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DiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
… uncovered waste, fraud and abuse of special education funds, DiNapoli announced an initiative involving a broad … The audits have continued to find improper use of public funds for special education and in some cases, outright … the recovery of more than $5 million in misspent public funds. A comprehensive look at past audits is available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-providerState Comptroller DiNapoli: Costs Will Climb for Municipal Landfills
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Much of these costs are associated with the decades-long … stream has ended." In 2017, local governments outside of New York City reported spending a total of $917 million on refuse and garbage-related activities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-costs-will-climb-municipal-landfillsDelaware County – Vehicle Usage and Disposal (2014M-258)
… 15, 2014. Background Delaware County is located in eastern New York State and has a population of approximately 48,000. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/04/24/delaware-county-vehicle-usage-and-disposal-2014m-258Village of Franklin – Fund Balance Management (2018M-13)
… the Board effectively managed the Village’s fund balance for the period June 1, 2016 through November 10, 2017. … is located in the Town of Franklin in Delaware County and has a population of approximately 375. The Village is … Board of Trustees. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year totaled approximately $150,000. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/04/village-franklin-fund-balance-management-2018m-13Peru Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-69)
… contain adequate supporting documentation. Ensure each club maintains an accurate student ledger. … Peru Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/09/peru-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2017m-69Sodus Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-392)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016. Background … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year total approximately $27.5 million. Key Findings For fiscal years 2012-13 through 2015-16, operations resulted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/23/sodus-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-392Silver Creek Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-321)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s management of financial activities … District officials annually appropriated fund balance to reduce the tax levy, but funds were not used as budgeted … include realistic appropriations based on actual needs to avoid levying taxes at a level greater than needed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/19/silver-creek-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-321Fort Hunter Fire District – Capital Reserve Funds (2022M-202)
… of financial operations, and the public did not have an opportunity to exercise its rights as provided in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/05/26/fort-hunter-fire-district-capital-reserve-funds-2022m-202Johnstown Public Library – Cash Receipts (2014M-304)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls over the Library’s cash … points for greater accountability. Establish procedures to ensure that cash and checks are stored in a secure location until deposited and to require that receipts are deposited in the bank in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/02/20/johnstown-public-library-cash-receipts-2014m-304Mid-Hudson Library System – Procurement (2016M-261)
… system, located in the City of Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County, which serves 66 regional libraries in Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Putnam and Ulster counties. The Library System is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/10/07/mid-hudson-library-system-procurement-2016m-261Naples Central School District – Online Banking (2015M-143)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls related to online banking for the period July 1, 2013 through June … have established adequate online banking internal controls to ensure sufficient protection of the District’s assets and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/11/naples-central-school-district-online-banking-2015m-143Alfred-Almond Central School District – Financial Software Access and Monitoring (2014M-371)
… The Alfred-Almond Central School District is located in the Towns of Alfred, Almond, Ward and West Almond within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/22/alfred-almond-central-school-district-financial-software-access-andGeneral Brown Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-216)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … 2012-13. District expenditures, specifically those related to employee benefits, have increased by more than $1.2 … amount of available fund balance and reserves appropriated to fund future budgets and retain a reasonable amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/24/general-brown-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-216Town of Webb Union Free School District – Fund Balance (2016M-140)
… November 30, 2015. Background The Town of Webb Union Free School District is located in the Town of Webb in … real property taxes than necessary. … Town of Webb Union Free School District Fund Balance 2016M140 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/town-webb-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-2016m-140State Agencies Bulletin No. 873
… Purpose To notify agencies of tax-related changes for 2009. Affected … 15, 2009. Background For 2009, changes have been made to: Federal Income Tax Withholding Rates and Allowance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/873-summary-tax-related-changes-2009Coalition of 41 Investors Call on U.S. Companies to Oppose President Trump's Actions on Immigration
… To read the full text of the statement and the list of signatories, visit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/coalition-41-investors-call-us-companies-oppose-president-trumps-actions-immigrationGovernment-Wide Financial Data – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… includes most of the State’s core services as well as general administrative support. Business-type activities: … data, please see the Statistical Section of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) (Net Position by Component, Changes in Net …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/government-wide-financial-dataCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… municipality provides garbage collection services directly or by contract with a private company, citizens must receive … Law. This can include sharing equipment, facilities or combining collection efforts. Transfer stations: A transfer station may include one or more large containers for solid waste in a centralized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsCost-Saving Ideas: Containing Employee Health Insurance Costs
… As an employer, you should always look for ways to contain health insurance costs without cutting current benefit … Instead of continually paying premiums to an insurance company, consider self-funding a health insurance plan and … of the State Comptroller: Cost-Containment Strategies for New York State’s Local Governments Research Brief [pdf] …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-containing-employee-health-insurance-costsAccidental Disability – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… incapacitated (physically or mentally) and unable to perform your job as the natural and proximate result of an on-the-job accident not due to your own willful negligence, you may be eligible for this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/accidental-disability