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Wyoming County Industrial Development Agency – Project Management (2015M-62)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the IDA’s process for evaluating, approving and … approximately $873 million. Key Findings WCIDA did not adequately evaluate, approve or monitor projects, and did … fees; did not consistently follow criteria established in the Uniform Tax Exemption Policy (UTEP); and did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/wyoming-county-industrial-development-agency-projectDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.8 Percent in August
… Local government sales tax revenue declined by 7.8 percent in August compared to the same period last year, according to … DiNapoli said. "Washington needs to stop playing political games and provide financial help to local governments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-78-percent-augustMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Brand Name Drugs
… necessary prescription and non-prescription drugs. State law directs pharmacies to substitute prescribed drugs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/13/medicaid-program-improper-payments-brand-name-drugsHigher Education – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Enrollment In academic year 2022-23, New York State public and private … (FTE) enrollment at public institutions decreased in 2022-23 by almost 17 percent compared to 2018-19 and by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/higher-educationBarnard Fire Department – Financial Controls (2015M-134)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Department’s … The Barnard Fire Department is located in the Town of Greece, Monroe County. The Department, which is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/09/25/barnard-fire-department-financial-controls-2015m-134Allegany Engine Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-176)
… Background The Allegany Engine Company, Inc. is located in the Town of Allegany, Cattaraugus County. The Company, … did not offer a legitimate Company purpose for $7,123 in cash withdrawals. The President did not appoint a finance … by the Treasurer and determine the status of the $7,123 in questionable cash withdrawals. Appoint a finance committee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/allegany-engine-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-176Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… they did not timely bill for nonresident students placed in the district. Hyde Park Central School District – Fixed … agent as the property control manager, resulting in an inadequate segregation of duties. North Bellmore Union … with district policy to procure professional services. In addition, a review of procedures district officials used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Helping Hands School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Cost Manual (RCM). The audit covered the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. Background To determine whether the … Cost Manual (RCM). The audit covered the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. Key Finding Based on a review of a sample of transactions for the year ended June 30, 2014, we determined Helping Hands …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/helping-hands-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Tax Cap at Two Percent for 2019
… Property tax levy growth for local governments with fiscal years that … for all counties, towns, fire districts, 44 cities and 10 villages. "For these local governments, allowable levy … tax cap, which first applied to local governments in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-two-percent-2019DiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Pleads Guilty After Faking Retirement Benefits
… Waldron from receiving extra money she did not earn. "This case is a warning to any public employee who falsifies … tarnishing your reputation," DiNapoli said. "I hope this case will deter others who attempt to defraud the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-after-faking-retirement-benefitsPavilion Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-62)
… Background The Pavilion Central School District is located in Genesee, Livingston and Wyoming Counties. The District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/23/pavilion-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-62Rensselaer City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-286)
… 2012 through May 31, 2016. Background The Rensselaer City School District is located in the City of Rensselaer in Rensselaer County. The District, which operates one school with approximately 1,200 students, is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/28/rensselaer-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-286New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Adopted Budget
… New York City’s adopted $98.7 billion FY 2022 budget, … deposit into the Rainy Day Fund, a first of its kind. “New York City’s economy is bouncing back. Federal funding has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-adopted-budgetState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… investment policy. Had officials invested available funds in a financial institution with higher interest rates, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Gloversville Enlarged School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-12)
… safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key Findings District … officials cannot assure taxpayers that money invested in IT assets has been appropriately spent or safeguarded. We … estimates of approximately $18,740 were not inventoried. In addition, annual inventories were not conducted and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/gloversville-enlarged-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-12Parishville-Hopkinton Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-19)
… costs of $1,580 could not be located. Seventeen assets (16 Chromebooks and one 3D printer) with a total estimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/parishville-hopkinton-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22Norwich City School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-18)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Norwich City School District (District) officials appropriately … inventoried and safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key … they did not appropriately track or maintain complete IT inventory records or establish adequate controls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/16/norwich-city-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-18State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget
… Executive Budget proposal: “Governor Hochul introduced her Executive Budget proposal amid continued economic growth; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budgetObtaining Information about a Member’s Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… The authorization must: Specifically be addressed to the New York State and Local Retirement System; Specifically … may be obtained by subpoena. In accordance with New York State Civil Practice Law and Rules Section 2307, a … to be served on a bureau or department of the State of New York must be “So Ordered” by a Justice of the Supreme …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/obtaining-information-about-members-benefitsOperational Advisory No. 31
… that the transaction has been: Auto Approved (Generic GL User) and posted during the next batch process, Routed to … auditor, etc.). Chapter VIII.1 AP Journal Vouchers and GL Journal Entries has been updated to reflect these changes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/31-general-ledger-journal-entries-workflow-change