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New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… her executive budget while many New Yorkers continue to struggle to make ends meet and concerns of a recession … too high, and New York still has not regained all the jobs lost during the pandemic. Federal relief aid has provided … “I remain concerned about New York’s high debt burden and how it hinders our future, which is why I proposed a roadmap …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… 2008 to August 17, 2012. Background NYSTA is responsible for inspecting its bridges and repairing any defects found … evaluations and plans of action were not documented for red flagged bridges. Key Recommendations Inspect all … evaluation and plan of action is sufficiently documented for red flags bridges. Develop a tracking system to monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsCity of Binghamton – City Operations (2015M-280)
… purpose of our audit was to assess the City’s operations for costs savings and revenue enhancement opportunities for the period January 1, 2014 through May 21, 2015. … their health insurance costs and compare alternate options for providing those benefits to employees and retirees in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/06/03/city-binghamton-city-operations-2015m-280Selected Aspects of Railcar Fleet Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… usually performed on time, there was still an opportunity for improvement because this was not always the case. We … that Transit and Railway re-assess the 80-percent goal for timeliness of inspections to determine whether a higher … possible savings from extending the inspection interval for the newest classes of cars. Key Findings MTA – NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/selected-aspects-railcar-fleet-maintenance-followMarlboro Central School District – District Officials’ Outside Business Activities (2014M-241)
… internal controls over the District’s financial activities for the period July 1, 2011 through November 14, 2013. … with approximately 2,000 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year were approximately $50.6 million. … competition from potential vendors and award the contract for report card services on the basis of a competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/06/marlboro-central-school-district-district-officials-outside-businessRapids Fire Company – Credit Cards (2023M-86)
… purchases were made by authorized users, supported and for appropriate Company purposes. Key Findings Credit card … were received, and/or determine whether the purchases were for appropriate Company purposes . In addition: The … a Company credit card to make 19 purchases totaling $3,000 for the Company. Officials paid $969 in New York State (NYS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/09/22/rapids-fire-company-credit-cards-2023m-86Improper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider (Follow-Up)
… provides transportation to medically necessary services for recipients who are unable to obtain transportation on … verifiable records necessary to support Medicaid payments for a period of six years. If the information is incomplete, … transportation claims prior to 2016, which accounted for $1.4 million in Medicaid payments. We recommended that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-transportation-provider-followVillage of Mount Kisco – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-18)
… manner. Key Findings The Board did not: Provide for a timely annual audit of the CFO’s 2022-23 fiscal year financial records and reports. The annual audit for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2023 was not presented to … fiscal concerns with the Village’s general fund for the fiscal year 2022-23, the Board’s ineffective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-mount-kisco-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-18Freeport Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-49)
… to close projected budget gaps totaling $51.4 million for fiscal years 2019-20 through 2022-23. However, none of … million without demonstrating they were reasonably funded. For example: retirement contribution reserve has about $18.9 million, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/01/freeport-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-49DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … 2,100 prescription medications totaling about $198,000 for inmates from a local pharmacy without the benefit of … price quotes. City of Batavia – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (Genesee County) The city did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… generally prohibits the expenditure of town money for the benefit of private parties. Typically, a town would need a leasehold interest, or at least a license for town use, to spend funds to improve private property. … town supervisor and county treasurer in a timely manner. For example, in 2017 the Clerk collected $929,290 from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsMonitoring the Green Innovation Grant Program
… the end of 2016, the Corporation has awarded $135 million for 167 selected projects representing every region of the … comply with the requirement to install interpretive signs for the project. Additionally, several grantees did not … 75 percent completion window. Develop and implement a plan for post-construction monitoring of grantees’ compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/monitoring-green-innovation-grant-programComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … structurally balanced budgets with reasonable estimates for revenues and appropriations for the general, sewer and water funds. The board planned for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Cost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… (EPA) has established an industry goal of 10 percent for unaccounted water system losses. A water accounting … need attention, particularly large volumes of unaccounted-for water. Calculate unaccounted-for water losses and related costs Unaccounted-for water is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low in Villages
… which predominantly have a fiscal year ending on May 31. For 2014, three villages have been classified as in … In January, DiNapoli released fiscal stress scores for school districts . In September, his office will release scores for calendar year municipalities, which includes all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-villagesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-435
… will automatically apply the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for the 2011 calendar year for employees who were in a status of Active or Paid Leave … benefit. The Earnings Codes used to process the benefit for nonresident aliens who meet the criteria stated above are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-435-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesState Police Bulletin No. SP-171
… of State Police in the State Police Troopers Unit – BU07 and the State Police Commissioned/Non-Commissioned Officers … report will be available for agency use. NPAY770 – One Time Payment Report This report identifies all employees … Goal Balance: Same as Annual Addl Earnings (to prevent making another payment) Retirement Information The Hazardous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-171-2016-state-police-hazardous-duty-payDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows
… counties that took effect in late 2013, but were in place for all of 2014. Essex and Lewis counties increased their tax … Other regions, however, experienced modest growth. For example, the Capital District’s collections were up 3.5 … including cities, towns, villages and school districts. For a copy of the report, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slowsEnforcement of Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… This audit focused on the income affidavits submitted for the 2012 calendar year and related processes. Background … income) to the monthly rent/carrying charge. Key Findings For four of the five sampled developments, surcharges … Big Six Towers, incorrectly calculated the surcharge for 14 (35 percent) of the 40 sampled tenants, which in some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsRochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
… and New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "For the six years Ms. Cecero was general counsel to Monroe … with interest. I thank United States Attorney Jaquith for prosecuting this case." United States Attorney Grant C. … means to secure restitution and individual accountability for violations of law." From 1982 to 1996, Cecero was an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefits