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DiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… Junction, N.Y., for allegedly stealing more than $88,000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and its schools. The arrest was the result of a joint investigation between Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office, … from Gobble Meals. She also used taxpayers’ funds to make car loan payments. She served as Beekman tax collector for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft of Public Funds
… after pocketing public funds for her personal use and must pay back $46,646 in restitution. Her thefts were brought to … in the 1st degree and Official Misconduct. Brown agreed to pay $46,646 in restitution as part of her plea agreement, of … after pocketing public funds for her personal use and must pay back $46646 in restitution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft-public-fundsMedicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Transfer Claims Among Merged or Consolidated Facilities
… episode of care. Key Findings Medicaid made $1.6 million in actual overpayments and up to $5.3 million in potential overpayments because separate payments were made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/08/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-transfer-claims-among-merged-or-consolidated-facilitiesTown of LeRay – Justice Court (S9-14-5)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Court officials properly collected, reported and remitted moneys on behalf of the Court for the period January 1, 2012 through February …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/town-leray-justice-court-s9-14-5Definitions – Contribution Stabilization Program
… benefits based on the actuarial assumptions recommended in the Annual Report to the Comptroller on Actuarial … average normal contribution rate over all retirement plans in each system for a given fiscal year. It is calculated by … the total billable salary from all participating employers in a system for the fiscal year. Employer’s Average Rate Each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/definitionsCincinnatus Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2014M-191)
… was to evaluate the financial condition of the District for the period July 1, 2012 through April 17, 2014. … The District’s general fund budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year is $14.6 million. Key Findings … The District’s fund balance exceeded the statutory limit for two out of the last three years. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/cincinnatus-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2014m-191Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys – Financial Operations (2013M-348)
… Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys is located in the City of Albany, and is governed by a Board of … into a three-year compact agreement with the Foundation in June 2011. All Board members voted in favor of the compact … or the State Education Department’s Charter School Tuition rate. During the audit period, two Board members were also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-boys-financial-operations-2013m-348Frewsburg Central School District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-327)
… financial activities and to identify opportunities for revenue enhancement, for the period July 1, 2012 through October 1, 2013. … The Frewsburg Central School District is located in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/frewsburg-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectedOversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Building … promote the safety of all people who visit, live, and work in NYC. This requires construction managers, contractors, and … hazardous conditions identified by DOB are addressed in a timely manner. DOB also did not prioritize which sites …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/10/oversight-building-construction-site-safety-followSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… through March 31, 2011. Of that amount, $6.3 million was for reimbursements to employees for travel expenses and direct payments to vendors. The other … focused their audit efforts on the highest-cost travelers in the State, each of whom incurred over $100,000 in travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesDiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Grew 4.2% to $23 Billion in 2023
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $23 billion in calendar year 2023, … two years of double-digit increases,” DiNapoli said. “The fluctuations in sales tax collections that characterized the pandemic period have subsided. Local officials should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-grew-42-percent-to-23-billion-2023Government-Wide Financial Data – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Government-wide financial statements provide a long-term view of finances. They record revenues and expenses … related to the program; Grants and contributions that can only be used to pay for the operations of a particular …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/government-wide-financial-dataMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2022 Through March 31, 2023
… In response to the findings, the Department removed two of the providers from the Medicaid program and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/25/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2022-through-march-31-2023DiNapoli: Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft and Must Pay Back $459K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… a resident of Georgia, has pleaded guilty to the federal crime of theft of government funds and must pay back $459,050 in New York state pension and Social Security payments that … death of a family member for personal profit is a heinous crime,” DiNapoli said. “The defendant took advantage of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-woman-pleads-guilty-theft-and-must-pay-back-459k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsOversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (Follow-Up)
… treatment, and recovery programs providing services for over 680,000 New Yorkers each year, including inpatient and residential services for about 8,000 individuals. OASAS’ regulations govern … certificate, OASAS is required to inspect programs for compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/30/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-services-followHelping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… a course satisfactorily, the student can earn credit for the course by participating in one of the make-up credit … very easy to meet. More explicit Department expectations for demonstrating alignment with Learning Standards would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolCooperative Information Technology Services (2012MR-1)
… Counties could have achieved cost savings totaling $39,649 with potential county-wide savings totaling $288,711 for these two counties combined. Key Recommendation Work with other local governments in their respective counties to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/02/15/cooperative-information-technology-services-2012mr-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's November Budget Update
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the … regarding the agreement announced today on New York City’s November Financial Plan. “The release of the city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-november-budget-updateField of Dreams, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… CFRs for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019 and certain expenses for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018. About the … documented costs, and $1,500 in incorrectly allocated expenses. Key Recommendations To SED : Review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/26/field-dreams-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualControls Over Equipment (Follow-Up)
… Of the initial report’s six audit recommendations to H+H, two were implemented, one was partially implemented, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/20/controls-over-equipment-follow