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DiNapoli: Medicaid Redesign Presents Opportunities and Risks
… than two decades of reform, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New … state’s Medicaid system. For example, in the fourth and fifth years of the waiver, the state has agreed to limit the … and emergency room services in the third, fourth and fifth years of the waiver. If New York does not achieve these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-medicaid-redesign-presents-opportunities-and-risksDiNapoli: NYC Projects $3 Billion Surplus for 2015, Balanced Budget Next Year
… following three years, according to a review of the city’s updated financial plan released today by State Comptroller … sharply curtailed in response to the Great Recession. The updated financial plan, released in May, projects budget gaps … following three years according to a review of the citys updated financial plan released today by State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-nyc-projects-3-billion-surplus-2015-balanced-budget-next-yearProperty Tax Credits
… whether Property Tax Freeze, Property Tax Relief, and STAR credits processed by the Department during the period … of Property Tax Freeze, Property Tax Relief, and STAR credits began at various times, with the oldest program … whether Property Tax Freeze Property Tax Relief and STAR credits processed by the Department during the peri …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/property-tax-creditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Geneseo – Information Technology and Multiyear Planning (Livingston County) The board has not adopted … Town officials did not adequately segregate online banking duties and did not dedicate a separate computer for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsPekin Fire Co. President Dipped Into Bell Jar
… Company President Lawrence Amacher Jr. was arrested today for allegedly stealing $1,800 from the company’s bell jar collection for his personal use, and falsifying records to hide his … the fire company’s games of chance, used to raise money for the company to aid their protection of the community. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/pekin-fire-co-president-dipped-bell-jarTown of Rochester – Financial Condition and Highway Department Payroll (2015M-324)
… July 31, 2015. Background The Town of Rochester is located in Ulster County. The Town, which has approximately 7,300 … Employees did not always use the time clock to clock in and the Superintendent was unable to provide examiners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/06/24/town-rochester-financial-condition-and-highway-department-payroll-2015m-324Baldwinsville Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-65)
… The Baldwinsville Central School District is located in the Towns of Clay, Lysander and Van Buren in Onondaga County. The District, which operates eight … the amount of the District’s unrestricted fund balance is in compliance with the Real Property Tax Law statutory limit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/baldwinsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-652015 Year End Report
… Ensure Board staff follow up appropriately when system alerts indicate a potential duplicate payment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/09/2015-year-end-reportAdministration of the Article 8-A Loan Program (Follow-Up)
… We found that HPD does not verify the accuracy of building owner affidavits submitted to support their Program … contractual requirements. Finally, we found one building owner appeared to receive favorable treatment from HPD which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/12/administration-article-8-loan-program-followOneida City School District – Controlling Access to the Student Information System (2016M-53)
… information (PPSI) in its Student Information System (SIS) for the period July 1, 2014 through October 30, 2015. … office secretaries. District officials do not review SIS audit logs on a regular basis nor do they properly manage SIS accounts and permissions and have not established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/oneida-city-school-district-controlling-access-student-information-systemMonroe 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-176)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the procurement of … Key Findings The purchasing policy and regulations do not indicate when or at what monetary threshold it is … policy and regulations to provide guidance as to how competition should be solicited for professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/07/29/monroe-1-board-cooperative-educational-services-procurement-professional-servicesWappingers Central School District – Fuel Accountability (2015M-135)
… The Wappingers Central School District is located in the Towns of East Fishkill, Fishkill, LaGrange, … Director of Facilities and Operations does not maintain a log of fuel usage for the 275 gallon diesel tank in his … monthly basis to identify unusual transactions. Maintain a log for fuel dispensed from the diesel fuel tank listing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/wappingers-central-school-district-fuel-accountability-2015m-135Village of Sag Harbor – Board Oversight and Justice Court Operations (2015M-107)
… Purpose of Audit The objectives of our audit were to determine if the Board provided adequate … of the Villages financial operations and to review the Court’s financial operations for the period June 1, 2013 … Village of Sag Harbor Board Oversight and Justice Court Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/14/village-sag-harbor-board-oversight-and-justice-court-operations-2015m-107DiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… town clerk of the town of Alexandria was arrested today for grand larceny related to the missing $36,742 in public … funds and allegedly pocketing cash paid by residents for fines, fees and surcharges, according to State … others from such corruption. I thank the State Police for their work on this case.” DiNapoli’s office is currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesFishers Island Ferry District – Financial Operations (2016M-156)
… 2014 through April 30, 2015. Background The Fishers Island Ferry District is a component unit of the Town of Southold in … in 1947 by an act of the State Legislature, known as the Ferry District Enabling Act. The District is governed by an … Fishers Island Ferry District Financial Operations 2016M156 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/08/12/fishers-island-ferry-district-financial-operations-2016m-156Efficiency of Warehouse Space
… issued to all State agencies inquiring about warehouse and storage space and the associated costs, because there was no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/efficiency-warehouse-spaceNew York State’s Aging Prison Population: Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… Adults Keeps Rising January 2022 PDF Version Message from the Comptroller The safe and efficient operation of the corrections system in New York State is critically important to protecting public safety, providing incarcerated … This report provides updated information regarding the overall correctional system population an analysis of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-york-states-aging-prison-population-share-older-adults-keeps-risingCitizens Hose Company – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2015M-157)
… January 1, 2013 through December 16, 2014. Background Citizens Hose Company (Company) provides fire protection and … which was mainly from ambulance services revenue, a one-time donation of more than $33,000 and fundraising … The Company Secretary inappropriately used a Company credit card for personal purchases of at least $1,100 without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/12/11/citizens-hose-company-board-oversight-financial-operationsNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… robust third quarter that saw continued strong performance in domestic and developed international equities markets," … instruments and has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. Over the past 20 years, 80 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsState Comptroller DiNapoli Launches Academy for Local Government Officials
… Officials that will provide an enhanced training program to help local administrators and employees become more effective in the day-to-day operations of their government. The Academy, operated … watchdog. We look over the shoulders of local officials to make sure the books are managed right, but we also offer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-launches-academy-local-government-officials