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DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds

… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $24.2 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax … the system, but my auditors are staying one step ahead of them," DiNapoli said. "My office continues to stop fraudulent refunds from reaching the hands of dishonest individuals and identifying taxpayers who claim …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refunds

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… may result in obtaining services on unfavorable terms and conditions, and give the appearance that professional service providers … by a required planned absence request form. Also, two teacher assistants were not paid in accordance with their …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits

DiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe

… will not be tolerated,” State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. Gutierrez pleaded guilty Tuesday evening to … to official misconduct. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probe

Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)

… were two signatures on checks. The Board established a "best practices" policy for use of debit cards. However, the term "best practices" is vague, and the guidance provided in the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09

Security Over Electronic Protected Health Information

… to comply with a set of information security standards for protecting ePHI, as established in the Health Insurance … Furthermore, the Federal Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) extends certain …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/security-over-electronic-protected-health-information

Saugerties Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-77)

… The Saugerties Central School District is located in the Towns of Saugerties, Ulster and Woodstock in Ulster County. The District, which operates six schools … collections or remitting them to the central treasurers in a timely manner. Student treasurers did not always use …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/14/saugerties-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m-77

Attica Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-127)

… Orangeville, Sheldon and Wethersfield in Wyoming County; the Towns of Alexander and Darien in Genesee County; and the Town of Wales in Erie County. The District, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/attica-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-127

Lackawanna City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-119)

… audit was was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through March 31, 2014. … The District’s general fund budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year are $47 million. Key Findings For the last four years, the Board and District officials …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/lackawanna-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-119

Hamburg Central School District – Capital Project (2014M-129)

… Background The Hamburg Central School District is located in the Towns of Hamburg, Boston, Eden and Orchard Park in Erie County. The District is governed by a Board of … prior to voting on the Project proposition. Certain items in the Summary were not sufficiently detailed for the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/hamburg-central-school-district-capital-project-2014m-129

Quogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Cash Receipts (2013M-274)

… 2011 through March 31, 2013. Background The Quogue Union Free School District is located in the Town of Southampton, … be reserved and when reserves will be used. … Quogue Union Free School District Financial Condition and Cash Receipts …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/quogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-cash-receipts

King Center Charter School – Purchasing (2013M-215)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s purchasing process for the period … School was established in 2000 as the first charter school to open in the City of Buffalo. The School is governed by a … approved by the Board and there is no evidence that change orders totaling approximately $63,000 were approved by …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/25/king-center-charter-school-purchasing-2013m-215

Shelter Island Union Free School District –Financial Condition (2014M-132)

… December 31, 2013. Background The Shelter Island Union Free School District is located in the Town of Shelter Island … with statutory directives. … Shelter Island Union Free School District Financial Condition 2014M132 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/shelter-island-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-132

Albany County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-340)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Department has adequate internal controls … did not disclose material issues, the clerks’ ability to control all cash receipts and disbursement functions … of unsatisfied restitution orders from receiving the money to which they are entitled. The Department’s software does …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/07/albany-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operations

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School and Municipal Audits

… in claims (16 percent) that were either not presented to the board or improperly paid prior to board approval. Auditors also found that 11 claims … deficit had occurred during the 2018-19 fiscal year. Due to several inaccurate estimates, the district is on track to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-and-municipal-audits

Hadley-Luzerne Central School District – Financial Condition (2012M-188)

… Saratoga and Warren Counties. The District has a current enrollment of 875 students and 189 full- and part-time employees. The District’s enrollment has declined almost 22 percent over the past 10 … money on energy costs. Given the District’s declining enrollment and the current economic climate, cost-cutting is …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/25/hadley-luzerne-central-school-district-financial-condition-2012m-188

DiNapoli Issues Fiscal Stress Scores For Upstate Cities

… and school districts in New York. “Since implementing the system last year, we have evaluated the fiscal condition of … picture. But our work is not done. The value in our system will be borne out over time as it helps guide local … plans.” The creation of the ‘early warning’ monitoring system is the centerpiece of the Comptroller’s fiscal stress …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-issues-fiscal-stress-scores-upstate-cities

Employer Seminars

… the presentation; and Receive a detailed guide covering pension information. Individual Consultations — Members can …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/employer-seminars

DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2017

… million grant to Volunteers of America of Western New York Inc. for their community based residential program. $996,000 … workforce retraining grants including; $463,000 to Health Care Industry Grant Corporation; $460,000 to Exponents Center … $460,000 to Visiting Nurse Service of New York Home Care II. Department of Taxation & Finance $13.7 million to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2017