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IX.7 Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… allow for costs to be 100% expensed to one project, then systemically allocated to the proper project and/or fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7-state-accounting-and-reporting-overviewVillage of Fairport Industrial Development Agency – Board Governance (2015M-195)
… The Agency, which was created by State legislation in 1976, is governed by a five-member Board of Directors, … records. Consider amending the Agency’s lease and payment in lieu of taxes agreements from the 1980s to distribute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/03/31/village-fairport-industrial-development-agency-boardRombout Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-88)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Fishkill, in Dutchess County. … that defines the process for authorizing, processing and monitoring transactions. Key Recommendations Consult the … District’s attorney to evaluate the present LOSAP program and related documents. The Board also should adopt a plan and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/28/rombout-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-88DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… thank Westchester County District Attorney Rocah’s office for aggressively pursuing this case.” “Our office is … of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionUse of Vendor-Supported Technology
… Metro Bus and Rail System, Buffalo Niagara International Airport, and Niagara Falls International Airport. NFTA has approximately 1,500 employees, including an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/12/use-vendor-supported-technologyVillage of Dannemora – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-7)
… of duties over the cash receipts process and the Board does not provide additional oversight to mitigate this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-dannemora-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-2013m-7Town of Ellery – Justice Court (2014M-269)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Justice Court’s financial activity for the … processes with minimal oversight, which allowed her to manipulate the financial records and apparently … records since July 2011. Key Recommendations Take action to recover any moneys due to the Town or the State and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/02/06/town-ellery-justice-court-2014m-269College of Geneseo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State as well as other outliers. Many of these employees incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses during the three year period ending March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-geneseo-selected-employee-travel-expensesVillage of Herkimer – Clerk-Treasurer's Records and Reports (2024M-136)
… with New York State General Municipal Law Section 30 by filing required Annual Financial Reports (AFRs) with the … the Clerk- Treasurers’ records and reports, as required by New York State Village Law (Village Law) Section 4-408(e). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/03/14/village-herkimer-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-136Alden Central School District – Fuel Management (2024M-90)
… The Transportation Supervisor did not update fuel prices in the system and the bills were calculated based on the outdated prices resulting in billing errors totaling $9,176. Officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/alden-central-school-district-fuel-management-2024m-90Village of Almond – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-14)
… results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: … for review. The Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in a lack of transparency with the public regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-almond-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-14Village of Mount Kisco – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-18)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Mount Kisco (Village) Board of Trustees (Board): Conducted an annual audit of the Village … Filed the required Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), and l Reported the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-mount-kisco-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-18Main-Transit Fire Department – Credit Cards (2024M-77)
… $70,042 were not adequately supported, and $62,903 in discretionary purchases did not follow any specific … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Department’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/01/03/main-transit-fire-department-credit-cards-2024m-77-0Medicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services
… Hospitals use International Classification of Diseases (ICD) procedure codes on their claims to report mechanical … ventilation services. When hospitals use a specific ICD procedure code to report a patient received 96 … for 4,874 inpatient APR-DRG claims that included an ICD procedure code for 96 consecutive hours or more of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-care-involving-mechanical-ventilation-servicesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive agencies spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State, as well as other outliers. Our analysis identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesGalen-Clyde Joint Fire District – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2014M-329)
… Board’s oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014 and … within the District’s network and public website for the period January 1, 2013 through October 15, 2014. … population of approximately 4,290. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 are $157,987. Key Findings The Board could not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/21/galen-clyde-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-and-information-technologyReal Property Tax Cap: Overview of the Role of the Office of the State Comptroller
… under the Chapter 97 (Part A) law [pdf]. Determines How Local Governments Report Tax Cap Information Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-overview-role-office-state-comptrollerSauquoit Fire District No. 1 – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-178)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District controls were adequate to ensure … 28, 2014. Background The Sauquoit Fire District No. 1 is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … from the Town of Paris, in Oneida County. The District is governed by a five-member Board of Fire Commissioners and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/05/sauquoit-fire-district-no-1-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-178State Agencies Bulletin No. 1702
… on the New York State Fiscal Year (April 1st to March 31st) but should instead have a plan year that operates on the calendar year (January 1st to December 31st) for Tier 6 pension fund administration. Effective Dates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1702-2019-tier-6-ot-limit-and-plan-year-changes-nyc-retirement-systems