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Controls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (2016-S-96) 90-Day Response
The objectives of our performance audit were to determine whether the Department of Taxation and Finance is enforcing registration and reporting requirements...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s96-response.pdfSFY 2022-23 Annual Report of the Office of Unclaimed Funds
State Fiscal Year 2022-23 was another productive year for the Office of Unclaimed Funds, returning millions to rightful owners.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/resources/pdf/annual-report-sfy-2022-23.pdfControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… by transferring the funds to an unrelated account, without notifying the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsOpinion 2008-1
… Municipal Law if a member of the board of education of a union free school district also served as a member of the … to General Municipal Law § 800 (3), a municipal officer or employee has an "interest" in any "contract" with his or her … abstention and recusal, we note that court cases have held public officials to a high standard of conduct and, on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-1Town of North Greenbush – Town Clerk (2017M-132)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of North Greenbush (Town) Town Clerk (Clerk) recorded, … collected in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings The Clerk did not record, deposit, disburse or report all … Determine whether the Town of North Greenbush Town Town Clerk Clerk recorded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/15/town-north-greenbush-town-clerk-2017m-132About the New York State Comptroller's Office
… for holding government accountable while protecting the peoples money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/about/about-comptrollers-officeCayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Procurement of Professional Services (2018M-270)
… whether professional services were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in … some form of competition, and provide guidance as to how competition should be solicited. Ensure that BOCES has … detailing the types and timeframes of the services to be provided and compensation to be paid. BOCES officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2019/03/22/cayuga-onondaga-board-cooperative-educational-services-procurement-professionalState Agencies Bulletin No. 2164
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2023 year end processing schedule … of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange). Background: To maintain the efficiency of AC-230 processing and ensure … of W-2 reporting for 2023, agencies must submit AC-230s to OSC in accordance with the processing schedule outlined in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2164-schedule-submitting-2023-year-end-returned-checksState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… of Civil Service $3 million with OpAD Media Solutions LLC to provide media buying services for continuous recruitment … Consulting Group Inc. for management consulting services to support the New York State Commission on the Future of … State University of New York to establish the Innovation Hub to promote economic development in Western New York. $5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles has … controls over the cash advance accounts it oversees to ensure the money is properly accounted for and used for … To determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… Purpose To determine whether the Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) … controls over the cash advance accounts it oversees to ensure the money is properly accounted for and used for … To determine whether the Workers Compensation Board WCB has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… Purpose To determine whether the State Education Department (SED) has … controls over the cash advance accounts it oversees to ensure the money is properly accounted for and used for … To determine whether the State Education Department SED has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/08/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsVII.4 Appropriated Loan Receivables – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… to State Finance Law Section 40-a. ALRs anticipate future repayment from the recipient or future reimbursement from … shall be made available for expenditure until a written repayment agreement is entered into by the agency, authority, … appropriation is made and the Director of the Budget. This repayment agreement must also be approved by OSC Bureau of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii4-appropriated-loan-receivablesTown of Bainbridge – Justice Court Operations (2021M-51)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Bainbridge (Town) Justices ensured money due to the Court … by $4,129. The Justices cannot account for the source of this money. Key Recommendations The Justices should: Deposit collections within three days of collecting them. Perform monthly accountabilities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/11/19/town-bainbridge-justice-court-operations-2021m-51The Common Retirement Fund – Employer Contributions and Rates
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) holds and invests the money used to pay NYSLRS benefits. As the trustee of the Fund, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is … The New York State Common Retirement Fund holds and invests the money used to pay NYSLRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/contributions/common-retirement-fundFinancial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has adequate controls in place to … is spent in accordance with program guidelines and whether these controls are functioning as intended. The … youth development opportunities to school-age children and youth during the hours directly after school. Research …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/13/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-programAkron Fire Department - Financial Activities (2014M-196)
Determine whether Department controls were adequate to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and reported and that Department money was safeguard
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/akron-department-2014-196.pdfControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has adequate controls over the … it oversees to ensure the money is properly accounted for and used for appropriate business expenses. The audit covers … to State agencies for purposes such as petty cash, travel, and other funding needs (e.g., confidential, patient, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/15/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsVII.3.B AP Adjustment Voucher – Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… the checks. Multiple refund of appropriation deposits can be sent in a single envelope to DTF Treasury, but do not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3b-ap-adjustment-voucher-treasury-requirementsOpinion 88-31
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. FEES -- Refund (refund by county treasurer of 2% cash bail fee) COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties … is required to refund the fee prescribed in section 99m of the General Municipal Law where the defendant in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31