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DiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… and overpaid for hundreds of household items, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The state’s procurement process is intended to ensure fair competition, guard against favoritism, and protect taxpayers,” DiNapoli said. “By failing to follow the state’s procurement requirements, Finger Lakes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… The district did not maximize Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all eligible Medicaid services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … data, improper transactions or the misappropriation of funds in the financial application. … New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Altona … City officials have not established sufficient procedures for pursuing the collection of unpaid parking violations or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B18-6-6)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … for appropriations. The District has appropriated all of the $24.1 million projected unassigned fund balance at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/05/18/city-yonkers-budget-review-b18-6-6Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… a purchasing process that enables competitive methods for the procurement of goods and services. Highland … to remain at nearly the same level at the end of 2015-16. For access to state and local government spending and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Albany Community Charter School – Financial Operations (2013M-185)
… and the effectiveness of the School’s compact contract with the Foundation for the period July 1, 2011, to February … that states that the Foundation will provide the School with access to legal and financial assistance, technical … 18, 2013 the Board approved a revised compact contract with the Foundation that increases the fee from 1 percent in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/albany-community-charter-school-financial-operations-2013m-185Area #12 – Information Technology Contingency Planning – Information Technology Governance
… and technical measures that help enable the recovery of operations after an unexpected IT disruption are … unplanned IT disruption involving the corruption or loss of data or other computer resources from ransomware, hardware … personnel for the actions they must take in the event of a disruption and could significantly reduce the resulting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-12-information-technology-contingency-planningOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… there is a high level of transparency and accountability in the spending of its funds on these projects. Key Findings In certain instances, the LIRR did not efficiently manage its … auditors by stating that an employee was working when, in fact, he was not at work. We identified three employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsOpinion 88-3
… shall be paid to the state comptroller in accordance with the provisions of section twenty-seven of the town law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-3Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Glens … Housing Authority – Tenant Rents (Warren County) Duties for processing tenant rents were not adequately segregated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 2002-6
… property owners. This is in response to your inquiry with regard to the designation of a dead end, unpaved town … maintenance of seasonal limited use highways and is silent with regard to capital improvements and upgrades of town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-6DiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… of mental health and substance abuse issues: DHS does not utilize all data available, and clients’ … once they are placed in a shelter and that the agency does not utilize its option to remove clients who pose a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthRensselaer City School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-153)
… Background The Rensselaer City School District is located in the City of Rensselaer in Rensselaer County. The District is governed by the Board … District’s extra-classroom activity fund recorded $72,645 in receipts and $70,470 disbursements. Key Findings The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/rensselaer-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomDepartment of Social Services – Monitoring of Service Provider Agreements (2016-MS-1)
… temporary help to eligible individuals and families with social service and financial needs to assist them with leading safe, healthy and independent lives. The … the Departments enters into contractual agreements with community-based agencies to provide services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/07/19/department-social-services-monitoring-service-provider-agreements-2016-ms-1Elmont Public Library – Board Oversight and Professional Services (2014M-060)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board provided adequate oversight of the Library’s financial operations for the period July 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/11/elmont-public-library-board-oversight-and-professional-services-2014m-060Town of Bangor – Board Oversight (2012M-193)
… review the internal controls over selected Town operations for the period January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background … a Dog Control Officer. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for the 2012 fiscal year are approximately $981,500, funded … all Town officers and employees who received or disbursed money during the preceding fiscal year or hire an accountant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-bangor-board-oversight-2012m-193CUNY Bulletin No. CU-735
… agencies of the additional bargaining units being added for the NYS Paid Family Leave program. Affected Employees All … premium rate and the maximum weekly employee contribution for coverage will be 0.511% (0.00511) of an employee’s weekly … weekly wage amount, the maximum employee premium deduction for Paid Family Leave will be $423.71 per year. Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-735-cuny-nys-paid-family-leave-additional-bargaining-unitsNew Suffolk Common School District – Selected Financial Operations (2013M-197)
… was to evaluate selected District financial operations for the period July 1, 2011 through March 31, 2013. … comprises three elected members. Budgeted expenditures for the 2013-14 fiscal year are $946,175. Key Findings The … President stated the unexpended surplus fund balance was for cash flow purposes, none of the adopted budgets included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/new-suffolk-common-school-district-selected-financial-operations-2013mNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on MTA Finances
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the … MTA’s fiscal affairs at the start of the year. Substantial new funding from the state has stabilized the MTA's revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mta-finances