Search
DiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution
… DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and fraud against the state’s retirement system and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-potsdam-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-117000-restitutionIV.5.B Bond and Debt Proceeds – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… Anticipation Notes (TRAN) Proceeds from the sale of TRANs by New York State. 36205 Bond Anticipation Notes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv5b-bond-and-debt-proceedsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Hamlin Fire … the payments have already been made, and their approval is not documented in the minutes. The board did not conduct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Improper Medicaid Payments During Permissible Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Coverage (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … Essential Plan, both of which provide health care services to individuals who are economically disadvantaged. As … of our initial audit, issued on September 14, 2023, was to determine whether Medicaid made improper payments on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/improper-medicaid-payments-during-permissible-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-planMedicaid Program – Impact of Rejected Encounters on the Collection of Drug Rebates
… whether the Department of Health did not collect Medicaid drug rebates due to encounter system rejections of pharmacy … 2018 through March 2023. About the Program The Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Rebate Program) helps offset the costs … to Medicaid recipients through rebates received from drug manufacturers. The Department of Health (DOH) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/23/medicaid-program-impact-rejected-encounters-collection-drug-rebatesFacility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers (Follow-Up)
… waived at those facilities. Further, there was limited assurance that violations were corrected or mitigated during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waivers-followAccounts Receivable Collections
… have been unable to collect and have referred to the OAG. During the period April 1, 2008 through December 31, 2010, … Key Findings Overall, the Bureau was generally effective in its collection of accounts receivable referred by state … to locate debtors. Key Recommendations Ensure that all accounts receivable collection cases referred by state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/13/accounts-receivable-collectionsSecurity 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-informationSecurity Over Critical Information Systems
… March 30, 2017. Background The Department administers school aid, regulates school operations, maintains a performance accountability … supports crucial Department services to the general public and contains sensitive personal data, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/19/security-over-critical-information-systemsCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings
… About the Program EO 88, issued on December 28, 2012, is the centerpiece of BuildSmart NY, the State’s program for … environmental protection, and energy security. EO 88 is intended to accomplish broader State policy goals, such as … to the burning of natural gas, and its implementation is currently in doubt. Should the project fail to move …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildingsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1191
… files from October 5, 2012 through October 12, 2012. For example, the NPAY 502 (Time Entry Interface) uses EMPLID … window Indicate the point of contact within your agency for the test process (name, phone, email) Questions Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1191-osc-will-allow-agencies-test-interface-files-preparation-ssn-decouplingVillage of Addison – Former Clerk-Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2024M-19)
… million in Village funds over a 19-year period. In May 2024, she pleaded guilty to one count of first degree … sentence represents the first time a public official in New York State surrendered their pension as a penalty for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-addison-former-clerk-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2024m-19Roosevelt Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2025M-40)
… award program (LOSAP). Key Findings The Board did not effectively monitor all aspects of the District’s LOSAP. … declined. As a result, the District’s annual contributions to the LOSAP had to steadily increase to ensure that there … District officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they plan to initiate corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/07/18/roosevelt-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2025m-40Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-251)
Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency Management Practices 2013M251
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/dutchess-county-industrial-development-agency-managementWestford Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-270)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 to August 1, 2013. Background The District is a district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/westford-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mTown of Dunkirk – Justice Court (2013M-106)
… internal controls over the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012, through March 15, 2013. … Key Recommendations Prepare an accountability analysis for all moneys held by the Court on a monthly basis. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/28/town-dunkirk-justice-court-2013m-106Village of Aurora – Treasurer’s Duties and Information Technology (2014M-107)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial and information technology … Board has not implemented adequate compensating controls to address the lack of segregation of duties performed by the … The Village does not have policies and procedures in place to safeguard IT assets, including an appropriate use policy, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/29/village-aurora-treasurers-duties-and-information-technology-2014m-107Town of Coeymans – Recordkeeping and Cash Disbursements (2013M-186)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over selected Town financial … $6.4 million. Key Findings The Town’s financial report did not properly reflect the true financial condition of the … If the necessary adjustments were made the Town would have reported a positive fund balance of $451 in the sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-coeymans-recordkeeping-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-186Tapestry Charter School – Internal Controls Over Credit and Debit Cards (2013M-271)
… controls should be considered. The policy does not define how many credit card accounts may be established, limit the … with respect to card use. Ensure that credit card accounts do not allow cash advances. Give strong consideration to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/22/tapestry-charter-school-internal-controls-over-credit-and-debit-cardsNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC Finances
… revenues in City Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 allowed the city to build reserves and other budgetary cushion, but many of the … services are delivered amid changing staffing levels and build additional reserves to guard against fiscal pressures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nyc-finances