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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… in July 2011, examined the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) oversight of grant activity. Auditors found that the … effective communication and information sharing within the DOT and with other state agencies that also provide grant funding. In a follow-up, auditors found DOT has made progress in correcting the problems identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 92-24
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER -- Designation of (criteria for … not have a paid subscription, may not be designated as an official newspaper. A town board is not required to designate an official newspaper, but if it elects to do so the board must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-24DiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… and David Relyea in the theft of nearly $30,000 in auto parts and supplies from the state. The thefts allegedly … allegedly used a state police paid account to purchase auto parts and tools for their personal use, then falsified … that between April 2015 and October 2020, numerous auto parts were purchased that did not fit police vehicles, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… of the Alfred-Almond Central School District , Beacon City School District , Charlotte Valley Central School … District , Fabius-Pompey Central School District , Green Tech High Charter School and the Niagara-Wheatfield Central … former treasurer did not receive any undue benefit. Beacon City School District – Budget Review (Dutchess County) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… payments made by the Department of Health (DOH) for the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and drug and therapy … and claim costs totaled more than $68 billion. Improper Medicare Payments The first audit released today looked at Medicaid recipients who are also enrolled in Medicare. Under the Medicare buy-in program, Medicaid pays …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsTravel Advisory No. 9
… XIII.6 – Potential Consequences of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station Guidance : The Office of the State … XIII.6 – Potential Consequences of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station of the Guide to Financial Operations to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/9-taxability-transportation-expensesFiscal Stress Monitoring System
… Read the System Basics [pdf] document to learn more. Search for a local government or school district. Search Now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoringOpinion 91-63
… OF INTEREST -- Purchases and Sales (town councilman who resides with president and owner of hardware store) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §801: A town councilman who resides with the owner and president of a hardware store … but has no relationship with the corporation which owns the hardware store, could have a prohibited interest in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-63State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCost-of-Living Adjustment – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… the eligibility requirements, including age and number of years retired, your retirement benefit will permanently increase each year. This cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) — subject to pension caps and limitations — is 50 percent of the previous year’s annual rate of inflation (never less …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/cost-living-adjustmentHudson City School District – Grant Administration (2013M-324)
… of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over grant administration for the period July 1, 2011 through May … District officials need to improve internal controls over grant programs. The District expended more than $79,400 on grant-related expenditures that either were not approved, not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/hudson-city-school-district-grant-administration-2013m-324New Paltz Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-38)
… the Towns of New Paltz, Gardiner, Rochester, Shawangunk, Lloyd and Plattekill in Ulster County. The District operates four schools with approximately 2,200 students and is governed by an elected seven-member … fund balance has recently increased, it is still less than 2 percent of the ensuing year’s budget. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/06/new-paltz-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-38Town of Bainbridge – Financial Management (2016M-332)
… 21, 2016. Background The Town of Bainbridge is located in Chenango County. The Town, which has approximately 3,300 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-bainbridge-financial-management-2016m-332Elmira Heights Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-76)
… finance planned operating deficits has depleted available funds to dangerous levels. District officials improperly … relying on appropriated fund balance and reserves. Return funds improperly transferred from reserves and ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/09/19/elmira-heights-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-76Town of Schaghticoke – Water Operations (2016M-390)
… 30, 2016. Background The Town of Schaghticoke is located in Rensselaer County and has a population of approximately … and procedures to provide guidance to employees involved in the billing and collection of water charges. Implement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-schaghticoke-water-operations-2016m-390XI.18.J Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… State Finance Law § 139-m, all bidders submitting a bid for a New York State contract must establish a policy addressing gender-based violence in the workplace and include required certification language set forth in State Finance Law § …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xi/xi18j-gender-based-violence-and-workplaceMadison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2015M-322)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s process and procedures for procuring professional services for the period July 1, … Madison and Stockbridge in Madison County and the Towns of Augusta, Marshall and Vernon in Oneida County. The District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/05/madison-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2015mLocust Valley Central School District – Competitive Quotes (2016M-131)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s practices and procedures related to the purchase of goods and services for the period July 1, … Central School District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County. The District, which operates six schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/locust-valley-central-school-district-competitive-quotes-2016m-131Manchester-Shortsville Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-157)
… July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015. Background The Manchester-Shortsville Central School District is located in the Towns of Manchester, Hopewell and Farmington in Ontario County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/manchester-shortsville-central-school-district-procurement-professionalOyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District – Employee Leave Accruals (2013M-253)
… the period July 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County. The District is governed by a … Oyster BayEast Norwich Central School District Employee Leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/25/oyster-bay-east-norwich-central-school-district-employee-leave-accruals