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DiNapoli: Homeless New Yorkers Relying on CityFHEPS Face Significant Delays for Permanent Housing
… DSS’s data of shelter exits was found to be unreliable. Case files for 57 households identified in exit reports as … cases, but DSS only provided proof of payment for 12 cases. In seven instances, DSS failed to make timely … with CityFHEPS funds that had been vacated. As of March 12, 2024, units in Subchapter B buildings had a total of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-homeless-new-yorkers-relying-cityfheps-face-significant-delays-permanent-housingLegislative and Executive Retirement Plan For Tier 1 and 2 Members (Section 80-a)
… System Survivor’s Benefit Program 110 State Street Albany, NY 12244-0001 (Return to Top) Final Average Salary (FAS) Your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/legislative-and-executive-retirement-plan-tier-1-and-2-members-section-80Oversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment ( 2014-S-50 ). Background The Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act) was enacted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatment-followAm I Required to Have an Audit?
… and sponsors of length of Service Award Programs (LOSAP) for volunteer firefighters are required each year by law to … and / or context in which the term "audit" is used. For example, an often misunderstood duty is the requirement … documents of various officers and employees responsible for receiving and disbursing moneys. For this purpose, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/am-i-required-have-auditCity of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the effectiveness of internal controls over … 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The City of Beacon is located in Dutchess County, and has a population of … with the Law. City officials did not adopt a comprehensive IT security plan, disaster recovery plan and breach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012mDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… in 2018. "Tax cheats are continuously looking for new ways to beat the system, but my auditors are staying one step ahead of them," DiNapoli said. "My office continues to stop fraudulent refunds from reaching the hands of … numbers and intentionally misstating deductions. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsInappropriate Medicaid Payments for Recipients With Multiple Identification Numbers and No Social Security Numbers (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our audit report, Inappropriate Medicaid Payments for … The recipient identification number is a critical factor in determining the appropriateness of Medicaid payments. For … ended May 31, 2010, our audit identified $17.3 million in Medicaid overpayments because 9,848 recipients were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/06/inappropriate-medicaid-payments-recipients-multiple-identification-numbers-and-no-socialTown of Oneonta Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-243)
… an investment policy or a code of ethics, Issue a W-2 form for the Treasurer’s wages and take out withholdings from … an investment policy and code of ethics. Issue a W-2 form for the Treasurer’s services, take out the required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/town-oneonta-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsEagle Matt Lee Fire Company Number One Inc. – Financial Operations (2012M-213)
… Matt Lee Fire Company is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Ballston Spa, in Saratoga County. The Board of Directors, which is … March 31, 2012, the Company received approximately $45,000 in revenue including $20,800 in foreign fire insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/11/eagle-matt-lee-fire-company-number-one-inc-financial-operations-2012m-213Afton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-248)
… general fund budget totaled $114,800 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings District controls are not adequate to … update document with the State Comptroller’s Office each year, the Treasurer does not present the Board with … an audit of the Treasurer’s records for the 2010 fiscal year, the 2011 and 2012 records had not been reviewed as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/afton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-248Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… The Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company is located in Rensselaer County and provides fire protection services to … by-laws require timely deposits, "timely" is not defined in the by-laws. The Treasurer does not issue any receipts for … term "best practices" is vague, and the guidance provided in the policy is very limited and does not indicate whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09Security and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services' Core Systems (Follow-Up)
… whether the Division’s core systems were secure, operating effectively, and available to continue critical processing in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systems-followFacility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers (Follow-Up)
… Health Code Waivers (Report 2014-S - 27). Background There are almost 4,000 health care facilities operating across New … care centers and health clinics. These facilities are required to operate in compliance with architectural … to allow it to continue to operate while corrections are made or alternative means of compliance are achieved. Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waivers-followContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… We also found that the Port Authority's business model does not require the departments requesting these contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followService Retirement Benefit – Regional State Park Police Plan
… years for Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 members. Under this special plan, the total benefit cannot exceed 75 percent of … are at least 55 at retirement and an alternative regular plan would provide a greater benefit, the greater benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/service-retirement-benefitComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): Motor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts: Assessable Expenses for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014 (2015-S-7) For the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0City of Poughkeepsie – Budget Review (B6-17-1)
… in the City's adopted budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Poughkeepsie, located … Retirement System payments and debt service payments, are much higher than required. Combined, these amounts are overbudgeted by an estimated total of nearly $2.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/02/09/city-poughkeepsie-budget-review-b6-17-1Homer Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-306)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … 30, 2013. Background The Homer Central School District is located in Cayuga, Cortland, Onondaga and Tompkins Counties. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises nine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/homer-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-306Hempstead Union Free School District – Management of District Resources (2014M-253)
… was to assess internal controls over the management of District resources for the period July 1, 2011 through March 31, 2013. Background The Hempstead Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/29/hempstead-union-free-school-district-management-district-resources-2014mWatervliet City School District – Payroll and Claims Processing (2013M-4)
… purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s payroll and claims processing operations for the period July 1, 2011, … for the general fund, $1.76 million for special aid fund, and $780,000 for cafeteria fund. Key Findings The District’s … time each year for vacation, illness or personal use, and, in some cases, receive cash payments for a portion of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/28/watervliet-city-school-district-payroll-and-claims-processing-2013m-4