendor (vendor) $54,996 to process the District’s Medicaid claims. However, officials … vendor with all of the documentation needed for the vendor to properly file all Medicaid claims and did not adequately oversee the vendor to ensure Medicaid reimbursements were maximized. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/19/minisink-valley-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-80