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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Chatham Central School District , Cherry … District , Edmeston Central School District , Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District , Penfield Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… County Sherriff Ronald Spike announced the arrest of Julie Brown, former clerk of the Town of Potter. Brown, 49, was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing nearly … took place between January 1, 2018, and May 21, 2019. “Ms. Brown violated the trust of her community by allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000DiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Office, Dutchess County D.A. William Grady and the New York State Police. “While people across the state … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
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 Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000
… of Potter Clerk Julie Brown was sentenced to six months in Yates County jail today for stealing nearly $27,000 in public funds for her personal use. Her thefts were … 21, 2019, when Brown resigned. She agreed to pay $26,729 in restitution as part of her plea agreement in March, of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000DiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft of Public Funds
… the Government in the 2nd degree, Scheme to Defraud in the 1st degree, two counts of Tampering with Public Records in the 1st degree and Official Misconduct. Brown agreed to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft-public-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's November Budget Update
… part by savings though the Program to Eliminate the Gap (PEG) initiative. PEG savings made use of both agency vacancies and a reduction … as potential areas for savings in recent reports . The PEG program is expected to provide about $2.5 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-november-budget-updateDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of Leslie Schwinzer, of … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of Leslie Schwinzer of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksDiNapoli: Fomer Rosendale Court Clerk Pocketed Cash
… broke her promise to safeguard town funds and tried to cover up her crime. By partnering with District Attorney … by the two town justices. As a result, she was able to cover up the theft of approximately $5,620. She later … that bank reconciliations and accountability analyses are properly prepared; Maintaining current and complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-fomer-rosendale-court-clerk-pocketed-cashDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… York levied a total of $36.6 billion in property taxes in 2019 – an increase of 2.4 percent over 2018, according to a … dipped below 2 percent in 2015, where they remained until 2019. "Taxpayers want to know how their taxes compare to … whichever is less, with some exceptions. From 2017 to 2019, property tax levies increased the most in cities (6.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesImproper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims (Follow-Up)
… and outpatient services. A recipient’s status in a hospital—inpatient versus outpatient—affects Medicaid’s … generally requires recipients to stay overnight in the hospital and be monitored by the health care team at the … are needed. In particular, officials did not develop a process to identify and review the appropriateness of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/12/improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claims-followPipeline Safety Oversight (Follow-Up)
… million in property damage. The Public Service Commission (PSC) operates a federally certified safety program for … Department of Public Service (DPS) staff, who report to PSC, conduct investigations of accidents and performs … April 1, 2013 through October 21, 2015, determined whether PSC was providing oversight of pipeline safety in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/pipeline-safety-oversight-followKennedy Child Study Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Kennedy Child … (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented … To determine whether the costs reported by Kennedy Child …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/29/kennedy-child-study-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSchool for Language and Communication Development – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… with disabilities who are between three and five years of age. SLCD is reimbursed for preschool special education … SLCD’s tuition reimbursement rates. Remind SLCD officials of the pertinent SED requirements that relate to the … clarification as needed. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Birch Family Services, Inc.: Compliance With the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/school-language-and-communication-development-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSpotted Zebra Learning Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Spotted Zebra Learning Center, Inc. (Spotted Zebra) on its Consolidated … Determine whether costs reported by Spotted Zebra Learning Center Inc on its Consolidated Fiscal Report were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/12/spotted-zebra-learning-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAdirondack Helping Hands, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… with disabilities who are between three and five years of age. Adirondack is reimbursed for preschool special … in other than personal service costs that consisted of $9,453 in ineligible rent, $5,939 in non-reimbursable … tuition reimbursement rates. Remind Adirondack officials of the pertinent SED requirements that relate to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/02/adirondack-helping-hands-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualChildren’s Center for Early Learning – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… reported on the Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) of the Children’s Center for Early Learning (Center) were … New York City-based children between three and five years of age. Pursuant to New York State Education Law, special … help ensure that only allowable costs are included on any of their CFRs prepared after our scope period. Direct Center …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/childrens-center-early-learning-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… agencies spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are … and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and … We selected these employees based primarily on high rental car expenses. One employee was selected because of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/22/selected-employee-travel-expensesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied … expenses, which are discretionary and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, … such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide audit initiative to determine whether the use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Institutes of Applied Human Dynamics – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the ages of three and five years. Institutes, based in Tarrytown, New York, provides preschool services at its St. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/31/institutes-applied-human-dynamics-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualFinancial Management Practices
… and board governance reasonably ensure its operations are efficient and effective. The audit covers from July 1, … agreements, and permit holders has not been sufficient to cover the District’s annual needs. Specifically, the … significantly and its reserves have been liquidated to cover significant liabilities resulting from litigation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/25/financial-management-practices