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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… perform his financial duties and cannot provide support for almost $1.6 million in interfund loans. Although … did not prepare and file the annual financial reports for 2019 and 2020 with the Office of the State Comptroller in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Handbook for Reporters of Unclaimed Funds
New York’s Abandoned Property Law requires that organizations holding unclaimed property report such property to the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Uncl
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/handbook.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1040
… (Reset W-5 EIC Employees) identifying employees that are currently participating in the AEITC program. OSC will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1040-elimination-advanced-earned-income-tax-credit-aeitcIslip Fire District – Financial Condition (2020M-25)
… the audit period. Did not properly plan for the funding of and spending from reserves. In addition, the Board … Adopt a fund balance policy that addresses the level of fund balance to be maintained in the operating fund. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/22/islip-fire-district-financial-condition-2020m-25Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… written procedures for password management, wireless security, remote access and managing user access rights. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2068.1
… Bulletin No. 2068 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the new Additional Pay Earnings Codes, … the bi-weekly Security Supervisors Hazardous Duty Pay, and to provide instructions for payments not processed … Checks: When a valid payroll check is undeliverable due to the agency’s inability to locate the employee, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20681-new-security-supervisors-hazardous-duty-pay-eligible-employeesTown of Mansfield – Financial Management and Claims Processing (2012M-241)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management for the period January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2012 and the … deficits in the general and highway funds. The Board does not perform a proper audit of claims. We found that certain claims lacked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-mansfield-financial-management-and-claims-processing-2012m-241Village of Clyde – Financial Management and Board Oversight (2013M-96)
… The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s financial management and the Board’s oversight of financial … balance in the general fund. The Board has not adopted an investment policy, which is required by law, or any policies … including those related to acceptable use, data backup, online banking, disaster recovery, equipment disposal, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/16/village-clyde-financial-management-and-board-oversight-2013m-96State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School & Municipal Audits
… County) The board did not effectively audit claims prior to payment. As a result, disbursements were made for … costs exceeded grant revenues by $256,302 and contributed to the declining fund balance in the village’s general fund. … or ensure that a separate capital projects fund was set up to record project revenues and expenditures. The board also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2195
… requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal, State, and/or Local tax withholding in tax year 2024. Affected Employees: Employees who claimed exempt from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2195-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2024City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-16-17)
… in the general fund as of December 31, 2010. New York State Local Finance Law requires all local governments that … their preliminary budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/11/10/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-16-17Town of Clarkson – Budgeting and Board Oversight (2013M-339)
… July 11, 2013. Background The Town of Clarkson is located in Monroe County. The Town is governed by an elected Town … budgets caused significant budget variances and resulted in unused appropriated fund balance; fund balances were not … actually reduced at the levels represented to taxpayers in the adopted budgets. The Board also has not adopted, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-clarkson-budgeting-and-board-oversight-2013m-339Medicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance
… fee-for-service payments to pharmacies on behalf of recipients who had third-party insurance and, if so, … 2016 through June 2021. About the Program The Department of Health (Department) administers New York’s Medicaid … Medicare Part D). Medicaid is considered the payer of last resort and, as such, FFS pharmacy providers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-pharmacy-payments-recipients-third-party-healthAction Needed on New York's Long-Delayed Adoption of Crucial Next Generation 911
… communications system that would allow photos, voice and video calls and text messaging to be rerouted to other county … communications system that would allow photos voice and video calls and text messaging to be rerouted to other county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/action-needed-new-yorks-long-delayed-adoption-crucial-next-generation-911Mount Markham Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-39)
… that appropriate fund balance that is not needed or used to fund District operations. Periodically review and update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/26/mount-markham-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-39State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… County) Village officials did not properly record and account for all capital assets. As a result, the village has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… to a conditional discharge and given a $500 fine. Plattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal His NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Security benefits. “Timothy Gritman hid his father’s death to collect his pension and Social Security payments for … State identification card. Gritman pleaded guilty before Judge Mitchell S. Goldberg and is due back in court for … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-his-nys-pension-and-social-securityTown of Wright – Financial Operations (2014M-277)
… June 30, 2014. Background The Town of Wright is located in Schoharie County and has a population of approximately … Town. Budgeted appropriations for the general fund in 2014 totaled approximately $300,000. Key Findings The Board adopted unrealistic budgets, resulting in an increase in general fund balance while raising taxes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/04/10/town-wright-financial-operations-2014m-277Monitoring of Select Programs (Follow-Up)
… Aging (NYSOFA) helps New York residents aged 60 or older be as independent as possible for as long as possible through … Programs are administered at the county level through a network of 59 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), which provide … providers. NYSOFA’s Community Services Program encompasses a range of specialized programs for older adults, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/12/monitoring-select-programs-follow