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DiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… a class D felony. DiNapoli’s office uncovered missing funds during an audit and investigation of the Almond Fire … recommended department officials: Recover the missing funds identified in the report; Develop and include internal … to fight corruption and the misappropriation of public funds at every level of government. His anti-corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds
… Services (SCO), a provider of extended school day programs for the State Education Department (SED), submitted $194,320 in reimbursement claims for expenses that were unnecessary, not allowable or … a better job of making sure that taxpayers are only paying for appropriate costs.” SCO has two contracts worth $2.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-fundsDiNapoli: Audit Cites East Clinton Fire District For Improper Gifts
… sought reimbursement for the gifts or loans. During the 16-month audit period, auditors also found the district paid … than 11 hours a day, seven days a week, every week, for 16 months. The Comptroller’s audit also revealed: Bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-cites-east-clinton-fire-district-improper-giftsTown of Shelter Island – Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-22)
… the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all collections were properly supported, … Of the 37 deposits totaling $8.5 million made to the CPF bank account during the audit period, we reviewed … disbursements were adequately supported and approved prior to payment. Key Recommendations There were no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-shelter-island-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-22Town of East Hampton – Peconic Bay Community Preservation Funds (P7-23-23)
… examined were properly supported, recorded and deposited in full and that disbursements were proper and supported. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-east-hampton-peconic-bay-community-preservation-funds-p7-23-23DiNapoli: Former Hempstead School Official and Local Restauranteur Indicted in Kickback Scheme
… totaling more than $100,000 to Gardner through fraudulent payroll deposits and other payments. To conceal the illegal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-official-and-local-restauranteur-indicted-kickback-schemeXVI.4 Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… This section outlines policies for selected specialized areas that apply to agencies in the State reporting entity, … Office of the State Comptroller. Some policies apply to all agencies while others affect only selected agencies. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4-overviewQuaker Street Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-96)
… Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided oversight to ensure purchases complied with the District’s procurement … Additionally, the Board did not provide adequate oversight to ensure the required AUDs were filed timely. The Board: Did … all fuel card charges are sufficiently supported prior to payment. Ensure that AUDs are filed in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/quaker-street-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-96Rolling Stock Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management
… Key Recommendations Account for the MTA Capital Program funds as originally budgeted. Create a formal procedure to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/25/rolling-stock-programs-department-selected-aspects-m9-rail-car-project-managementSmithtown Central School District – Claims Processing and Travel-Related Expenses (2021M-25)
… purposes, and properly audited and approved prior to payment, and that any travel expenses were reasonable. Key … purposes and properly audited and approved prior to payment. However, the Board could have saved the District … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/smithtown-central-school-district-claims-processing-and-travel-relatedNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Moody's Upgrade of New York State General Obligation Bonds
… bonds and the state’s other major bonding programs to Aa1, its highest level since the fiscal crisis of the … rating, Aaa. “The Moody’s announcement is a clear signal to investors that New York is on the right financial path. … Governor and the Legislature have taken in recent years to strengthen the state’s cash position, better align ongoing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-moodys-upgrade-new-york-state-generalWestchester County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… non-profit special education provider located in Westchester County, serving students from Westchester and … June 30,2016, WARC reported approximately $5.3 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for the Preschool Special … the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, we identified $49,605 in ineligible costs reported by WARC on its CFRs for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/westchester-county-chapter-nysarc-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualIX.9.A Transfer Authorizations – IX. Federal Grants
… Pursuant to §4 (1) of the State Finance Law, no money shall be paid from any fund under the management of the … 03/19/2012 … Pursuant to 4 1 of the State Finance Law no money shall be paid from any fund under the management of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9a-transfer-authorizationsControls Over Federally Funded Programs and Maximization of Federal Funding
… Renewal is obtaining federal reimbursements on time and in a manner that recovers all costs and adequately ensures … and utility costs by installing energy efficiency measures in the homes of income-eligible persons, especially those … Services (HHS) and must expend and account for WAP awards in accordance with federal statutes, regulations, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/controls-over-federally-funded-programs-and-maximization-federal-fundingOwego-Apalachin Central School District – Special Education Services and Medicaid Reimbursements (2020M-21)
… services in accordance with their IEPs. We reviewed IEPs for 28 students who received services in 2018-19. We found … missed sessions. The District was not reimbursed for 427 of 729 eligible services (59 percent) totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/18/owego-apalachin-central-school-district-special-education-services-andDiNapoli: MTA's Future Unthinkable Without Aid From Washington
… P. DiNapoli released the following statement in response to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's announcement … of its plans for severe cuts and other measures, if it does not receive needed federal assistance: “The MTA is facing an unprecedented challenge – a completely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-mtas-future-unthinkable-without-aid-washingtonTown of Bergen – Town Supervisor (2024M-30)
… provided accurate and timely financial information to the Town Board (Board), and filed the annual financial … complete and accurate accounting records but needs to provide more oversight over the individuals carrying out … did not annually submit sufficient accounting records to the Board for audit and while he filed the AFR in a timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-bergen-town-supervisor-2024m-30Division of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account
… Objectives To determine whether residents of Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by Division of … to New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (Regulations), when they do so, they are required to enter into an annual agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellDiNapoli & Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former MET Council Insurance Broker
… on Jewish Poverty (“Met Council”), has been sentenced to 18 months in jail. Ross also paid $534,000 in restitution to Met Council and agreed to a judgment against him in the amount of $956,000 in favor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokerDiNapoli: New York's Medicaid System Improperly Paid Over $16 Million in Claims
… a six-month period that started in October 2023, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “My office pays close attention to Medicaid because it’s critical for so many New Yorkers and … The bulk of the improper payments, $11.8 million, went to pay 27,480 Medicaid managed care premiums for recipients …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-medicaid-system-improperly-paid-over-16-million-claims