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XII.4.F Proper Invoice – XII. Expenditures
… of goods or services requesting payment for (may be in narrative or code values format); Quantity of goods, … interest by paying the invoice earlier than necessary. In addition, an invoice should contain the following … number; Invoice Date; Unique invoice number as described in Section 5.B – Unique Invoice Number Requirements of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4f-proper-invoiceEthics
Resources and information on ethics for local officials
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/ethicsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Westhampton Beach Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … by the meal sales. The district reported deficits in its school lunch fund totaling more than $230,000 over the … claims processing function that ensure claims are audited in a timely manner, properly supported and for legitimate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli: Former Corrections Officer Used Fake Pay Stubs to Seek $237,000 Mortgage Loan
… Investigations (OSI), who worked both internally and hand in hand with the Comptroller's investigators, to assist in this arrest and possible future prosecution of the … Bethlehem Town Justice Andrew Kirby and are due back in court on July 17. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-former-corrections-officer-used-fake-pay-stubs-seek-237000-mortgage-loanComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Orleans BOCES and the Newcomb Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … The deputy district treasurer performed all steps in the payroll process, which included entering and modifying … information, payroll deductions and withholding amounts in the district’s accounting software program. Monroe 2 – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0IX.12.C State Responsibility – IX. Federal Grants
… programs have designated CMIA contacts, usually located in the budget or finance office, who are regarded as the … the state’s response, possibly including participation in negotiations with Treasury Department or other federal … cash management practices and reduce such liabilities. In those instances, CMIA contacts for the affected lead state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12c-state-responsibilityDiNapoli Statement on the MTA's July Financial Plan
… ridership is now forecasted to be 61% this year and 79% in 2026, a far cry from the 77% and 87% that was expected in the MTA’s February Plan, leading to a sustained drop in revenues. The MTA’s current projections could become even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-statement-mtas-july-financial-planXV.4 Overview – XV. End of Year
… have the ability to process vouchers or expense reports in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) during the FYE … OSC will be denied as part of fiscal year end processing. In order to ensure vouchers and expense reports are approved … to be made during the blackout period to payees enrolled in ACH (e.g., Municipalities, Debt Service payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4-overviewCapital – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… the end of SFY 2022-23, the State reported $116.7 billion in capital assets, an increase of $4.4 billion (4 percent) … for 51.1 percent of all capital projects spending in SFY 2022-23, up from 48.5 percent five years earlier. The … the end of SFY 2022-23, the State reported $116.7 billion in capital assets, an increase of $4.4 billion (4 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/capitalSecurity Over Critical Systems
… public benefit corporation of New York State, established in 1968. NHT’s mission is to receive and administer gifts, … NHT issued its own stand-alone, vendor-hosted website in June 2021 to enhance the user and administrator experience … the details of these findings with four recommendations in a separate, confidential report to NHT officials for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/28/security-over-critical-systemsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited a total of $192,215 in travel expenses for five New York State Homes and … because their rental car expenses ranked among the highest in the State. Key Findings Travel expenses totaling $112,233 … This employee routinely picked up rental cars late in the morning; however, officials could not account for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesExamination of Superstorm Sandy Expenses
… only the generators. As a result, of the $1.17 million in equipment in our review, DHSES paid approximately $562,000 for … that was either: (i) never received, (ii) disposed of in a manner contrary to the State Finance Law, or (iii) was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/examination-superstorm-sandy-expensesAccuracy of Reported Cost Savings
… local law enforcement agencies. These activities result in reported cost savings to the Medicaid program. There are … $1.2 billion as a result of flaws and/or inconsistencies in the methodologies used to estimate savings. OMIG officials … to identify and correct inconsistencies and inaccuracies in methodologies. Routinely take steps to identify changes in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/11/accuracy-reported-cost-savingsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Regional Transportation Authority (Authority) was created in 1970 to develop and improve the public transportation systems in the central region of New York State, including Onondaga, … $4.3 million of Authority spending that was discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act
… ensure that the operators of motor vehicles registered in New York possess adequate insurance coverage, or are … programs and assess these expenses on insurance carriers in proportion to their reported premiums. Certain fees paid … vehicles reduce the assessable expenses. Key Findings In general, the Department is appropriately allocating, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityAccounts Payable Advisory No. 3
… through regional offices located at various addresses in New York State (e.g., entities such as Time Warner Cable … These vendors and their unique requirements are included in the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XII - … to select an address on the Payments tab will result in the system populating the default address associated with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/3-address-sequenceCapital – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… for 52.4 percent of all capital projects spending in SFY 2020-21, down from 57.1 percent five years earlier. … with State resources by the State’s public authorities in recent years; and Projects funded with extraordinary … At the end of SFY 2020-21, the State reported $111 billion in capital assets, an increase of $1.2 billion (1.1 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/capitalDepartment of Social Services – Monitoring of Service Provider Agreements (2016-MS-1)
… (Managers) must ensure that all services are provided in accordance with service provider agreements and that … and Tioga) were not monitoring service provider agreements in accordance with managements’ monitoring expectations. The … that, generally, the Departments paid each contractor in accordance with contract terms and each contractor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/07/19/department-social-services-monitoring-service-provider-agreements-2016-ms-1Rensselaer City School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-153)
… Background The Rensselaer City School District is located in the City of Rensselaer in Rensselaer County. The District is governed by the Board … District’s extra-classroom activity fund recorded $72,645 in receipts and $70,470 disbursements. Key Findings The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/rensselaer-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomPutnam County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-257)
… 2012 to May 3, 2013. Background The PCIDA was established in 1995 and is governed by a Board which comprises seven … PCIDA reported 14 active industrial development projects in its 2012 annual report submitted to the Office of the State Comptroller. Key Findings In 1996, the PCIDA Board established criteria for approving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/putnam-county-industrial-development-agency-management