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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… found that HCR could improve the timely release of federal funds, especially regarding the CDBG COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsViolations of Law, Conflicts of Interest and Other Improprieties at the Department of Correctional Services' Food Production Center (Follow-Up)
… Center procurement contracts and payments to vendors for purchases of food products that occurred between January … violations regarding purchases from favored vendors. For example, Mr. Dean and his staff solicited donations from certain vendors for annual picnics and parties, which resulted in his staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/violations-law-conflicts-interest-and-other-improprieties-department-correctional-servicesAllegany County Industrial Development Agency – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2012M-244)
… compensation and the approval and monitoring process for certain projects from January 1, 2008, to August 31, … County Planner. However, there were no written job duties for the ACIDA Director. As such, it was not always clear when … the ACIDA or the County. Furthermore, the job description for the CFO does not indicate the normal work hours for that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/05/31/allegany-county-industrial-development-agency-internalCayuga County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-171)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s internal controls over the collection and disbursement of all moneys for which the Department is responsible for the … financial obligations and formally reported to the court when non-compliance occurs. … Cayuga County Probation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/09/27/cayuga-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsDiNapoli: Pre-K Special Education Schools Took $1.4 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… ineligible expenses. These included: $194,438 in lump sum bonuses for staff that did not have required performance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-pre-k-special-education-schools-took-14-million-unallowed-expensesOpinion 95-22
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent Association (use of tax moneys to purchase exercise equipment) INSURANCE LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22II.3.A Planning – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… of budget requests varies among agencies reflecting their size, complexity, and internal practice. Typically, budget … then prepares the tables and the narrative (the “budget story”) that accompany each agency budget and the … of budget requests varies among agencies reflecting their size complexity and internal practice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3a-planningBig Flats Fire District #2 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-155)
… was to examine selected District financial operations for the period January 1, 2011 through June 21, 2012. … The District’s general fund budget totaled $101,467 for the 2012 fiscal year. Included in the budget is $30,000 for rent of the Golden Glow Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/30/big-flats-fire-district-2-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012mCincinnatus Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2014M-191)
… was to evaluate the financial condition of the District for the period July 1, 2012 through April 17, 2014. … The District’s general fund budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year is $14.6 million. Key Findings … The District’s fund balance exceeded the statutory limit for two out of the last three years. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/cincinnatus-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2014m-191Fire Safety (2015-MS-1)
… resources resulted in an effective enforcement of the Fire Code (i.e., fire safety of buildings) within their … 1 through December 31, 2013. Background The 2010 Fire Code of New York State (Fire Code) requires an approved fire safety plan and evacuation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/27/fire-safety-2015-ms-1West Hill Fire District No. 3 – Financial Condition (2014M-160)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 through March 6, 2014. … Further, District officials have not established any plans for using the money accounted for as a reserve fund. Key Recommendations Use the unassigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/15/west-hill-fire-district-no-3-financial-condition-2014m-160Focus on Identity Theft
… The consequences of identity theft can be devastating for victims, ranging from having to rebuild a ruined credit … a tax benefit or receiving a loan. Comptroller DiNapoli’s report, The Increasing Threat of Identity Theft , provides … you need. Avoid giving out personal information on the phone, email or social media. Check bank and credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theftStatewide Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 21 Percent
… of New York City also saw year-over-year collections for July grow by double digits, ranging from 17.3% in Lewis … against what had been reported by sales tax vendors for the reporting quarter and adjusts payments to local … on the regional picture of sales tax collections for the third quarter (July-September) of 2021. Table Monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-more-21-percentDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Surge Nearly 58 Percent in May
… economy continues to improve as spending rebounds from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the standstill it … will help New York’s local governments rebound from the effects of last year’s revenue shortfalls.” The extraordinary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-surge-nearly-58-percent-mayState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's November Budget Update
… additional monies in its Revenue Stabilization Fund in Fiscal Year 2022 when revenues significantly exceeded projections. A … to provide about $2.5 billion in savings through FY 2024; however, this figure is lower than initially requested. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-november-budget-updateCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly
… for the Aging effectively oversees the provision of congregate meals (meals served in a group setting) in its … to eliminate ageism and ensure the dignity and quality-of-life of New York City’s diverse older adults, and for the … reasonable. Establish a mechanism to limit reimbursement when the utilization rate is below a set threshold for future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/11/congregate-meal-services-elderlyMedicaid Program – Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist
… Medicare deductibles and coinsurance. Medicaid claims for Medicare deductibles or coinsurance are called … system improved the accuracy of Medicaid payments for dualeligible recipients. Prior to the implementation, … claims using the National Provider Identifier (NPI) for his group practice and the related Medicaid claims using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/15/medicaid-program-improper-payments-physical-therapistPost-Retirement Death Benefit – Sheriffs, Undersheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 Members
… … Sheriffs Undersheriffs Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 36 members under Article 14B Sections 551 552 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1841/post-retirement-death-benefitDiNapoli: Former Pennellville Fire Chief Pleads Guilty
… Duane Royal pleaded guilty Wednesday to petit larceny for stealing VFA gas for his private process-serving business, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. “Stealing gas for yourself is a crime, no matter the amount,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-former-pennellville-fire-chief-pleads-guiltyMedicaid Program – Improper Payments to a Dentist
… Purpose To determine if Medicaid made improper payments for dental claims submitted by Dr. Prosper Bonsi. The audit … and Procedure Code Manual describes the services eligible for Medicaid reimbursement and the rules under which claims for eligible services will be paid. Medicaid allows a dentist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/15/medicaid-program-improper-payments-dentist