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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… not maximize Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all eligible services provided. Auditors reviewed … more than needed for the initial project and used the funds to make other non-voter approved renovations. The district also borrowed project funds early, resulting in about $89,000 in unnecessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsUniondale Fire District – Firehouse Hall Rentals and Questionable Board Practices (2013M-244)
… to credit cards. The District’s capital asset policy does not provide adequate guidance regarding appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/uniondale-fire-district-firehouse-hall-rentals-and-questionable-boardContract Advisory No. 25
… Documents Submission System (EDSS) Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller's Bureau of Contracts (BOC) launched the Electronic Documents … (EDSS) 5/9/2017. EDSS is available through the NYS Office of the State Comptroller Online Services System. EDSS is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/25-electronic-documents-submission-system-edssGalen-Clyde Joint Fire District – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2014M-329)
… to protect the District’s information technology assets. Key Recommendations Adopt policies and procedures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/21/galen-clyde-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-and-information-technologyBrookhaven Fire District – Procurement and Information Technology (2014M-339)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s purchasing … The Brookhaven Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, in which it is located. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/02/27/brookhaven-fire-district-procurement-and-information-technology-2014m-339County of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-14-24)
… expenditure projections in the County’s preliminary budget for the 2015 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … completed a review of the County’s preliminary budget for the 2015 fiscal year. The objective of the review was to … projections in the proposed budget are reasonable, except for the possible revenue shortfall related to the expiration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/11/12/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-14-24Georgetown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-264)
… for the period January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. Background The Georgetown Fire District is a district corporation, distinct and separate from the Town of Georgetown and Madison County, … Budgeted appropriations for the general fund for 2014 total approximately $145,700. Key Findings The Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/georgetown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-264Examination of Travel Expenses
… outlined our findings regarding travel expenses incurred by a Department employee for calendar years 2013 and 2014. … Department continued to improperly designate the employee’s official station in calendar years 2015, 2016 and 2017. … As reported in 2015-BSE1-04, according to the State’s travel rules and regulations, travel between an employee’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesWayne County – Financial Management (2012M-249)
… to August 31, 2012. Background Wayne County is located in Central New York, covers approximately 600 square miles, … $10 million as of December 31, 2011, with no plans in place for the use of these balances. Key Recommendations … use and reduce the unexpended surplus fund balance in the general fund. Adopt policies and establish procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/12/wayne-county-financial-management-2012m-249DiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… transfers, withdrawals and deposits from the department’s account, as well as from the firemen's benevolent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsTravel Advisory No. 2
… be designated in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience of an employee or to maximize travel … are appropriate. This includes assessing designations for employees in telecommuting scenarios. There may be … which may be a significant and unexpected tax liability for the employee. Chapter XIII , Section 6 - Potential Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/2-taxable-travelMedicaid Overpayments for Non-Emergency Out-of-State Inpatient Services (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four … Medicaid made potential overpayments totaling $9.2 million to out-of-state hospitals because the Department did not use … audit report contained recommendations for the Department to recover improper Medicaid payments and adhere to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/11/medicaid-overpayments-non-emergency-out-state-inpatient-services-followVertus Charter School – Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2016M-344)
… of Audit The objectives of our audit were to evaluate the School’s financial activities for conflicts of interest and … through September 1, 2016. Background The Vertus Charter School is an educational corporation that operates as a charter school in the City of Rochester in Monroe County. The School, which was granted a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/23/vertus-charter-school-conflict-interest-and-information-technology-2016mTown of Summerhill – Fund Balance and Budget Monitoring (2013M-27)
… budgeting practices, and its resultant financial condition for the period January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2012. … four elected members and an elected Town Supervisor. For the 2012 fiscal year, the Town’s budgeted appropriations … Recommendations Establish a policy and develop procedures for preparing realistic and structurally balanced budgets, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-summerhill-fund-balance-and-budget-monitoring-2013m-27Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-171)
… the internal controls over selected financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. … Soil and Water Conservation District provides services and funds projects related to the conservation of soil and water … of Directors. District expenditures totaled about $992,000 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Assistant failed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/04/17/jefferson-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-overCity of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-139)
… identify conflicts of interest were not filed. Payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) billing and collections were not … district and library, $300,875. Tax exemptions disclosed in audited financial statements were overstated. Key … Appendix B includes OSC’s comments on issues raised in the IDA’s response. … Determine whether the City of Glen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/16/city-glen-cove-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2020mVillage of Belmont – Water and Sewer Operations (2014M-101)
… – Water and Sewer Operations (2014M-101) Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s water and sewer operations for the period June 1, 2012 through February 20, 2014. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/22/village-belmont-water-and-sewer-operations-2014m-101City of Niagara Falls – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-47)
… activity, and the information technology environment for the period January 1, 2009, to January 9, 2013. … of five elected members, has legislative responsibility for the City’s operations. The City’s adopted general fund budget for 2012 was approximately $86.3 million, and for 2013 was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/04/city-niagara-falls-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-47Village of Fairport Industrial Development Agency – Board Governance (2015M-195)
… of the Agency’s financial and operational activities for the period October 1, 2012 through March 12, 2015. … Directors, appointed by the Village Board. Total expenses for the 2013-14 fiscal year were approximately $510,000. Key … to statutory amendments that require IDAs to return such funds to the affected taxing jurisdictions. The Agency made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/03/31/village-fairport-industrial-development-agency-boardTown of Chautauqua – Fiscal Stress (2013M-220)
… 16, 2013. Background The Town of Chautauqua is located in Chautauqua County and serves about 4,460 residents. The … tax by $154,157 and the rental of real property by $77,580 in the three most recent fiscal years (2010-2012). Because of … the general town-wide fund experienced operating deficits in the 2010, 2011, and 2012 fiscal years. Consequently, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-chautauqua-fiscal-stress-2013m-220