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City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-168)
Determine whether the City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency (CPIDA) Board properly evaluated and awarded projects and monitored the performance of the businesses that received financial benefits.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/poughkeepsie-2021-168.pdfEmpowering Minds Therapy Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2021-S-21)
To determine whether the costs reported by Empowering Minds Therapy Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s21.pdfNorthport - East Northport Union Free School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Fund - (2021M-167)
Determine if extra-classroom activity (ECA) funds were properly collected, recorded, remitted, deposited, disbursed and reconciled.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/northport-east-northport-2021-167.pdfPort Chester-Rye Union Free School District – Information Technology User Accounts (2021M-209)
Determine whether Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District (District) officials adequately managed non-student network user accounts to ensure unnecessary accounts were disabled.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/port-chester-rye-2021-209.pdfOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth (Follow-Up) (2021-F-24) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Homeless and Runaway Youth (Report 2019-S-47).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f24-response.pdfThe Tourism Industry in New York City: Reigniting the Return - April 2021
New York City must develop a proactive strategy that cultivates and attracts international and business travelers to restore the tourism industry to robust health and return to a path of continuous and shared growth.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2022.pdfReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse (2021-S-34)
To determine if the Office of Temporary Disability Assistance adequately monitors and appropriately reimburses claims for homeless shelter providers, such as Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s34.pdfGreenwood Lake Union Free School District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-147)
Determine whether Greenwood Lake Union Free School District (District) officials procured goods and services in a cost-effective manner and ensured claims were audited for accuracy and completeness.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/greenwood-lake-2021-147.pdfSt. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-151)
Determine whether the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency (SLCIDA) Board appropriately evaluated projects before approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/st-lawrence-county-ida-2021-151.pdfEnforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements (Follow-Up) (2021-F-5) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Enforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements (Report 2018-S-27).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f5-response.pdfOtsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Fixed Assets (2021M-88)
Determine whether Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services (ONC BOCES) officials properly monitored and accounted for fixed assets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/otsego-northern-catskills-boces-2021-88.pdfTown of Otselic – Records and Reports and Conflict of Interest (2021M-36)
Determine whether the Town of Otselic (Town) Town Supervisor (Supervisor) maintained complete, accurate and timely financial records and reports. Determine whether the Town Board (Board) ensured that Town officials did not have prohibited interests in Town contracts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/otselic-2021-36.pdfTown of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Project Approval and Oversight (2021M-37)
Determine whether the Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation (THLDC) Board of Directors (Board) properly approved and monitored projects.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/hempstead-ldc-2021-37.pdf2021 New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund Annual Financial Report
The New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Fund) was established in 1978 by Article 12 of the New York State Navigation Law, and administrative and operational responsibility for the Fund was assigned to the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/oil-spill-annual-report-2021.pdfPerformance of Industrial Development Agencies in New York State - 2021 Annual Report
This report summarizes data for fiscal year 2019, the most recent data reported by IDAs through the Public Authorities Reporting Information System (PARIS). The report also contains a brief discussion of local development corporations (LDCs), a related type of local authority.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/ida-performance-2021-annual-report.pdfMedicaid Program: Managed Care Payments to Unenrolled Providers (2021-S-6) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid managed care organizations violated federal and State regulations by making payments to unenrolled providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-21s6-response.pdfState Pension Employer Contribution Rates Announced for 2020-21, Assumed Rate of Return Lowered
… of payroll. NYSLRS is made up of these two systems, which pay pension benefits to public employees. This marks the … access to a two-year projection of their annual pension bill six weeks earlier than in previous years. Employers use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/state-pension-employer-contribution-rates-announced-2020-21-assumed-rate-return-loweredRevenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… can be earned. However, late fees may be incurred if bill payments are delayed too long. Analyze disbursements to … accounts. Consider longer-term investments that pay higher interest rates for infrequently disbursed funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsNYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Tax Collections
… and tax abatements. Business tax collections continued to fall short of expectations, but the shortfall was offset by … in FY 2019 ($531 million in higher operating costs and one-time capital costs of $214 million). The largest impact comes … financial plan period, but business cycles are subject to change. Read the report , or go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-tax-collectionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… card charges reviewed were adequately supported and for valid purposes, only one was properly approved. The … not maximize Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all eligible Medicaid services provided. Claims were not submitted and reimbursed for 1,365 eligible Medicaid services provided totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0