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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Albany Public Library , Cambria Housing Authority and the Oneida County … being spent appropriately and effectively.” Albany Public Library – Leave Accruals (Albany County) There is no … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Albany Public Library Cambria Housing Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Jordan Green after an investigation and audit found that she paid … thousands of dollars in unauthorized payroll payments. Green also had the town pay back her loans from the state’s … and Essex County District Attorney Kristy Sprague. "Ms. Green used her control over the town's accounts to allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsSt. Mary’s Hospital for Children, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by St. Mary’s … (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented … To determine whether the costs reported by St Marys Hospital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/st-marys-hospital-children-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Municipal Housing Authority and the Town of Stockton . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … surplus funds have increased to levels which are excessive in comparison with the town’s expenditures for those funds. … was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Cohoes City School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-107)
Determine whether the Cohoes City School District (District) maximized Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all services provided to Medicaid eligible students with signed parental consent forms.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/cohoes-city-school-district-2022-107.pdfEast Bloomfield Central School District - Network and Financial Software Access Controls (2022M-68)
Determine whether East Bloomfield Central School District (District) officials ensured network and financial software access controls were adequate to protect District information technology (IT) systems and data.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/east-bloomfield-2022-68.pdfAdirondack Central School District – Information Technology (2022M-61)
Determine whether Adirondack Central School District (District) officials implemented adequate information technology (IT) controls over the District’s network to help safeguard personal, private, and sensitive information (PPSI).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/adirondack-2022-61.pdfLynbrook Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-17)
Determine whether the Lynbrook Union Free School District (District) purchasing agent ensured staff followed the District’s purchasing policy for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/lynbrook-2022-17.pdfWesthill Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-32)
Determine whether Westhill Central School District (District) officials implemented adequate information technology (IT) controls over the District Office’s network to safeguard personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/westhill-central-2021-32.pdfEnacted Budget Financial Plan Report: State Fiscal Year 2021-22, June 2021
Cumulative budget gaps estimated at $38.7 billion in the 30-Day Amended Executive Budget Financial Plan have now been reduced to $3.4 billion over the four-year plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-enacted-financial-plan-2021-22.pdfElectronic Debit Authorization Form (RS5542)
For NYSLRS employers to have payments automatically debited from their account. With direct debit, funds are transferred electronically and securely using the automated clearing house (ACH) system.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5542.pdfJustice Court Fund - Town and Village Court Revenue Report Data Description
… Data Source Certified monthly reports submitted by town and village justices Justice Court Fund system processing of … Violations of numerous: State Statutes; State Codes, Rules and Regulations; Local Laws; and limited Federal Regulations (seldom) Disposition of cases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/justice-court-fund-town-and-village-court-revenue-report-data-descriptionOpinion 92-51
… agency may not reimburse members of the agency or its executive director for the travel expenses incurred by the spouses of a member or the executive director, irrespective of whether the proposed … agency (IDA) may reimburse members of the IDA or the executive director of the IDA for certain travel expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-51Interactive Maps: Language Access Service Needs Statewide (2022-S-38)
… To assist Limited English Proficiency LEP individuals and provide equal access to government programs and services Executive Order 26 issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/interactive-maps-language-access-service-needs-statewide-2022-s-38Patchogue-Medford Public Library - Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-126)
… oversight of non-payroll disbursements. Key Findings Online payments totaling $65,456 initiated by business office … Develop policies and procedures for banking activities and online purchases. Ensure that all disbursements are audited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2019/10/11/patchogue-medford-public-library-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m-126Operational Advisory No. 30
… for certain closed Federal grants from the Comptroller’s Refund Account rather than via check. Chapter IX.8.D Electronic Refund Payments to the U.S. HHS has been updated to reflect the procedure to prepare … effective immediately. Any questions on this process can be directed to [email protected] …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/30-electronic-refunds-us-dhhsRoscoe Central School District - Cost-effective and Equitable Expenditure Controls (2018M-182)
… implemented cost-effective and equitable measures to control expenditures and share services. Key Finding … with other districts. Key Recommendations Continue to pursue cost-effective measures to minimize expenditures. Monitor the value of shared … officials implemented costeffective and equitable measures to control expenditures and share services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/roscoe-central-school-district-cost-effective-and-equitable-expenditureWadsworth Center Environmental Laboratory Approval Program
… Objective To determine whether Wadsworth Center is adequately certifying, monitoring, and enforcing … Laboratory Approval Program (ELAP) of the Wadsworth Center (Wadsworth) was established in 1984 and is responsible … To determine whether Wadsworth Center is adequately certifying monitoring and enforcing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/wadsworth-center-environmental-laboratory-approval-programDiNapoli Releases Report on 30-Day State Budget Amendments
… Amendments to the proposed state budget appropriately lower tax … from financial settlements, and attach major policy issues to time-limited appropriations, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller … Amendments to the proposed state budget appropriately lower tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-releases-report-30-day-state-budget-amendmentsConstitutional Tax Limit Reporting
This webinar will provide an overview of the Constitutional Tax Limit. Presenters will explain Constitutional Tax Limit reporting requirements and review common reporting errors.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/constitutional-tax-limit-072424.pdf