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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and effectively." Half Hollow Hills Community Library – Fund Balance (Suffolk County) The library's fund balance … of the budget. For example, the city underestimated pension costs by $576,193 and the proposed budget did not … tax levy limit. Onondaga County Probation Department – Financial Operations (2018M-147) Department officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Rockland County – Budget Review (B6-13-6)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s adopted budget for the 2013 fiscal year are … has been experiencing financial condition difficulties in recent years. The general fund deficit has increased from … caused by operating deficits ranging from $11 million in 2009 to $29.2 million in 2011. In addition to the deficit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/16/rockland-county-budget-review-b6-13-6City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B18-6-6)
… a $24.1 million budget gap. The District’s budget request does not include an appropriation for textbooks, and … will have to find additional funding sources and/or reduce services, which may have a significant impact on … could be underestimated. The City’s proposed budget does not include a contingency appropriation. The lack of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/05/18/city-yonkers-budget-review-b18-6-6State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … employees did not use time sheets, vouchers or timecards to record the time actually worked. Leave request forms were not used to monitor paid leave time. As a result, there is an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2022
… Purpose: As we await the enactment of the New York State (NYS) fiscal year 2022-23 budget, OSC would like to provide … of direct deposit funds and advices in the event the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 10am on … salaries cannot be paid until legislative passage of the NYS budget has occurred. *This does not apply to employees of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2022-paycheck-distribution-april-13-2022-administration-cycle-paychecksOversight of Telemental Health Services
… method that uses two-way, real-time interactive audio and video equipment to provide and support mental health services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/17/oversight-telemental-health-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … facility or office for accurate reporting. Department of Health - Medicaid Program: Claims Processing Activity … Medicaid recipients who were reported as discharged from a hospital, but then admitted to a different hospital within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 57
… the purchase order, the SFS will no longer allow an agency to submit the voucher into workflow or to OSC for approval. In these cases, the SFS will create a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/57-selecting-correct-vendor-idLetchworth Central School District - Reserves (2018M-176)
… District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/letchworth-central-school-district-reserves-2018m-176West Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-7)
… The reserve fund policy does not adequately address funding levels which has resulted in reserves being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/06/west-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-7Village of Farmingdale - Procurement, Claims Audit and Check Signing (2018M-100)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if: The Village seeks competition for professional service providers and for purchases that are below the bidding threshold. The Board conducts a proper audit of … and thorough audit of every claim. Except as specified in Appendix A, officials agreed with our recommendations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/10/26/village-farmingdale-procurement-claims-audit-and-check-signing-2018m-100Accounts Payable Advisory No. 46
… : Updated proper invoice guidance. Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has updated the policies and procedures regarding a proper invoice. When an invoice does not contain the required information … for agencies to notify the vendor within one business day of identifying the improper invoice and direct the vendor to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/46-proper-invoiceEnterprise Charter School – Enrollment and Billing (2014M-378)
Enterprise Charter School Enrollment and Billing 2014M378
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/03/27/enterprise-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2014m-378Security and UCS Days Worked Calculator
… Use the Security and UCS Days Worked Calculator to determine the total number of days worked the … be eligible for a performance advance. Please refer to the Salary Manual, Payroll Bulletins and Bargaining Agreements for additional information. Calculator Instructions Enter the first day of work and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/security-and-ucs-days-worked-calculatorState Agencies Bulletin No. 1675
… with an Action of “Termination” and a Reason of “DEA” as follows: Workforce Administration>Job information>Job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1675-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improved Oversight of Nurse Licensing by State Education Department
… The State Education Department (SED) should improve its process … misconduct, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The … such as Pennsylvania and Florida, have addressed this risk by requiring licensees to report new convictions within 30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improved-oversight-nurse-licensing-state-education-departmentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1604
… changed his or her name and has not yet obtained a new card from the SSA, provide the employee with Form SS-5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1604-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedOpinion 97-7
… by a county treasurer which were directed by court order to be deposited into the court and trust fund and which have … in Abandoned Property Law, §600 should be transferred to the Comptroller pursuant to article 6 of the Abandoned Property Law, even if the court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-7Opinion 92-47
… moneys); (need to establish separate bank account for E911 surcharge moneys) -- Deposits and Investments … moneys may be credited to the general fund and used for any lawful county purpose. You ask whether a county must … surcharge moneys must be retained and used exclusively for the same purposes for which the surcharge moneys may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-47DiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… The state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is not doing enough to ensure … a relative or another suitable person. In direct placement cases, courts usually order the local district to supervise … that these conditions had been communicated to the court. In another case, the placement home had garbage and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardians