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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… District officials did not claim Medicaid reimbursements for 12 students that auditors identified were likely … cost benefit analysis to support it is not cost-effective. In addition, district officials did not establish Medicaid … required by the district, more than 70% of the timecards (30 of 41) were not signed by a supervisor and none were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYC Council Member Ruben Wills
State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and New York Attorney General Eric T Schneiderman announced the guilty plea today of former New York City Councilman Ruben Wills
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyc-council-member-ruben-willsDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… the Town Supervisor of Prattsville, pled guilty today to wire fraud in connection with a grant extended to … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli; United States Attorney Carla Freedman; Janeen DiGuiseppi, Special … garage, O’Hara’s Service Station, which Moore’s Homes did not perform. O’Hara issued checks to Moore’s Homes reflecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsDiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… The former bookkeeper in the town of Altona in Clinton County altered cash receipts in order to … such as this where local officials are taking advantage of lax financial controls and helping themselves to the money … fees were not deposited. In August 2013, after learning of the Comptroller’s audit, the former bookkeeper remitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500Management of Invasive Species
… measures, including public education (e.g., boat steward education/inspection program; warning signage at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/23/management-invasive-speciesPortville Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-245)
… appropriations by $3.3 million (6 percent annual average) from 2015-16 through 2017-18. As of June 30, 2018, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/portville-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-245Accounts Payable Advisory No. 64
… was stolen and cashed by a party other than the payee. In such instances, the vendor must complete an affidavit. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/64-forgery-checksAccounts Payable Advisory No. 62
… ordering document authorizing a vendor to provide goods or services at a dollar amount within the agency’s authority as … vendor including the contract number, specific goods or services ordered, price and delivery date, thereby supporting … plans to receive the goods or services being ordered. Online agencies should evaluate the appropriateness of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/62-purchase-ordersUse of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Use of Electronic Benefit Cards … the Office was not including out-of-state transactions in its monthly reviews nor notifying other states where … has made progress with addressing the issues identified in our original audit. Of the three recommendations contained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locations-followMeridale Rural Fire District - Management of Fund Balance (2018M-178)
… Determine whether the Board properly managed fund balance. Key Findings Unassigned fund balance increased from … 2014 to 2017, which could fund over three years’ worth of expenditures. On average, actual expenditures were 39 … budgeted appropriations that reflect the District’s operating needs based on historic trends, contracts or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/11/30/meridale-rural-fire-district-management-fund-balance-2018m-178CUNY Bulletin No. CU-395
… Amount Assistant Chief Architect $34.30 Assistant Chief Engineer $34.30 College Graphics Designer $32.30 College … University Assistant Architect $34.30 University Assistant Engineer $34.30 University Engineer $34.30 University Engineering Intern $30.30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-395-district-council-37-local-375-dues-and-agency-shop-feeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1507
… “Cashed” box checked. Paychecks that are split and paid by check and direct deposit will be marked as “Cashed” when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1507-changes-review-paycheckAkron Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-195)
… maintained the same 2013-14 tax levy and used reserves to pay for related expenditures. Key Recommendations The … based on historical or other known trends. Review reserves to determine whether they are necessary and reasonably funded and use the debt reserve funds to pay related debt. District officials disagreed with us in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/akron-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-195Examination of Island Peer Review Organization
… $112,000 in administrative charges and nearly $180,000 in out-of-pocket expenses. Our objective was to determine … IPRO to provide services related to Medicaid activities. This contract and its amendments were not subject to approval … Findings We found the Department approved payments to IPRO for subcontractor expenses that were not allowable under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/14/examination-island-peer-review-organizationMaximus, Inc.
… Background DOH added $435 million in contract amendments for services outside the scope of the original contract. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/21/maximus-incVillage of Rushville - Board Oversight and Information Technology (2018M-118)
… a loss of approximately $62,000. Designate an official to certify payroll. Develop proper IT controls. Key … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. 1 New York General Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-rushville-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2018m-118Village of Hobart - Board Oversight (2018M-88)
… properties or consider placing these properties in use to benefit taxpayers. Adopt procedures to help detect and prevent prohibited interests in contracts. … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. 1 Refer to New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-hobart-board-oversight-2018m-88Webster Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-109)
Webster Central School District Financial Condition 2018M109
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/14/webster-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-109Town of Angelica – Justice Court Operations (2018M-11)
… Justice did not follow up on pending tickets listed in the New York State Department of Motor Vehicle database. The Board … Ensure that deposits are made no later than 72 hours from the date of collection. Review and analyze …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/04/27/town-angelica-justice-court-operations-2018m-11NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Janus Case
… following statement today after the United State Supreme Court ruled on the Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees case . "Today's U.S. Supreme Court decision overriding 40 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-supreme-court-decision-janus-case