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DiNapoli: New York City's Tech Sector Is Booming
… "New York City has become one of the most important tech hubs in the country," said DiNapoli. "This industry has shown tremendous growth since 2010 and has … ," go to: http://osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt4-2018.pdf For access to state and local government spending, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-new-york-citys-tech-sector-boomingXI.18.D Sales and Compensating Use Tax Documentation – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… regardless of the transactional value of any contract, amendment, extension, or renewal, with one unusual exception that would occur if said amendment, extension, or renewal should result in a reduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18d-sales-and-compensating-use-tax-documentationMontauk Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-117)
… District’s financial or length of service award program (LOSAP) records have not been performed since 2019. The … 2023 that were not authorized by the Board. The District’s LOSAP point system was inconsistent with New York State … inhibiting volunteer firefighters’ ability to earn LOSAP service credit. Key Recommendations Ensure an external …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/12/24/montauk-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-117Whitney Point Central School District – Information Technology (2023M-179)
… also did not adopt an IT contingency plan and were unaware of all the network users that had access to the District’s … were not needed and/or used in more than five years. All of these user accounts were subsequently deleted during our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/14/whitney-point-central-school-district-information-technology-2023m-179Review of Advance Contract Payments
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether the New York … advanced funds in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts. Background Our office examined certain … or agreements (contracts) by SED during the period of July 2012 through July 2018. We selected 13 contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/15/review-advance-contract-paymentsTown of Owego – Shared Services Facility Capital Project (2022M-42)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Owego (Town) Board (Board) properly planned, authorized … Because the Board did not have a thorough understanding of the Project’s overall scope and cost prior to the … which is $8.1 million over the Board’s authorized cost of $6.9 million. The Board was not transparent about the cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/30/town-owego-shared-services-facility-capital-project-2022m-42Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District’s (District) Board and … raised in the District’s response. 1 Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management … Determine whether the CattaraugusLittle Valley Central School Districts District Board and District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/cattaraugus-little-valley-central-school-district-financial-managementTown of Otselic – Records and Reports and Conflict of Interest (2021M-36)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Otselic (Town) Town Supervisor (Supervisor) maintained … Board did not ensure there were no prohibited conflicts of interest. We also found: The Supervisor did not provide … annual financial reports were not filed with the Office of State Comptroller, as required. As of May 5, 2021, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/07/16/town-otselic-records-and-reports-and-conflict-interest-2021m-36Oversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste (Follow-Up)
… SUNY officials have established controls over and complied with hazardous waste regulations that provide reasonable … and accounting for hazardous materials, compliance with legal requirements, and enforcement of restricted access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/oversight-hazardous-materials-and-waste-followDiNapoli: Brooklyn Economy Sets Records
… Employment grew faster in Brooklyn since the end of the recession than in the rest of New York City, the state and the nation, and its unemployment … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "It’s an exciting time for Brooklyn with record employment, business growth, and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-brooklyn-economy-sets-recordsImproper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers (Follow-Up)
… that undermine the Department’s ability to (1) ensure that only qualified providers participate in the Medicaid program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providers-followProperty Tax Freeze Credit
… the PTF Credit in 2014, homeowners must receive the STAR property tax exemption (i.e., the property must be the … either the homeowner or property was not eligible for the STAR property tax exemption. This includes out-of-state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/property-tax-freeze-creditMedicaid Program – Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist
… Purpose To determine whether Mark Amir, a physical therapist participating in New York’s Medicaid … 2010 through September 30, 2013. Background Mark Amir is a physical therapist who owns and operates Madison Physical Therapy located in Brooklyn, New York. Mr. Amir’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/15/medicaid-program-improper-payments-physical-therapistSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and … employees selected for audit adhered to State travel rules and regulations. However, the travel expenses for one … implicated the Internal Revenue Service "tax home" rules for 2009 and are taxable as income. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2022 Through March 31, 2023
… by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments … $5.6 million was paid for claims that were billed with incorrect information pertaining to other health … care capitation, and clinic claims that did not comply with Medicaid policies; and $256,777 was paid for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/25/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2022-through-march-31-2023Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … with the tax levy limit. For access to state and local government spending and 50,000 state contracts, visit … was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Village of Catskill – Financial Condition (2014M-134)
… reserves or use of the funds. Such plans would be a useful tool for the Board to address the need to make essential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-catskill-financial-condition-2014m-134Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2021 Through March 31, 2022
… third-party health insurance; $8.9 million was paid for clinic, practitioner, inpatient, managed care, and laboratory … $104,594 was paid for inpatient claims that were billed at a higher level of care than what was actually provided. As a result of the audit, about $9.9 million of the improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/13/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2021-through-march-31-2022Town of Ellenburg – Justice Court and Town Clerk Financial Operations and Wind Power Revenues (2013M-190)
… effective annual audit of the Justice Court and the Clerk. Keep detailed records of receipts including the form of each deposit. Consider developing comprehensive …
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)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12