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Management of Invasive Species
… of these species may cause habitat degradation, loss of native species, risks to public safety, human illness, or … "invasive." Invasive species aggressively outcompete native species, adversely affecting the ecological integrity … to categorize and quantify the "invasiveness" of non-native species and their social and economic implications. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/23/management-invasive-speciesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYC Council Member Ruben Wills
… guilty plea today of former New York City Councilman Ruben Wills. Wills pleaded guilty to one count of Offering a False …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyc-council-member-ruben-willsDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… and Christina Scaringi, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of … from a Prattsville-based modular home business, Moore’s Homes, purporting to reflect construction work performed on … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsDiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… town of Altona in Clinton County altered cash receipts in order to embezzle $23,500 in public funds, according to an … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a … town of Altona in Clinton County altered cash receipts in order to embezzle $23500 in public funds according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500Portville Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-245)
… Adopt budgets that include reasonable estimates for appropriations and the amount of fund balance that will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/portville-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-245Accounts Payable Advisory No. 64
… has been received so the agency can submit a refund of appropriation. Agencies must submit the refunds of appropriation immediately upon notification. Once the agency sees the refund of appropriation has been approved, the agency should repay the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/64-forgery-checksAccounts Payable Advisory No. 62
… purchase order (PO) is an ordering document authorizing a vendor to provide goods or services at a dollar amount within … contract. The PO communicates critical information to the vendor including the contract number, specific goods or … price and delivery date, thereby supporting agency and vendor collaboration. Agencies must properly configure POs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/62-purchase-ordersUse of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations (Follow-Up)
… for EBT cash transaction monitoring, limiting supervision and the independence of the internal audit function. Key … in our initial audit report, two have been implemented and one has been partially implemented. Key Recommendation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locations-followMeridale Rural Fire District - Management of Fund Balance (2018M-178)
… fund balance increased from $66,600 to $134,300 (102 percent) from 2014 to 2017, which could fund over three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/11/30/meridale-rural-fire-district-management-fund-balance-2018m-178CUNY Bulletin No. CU-395
… the following titles: Title New Biweekly Deduction Amount Broadcast Associate (Full-time & Hourly) $32.30 Employees in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-395-district-council-37-local-375-dues-and-agency-shop-feeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1507
… have the “Cashed” box checked. Paychecks that are split and paid by check and direct deposit will be marked as “Cashed” when the check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1507-changes-review-paycheckAkron Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-195)
… debt reserve funds. Taxpayers might have realized $775,000 in cumulative tax savings if the Board maintained the same … to pay related debt. District officials disagreed with us in many instances; however, they indicated they plan to take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/akron-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-195Examination of Island Peer Review Organization
… We examined select subcontractor expenses the Department of Health (Department) made to Island Peer Review … in administrative charges and nearly $180,000 in out-of-pocket expenses. Our objective was to determine whether … by the Comptroller’s Office pursuant to Section 365-l of the Social Services Law. IPRO entered into subcontractor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/14/examination-island-peer-review-organizationMaximus, Inc.
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether the Department of Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/21/maximus-incVillage of Rushville - Board Oversight and Information Technology (2018M-118)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight over the Village’s financial operations. Determine whether Village … and the Board appointed another Clerk-Treasurer who served for the remainder of our audit period. … Village of Rushville …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-rushville-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2018m-118Village of Hobart - Board Oversight (2018M-88)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board provided adequate fiscal oversight. Key Findings The Board did not adequately segregate the Clerk-Treasurer’s … $76,200 in real property taxes over the last 12 years for two unused properties that did not benefit taxpayers. A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-hobart-board-oversight-2018m-88Webster Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-109)
… fund balance exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit for 2012-13 and 2014-15 through 2016-17 ranging from 7.3 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/14/webster-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-109Town of Angelica – Justice Court Operations (2018M-11)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town Justice collected, recorded, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/04/27/town-angelica-justice-court-operations-2018m-11NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Janus Case
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement today after the United State Supreme Court ruled on the Janus v. … unions. But we must stand together to defend unions and working families in all parts of our country and fight … treated with the respect they deserve – on the job and in retirement." … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-supreme-court-decision-janus-caseFredonia Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-33)
… annually increased the tax levy and did not take steps to reasonably fund reserves. Key Recommendations Adopt … for appropriations and the amount of fund balance to be used to fund operations. Reduce unrestricted fund balance to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/fredonia-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-33