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Cooperative Information Technology Services (2012MR-1)
… Intermunicipal cooperation for certain IT services is also occurring in Broome and Tompkins Counties. Additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/02/15/cooperative-information-technology-services-2012mr-1About Unclaimed Funds
… and abandoned property which was left in museums. This is only a list. We don't accept the tangible property. Matter … Unclaimed Funds by County and Region See how much money is unclaimed for residents of each New York county and … an email request or through a link to a fraudulent Web site. For more information on phishing, please visit the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/about-unclaimed-fundsSullivan County – County Jail Operations (2013M-33)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine County jail operations and related costs for the period January 1, … In addition, the County reported a net cost to operate the jail of $10.5 million for the 2011 fiscal year, or 5.5 … 2011. Every county in NYS is required by law to maintain a jail. The County’s jail was constructed in 1909 with 37 cells …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/06/14/sullivan-county-county-jail-operations-2013m-33East Clinton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-194)
… April 30, 2012. Background The East Clinton Fire District is located in the Town of Clinton, in Dutchess County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire … to members of the District’s fire department in excess of $26,000, including the payment of personal expenses. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/04/east-clinton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSaratoga County – Financial Condition (2013M-235)
… and Federal aid. The County’s 2013 budget for Maplewood Manor Nursing Home is approximately $26 million, funded … the fund used to account for the operations of Maplewood Manor (the County-run nursing home) have shown negative … County are a result of the operating deficits in Maplewood Manor caused by the increasing costs to run the facility. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/saratoga-county-financial-condition-2013m-235DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for November
… –Assembly $14,000 to Roemer Wallens Gold & Mineaux LLP for outside counsel for independent investigations of … –Senate $113,000 to Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP for counsel to the task force on demographic research and reapportionment. $35,000 to Kraus & Zuchlewski LLP to provide confidential legal advice and counsel related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberOpinion 95-22
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent … (use of tax moneys to purchase exercise equipment) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: The Fishkill Exempt Firemen's … Benevolent Association may not expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to purchase exercise equipment for use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22Schuyler County Sheriff’s Department – Payroll, Civil Fees and Bail (2013M-120)
… period January 1, 2011, to February 28, 2013. Background Schuyler County is located in the Finger Lakes Region of New … Schuyler County Sheriffs Department Payroll Civil Fees and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/08/02/schuyler-county-sheriffs-department-payroll-civil-fees-and-bail-2013m-120Downtown Ithaca Business Improvement District (DIBID) – Disbursements (2012M-252)
… under the Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) and is charged with the revitalization, development, promotion, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/04/05/downtown-ithaca-business-improvement-district-dibid-disbursements-2012m-252Caton No. 1 Fire District – Financial Oversight (2013M-262)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Caton and Steuben County in … Key Recommendations Base annual budget appropriations on reasonable assumptions using historical trends and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/caton-no-1-fire-district-financial-oversight-2013m-262DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audits have been issued. Cortland County – Claims Audit and Check Printing (2018M-247) The Cortland County … (Westchester County) Auditors compared budgeted revenues and expenditures with operating results for 2013 through 2017 … the amount of employees’ personal use. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsForms and Resources – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Forms and Samples Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution Form (RS2417-A) Use this form to establish a standard work day for your elected and appointed officials. Form includes instructions. Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution Continuation Form …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/forms-and-resourcesMedicaid Program – Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist
… 1, 2010 through September 30, 2013. Background Mark Amir is a physical therapist who owns and operates Madison … Medicare and Medicaid. Under this arrangement, Medicare is the primary payer and Medicaid pays beneficiaries’ … Medicaid payments (totaling $158,990) to Mr. Amir is questionable. Key Recommendations Recover Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/15/medicaid-program-improper-payments-physical-therapistDutchess County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-5)
… Although the County has not developed a written plan for bridge maintenance and repair, it has taken action in recent years to improve and maintain bridge ratings. We tested the flags issued during the last … structural failure was a potential outcome before the next bridge inspection. The County’s response to these four flags …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/dutchess-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-5DiNapoli: Queens Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… A 37-year-old Queens woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing nearly … A 37yearold Queens woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-queens-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherEmpire BlueCross – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs
… district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering … drugs. A physician-administered drug is a drug, other than a vaccine, that is typically administered by a health care professional in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/empire-bluecross-overpayments-physician-administered-drugsDiNapoli Praises NYC Comptroller Stringer's City Pension Fund Reforms
… doing the right thing for New York City's public pension funds. His multi-faceted plan to protect the city's public pension funds will do much to ensure the funds operate with greater transparency and with the highest … doing the right thing for New York Citys public pension funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-praises-nyc-comptroller-stringers-city-pension-fund-reformsControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… to December 31, 2013. Background Under Section 115 of the State Finance Law, cash advances are issued to State agencies for purposes such as petty cash, travel, and … appropriations and the cash is transferred from the State Treasury to a local bank account for use by the agency. OCFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/15/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsOperational Advisory No. 35
… payment to an employee for personal services is not intended to supersede normal State Payroll procedures. … However, if an agency determines that a salary advance is necessary, OSC recommends the agency refer to Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/35-personal-service-salary-advancesSylvan Beach Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-76)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District’s controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … for the 2012 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board needs to improve its oversight of District financial activities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/07/sylvan-beach-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations