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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… found that the mayor submitted the 2023-24 proposed budget to the council on April 19, 2023, or 18 days after the … balanced because they include subsidies from other funds to finance their operations. Also, the proposed budget, as in … labor costs. Officials did not establish procedures to evaluate labor costs by town. For example, timecard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 2004-2
… of town board member as lessor of real property leased to gravel vendor) -- Interest in Contracts (town board member whose spouse leases real property to gravel vendor) -- Leases (by spouse of town board member … reasoning that the "contract for sale, although in form concerning only the county, by implication also involves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-2Opinion 88-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Insurance Transactions (village board member and … of an insurance company would have a prohibited conflict of interest if the village purchases insurance from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-15Opinion 2000-21
… in establishment of joint fire district) TOWN LAW §189-a; VILLAGE LAW §22-2210: In the case of the proposed formation of a … both towns must participate in the formation process. Town Law, article 11-A (§189-a et seq.) and Village Law, article …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-21State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements Report (Follow-Up) (2022-F-1) An … the screening of children within the child welfare system for potential sex trafficking and the timely reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find More Than $700 Million in Unnecessary Costs and Overpayments
… of dollars because of the COVID-19 crisis and needs to find cost savings wherever it can,” DiNapoli said. … program will continue in earnest as DOH can do much more to save taxpayer dollars.” The New York State Medicaid … program that provides a wide range of health care services to individuals who are economically disadvantaged or have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-more-700-million-unnecessary-costs-and-overpaymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… most prudent and economical manner. Town of Lake Luzerne – Payroll (Warren County) The supervisor did not ensure payroll … overtime payments reviewed. Officials also did not always pay wages at board-approved rates, resulting in a $13,650 … professional services and insurance coverage from 10 vendors totaling $310,212. They also did not have written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Seneca County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-207)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Agency’s processes for evaluating, awarding and … 1973 and is the sole IDA within the County. Its mission is to "advance the job opportunities and economic welfare of the … Key Findings The method of determining project benefits to be provided is not well-defined or required to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/12/24/seneca-county-industrial-development-agency-projectComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Goshen Town of Hague and Seaford Fire District
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2CUNY Bulletin No. CU-405
… Section 11 of the Blue Collar Agreement and the memorandum from Carmelo Batista Jr. dated April 8, 2010. Eligibility and … Be in Active pay status for at least 100 workdays from December 1 to May 31. $328.00 Campus Peace Officer … (Hourly) Be in Active pay status for at least 522 hours from December 1 to May 31. $328.00 Campus Security Assistant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-405-june-2010-cuny-uniform-allowance-paymentCUNY Bulletin No. CU-374
… to Article III, Section 12 of the Blue Collar Agreement and the memorandum from Carmelo Batista Jr. dated April 27, 2009. Eligibility and Payment Amounts Uniform Allowance for CUNY Campus … UA6 Amount: $176.00 or $294.00 per chart Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice The Earn Code UA6 and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-374-june-2009-cuny-uniform-allowance-paymentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … generally supported by adequate documentation and appeared to be for proper school purposes. However, the board did not … bylaws were followed and at times allowed the board chair to control all aspects of the disbursement and purchasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Aspire of Western New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Aspire of Western New York (Aspire) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) … calculated, adequately documented and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED’s) guidelines, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/aspire-western-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAlmond Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Shortage (2014M-113)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Department’s internal controls over its … and Treasurer. Key Findings The former Treasurer was able to misappropriate approximately $22,000 from January 2009 … of claims, recording of claims, and information required to be maintained and reported to the governing body. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/almond-volunteer-fire-department-cash-shortage-2014m-113DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Arrested in Mayfield Theft
… claimed that she turned over portions of the dog licensing money to the county treasurer. The Comptroller's … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-arrested-mayfield-theftCounty of Franklin Solid Waste Management Authority – Solid Waste and Recycling Charges and Host Community Fees (2016M-418)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Authority’s procedures over solid waste and … is an independent public benefit corporation established to plan, develop and construct solid waste management facilities and to contract with Franklin County, other municipalities, state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/12/29/county-franklin-solid-waste-management-authority-solid-waste-andEssex County Sheriff’s Department – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-35)
… Departments’ internal controls over cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2011, to … Essex County is located in northeastern New York State and has a population of approximately 39,000. The County is … fiscal year were $73.9 million. Key Findings Cash receipts and disbursements were not processed in accordance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/19/essex-county-sheriffs-department-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-andDiNapoli Halts $24 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… more than $24 million in questionable personal income tax refunds so far in 2014, after finding 7,482 improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-halts-24-million-suspicious-tax-refundsNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC Finances
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement today after giving remarks at the New York City Financial Control Board: “Federal relief and … economy. But reserves must keep up with spending growth. New York City is in a better place than it was two years ago, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nyc-financesAlbany City School District – Separation Payments and Information Technology (2012M-251)
… examine the District’s calculation of separation payments and information technology for the period July 1, 2011, to … the 2012-13 fiscal year are approximately $208 million, and are funded primarily with real property taxes and State aid. Key Findings During the audit period, 32 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/albany-city-school-district-separation-payments-and-information