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Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending

… for personal items and other questionable items, such as movie tickets to be sold to employees. Key Recommendations …

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… spent appropriately and effectively.” Niagara County – Golf Course Financial Operations (2015M-308) County officials did not establish accountability over golf course sales. Consequently, golf course sales were not all recorded in the electronic …

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits

… 119 purchases totaling $36,329 had no receipts attached to the claims. Auditors also found 39 receipts totaling $25,342, were not itemized to show the nature or purpose of the purchase. The board … an average of $495,000 of fund balance that was not used to finance operations. As of June 30, 2018, surplus fund …

Implementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up)

… report, Implementation of the Security Guard Act ( 2019-S-42 ). About the Program The Department of State … a valid registration card, and entrusts the Department with issuing registration cards for all security guard … including 67,308 original applications and 98,602 renewal applications. According to the Division, there were a …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits

… school audits were issued. Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Non-Payroll Disbursements (Albany County) The … were adequately supported, properly approved, and for a school-related purpose. Without adequate oversight, the … or for an appropriate purpose. City of White Plains – Sexual Harassment Prevention (SHP) Training (Westchester …

DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft

… District Attorney David J. Hayes for their diligent work in helping us hold Mr. Brown accountable." Brown, 53, of Tupper Lake, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a Class D felony, and sent to the … also pocketed more than $3,500 in the summer of 2013 from chicken barbecue and golf tournament fundraisers, according …

Controls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)

… in our initial audit report, Controls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Report 2019-S-37 ). … the Program The Department is composed of a central office and 11 regional offices across the State, of which 10 operate … a centralized procurement contract (Contract), negotiated and entered into on behalf of the State by the Office of …

XIII.2.B Expense Report Submission – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement

… the expenses are incurred by the head of an agency, the approver reviewing the expenses should be someone in a …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits

… assistant was arrested in March 2023 and pleaded guilty to a Class A misdemeanor for petit larceny in February 2024. … board and officials did not adequately secure student data to help protect it from unauthorized access or develop an IT … inventoried and safeguarded. Complete, accurate and up-to-date inventory records help district officials ensure that IT …

DiNapoli: Halfmoon Resident Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Pension Payments

… Department of Motor Vehicles today announced Christmas Fish of Halfmoon, N.Y. has been charged with grand larceny … of her deceased mother’s pension benefits. “Christmas Fish allegedly hid her mother’s death to divert her pension … Police Acting Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli said. “Ms. Fish knowingly defrauded the pension system by using her …

DiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Arrested for Stealing Over $100K From Department

… Wayne County District Attorney Christine Callanan and the New York State Police announced William Storrs, a former fire chief and treasurer, was arrested today for stealing $101,000 from the Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department in Newark, New York. “William Storrs was elected fire chief after …

Accounts Payable Advisory No. 41

… Chapter XI-A, Section 3 – Purchase Orders Guidance: This is to remind Business Units to use a requisition and/or … purchasing from centralized contracts. This includes POs where the agency plans to use the procurement card as a payment …

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits

… processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it … federal travel guidelines (established by the U.S. General Services Administration and the U.S. Department of State) … prior recommendations. Office of Information Technology Services (OITS):  Security and Effectiveness of Division of …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits

… the following audits have been issued: City University of New York (CUNY): Medgar Evers College: Controls Over Bank … Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS): Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program: Provider Claiming of Depreciation … expenses, costs for services that were not directly related to the programs, unallowable working capital interest …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… audits and examinations have been issued: Department of Health (DOH): Medicaid Program: Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims - Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber … Disability Assistance (OTDA): Electronic Benefit Transfer Card Transactions and Prohibited Locations (2016-S-52) OTDA …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …

State Public Health Emergency Medical Stockpile

… General Services (OGS) have taken during the procurement process for medical equipment for public health emergencies … how to participate effectively in the State’s procurement process. Key Findings To compete for the purchase of medical … pandemic, the State took steps to expedite its procurement process, out of alignment with OGS Procurement Services’ …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… and Markets: Annual Assessment of Market Orders for 2015 and 2016 (2018-S-44) The department established … in potential delays in the provision of services for students. A delay in services could adversely impact … centers and rest areas, prioritizing those ahead of other projects. DOT also incurred cost overruns of more than $8.8 …

XIII.4 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement

… Tax Consequences of Assigning and Incorrect Official Station of this Chapter to understand the potential tax consequences of assigning an inappropriate official station. As needed, employees should complete the following …

XIV.10 State Credit Card Process Information – XIV. Special Procedures