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Town of Otto – Town Clerk and Tax Collector (2012M-214)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Clerk’s financial management practices from January 1, 2009, to May 25, 2012. Background The Town of Otto is a rural … receipts totaling $20,789 for 2011 and $4,600 from January to May 2012. Key Findings Internal controls over the Clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/18/town-otto-town-clerk-and-tax-collector-2012m-214CVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… Purpose To determine if CVS Health invoiced and remitted commercial rebate revenue … 2014 through June 30, 2017. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/28/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-serviceLe Roy Fire Department Inc. – Oversight of Fire Department Finances (2014M-025)
… January 1, 2012 through December 10, 2013. Background The Le Roy Fire Department, Inc. provides fire protection services to the Village and Town of Le Roy in Genesee County. The Board of Directors generally … Le Roy Fire Department Inc Oversight of Fire Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/le-roy-fire-department-inc-oversight-fire-department-finances-2014m-025DiNapoli: New York State Fourth Nationwide in Credit Card Debt
… record is seen as an element of strong financial health, bad credit standings can lead to damaging consequences," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-new-york-state-fourth-nationwide-credit-card-debtDutchess County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-5)
… of approximately 150 County-owned bridges, including 12 pedestrian bridges. Key Findings Although the County has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/dutchess-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-5Downtown Ithaca Business Improvement District (DIBID) – Disbursements (2012M-252)
… which comprises 10 members who represent property owners in the DIBID, five members who represent commercial tenants, … members, one County member, and four non-voting members. In 2011, the DIBID received $347,875 from special assessments … $176,901 from promotional events, and received $91,000 in government funding, for a total of $615,776 of total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/04/05/downtown-ithaca-business-improvement-district-dibid-disbursements-2012m-252Samaritan Village, Inc. – Chemical Dependency Services Program
… determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is effectively monitoring the contract … for the prevention and treatment of alcohol and substance abuse. On October 1, 2009, OASAS entered into a five-year … of Interest Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services: Phase Piggy Back, Inc. (2009-R-1) Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/samaritan-village-inc-chemical-dependency-services-programDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… and improve results and ensure the efficient use of funds. Report New York City Restaurant, Retail and Recreation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicComptroller DiNapoli Releases Special Education Audits
… Associates, LLC, Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2014-S-40) For the three fiscal years ended June 30, … Gardens SEP, Inc., Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2014-S-63) For the three fiscal years ended June 30, … Learning Center, Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2015-S-13) For the three fiscal years ended June 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-special-education-auditsDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… resources to support the former chief wife’s Woodstock Landscaping & Excavating business. Former chief David … business. VanValkenburgh, who also worked for Woodstock Landscaping & Excavating, was initially accused of defrauding … resources to support the former chief wifes Woodstock Landscaping Excavating business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New Lebanon Central School District – Financial Condition (Columbia County) District officials have overstated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… BOCES , Marion Central School District and the Valley Stream Central High School District . “In an era of limited … level requirements necessary for reimbursement. Valley Stream Central High School District – Payroll (Nassau County) … BOCES Marion Central School District and the Valley Stream Central High School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Security Over Critical Information Systems
… Purpose To determine whether the security controls over critical State Education Department … classification process and adopting adequate information security policies and procedures. The Department could also … systems. Key Recommendations Develop strategies to enhance security controls over critical systems. Implement the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/19/security-over-critical-information-systemsFacility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers (Follow-Up)
… both a formal written process for waiver management and monitoring, and adequate internal controls, which together … among various units with critical responsibilities such as monitoring. Among other findings, there was inadequate … documentation of waiver applications and decisions, and of monitoring for approved waivers. As a result, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waivers-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1191
… Purpose To advise agencies of the opportunity to submit test files to PayServ. Affected Employees PayServ … To advise agencies of the opportunity to submit test files to PayServ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1191-osc-will-allow-agencies-test-interface-files-preparation-ssn-decouplingSecurity Over Electronic Protected Health Information
… Purpose To determine whether the Roswell Park Cancer Institute … its ePHI and has protection policies in place and a plan to make mandatory notifications when ePHI is lost or stolen. … To determine whether the Roswell Park Cancer Institute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/security-over-electronic-protected-health-informationLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… a strong labor market have buoyed sales tax growth even as prices remain elevated. Local governments should budget … Onondaga County had the lowest growth at 0.6%. Monthly sales tax distributions made to counties and … the October-December quarter and calendar year 2022. Table Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by County and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution
… in a $117,120 embezzlement case uncovered in an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … was sentenced to six months in jail, five years probation and ordered to pay $117,120 in restitution following her … January guilty plea to grand larceny in the third degree and falsifying business records in the first degree, both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-potsdam-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-117000-restitutionDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.5% in … compared to the same time last year. “Year-over-year sales tax growth has slowed from its recent inflation-fueled … including lower gas prices and moderating inflation. Sales tax collections typically fluctuate month to month, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grow-1.5-percent-in-april-compared-last-yearTown of Coeymans – Recordkeeping and Cash Disbursements (2013M-186)
… journals after they are prepared. The Town’s blank check stock is not secured and there is no comparison between the … institute compensating controls. Ensure that blank check stock is adequately secured. Discontinue the practice of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-coeymans-recordkeeping-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-186