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DiNapoli: Environmental Protection Fund Spending Reflects Historic State Commitment
… the state's Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT); a portion of unclaimed bottle and can deposits; certain penalties … over deposit initiators' management and repayment of unclaimed container deposits. The shortcomings in the … entitled. Improved efforts to collect the state's share of unclaimed bottle deposits by the tax department could provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-environmental-protection-fund-spending-reflects-historic-state-commitmentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … the board annually appoints a network systems manager who performs these duties. As a result, there may be … the appropriate and necessary levels for reserve funds and how they are to be monitored, analyzed and maintained. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSexual Offender and Management Treatment Act Program
… Background In April 2007, the Legislature enacted the Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act), which … SOMTA program is designed to closely supervise and treat sex offenders who are near release from prison or parole, and … abnormalities, pose a substantial risk to commit new sex crimes. Since the Act’s inception, the Office has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/23/sexual-offender-and-management-treatment-act-programOpinion 89-58
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Establishment … to provide the same improvements or services. This is in response to your letter concerning the establishment of a … district and, if so, whether the use of the facilities in the new district may be limited to the owners of property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-58Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
To determine if the Department of Health has provided adequate oversight of the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/08/lead-poisoning-prevention-programChenango County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-10)
… and document its evaluation and approval process. In addition, the Board did not properly monitor the … to ensure they were not exceeded. Track payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) to ensure they were billed and paid in accordance with the PILOT agreements. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/04/22/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringKids Unlimited, PT, OT & SLP, PLLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… of three and five years. Kids Unlimited serves children in New York City’s five boroughs. For the fiscal year ended … 2015, Kids Unlimited reported approximately $8.8 million in reimbursable costs for the SEIT preschool cost-based … $264,189 in compensation that exceeded the regional average; $173,650 in over-reported health insurance benefits; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/kids-unlimited-pt-ot-slp-pllc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 94-5
… in the opinion. TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (publication in newsletter of articles by individual board members) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (publication in newsletter of articles by individual board members) TOWN LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-5DiNapoli Recovers $42K From Woman Who Stole From State and Local Retirement System
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New … was caught and now she must repay the $42,000 she stole from the state retirement system," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-recovers-42k-woman-who-stole-state-and-local-retirement-systemComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… audits of the Highland Central School District , Hudson City School District , LaFayette Central School … (Columbia County) The district expended more than $79,000 on grant-related expenditures that either were not approved, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Statement From NY State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Mayor's November Financial Plan Update
… savings that will balance the city’s budget this year, and in the future, as substantial budget volatility is expected … services — can undermine the progress the city has made in public safety, health, education and trash management. … is likely to exceed the savings generated in the plan, an average of $2 billion per year beginning in FY 2025. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/statement-ny-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-mayors-november-financial-plan-updateMount Vernon Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2013M-364)
… if the Board of Directors applied a uniform system for project approval and monitored approved projects for the period of January 1, 2012 through July 29, 2013. … before Board approval. Maintain appropriate records for each project. Implement procedures to monitor project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/04/18/mount-vernon-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers
… prevent duplication of payments. Individuals have several options for enrolling in Medicaid, including through Local … Departments of Social Services (Local Districts) and the NY State of Health (NYSOH, the State’s online health insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipientsOpinion 89-57
… subject to competitive bidding requirements. 1971 Opns St Comp No. 71-76, unreported is superseded. This is in reply to … municipality performs functions for another). 1971 Opns St Comp No. 71-76, unreported, in which we concluded that there … be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder furnishing the required security after public advertisement for sealed bids. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-57Dutchess County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-5)
… bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. … The County’s budgeted expenditures totaled $411 million in 2012. The County is governed by a 25-member County … for bridge maintenance and repair, it has taken action in recent years to improve and maintain bridge ratings. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/dutchess-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-5Tuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan Learning Institute
… Purpose To determine whether the Metropolitan Learning Institute complied with the Education Law and the … TAP payments certify student eligibility. The Metropolitan Learning Institute (Metropolitan) is a licensed private … of New York (2014-T-2) … Determine whether Metropolitan Learning Institute complied with the Education Law and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-learning-instituteComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Washingtonville Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … to access the system, they are not routinely changed. In addition, cashiers can make adjustments to the sales … supported by a plan or other documentation validating the amount retained. The $956,640 balance in this reserve as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0IX.7.C Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – IX. Federal Grants
… cost standard rates into the State Financial System. In some cases, the federal government may request the … a waiver, agencies should enter a new waiver request in SFS which, once approved at the agency level, will be … process generates journal entries to the General Ledger in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) on a more real-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7c-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Town of Canajoharie – Budgeting and Allocating Sales Tax Revenue … TOV highway and town-wide (TW) highway funds by an average of $83,477 (21 percent) for fiscal years 2018 through 2020. … and 306 checks, totaling almost $2 million, had only one of the two required signatures. Payments totaling $3,190 were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Sweden – Justice Court (2014M-318)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the processes and procedures for … 1, 2013 through September 4, 2014. Background The Town of Sweden is located in Monroe County, has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/02/20/town-sweden-justice-court-2014m-318