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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… not ensure all collections were accounted for or deposited in a timely manner. Auditors determined deposits of 113 … The board did not designate an alternate signatory in the treasurer’s absence. The board also did not enter into … officials did not conduct online banking transactions in the most secure manner. Lisbon Central School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsConferences — Actual and Necessary Expenses – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… officer or an administrative board. As a general rule, in order for conference expenses to be considered "actual and … government and school district should provide guidance in its travel policy and procedures regarding reasonable … for non-employee travelers. Likewise, any increase in room rates due to an extra traveler should not be charged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conferences-actual-and-necessary-expensesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… remit documentation and report collections accurately and in a timely manner. As a result, officials do not have … by these employees were recorded incorrectly or not at all in the payroll system. Auditors also determined that four … totaling $3.1 million were not audited prior to payment in accordance with state law. Additionally, the claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1NY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… Executive Marcus Molinaro urged local residents to sign up for a new savings plan, called the New York Achieving a Better Life Experience ( NY ABLE ) program, designed to help individuals with … with a secure and practical way to save and invest funds without jeopardizing their eligibility for many …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsEquine Health and Safety
… The Commission regulates all aspects of gaming activity in the State, including horse racing and pari-mutuel … Commission’s practices to promote equine health and safety in New York State. However, we found the Commission could … procedures; improve how incident information is recorded in the Equine Breakdown, Death, Injury and Incident Database; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/equine-health-and-safetyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Three Town Fire District and the Webster Public Library . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … policy. Since 2015, the total combined fund balance in the general and highway funds increased by $450,000. … policy. Since 2015, the total combined fund balance in the general and highway funds increased by $450,000. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B18-6-6)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year are … The lack of a contingency fund, along with the decrease in the City’s unassigned fund balance, leaves the City … cuts. Evaluate the expectation of receiving $5 million in specialized State aid and amend it as necessary. Develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/05/18/city-yonkers-budget-review-b18-6-6State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … over fiscal years 2013-14 through 2015-16, which resulted in appropriated fund balance not being used. During this … was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0New York State Health Insurance Program – Incorrect Payments by CVS Caremark for Medicare Rx Drug Claims That Were Improperly Paid Under the Commercial Plan
… the issue and develop a process to reconcile the data in their respective systems to reduce the risk of processing … To Civil Service and CVS Caremark: Review the $12,358,531 in claims identified in this report as incorrectly paid under the Commercial Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/13/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-incorrect-payments-cvs-caremark-medicare-rx-drugState 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
… from January 2016 through November 2021. About the Program In 2015, New York State established the $500 million New NY … Program requirements, using external entities to assist in identifying eligible census blocks, reviewing project … to 98.95% of the State is overstated as it’s based, in part, on Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Form 477 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/01/new-ny-broadband-programArea #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-planningState 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-3DiNapoli Announces Results of General Obligation Bond Sale: $329,225,000 Awarded
… Tax-Exempt Refunding Bonds. The refunding will result in lower debt service payments, saving New York taxpayers … approved by the voters, will pay for essential investments in transportation and environmental projects,” DiNapoli said. “Once again, there was significant investor interest in the state’s bonds. The combination of strong market …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-results-general-obligation-bond-sale-329225000-awardedCollection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees
… Central Permits Bureau (Bureau) and the regional offices. In contrast, a divisible load is any cargo that can be … we tested, we found significant and pervasive weaknesses in internal control at the regional office level that … of pre-signed checks provided by select repeat customers in an effort to make their application experiences easier and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/collection-special-hauling-and-divisible-load-overweight-permit-feesPerformance Incentive Program
… (Authority) provides public transportation services in Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, Wayne, Wyoming, and … 2013-14, the Authority distributed a total of $1.8 million in awards. Key Findings The Program, by design, directed the … how the employees met or exceeded performance criteria. In comparison to other Upstate New York transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/27/performance-incentive-programComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… District and the Waterford Volunteer Fire Department . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … procedures for auditing claims and signing checks were not in compliance with town law. Pultneyville Fire District – … was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Medicaid 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-dischargesAlbany Community Charter School – Financial Operations (2013M-185)
… to February 28, 2013. Background The School is located in the City of Albany. The School is governed by the Board of … with the Foundation that increases the fee from 1 percent in for the 2012-13 school year, to 1.5 percent for the … for the final year of the contract. With the increase in the fee percentage and the growth of the number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/albany-community-charter-school-financial-operations-2013m-185Monitoring of Construction Management
… $1.8 million, did not meet the criteria outlined in the Request for Proposals (RFP), yet this was not reflected in the Office’s evaluation and scoring. Three of the five … is obtained. Verify the accuracy of the information in the proposals submitted to the Office. Develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/monitoring-construction-management