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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC's FY 2025 Preliminary Budget
… Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Preliminary Budget: “The release of New York City’s $109.4 billion FY 2025 preliminary budget … economic growth, which requires vigilant monitoring of finances and management of operations. A take down of larger-than-historical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nycs-fy-2025-preliminary-budgetTown of Jay – Records and Reports (2023M-22)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Jay (Town) Supervisor maintained complete, accurate and … and reports to manage the Town’s financial operations. Of the 15 asset and liability accounts we reviewed as of December 31, 2021 and October 31, 2022, five accounts were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/30/town-jay-records-and-reports-2023m-22New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the MTA's February Financial Plan
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the … . Reliable and safe mass transit remains essential to New York City’s economic recovery.” Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mtas-february-financial-planReview of Advance Contract Payments
… contract nor did SED know whether the contractors owed a refund of unspent funds to the State. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/15/review-advance-contract-paymentsTown of Owego – Shared Services Facility Capital Project (2022M-42)
… capital project (Project). Key Findings The Board did not properly plan, authorize or monitor the Project. Because the Board did not have a thorough understanding of the Project’s overall … the Board’s authorized cost of $6.9 million. The Board was not transparent about the cost of the Project and did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/30/town-owego-shared-services-facility-capital-project-2022m-42Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
… $227,000 which can fund average unemployment expenditures for 78 years. Did not ensure $2.2 million was properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/cattaraugus-little-valley-central-school-district-financial-managementTown of Otselic – Records and Reports and Conflict of Interest (2021M-36)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Otselic (Town) Town Supervisor (Supervisor) maintained … Board did not ensure there were no prohibited conflicts of interest. We also found: The Supervisor did not provide … annual financial reports were not filed with the Office of State Comptroller, as required. As of May 5, 2021, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/07/16/town-otselic-records-and-reports-and-conflict-interest-2021m-36State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… following local government audits have been issued. County of Greene – Information Technology The county legislators … were communicated confidentially to officials. Town of Oyster Bay – Financial Condition Management (Nassau … need to continue to improve their management and oversight of the town’s financial condition. Three of the town’s funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Oversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste ( 2017-S-51 ). About the Program Our initial … safeguard campus communities against hazardous materials and waste. Our audit found that SUNY officials have established controls over and complied with hazardous waste regulations that provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/oversight-hazardous-materials-and-waste-followOpinion 88-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST … interest if the agency sells insurance to the village. You state that the village mayor is the vice-president and holder …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-13Opinion 88-75
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Legal Services (contract with city attorney's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-75Opinion 92-30
… against county officials serving on boards of not-for-profit agencies) -- Exceptions (contracts with not-for-profit agencies) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 802(1)(f), … governing board who also serves on the board of a not-for-profit agency does not have a prohibited interest in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-30Contract Advisory No. 23
… to State agencies to maintain the accuracy of Authorized Signature Forms ( AC 1782-S ) Guidance : As referenced in the … (OSC) Bureau of Contracts (BOC) uses the Authorized Signature Form ( AC 1782-S ) to validate signatures on … 2.K - Authorized Signatures Bureau of Contracts Authorized Signature Form ( AC 1782-S ) Statewide Financial Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/23-authorized-signature-form-ac-1782-sDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Woman Arrested Stealing Funds From New York State and Local Retirement System
… and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Bonnie S. Robertson, 63, of Pleasant Valley in the alleged theft of nearly $42,000 of her deceased mother's pension payments. … and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Bonnie S Robertson 63 of Pleasant Valley in the alleged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-woman-arrested-stealing-funds-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Vendor Boosted Fuel Costs During Superstorm Sandy Recovery
… an unnecessary middleman by purchasing 18,960 gallons of fuel, adding nearly $20,000 to the purchase price and using other companies to deliver the fuel. DiNapoli’s report concludes that DMNA paid an inflated … also could not confirm that 8,494 gallons of fuel, which cost the state $42,385, were actually delivered. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-vendor-boosted-fuel-costs-during-superstorm-sandy-recoveryCooperstown Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-65)
… reserves. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage fund balance and reserves. As a … balance and funds improperly held in the debt reserve. Did not transparently fund reserves through budgetary entries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/cooperstown-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-65Village of Hoosick Falls – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-16)
… financial operations to make informed decisions. The Board did not: Conduct an annual audit, or cause to be audited, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-hoosick-falls-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-16Overpayments to Cabrini Medical Center (Follow-Up)
… were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit … incorrectly altered information on Cabrini's claims and resubmitted the incorrect claims to Medicaid. In these instances, the original claim was correct and should not have been adjusted and resubmitted. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/07/overpayments-cabrini-medical-center-followCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the 19 recommendations included in our initial audit … high schools (excluding charter schools). The objective of our initial audit report, issued June 12, 2019 and … To determine the extent of implementation of the 19 recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/11/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirements-followChautauqua County – Financial Condition (2023M-111)
… usage billed to Chadwick Bay Intermunicipal Water Works (CBI), resulting in a balance owed of $1.4 million. Spent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/12/22/chautauqua-county-financial-condition-2023m-111