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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): Motor … DMV has adequate procedures in place to ensure that it accurately identifies and reports its assessable expenses … The board has adequate procedures in place to ensure that it accurately identifies and reports its assessable expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Canisteo-Greenwood Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-362)
… will be reserved, how each reserve will be funded and when the balances will be used to finance related costs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/canisteo-greenwood-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-362LaFayette Central School District – Reserves (2013M-387)
… condition related to the establishment, funding and use of reserves for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013. … District did not have a plan for funding several of its reserves. In addition, the Board did not adopt written … and using reserve funds. The Board’s extensive use of reserves along with appropriating fund balance in the annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/lafayette-central-school-district-reserves-2013m-387Area #9 – Wireless Network – Information Technology Governance
… than wired networks because data are transmitted into the air and can potentially be intercepted and misused by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-9-wireless-networkNiagara Falls Housing Authority – Compensation-Related Payments to the Executive Director (2012M-199)
… oversight of the Executive Director. We reviewed all the payments made to the Executive Director from January … define in the Executive Director’s employment contract all compensation and benefits to be received. Ensure that the … oversight of the Executive Director by ensuring that all payments to her are periodically reviewed or audited. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/niagara-falls-housing-authority-compensation-related-payments-executive-directorAlbany City School District – Separation Payments and Information Technology (2012M-251)
… the District has not tested the plan to ensure that it can be implemented in emergency situations and that … the plan to all responsible parties and periodically test and update the plan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/albany-city-school-district-separation-payments-and-informationAkron Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-196)
… to the monthly statement. In July 2019, a Fire Department member, Richard A. Lobur, admitted to taking almost $40,000 in grant money and using it for personal expenses, paying off … available for review to verify their eligibility for grant funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/04/10/akron-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-196State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… local government audits have been issued. Village of Broadalbin – Board Oversight of Cash Receipts and Disbursements (Fulton County) The board … or canceled check images to help minimize the risk of unauthorized transactions or other errors or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients Diagnosed With Severe Malnutrition
… Malnutrition can result from the general deterioration of an individual’s health, inadequate treatment or neglect, … medical record, and that meet existing standards of professional practice. For the five-year period ended … medical record. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Department of Health: Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-diagnosed-severe-malnutritionNewstead Fire Company –Internal Controls (2014M-92)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the adequacy of Company financial controls for the period January 1, 2012 through February 18, 2014. … As a result, Company officials have no accountability for how much cash was actually collected, or how many prizes were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/06/27/newstead-fire-company-internal-controls-2014m-92State Agencies Bulletin No. 841
… has completed one (1) year of service in such grade by October 1, 2008; and did not receive a Performance Advance … complete five (5) years of continuous service as defined by Section 130.3(c) of the Civil Service Law at a base annual … Evaluation Program, the supplement will be recalculated by OSC when processing payments for disability dates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/841-october-2008-performance-advances-and-longevity-payments-graded-and-nsEmployee Incentive and Bonus Payments
… Purpose To determine if incentive and bonus payments made by the Erie County Medical … During the three-year audit period, ECMCC offered two incentive programs to certain MC physicians — the Performance Incentive Program and the Productivity Incentive Program — …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/13/employee-incentive-and-bonus-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Department (SED): Birch Family Services Inc.: Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2016-S-74) Birch is a New … Birch’s SED preschool cost-based programs. Department of Health (DOH): Optimizing Medicaid Drug Rebates (2017-F-9) … Lifespire provides assistance to individuals with mental developmental disabilities. Lifespire operates 118 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… with district personnel and inspection of certain documents related to the issues identified in the initial … with district personnel and inspection of certain documents related to the issues identified in the initial … use. Although the district had relatively modest property tax increases each year, the increases may not have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued: … potentially hazardous medical supplies. For example, 10 of the 11 SBHCs sampled had shortages in various medication categories with one school having an unexplained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinations-0Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members
… 2015 through December 2020. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the … insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired State, local government, and school district employees, and … disenrollment. There is a risk that claims submitted on the disenrolled member’s behalf during this interim period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/13/payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-services-ineligibleDiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… more than three years to receive siting permits due to application delays, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … should be more transparent about the timeliness of the application process and where delays occur, as these projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-renewable-energy-projects-taking-years-become-operational-nysDiNapoli: New York’s Employee Stock Ownership Plans Lead Nation in Assets
… provide opportunities for workers and the communities they live in. State leaders have the opportunity to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-new-yorks-employee-stock-ownership-plans-lead-nation-assetsCost-Saving Ideas: Using State Contracts to Acquire Goods or Services
… The procurement process goal is to obtain goods and services that are both high in quality and low in cost. The … soliciting and negotiating to obtain goods and services may not always result in the anticipated savings. … and school district officials can purchase goods and services under existing State contracts to reduce duplicative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-using-state-contracts-acquire-goods-or-servicesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… reserves. In addition, the board transferred unavailable funds to its capital reserves, and expended funds from … and reliable accounting records. Rockland County – Sale of Estate Real Property The Office of Public Administrator (PA) guidelines regarding the sale of estate real property state that the PA shall determine fair …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits