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Tioga County – Social Service Contracts (2023M-162)
… decrease in services provided by an agency went unnoticed for four months. Officials did not ensure a contract price …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/03/29/tioga-county-social-service-contracts-2023m-162Whitney Point Central School District – Information Technology (2023M-179)
… also did not adopt an IT contingency plan and were unaware of all the network users that had access to the District’s … were not needed and/or used in more than five years. All of these user accounts were subsequently deleted during our … on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether Whitney Point Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/14/whitney-point-central-school-district-information-technology-2023m-179Town of Owego – Shared Services Facility Capital Project (2022M-42)
… finance shortfalls. Prepare, approve and monitor budgets for each capital project and amend as needed. Approve all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/30/town-owego-shared-services-facility-capital-project-2022m-42Montauk Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-117)
… [read compete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Montauk … has not filed the mandated Annual Financial Report (AFR) for fiscal years 2021, 2022 and 2023, and filed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/12/24/montauk-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-117Village of Almond – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-14)
… Reported the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: Conduct an annual audit, or cause to be audited, the CFO’s 2022-23 financial records and … or Report the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public, as required by GML Section 30 and Village Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-almond-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-14Falconer Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-52)
… the Falconer Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed … property taxes than needed, a significant accumulation of surplus fund balance in excess of the statutory limit and missed opportunities to lower real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/09/falconer-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-52Village of Herkimer – Clerk-Treasurer's Records and Reports (2024M-136)
… receipts and disbursements. Perform bank reconciliations in an accurate or timely manner, allowing discrepancies … of the 37 bank reconciliations we prepared, and total cash in the financial records was $1.9 million higher than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/03/14/village-herkimer-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-136Opinion 92-30
… a prohibited interest in a contract between the county and agency, but must disclose any interest in such a contract pursuant to General Municipal Law, §803 and should not participate in the discussion or vote on the … county officials from participating in the discussion and vote on contracts with not-for-profit agencies for which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-30Opinion 88-75
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … to make such determination. Finally, we note that recent court cases have required municipal officials to disqualify … applicable (see General Municipal Law, §806). July 1, 1988 John M. Hart, Esq., City Attorney City of Olean … Whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-75Opinion 88-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … of such contract and (2) the duties of such employment do not directly involve the procurement, preparation or … being an officer and stockholder of the corporation. We do not have sufficient facts to determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-13DiNapoli: Vendor Boosted Fuel Costs During Superstorm Sandy Recovery
… emergency response to Superstorm Sandy, the state Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) used a catering company … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “In times of disasters, most New Yorkers pull together to help each … as an unnecessary middleman by purchasing 18,960 gallons of fuel, adding nearly $20,000 to the purchase price and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-vendor-boosted-fuel-costs-during-superstorm-sandy-recoveryAbout an Employer’s Role – What Every Employer Should Know
… NYSLRS that we take pride in. Without your cooperation and assistance, we would not be able to provide members with … about your employees throughout their employment. One of the most important responsibilities you have as a … employment. Employers send us data on the salaries paid and days worked for NYSLRS members. The accurate and timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-employers-roleDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Woman Arrested Stealing Funds From New York State and Local Retirement System
… she could deceive the retirement system and continue to pocket her deceased mother's pension to pay her personal bills. Instead, she is now charged with a felony," said State Comptroller Thomas … to the supervision of Dutchess County Probation. Robertson is next scheduled to appear before the town of Stanford Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-woman-arrested-stealing-funds-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemOverpayments to Cabrini Medical Center (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health's eMedNY system … Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the period April 1, 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/07/overpayments-cabrini-medical-center-followContract Advisory No. 23
… to avoid unnecessary delays in processing times. To add a new signatory, State agencies must submit an original AC … Bureau of Contracts 110 State Street – 11th Floor Albany, New York 12236 Agencies should confirm that a valid Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/23-authorized-signature-form-ac-1782-sDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 14% in February Compared to Last Year
… reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for January to March) will be available in April. Table …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-14-february-compared-last-yearChautauqua County – Financial Condition (2023M-111)
… Chadwick Bay Intermunicipal Water Works (CBI), resulting in a balance owed of $1.4 million. Spent $5.2 million from … reports and cash flow analyses to prevent further decline in financial condition. County officials generally agreed … findings. Appendix B includes our comment on issues raised in the County’s response. … Determine whether Chautauqua …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/12/22/chautauqua-county-financial-condition-2023m-111State Government Accountability - Special Reports
… Reimbursement Rates for Medical/Surgical Services in the New York State Health Insurance Program, April 2020 Preventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program, May 2018 Noise in New York City Neighborhoods: Assessing Risk in Urban Noise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/state-government-accountability-special-reportsHammond Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-70)
… addition, they exceeded the voter-approved funding level for the capital reserve fund by $900,000. Accumulated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/11/hammond-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-70Cooperstown Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-65)
… with taxpayers and levied more taxes than necessary to fund operations. From fiscal years 2020-21 through … reduces the amount of surplus fund balance subject to the statutory limit, giving the appearance that surplus fund balance is closer to the statutory limit. Improperly held $500,000 in a debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/cooperstown-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-65