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Introduction – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… improper or fraudulent claims from being paid. In short, the audit of claims is a highly important internal … of local governments and school districts. 1 Office of the New York State Comptroller audit reports are available at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/introductionXIII.1 Employee Expense Reimbursement Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… will be reimbursed through the Travel and Expense module in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Employee expenses … of Employee Relations (GOER) through a single pay voucher in the Accounts Payable module of the SFS. Refer to the … Units are required to follow the policies outlined in this chapter. When travel questions arise, the traveler …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii1-employee-expense-reimbursement-overviewState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… were unaware that employees were accessing websites for nonbusiness purposes because they did not routinely … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Rockville Centre Union Free School District - School District Website (S9-19-28)
… financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in … Posting a prepared plan further enhances the transparency of the District’s fiscal decisions. Key Recommendations Must … multiyear financial plan to help residents see the impact of fiscal decisions over time. District officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/rockville-centre-union-free-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19Chenango Valley Central School District – Budget Review (B4-13-11)
… expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … District’s general fund and school lunch fund as of June 30, 2008. Local Finance Law requires all local governments … budget complies with the property tax levy limit. Key Recommendation Adopt a food service fund budget that more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-13-11DiNapoli Recovers $42K From Woman Who Stole From State and Local Retirement System
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced the sentencing of Bonnie S. … to Dutchess County District Attorney William Grady and the New York State Police for their work on this case." Robertson … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-recovers-42k-woman-who-stole-state-and-local-retirement-systemTown of Schuyler – Financial Management (2014M-182)
… management for the period January 1 through December 31, 2013. Background The Town of Schuyler is located in … management for the period January 1 through December 31 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/29/town-schuyler-financial-management-2014m-182XI.2.C Contract Funds Reservation – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… An exception currently exists for special revenue funds federal appropriation enacted for grant period(s) that extend … DEBT SERVICE This category includes all appropriations for tax-financed state debt service on long-term debt; … Division of the Budget for the exact amount needed, after deduction(s) for accumulated interest earned on reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2c-contract-funds-reservation-overviewUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-203
… Increments and Longevity Bonuses and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … Agreements between the UCS and various unions provide for payment of annual increments (increments) and additional increments (longevity increments) for eligible employees in the UCS. Chapter 276 of the Laws of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-203-april-2014-unified-court-system-ucs-increments-longevityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2020
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2022 Arbitration Eligible (BU01) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2020-april-2022-2-salary-increases-arbitration-eligible-bu01-and-nonState Police Bulletin No. SP-156
… automatic processing of the 2014 State Police Expertise Pay. Affected Employees Employees of the Division of State … payment. Effective Date(s) The 2014 State Police Expertise Pay will be processed in Administration Pay Period 17L/18C, paychecks dated 12/03/14 Eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-156-2014-state-police-expertise-payState Agencies Bulletin No. 1642
… instructions for processing the 2017-2018 PEF OFPC Uniform Maintenance Allowance. Affected Employees Employees in the … and the Public Employees Federation provides for a Uniform Maintenance Allowance. Effective Date(s) The 2017-2018 PEF OFPC Uniform Maintenance Allowance may be submitted beginning in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1642-2017-2018-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-fire-protectionGenesee Valley Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-122)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Genesee Valley Fire Department, Inc. (Department) … Period January 1, 2023 – September 22, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A fire department treasurer must properly … ensure statutory compliance, financial accountability and the public’s trust. A lack of oversight can lead to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/genesee-valley-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-122Allocation and Budgetary Controls Over Unrestricted Funds
… Foundation for the State University of New York had: a fair and equitable methodology for charging (assessing) SUNY … current methodology for assessing the campuses is fair and equitable. In addition, the assessments were … the current assessment methodology to ensure it remains fair and equitable. Place particular focus on changes in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/allocation-and-budgetary-controls-over-unrestricted-fundsCity of Little Falls – Budget Review (B25-3-9)
… independent evaluation of the City’s tentative budget for 2026. Background Chapter 176 of the Laws of 2025 authorizes … officials did include additional appropriations in the 2026 tentative budget for potential salary and wage … independent evaluation of the Citys tentative budget for 2026 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/11/20/city-little-falls-budget-review-b25-3-9State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… aligned with the corporation’s purpose and were conducted in accordance with its bylaws and acquisition and disposition … the chief water operator procured all goods and services in accordance with village policy. As a result, there is an … increased risk that the village paid more than necessary for goods and services or made purchases that were not in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 89-13
… (purchase of used equipment of another municipality at auction) -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (purchase of used … or a municipality of this State may be purchased by a county at an auction without contravening the competitive … that, pursuant to General Municipal Law, §103(6), a county may purchase second-hand equipment from another …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13DiNapoli & James: Former Throop Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing $11,000 From Town
… the town, and kept for himself cash paid to the town for scrap metal, fines and the sale of equipment, among other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-james-former-throop-supervisor-pleads-guilty-stealing-11000-townState Agencies Bulletin No. 1725
… PEF Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC) Uniform Maintenance Allowance Affected Employees Employees in the … and the Public Employees Federation provides for a Uniform Maintenance Allowance. Effective Date(s) The 2018-2019 PEF OFPC Uniform Maintenance Allowance may be submitted beginning in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1725-2018-2019-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-fire-protectionState Agencies Bulletin No. 2178
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2023 CSEA DMNA Uniform Maintenance … Relations (OER) memorandum dated 10/26/2023 provide for a Uniform Maintenance Allowance. Effective Dates: The … Works full-time in an eligible title (see OER memorandum for a list of eligible titles) and is required to wear a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2178-2023-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-division-military-and