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DiNAPOLI: Unadilla Valley schools save more than $300,000 on special education
… education services to students that eliminates tuition and avoids transportation costs,” said DiNapoli. “By … have ensured tax dollars are being spent in a prudent and economical manner.” After the … started accepting students from outside the district, and expanded its special education programs to include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-unadilla-valley-schools-save-more-300000-special-educationMonroe 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-176)
… of our audit was to review the procurement of professional services for the period July 1, 2014 through April 26, 2016. … Background The Monroe 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is an association of 10 component school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/07/29/monroe-1-board-cooperative-educational-services-procurement-professional-servicesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 14% in February Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 14.1% in February compared to the … exercise caution and use responsible budgeting practices.” New York City’s collections totaled $718 million, an increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-14-february-compared-last-yearSouthold Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2013M-183)
… year were approximately $27 million, funded primarily with real property taxes. During our audit period, the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/23/southold-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-183Adoption Subsidy Program (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our … parents were supported and in compliance with governing regulations. The Office of Children and Family Services … were supported and were in compliance with governing regulations when children were placed in the Program. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/adoption-subsidy-program-followCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up)
… signed into law in 2000 in an effort to promote a safer and more effective learning environment within State schools. Further, the Education Law requires schools and school districts to take safety planning actions and the State Education Department Commissioner’s Regulations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/11/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirements-followHampton Bays Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2013M-333)
… function that ensure claims are audited in a timely manner and are properly supported. Even though the claims auditor … formally approve all purchases prior to ordering goods and services. We selected and reviewed 25 claims, totaling $154,909 to determine if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/27/hampton-bays-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-333CUNY Bulletin No. CU-721
… of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2021 PSC 2% General Salary Increase and provide instructions for payments not … (Cor Sal) with the salary that corresponds to the new step on the 11/15/2021 salary chart if the employee … Lab Tech 016029 Adjunct Senior College Lab Tech 016085 Non-Teaching Adjunct V (Adj Prof Hry) 016086 Non-Teaching …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-721-2021-professional-staff-congress-psc-2-general-salaryDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $16,000
… her community. Instead, she betrayed the fire company and her neighbors by enriching herself,” DiNapoli said. “Combatting fraud and protecting taxpayer money is a priority of mine, and I thank St. Lawrence County District Attorney Gary Pasqua …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-16000State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor’s Proposed Executive Budget
… for new costs associated with collective bargaining wage increases and asylum seekers. It also shows stronger … $10 billion in FY 2027, also highlight the importance of further building up reserves, a missed opportunity in the current fiscal year. “The cost of asylum seekers, unbudgeted at this time last year, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-proposed-executive-budgetCompliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels (Follow-Up)
… to customers in eight counties (Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, and Wyoming). … 900 employees, including an information technology (IT) department that operates out of its main office. RGRTA owns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/compliance-requirements-maintain-systems-vendor-supported-levels-followBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… their backup procedures. It should include the frequency and scope of backups, the location of stored backup data, the specific method for backing up and any other important details relating to the process … will periodically verify that the data has been backed up and how it will test its ability to restore backup data. Back …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0Town of Newstead – Joint Highway Facility Project (2012M-260)
… which comprises five elected members: the Town Supervisor and four Council Members. In February 2010, the Board … An inter-municipal agreement was entered into by the Town and the Village to address their respective involvement with … facility (Project) but the facility’s future operation and maintenance. While the inter-municipal agreement sets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-newstead-joint-highway-facility-project-2012m-260State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… year, interfund loans have grown from $246,280 in 2015 to almost $1.6 million as of Dec. 31, 2019. The supervisor … did not provide detailed monthly financial reports to the board. Auditors found the supervisor did not review … over the prior year and levied more taxes than necessary to fund general fund operations. In addition, the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Village of Greenwich – Justice Court Operations (2014M-023)
… issues receipts for fines, fees and bail produced from its computerized accounting system. However, there is a weakness … created by the ability to alter or delete receipts in the computerized system. Ensure that all moneys received are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/05/30/village-greenwich-justice-court-operations-2014m-023Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Part B Services Billed Directly to eMedNY (Follow-Up)
… for outpatient medical services, physician services, and medical supplies. As the secondary payer, Medicaid … pays the Part B cost-sharing amounts (e.g., deductibles and coinsurance) for these dual-eligible individuals. Our … claims directly to eMedNY, the Medicaid claims processing and payment system. The audit covered the period June 1, 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/medicaid-overpayments-medicare-part-b-services-billed-directly-emedny-followTown of Ballston – Water Fund Financial Operations (2012M-258)
… of our audit was to assess the water fund’s fiscal health and operations for the period January 1, 2010, to December … The Town of Ballston is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately 8,000. The Town Board … districts. Key Findings The Town’s accounting records and records were not properly maintained. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-ballston-water-fund-financial-operations-2012m-258Oversight of Construction Management Contracts (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) is responsible for operating and maintaining the State park, recreation, and historic site system to conserve, protect, and enhance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-construction-management-contracts-followTransaction Number Requirement
… Authorities Reporting Information System (PARIS) screen and in the bulk load to capture Transaction Number. … will show a message on the procurement transaction page, and the new procurement transaction entry page. On July 15, 2024 and thereafter, PARIS will not validate, and procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/transaction-number-requirementDepartment of Health (Department) Examination of Travel Expenses
… 23, 2012 through December 31, 2017 were appropriate and made in accordance with the State’s travel rules and regulations. Background State employees are eligible for … official business travel. State employees submit Travel and Expense reports (expense reports) to account for travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/20/department-health-department-examination-travel-expenses