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Property Tax Freeze Credit
… intended to reimburse qualified New York State homeowners for increases in local property taxes on their primary … Department 5,661 questionable payments totaling $591,902 for follow-up evaluation and appropriate action. … where either the homeowner or property was not eligible for the STAR property tax exemption. This includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/property-tax-freeze-creditVillage of Catskill – Financial Condition (2014M-134)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the financial oversight provided by the Board of … the Board did not have reliable information on which to base its decisions. The Village filed AFRs for years ended May 31, 2009 through 2012 were filed 10 to 22 months late. When the year-end report is untimely, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-catskill-financial-condition-2014m-134Town of Ellenburg – Justice Court and Town Clerk Financial Operations and Wind Power Revenues (2013M-190)
… them at all. Although the Board audited the Justices’ records, the audits failed to identify the control … receipts and promptly entered into the Court’s records. Maintain adequate cash records to ensure that proper bank reconciliations can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-ellenburg-justice-court-and-town-clerk-financial-operations-and-wind-powerCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s 2021 proposed budget. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of … The City could potentially face shortfalls based on revenue estimates for sales and use tax. Budgeted overtime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied … expenses, which are discretionary and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, … such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide audit initiative to determine whether the use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Medicaid Program – Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist
… New York’s Medicaid program, billed Medicaid in accordance with its policies and guidelines and whether Medicaid made … NPI as an individual provider. Mark Amir did not comply with certain Department regulations and administrative … New Yorks Medicaid program billed Medicaid in accordance with its policies and guideline …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/15/medicaid-program-improper-payments-physical-therapistDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… The West Hurley Fire District’s former chief and a fire commissioner pleaded guilty Tuesday evening to … & Excavating business. Former chief David Gutierrez and Michael “Bucky” VanValkenburgh, a current fire … Court, were initially charged for abusing their authority and costing the district over $30,000 since 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeComptroller DiNapoli Releases Special Education Audits
… Education Department: Just Kids Early Childhood Learning Center, Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-special-education-auditsFinn Academy: An Elmira Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-141)
… personnel who use IT resources, including the importance of physical security and protection of personal, private, sensitive information (PPSI). Develop a … School officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/11/02/finn-academy-elmira-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-141Limitations – State Police Plan
… in any year included in the FAE period exceed the average of the previous two years by more than 20 percent, the amount in excess of 20 percent is excluded from your FAE. Tier 5 If the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/final-average-earnings/limitationsCity of Watertown – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-3)
… corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the City’s response letter. … audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/09/01/city-watertown-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-3East Irondequoit Central School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-18)
… corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on the District’s response letter. … audit east irondequoit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-sexual-harassment-preventionGrand Island Central School District – Network Access and Application User Permissions (2022M-120)
… disabled timely. Limit application user permissions based on a user’s job responsibilities. District officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/grand-island-central-school-district-network-access-and-application-userHancock Fire Department – Audit Follow Up (2018M-236-F)
… report - pdf] | [read complete 2019 report - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess Hancock Fire Department’s (Department’s) progress, as of February 2022, in implementing our recommendations in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/07/01/hancock-fire-department-audit-follow-2018m-236-fComptroller DiNapoli Announces Joint Effort With Ulster, Orange County District Attorneys to Combat COVID-19 Scams
… Attorney Clegg and District Attorney Hoovler are leaders in educating the public and sending a strong message that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-announces-joint-effort-ulster-orange-county-district-attorneys-combat-covid-19Opinion 89-65
… documented and payment should be made pursuant to the payroll method to permit more efficient accounting for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-65Saratoga County – Financial Condition (2013M-235)
… planned by County officials to help keep property taxes down, it is important that County officials continue to monitor the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/saratoga-county-financial-condition-2013m-235East Clinton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-194)
… of Clinton, in Dutchess County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners and has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/04/east-clinton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Suffolk County) The board cannot be assured that it is reviewing and approving all district claims prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1728
… Purpose To request agency action and explain the use of the New York Retiree Indicator Affected Employees New York State … New York State & Local Retirement System, New York State Police and Fire Retirement System, New York State Teachers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1728-new-york-retiree-indicator