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State Agencies Bulletin No. 325
… Purpose To revise the procedure described in Bulletin 302 for non-barcodeable addresses and to provide guidelines for writing barcodeable addresses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/325-revised-procedure-use-npay766-employee-address-not-barcodeable-reportTown of Danby – Town Clerk (2022M-08)
… account errors totaling $64,959 and could not account for approximately $1,000 in cash from tax collections. Did not maintain adequate supporting documentation for collections. Did not complete monthly bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/20/town-danby-town-clerk-2022m-08Hiring Members with the Enhanced Report – Enhanced Reporting
… Members or Retirees When hiring employees, it is important to ask the employee whether they are an existing member or retiree of one of the eight public retirement systems in New York State. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/hiring-members-enhanced-reportTravel Advisory No. 18
… : GFO Update – Chapter XIII, Section 9 - Allowed Values for Processing Payments in SFS Reference : Guide to Financial … Operations: Chapter XIII, Section 9 – Allowed Values for Processing Payments in SFS Guidance : The Office of the … Chapter / Section Name Description XIII.9 Allowed Values for Processing Payments in SFS – Expense Types Added the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/18-gfo-updates-chapter-xiii-section-9-allowed-values-processing-payments-sfsTown of Saranac – Town Clerk Operations (2019M-33)
… manner. Deposit all collections timely and intact. As of October 31, 2018, $843 in recorded cash collections had … The Board did not: Annually audit or obtain an audit of the Clerk’s records and reports. Based upon our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/25/town-saranac-town-clerk-operations-2019m-33Medicaid Program – Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients
… Objective To determine if Medicaid made improper Medicare premium payments on behalf … for deceased individuals, as warranted. … To determine if Medicaid made improper Medicare premium payments on behalf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipientsTown of Canton - Compensation and Benefits (2018M-159)
… payments and the Town paid $58,858 to the Supervisor’s wife for services she provided during this period. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-canton-compensation-and-benefits-2018m-159Rockland County - Sale of Estate Real Property (2019M-233)
… Estate real properties were sold without third-party appraisal. Key Recommendation Engage a professional appraisal service prior to listing estate real property for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/05/15/rockland-county-sale-estate-real-property-2019m-233DiNapoli: Former Director Allegedly Stole $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… is the Almond town clerk in Allegany County. "Too often, my office’s investigators and auditors find officials who … funds as a personal piggybank,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my partnership with Steuben County D.A. Baker and the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-former-director-allegedly-stole-1700-hornell-partners-growthTown of Potter – Town Clerk (2020M-113)
… deposited, recorded, reported and remitted collections in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings A former Clerk did not deposit intact (in the same amount and form as received) or record, report … and remit all collections to the appropriate parties in a timely and accurate manner. We identified a cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/30/town-potter-town-clerk-2020m-113Travel Advisory No. 16
… XIII, Section 9 - Allowed Values for Processing Payments in SFS Reference : Guide to Financial Operations: Chapter … – Allowed Values for Processing Payments in SFS Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller updated the following in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/16-gfo-update-chapter-xiii-section-9-allowed-values-processing-payments-sfsTown of Almond - Tax Collection (2019M-188)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Clerk (Clerk) recorded, deposited and remitted real property tax collections in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings The Clerk did not deposit or remit all tax collections in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/06/town-almond-tax-collection-2019m-188VII.1 State Revenues Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… from a variety of sources including, but not limited to, public authorities, municipalities, the federal government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii1-state-revenues-overviewTown of Decatur – Town Clerk (2020M-58)
… The Board did not conduct or cause an annual audit of the Clerk’s records and reports. Key Recommendations Issue … or retain a public accountant to conduct an annual audit of the Clerk’s records and reports. Town officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/06/town-decatur-town-clerk-2020m-58Failing To Adhere to Policy and Proper Procedures – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… policy should specifically state what will occur in the case of improper claims for travel and conference expenses, … policy should specifically state what will occur in the case of improper claims for travel and conference expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/failing-adhere-policy-and-proper-proceduresOpinion 96-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … (simultaneous participation in service award program and retirement system) CIVIL SERVICE LAW, §150; GENERAL … may simultaneously participate in, and receive benefits from, a service award program for volunteer ambulance workers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-13Opinion 2004-6
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … LAW §57.07: A village may not permit an historical society to use an unneeded portion of a village building without … enter into a contract with the historical society pursuant to Arts and Cultural Affairs Law §57.07(2) and, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-6Statement From New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Senate Confirmation of Loretta Lynch as U.S. Attorney General
… New York is proud to see one of our own appointed to the highest legal position in our nation. Loretta Lynch … President Obama for his wise choice. … New York is proud to see one of our own appointed to the highest legal position …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-senate-confirmation-loretta-lynch-us-attorneyAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists
… Program developments with approximately 68,000 apartments. In exchange for low-interest mortgage loans and … an agency within Homes and Community Renewal. Program apartments are rented or sold to prospective tenants on … are vacancies, applicants should be offered and awarded apartments in the order they appear on the waiting lists. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/17/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-listsState Agencies Bulletin No. 965
… for questions or assistance Overview On March 1, 2010, New York State will begin using a more current release of the … If an agency sends more than one file in this period, the new file will overwrite the earlier file. After PayServ 8.9 … quality system performance and a smooth transition to the new system, OSC asks that agencies refrain from entering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/965-payroll-system-upgrade