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City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B18-6-6)
… Revenue estimates for metered water sales and income tax surcharge may not be achievable. The City will incur … additional debt and interest costs by bonding the cost of tax certiorari claims instead of financing them through the … the revenue estimates for metered water sales and income tax surcharge, and amend as necessary. Consider adjusting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/05/18/city-yonkers-budget-review-b18-6-6Collection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees
… the Department of Transportation (Department) charged and collected the correct fees for special hauling and divisible load overweight permits. This audit covers the … is responsible for regulating the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles and loads on the State highway system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/collection-special-hauling-and-divisible-load-overweight-permit-feesPerformance Incentive Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Rochester-Genesee Regional … Incentive Program uses reasonable criteria to measure employee performance and whether incentive awards are … the Authority did not maintain documentation supporting how the employees met or exceeded performance criteria. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/27/performance-incentive-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Three Town Fire District and the Webster Public Library . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … financial affairs. The district acted outside its legal authority when it paid insurance premiums totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1082
… transactions using the new Earnings Codes beginning in Pay Period 11L, paychecks dated 9/22/11 Background New … track the number of hours worked, the specific program in which the extra service occurred, and to differentiate … EH1 REH EP1 REO ER2 REB ER3 REN Agency Actions Beginning in Pay Period 11L, agencies must submit Extra Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1082-new-extra-service-earnings-codes-office-mental-health-omhNew NY Broadband Program
… (ESD) has effectively monitored and managed the New NY Broadband Program and whether the Program has achieved … 2016 through November 2021. About the Program In 2015, New York State established the $500 million New NY Broadband … for managing the Program, which includes identifying census blocks eligible for funding, establishing grant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/01/new-ny-broadband-programAlbany Community Charter School – Financial Operations (2013M-185)
… contract between the School and the Foundation that states that the Foundation will provide the School with … times from the 2011-12 school year payment which does not appear to be reasonable as the services being provided do not have any bearing the number of students at the School, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/albany-community-charter-school-financial-operations-2013m-185Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… District No. 1 , Clifton Park Volunteer Fire Department , Town of Fishkill , Hamburg Industrial Development Agency , … the benefits to be provided is not well defined. The board did not implement an adequate system to monitor … allow for the recovery of previously granted benefits if job creation, economic goals or other terms of the agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli Announces Results of General Obligation Bond Sale: $329,225,000 Awarded
… Quality (1986), Environmental Quality (1972), Rebuild and Renew New York Transportation (2005) and Rebuild New York … Air (1996), Environmental Quality (1986) and Rebuild and Renew New York Transportation (2005). The Series 2015B … Service Inc., AA+ by Fitch Inc. and AA+ by Kroll Bond Rating Agency. … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-results-general-obligation-bond-sale-329225000-awardedMonitoring of Construction Management
… meet the criteria outlined in the Request for Proposals (RFP), yet this was not reflected in the Office’s evaluation … goals. Key Recommendations Continue efforts to revise the RFP templates and requirements to ensure all information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/monitoring-construction-managementMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges
… a patient was transferred to another facility may result in a lower payment than if a patient was simply discharged … status codes. Key Recommendations Review the $252,107 in overpayments and recover as appropriate. Review the … 2,017 high-risk claims totaling $28 million identified in this audit and recover overpayments as appropriate. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-misclassified-patient-dischargesArea #12 – Information Technology Contingency Planning – Information Technology Governance
… and school personnel for the actions they must take in the event of a disruption and could significantly reduce … and can be restored whenever needed; and Storing backups in an offline and offsite location that meets the local … IT contingency planning and backup procedures can be found in the Office of the State Comptroller’s publication entitled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-12-information-technology-contingency-planningOpinion 88-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Distribution by State … of villages shall be paid to the state comptroller in accordance with the provisions of section twenty-seven of … to " fines " and has no application to civil penalties . In conclusion, therefore, all fines imposed under the WCL, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-3State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… provide adequate oversight. Auditors identified $41,000 in payroll payments to 12 employees that were either … the collections were not always deposited or remitted in a timely manner. In addition, the clerk did not prepare bank reconciliations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-3New York State Health Insurance Program – Incorrect Payments by CVS Caremark for Medicare Rx Drug Claims That Were Improperly Paid Under the Commercial Plan
… January 2015 through March 2022. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by … of Civil Service (Civil Service), is one of the nation’s largest public sector health insurance programs. NYSHIP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/13/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-incorrect-payments-cvs-caremark-medicare-rx-drugComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… – Claims Auditing (Hamilton County) District officials have established an effective policy to ensure claims are … by the transportation vendor for fuel reimbursements was not supported by appropriate documentation and the district … – Fuel Inventories (Suffolk County) District officials do not review fuel transaction reports generated from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Overtime Compensation – Legacy Reporting
… For Tier 5 and 6 members, overtime pay beyond the annual limits below is not included in the definition of … staff . What Constitutes Overtime Payments? For compensation to be classified as “overtime,” it must be paid … one’s regular schedule and payment must be at a greater rate than one’s regular rate of pay. For example: Overtime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/overtime-compensationOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program
… for, among other things, ensuring that EOP funds are used in a manner consistent with both the Guidelines and the State … and served 5,969 EOP participants. Expenditures for EOP in State fiscal year 2023-2024 totaled $38.6 million. Key … Key Recommendations Ensure that campuses participating in EOP are using EOP funds for allowable purposes under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programClinton Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Oversight of Financial Activities (2014M-142)
… 1, 2011 through December 19, 2013. Background The Clinton Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/08/29/clinton-volunteer-fire-department-inc-oversight-financialTown of Union – Financial Condition (2016M-192)
… than five years, and Village officials found that the old meters they tested failed to record 50-70 percent of water flows. By not replacing the old inaccurate meters, users with accurate meters have to pay … fund. Key Recommendations Create a schedule for replacing old or inaccurate meters or both. Ensure that the Town bills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/12/town-union-financial-condition-2016m-192