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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… officials did not seek competition for the services of 16 of 20 professional service providers who were paid $1.42 … million. The district’s failure to solicit competition may result in obtaining services on unfavorable terms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… to official misconduct following their March arrests for using fire district resources to support the former chief … guilty in Hurley Town Court, were initially charged for abusing their authority and costing the district over … plants along and used a fire district vehicle to travel for the business. VanValkenburgh, who also worked for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… written cash receipts and disbursements policies. Town of Guilford – Justice Court Accountability (Chenango County) … to identify outstanding balances. The Court has a shortage of $370 and unidentified funds of $8,207. Town of Lloyd – Financial Condition (Ulster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsHoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… The Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company is located in Rensselaer County and provides fire protection services to … by-laws require timely deposits, "timely" is not defined in the by-laws. The Treasurer does not issue any receipts for … term "best practices" is vague, and the guidance provided in the policy is very limited and does not indicate whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09Medicaid Program – Medicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers
… to enrollees. For dual-eligibles, Medicaid reimburses the plan providers for the enrollee’s Part C cost-sharing … claims in accordance with existing requirements. Develop a risk-based approach to identify and prevent inappropriate … Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Department of Health: Medicaid Payments Made Pursuant to Medicare Part C ( …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/10/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providersSecurity Over Electronic Protected Health Information
… Purpose To determine whether the Roswell Park Cancer Institute (Institute) is properly safeguarding its … March 6, 2015. Background The Institute is a comprehensive cancer treatment and research complex located in Buffalo, New … To determine whether the Roswell Park Cancer Institute Institute is properly safeguarding its ePHI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/security-over-electronic-protected-health-informationDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… 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 … Comptroller's auditors work with the state's Department of Taxation and Finance to stop questionable refunds and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsQuogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Cash Receipts (2013M-274)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Districts controls over its … Quogue Union Free School District is located in the Town of Southampton, in Suffolk County. The District is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/quogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-cash-receiptsSaugerties Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-77)
… December 31, 2016. Background The Saugerties Central School District is located in the Towns of Saugerties, Ulster … Saugerties Central School District ExtraClassroom Activities 2017M77 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/14/saugerties-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m-77Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School and Municipal Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-and-municipal-auditsShelter Island Union Free School District –Financial Condition (2014M-132)
… The Shelter Island Union Free School District is located in the Town of Shelter Island in Suffolk County. The District is governed by the Board of … policy does not define how reserve funds should be used. In addition, we found that District officials were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/shelter-island-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-132Albany County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-340)
… adequate internal controls over its financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Background Albany County is located in eastern New … the balance in the victims’ trust fund totaled $130,707; this excessive balance precludes many crime victims of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/07/albany-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsLackawanna 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. … Background The Lackawanna City School District is located in the City of Lackawanna, Erie County and is governed by the … unexpended surplus funds, within the legal limit, so that the District is prepared for unexpected expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/lackawanna-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-119Attica Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-127)
… Background The Attica Central School District is located in the Towns of Attica, Bennington, Java, Middlebury, 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/attica-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-127Hadley-Luzerne Central School District – Financial Condition (2012M-188)
… enrollment has declined almost 22 percent over the past 10 years. The District is managed by a Board of … or sharing them with other districts, and saving money on energy costs. Given the District’s declining enrollment … up amounts of unexpended surplus funds that exceeded the legal limit in the past two years. Although the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/25/hadley-luzerne-central-school-district-financial-condition-2012m-188DiNapoli Issues Fiscal Stress Scores For Upstate Cities
… system last year, we have evaluated the fiscal condition of nearly 2,300 municipalities and school districts across … helps guide local budgeting decisions and the development of long-term financial plans.” The creation of the ‘early warning’ monitoring system is the centerpiece …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-issues-fiscal-stress-scores-upstate-citiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1027
… Units 03 and 04 Background The Governor’s Office of Employee Relations has approved funding for the payment of the Work Related Clothing Allowance for CSEA Bargaining … Allowance for Bargaining Unit 04, pursuant to Article 49 of the OSU 2007-2011 Agreement and Articles 49.1 and 49.2 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1027-2010-csea-work-related-clothing-allowance-bargaining-units-03-and-04State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audits and examinations have been issued: Department of Health (DOH): Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care … and prevent improper payments for services. As a result of these weaknesses, six eye care professionals who did not … eligibility under questionable circumstances. Department of Health: Medicaid Program, Managed Long Term Care Premium …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 2011
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s upcoming automatic processing and provide guidance … criteria are affected. Background: Per Chapter 24 of the Laws of 2019 which implements the 2016-2023 Agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2011-april-2022-increase-location-pay-downstate-adjustment-and-location-payState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Development (2017-N-5) Auditors examined $6.1 million in contract payments to 11 vendors and $4.6 million in non-contract payments to 163 vendors, finding HPD’s rules are limited in scope and do not encourage Linden Plaza officials to make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits