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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … However, they have not allocated sufficient resources for future highway equipment needs. The capital plan should … should be replaced and whether to accumulate funds for replacement in reserves or take advantage of current low …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… were substantially complied with during the audit period for the transactions tested. There is not a high risk that a significant number of students certified for TAP are in fact not eligible for awards. Nonetheless, tests did disclose 30 awards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1017
… why the Retirement Plan Checkbox in Box 13 must be checked for most employees. Affected Employees All employees … Effective Date(s) Immediately Background IRS Instructions for Form W-2 require that the Retirement Plan Check box in Box 13 be checked for all employees who are either covered by an employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1017-retirement-plan-check-box-form-w-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 1169
… process and to provide agencies with instructions for resolving discrepancies. Affected Employees Employees who … code not checked Other SSN Deceased Contact the SSA office for more information Note: A message will be posted to the … agencies when the Control-D NPAY752 Report is available for review. Agency Actions Agencies must review the NPAY752 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1169-verification-employee-social-security-numbers-and-namesDiNapoli: IDA Audits Reveal Need For Improved Project Oversight
… raised in audits over the years. The measures will increase scrutiny of IDA project applications and require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-ida-audits-reveal-need-improved-project-oversightCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… environmentally sound transportation system. It has a main office located in Albany and 11 regional offices throughout … available for public inspection or copying. Within 5 business days of receiving a FOIL request, DOT must make the … request will be granted or denied. Additionally, within 10 business days of receipt of an appeal, DOT must grant access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… services of $3.3 million for general, water and sewer funds combined, but it could have additional expenditures … services by approximately $21,000 for the water and sewer funds. The budget includes appropriations of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Audit Finds Fixes Needed in NYC High School Matching Process
… New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) needs to do more to ensure students are matched to high schools in line with existing regulations, according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-fixes-needed-nyc-high-school-matching-processReducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Medicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (Report 2021-S-16 ). About the Program DOH … program. Individuals who are eligible or appear eligible for Medicare are required to apply for Medicare as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/13/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicare-followMultiple Dwelling Property Inspections (2018-MS-1)
… corrected. Key Findings Inspections of multiple dwelling (MD) properties were not always performed, as required. … Violation follow-up is accomplished effectively. 1 19 New York Codes Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) 1203.3 (h)(2) 2 See …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/08/03/multiple-dwelling-property-inspections-2018-ms-1Dryden Central School District - Cash Management (2020M-61)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective To determine whether District officials maximized interest … investment program. Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts to estimate available funds for investment. Solicit interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/08/28/dryden-central-school-district-cash-management-2020m-61Town of Schroeppel - Financial Records and Reports (2019M-187)
… to ensure cash activity was properly accounted for and did not maintain accurate accounting records. Due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/27/town-schroeppel-financial-records-and-reports-2019m-187Germantown Central School District – Payroll (2023M-3)
… the compensation was supported and authorized by the Board of Education (Board). Key Findings The District did not have … to separate individuals and provide adequate oversight of the work performed by these employees. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/22/germantown-central-school-district-payroll-2023m-3Clinton Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Oversight of Financial Activities (2014M-142)
… internal controls over selected financial activities for the period January 1, 2011 through December 19, 2013. … Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit corporation that provides fire protection services … members and the Executive Committee is responsible for oversight and financial management. From January 1, 2011 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/08/29/clinton-volunteer-fire-department-inc-oversight-financialState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… lacked one or more pieces of supporting documentation to determine eligibility or verify the accuracy of the … renewal forms, income support and military records, to verify taxpayer eligibility. … New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… tuition accurately and timely, they did not timely bill for nonresident students placed in the district. Hyde Park … The district does not have a comprehensive policy for identifying and recording fixed assets. Auditors found … did not comply with the law and use a competitive request for proposal (RFP) process when contracting for the annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Town of Alexandria – Misappropriation of Cash Receipts (2015M-159)
… examine the former Clerk’s records and financial practices for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … by a five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014 fiscal year totaled approximately $3.7 million. … into a Town bank account and could not be accounted for. The former Clerk did not properly record all cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/03/25/town-alexandria-misappropriation-cash-receipts-2015m-159City of New Rochelle - Elevator Inspections (2018M-62)
… are inspected and certificates are on display or available for inspection. City officials disagreed with certain aspects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/30/city-new-rochelle-elevator-inspections-2018m-62Filing Requirements – World Trade Center Presumption
… , we strongly encourage you to file an Application for World Trade Center Notice (RS6047-N) by September 11, … your rights, and the rights of your beneficiaries to apply for benefits in the future. If You Have Not Retired From … effective as of the date of reclassification. It is not retroactive to your date of retirement. Your option selection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/filing-requirementsSubway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects (Follow-Up)
… five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Subway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital … diversion costs were not adequately monitored, and daily work on diversions often started late and ended early. As a … informed about diversions, shuttle bus service was not planned using current ridership data, and the budget for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/16/subway-service-diversions-maintenance-and-capital-projects-follow