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IX.12.D Federal Funding Subject to CMIA – IX. Federal Grants

… programs, however, are subject to the interest provisions of CMIA. This distinction can be better understood by consulting the CMIA regulations. Subpart A of the regulations deals with the larger federal programs … federal program agency fails to comply with the provisions of Subpart B, (205.3-c), the Treasury Department may decide …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12d-federal-funding-subject-cmia

Edmeston Fire District – Claims Auditing and Annual Financial Reporting (2024M-116)

… manner. Key Findings The Board did not properly audit all claims, and the Treasurer did not file AFRs in a timely manner. The Board did not: Audit and approve all claims before payment and ensure all claims were … required. Ensure the Treasurer filed the District’s AFRs for fiscal years 2017 through 2023 in a timely manner. Key …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/12/24/edmeston-fire-district-claims-auditing-and-annual-financial-reporting-2024m

Bolton Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-249)

… or 29 percent of 2018-19 appropriations, exceeding the 4 percent statutory limit by almost 25 percentage points. … Annual budgets overestimated appropriations by more than $4.1 million or by almost 13 percent from 2015-16 through …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/15/bolton-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-249

Town of Moravia - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-215)

… forms or supporting documentation to verify eligibility for the exemption or accuracy of exemption calculations. … and ensure exemptions are granted after the new owners apply. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/08/town-moravia-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-215

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… bookkeeper’s work during their tenure by verifying that all transactions were properly recorded. Town of Milo – Real … granted 850 non-New York STAR property tax exemptions for non-municipal-owned property on the 2017 assessment roll. …

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

Town of Lyons - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-216)

… properties with 108 agricultural, non-profit and not-for-profit, senior citizen, veteran and other exemptions. The … exemptions to the County to ensure the new owner is billed for the prorated share of taxes. The Board should: Ensure all exemptions are established by local law or resolution. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-lyons-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-216

Town of North Salem - Agricultural Exemptions (2018M-194)

… Findings The Assessor: Granted four woodland exemptions for rented agricultural parcels with $40,028 in assessed … requirements before granting exemptions. Review all previously granted agricultural structures exemptions on …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-north-salem-agricultural-exemptions-2018m-194

Springs Union Free School District - Payroll (2018M-222)

… absence request form. Vacation and sick leave balances for 11 of 33 employees tested (33 percent) were overstated on …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/11/springs-union-free-school-district-payroll-2018m-222

Livingston Manor Central School District - Cost-Effective Expenditure Control (2018M-205)

… pursue cost-effective measures by exploring the potential for offering select special education services in-house. … services agreements with the other districts to ensure all parties understand the terms. District officials agreed …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/livingston-manor-central-school-district-cost-effective-expenditure

County of Oswego Industrial Development Agency – Revolving Loan Programs (2014M-356)

… facilities. The Agency, which was created in 1973 by the State Legislature, is governed by a seven-member Board which …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/county-oswego-industrial-development-agency-revolving-loan

NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Files Suit Against Wynn Resorts' Board of Directors

… as fiduciaries of the company. Among its requests for relief, DiNapoli's lawsuit seeks to have Wynn Resorts' … of $30,435,442. The Fund will vote its shares against all incumbents and all insiders nominated to serve on Wynn … in the nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends March 31, 2018. For access to state and local government spending and more …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-files-suit-against-wynn-resorts-board-directors

DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds $350 Million to Investment Funds Geared to New York Companies

… Retirement Fund (Fund) is committing another $350 million to two investment funds through its In-State Private Equity … “We’ve committed more than $2 billion through this program to invest in New York state companies and I’m proud to continue building on our successful track record.” The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-350-million-investment-funds-geared-new-york-companies

Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)

… developmentally disabled boy, died while in the care of a State facility operated by the Office of Mental Retardation … neglect while at a privately run facility and then at a State-run facility. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was enacted … days, provide the qualified person with a written report on the actions taken to address the incident (Actions Taken …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-follow

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits

… District officials did not claim Medicaid reimbursements for 12 students that auditors identified were likely … or ensure that sufficient documentation was maintained for the eligible services provided. Millbrook Central School …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0

Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYC Council Member Ruben Wills

… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyc-council-member-ruben-wills

DiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds

… and agencies, O’Hara has now been held accountable for his fraudulent, selfish actions.” In August 2011, … payment on the invoices, but Moore’s Homes returned all of the money. O’Hara, who was Town Supervisor at the … in Prattsville town court to offering a false instrument for filing, a Class A misdemeanor, and the federal charges …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-funds

DiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500

… and recreation fees, $4,146 in code enforcement fees and $800 in town hall rental fees were not deposited. In August …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500

Management of Invasive Species

… effects of invasive species populations in New York State. The audit covers the period April 1, 2017 through … species of plants and animals currently found in New York State are not indigenous, but rather have been introduced by … adversely affecting the ecological integrity of the State’s natural communities and systems. In New York, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/23/management-invasive-species