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DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… balances can be turned over to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) after five years of inactivity. In 2023, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsAbout Unclaimed Funds
… the information in newspapers. Despite these efforts, many funds remain unclaimed and are turned over to the Office of the State Comptroller. Types of Unclaimed Funds Accounts Bank Accounts – savings, checking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/about-unclaimed-fundsOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters
… Social Services (DSS), is the primary agency responsible for providing transitional housing and services for eligible homeless families and individuals in the City and for providing fiscal oversight of the homeless shelters. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/07/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-sheltersExamination of Superstorm Sandy Expenses
… only the generators. As a result, of the $1.17 million in equipment in our review, DHSES paid approximately $562,000 for … that was either: (i) never received, (ii) disposed of in a manner contrary to the State Finance Law, or (iii) was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/examination-superstorm-sandy-expensesOpinion 2002-13
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular … the fire district fire department, and to pay for expenses in connection with the fire department's annual fund-raising … law enacted by the State Legislature provides otherwise. 1 In general, these sections of the Insurance Law provide that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-13DiNapoli: Audits Find $70 Million in Dubious Claims, Persistent Medicaid Billing System Failures
… more than $70 million in questionable Medicaid claims and payments. DiNapoli’s auditors found the state reimbursed providers for excessive services, … the state for 224,673 services that were also included on claims that clinics and other outpatient facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audits-find-70-million-dubious-claims-persistent-medicaid-billing-system-failuresOpinion 92-37
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … of the State Comptroller) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (approval of extension of fire district) TOWN LAW, … the territory to an adjoining fire district is distinct from the type of proceedings enumerated in subdivision 1 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-37City of Poughkeepsie – Audit Follow-Up (2013M-30-F)
… was to assess the City’s progress, as of January 26, 2015, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in May 2013. Background The City of Poughkeepsie is located …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/01/city-poughkeepsie-audit-follow-2013m-30-fTown of Seneca Falls – Procurement Audit Follow Up (2018M-143-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Seneca Fall’s (Town) progress, as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/03/03/town-seneca-falls-procurement-audit-follow-2018m-143-fState Agencies Bulletin No. 901
… about the Blind Veterans Annuity payments may be directed to the Central Accounting System. … Pensioners and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/901-termination-payserv-processing-and-payments-recipients-blind-veteransTown of Guilford - Justice Court Accountability (2018M-248)
… Objective Determine whether all money held by the Justice Court are identifiable and disbursed to appropriate parties. … sufficient records to identify outstanding balances. The Court has a shortage of $370 and unidentified funds of … funds to the JCF. The Board should: Consult with legal counsel on how to rectify the $370 shortage. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2019/08/02/town-guilford-justice-court-accountability-2018m-248Village of Red Hook - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2019M-101)
… Key Finding The Board engaged the services of a contractor to assist the Treasurer with her duties. However, the … both a Treasurer and a Clerk position as Village employees to ensure that the Treasurer’s financial duties are performed … of our findings and recommendation, but indicated they have initiated corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/11/village-red-hook-clerk-treasurers-duties-2019m-101Homer Central School District - Criminal History Background Checks (2019M-76)
… checks. District officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take corrective action. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/homer-central-school-district-criminal-history-background-checks-2019m-76DiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… its oversight of enrollment in Medicaid and other public health plans, according to two audits released today … which may result in enrollees transferring to other public plans. Medicaid Paying Costs That Should Be Covered By … required to ensure people applied for Medicare during the public health crisis, they were not prohibited from offering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverLewis County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-3)
… The County’s budgeted expenditures totaled $41 million in 2012. The County Highway Department is responsible for the … repairs. Despite this shortcoming, the County maintained average bridge ratings and a consistent level of funding for … York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), with an average of nine flags per year over the years reviewed. Of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/lewis-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-3State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… oversight of CTE programs offered through the secondary school system to ensure they align with student goals and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsWall Street Profits Up in 2016
… rose sharply in 2016, increasing by 21 percent, while the average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s … bounced back strongly in 2016. Lower costs more than made up for the continued decline in revenues," DiNapoli said. … cash bonuses for the current year and bonuses deferred from prior years that have been cashed in. The estimate does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/wall-street-profits-2016Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs
… those properties through July 2021. About the Program New York State’s land area of 30.2 million acres comprises almost … both healthy forests and a stable forest economy, in 1974 New York enacted Real Property Tax Law 480a – a tax incentive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/20/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programsTown of Huntington – Payroll and Legal Services (2013M-28)
… May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Huntington is located in Suffolk County and has a population of approximately … prior to their normal work schedule a total of $15,000 in overtime. If earlier starts are actually necessary, the Town could save $179,000 a year in overtime costs by adjusting the arrival times on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-huntington-payroll-and-legal-services-2013m-28Contract With Shorefront Mental Health Board – Compliance With Prevailing Wage Law
… is performed to certain employees performing work on a public works contract. Janitorial workers are included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/28/contract-shorefront-mental-health-board-compliance-prevailing-wage-law