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City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-15-24)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2016 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/12/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-15-24Opinion 92-41
… 433; McAfee v State , 1 Misc 2d 545, 145 NYS2d 547; cf ., e.g., O'Connor v City of New York , 58 NY2d 184, 460 NYS2d … , 141 AD2d 487, 529 NYS2d 116; Helman v County of Warren , 111 AD2d 560, 489 NYS2d 430, affd 67 NY2d 799, 501 NYS2d 325 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-41DiNapoli: State's Pandemic Response to Nursing Homes Hindered by Ill-Prepared State Agency
… found. DiNapoli said that a persistent lack of funding for public health over the last decade forced DOH to operate … State auditors also found that DOH did not provide the public with accurate COVID-19 death counts and became … the Executive took control of information provided to the public. DOH would not provide auditors with a breakdown by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-states-pandemic-response-nursing-homes-hindered-ill-prepared-state-agencyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2029
… of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for overtime eligible M/C employees working at DOCCS. … and at or before 10:59 pm on 03/16/2022 (Administration). For any shift that begins at or after 11:00 pm on 03/09/2022 … the overtime rate shall revert to the rate in place prior to implementation of the pilot program unless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2029-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-overtime-eligibleState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… did not list 45 of 50 selected assets totaling $36,809. In addition, district officials were unable to locate seven … (Suffolk County) The board made an inappropriate payment for medical expenditures totaling $21,000. The board also approved payment for 118 purchases totaling $38,563 made on district credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Lansing Central School District – Procurement (2021M-213)
… may not have procured goods and services economically and in a manner that is in the best interests of taxpayers. … and did not help ensure officials sought competition for goods and services. Officials did not seek competition for insurance coverage totaling $232,624 or for four of six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/lansing-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-213Village of Penn Yan – Water Operations (2013M-104)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s water operations … June 1, 2010, to October 11, 2012. Background The Village of Penn Yan is located in Yates County, and has a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/26/village-penn-yan-water-operations-2013m-104KIPP Tech Valley Charter School – Enrollment and Billing (2012M-256)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the student enrollment and billing process for the period … The School accurately billed the school districts of residence. The School maintained adequate supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/kipp-tech-valley-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2012m-256Background Checks at Municipal Youth Programs (2012-MS-5)
… against the Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Sex Offender Registry and other resources. Two municipalities … in these municipalities did not identify any persons with sex offender or significant criminal histories. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/25/background-checks-municipal-youth-programs-2012-ms-5RFQual #22-03 – Independent Medical Examiner Services (Individual Physicians)
… and Social Security Law, is seeking to contract with physicians having general and specialized medical education, experience, and expertise. Physicians will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfqual-22-03DiNapoli Releases February State Cash Report
… to date tax collections were $103 million higher than the latest projections included in the Third Quarter Update to … date are now in line with the reduced projections in the latest Financial Plan Update," DiNapoli said. Through 11 … For a detailed breakdown, go to http://www.osc.state.ny.us/finance/cbr.htm . DiNapoli's office issues a state cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-releases-february-state-cash-reportDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-39
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2021 Shift Lump Sum Payment. Affected Employees Employees in the CSEA Operational Service Unit – BU03 in the Department … receive a lump sum payment of $400. Employees eligible for the 2021 Shift Lump Sum Payment of $400 shall not receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-39-2021-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonProblem Claims – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… consultation with the attorney for the local government or school district is advisable. When there is a claims auditing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/problem-claimsWellsville Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-159)
… The Wellsville Central School District is located in the Towns of Alma, Andover, Independence, Scio, Wellsville and Willing in Allegany County. The District, which is governed by an … taxes at a level greater than needed and that estimates in the annual budget for the planned use of fund balance are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/29/wellsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-159Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Shandaken – Payroll (2013M-201)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Shandaken is located in Ulster County and has a population of about 3,100. The … contribution rates were miscalculated, resulting in employees paying incorrect amounts for their healthcare benefits. We found errors in general fund employee payroll payments aggregating $2,484: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/02/town-shandaken-payroll-2013m-201Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 1 – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-206)
… The Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 1 is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The District, which … do so. The Treasurer did not prepare bank reconciliations in a timely manner. The Treasurer did not file 2012-14 annual … with OSC, and 2012-13 financial records were not audited in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Enforce the CBA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/18/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-1-selected-financial-activities-2015m-206Fuel Purchases
… The Authority’s eight regional subsidiaries provide public transportation services in Monroe, Genesee, … Authority had separate agreements with four counties, a school district, and a private company to supply fuel to its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/27/fuel-purchasesCentral Islip Union Free School District – Financial Management (2013M-380)
… The Central Islip Union Free School District is located in Suffolk County. The District is governed by the Board of … underestimated revenues and overestimated expenditures in the Board-adopted budgets for fiscal years 2008-09 through 2012-13, resulting in combined operating surpluses totaling more than $25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/central-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2013m-380City of Cortland – Non-Contractual Employees’ Payroll Benefits (2020M-161)
… and accurate. Key Findings Two OSC audits issued in 2010 found NC employees received benefits inconsistent … employees earned 2,213 more hours of leave than employees in the collective bargaining agreements, valued at $110,500. … vacation leave than limits established for employees in the collective bargaining agreements, valued at $13,700. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/08/27/city-cortland-non-contractual-employees-payroll-benefits-2020m-161