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Masonville Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-165)
… payment. Audit the Treasurer’s records. Ensure sensitive and personal electronic data was adequately protected because … personal computer to maintain District financial records and perform online banking transactions. Key Recommendations … adequate documentation, auditing claims before payment and annually auditing the Treasurer’s records. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/26/masonville-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-165NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Former Avon Police Chief Sentencing
… on the sentencing of former Avon Police Chief Joseph Geer for stealing federal funds: “This police chief swore to … $6,000. My thanks to U.S. Attorney DiGiacomo and the FBI for partnering with my office to hold him accountable.” Past … on the sentencing of former Avon Police Chief Joseph Geer for stealing federal funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/nys-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-former-avon-police-chief-sentencingThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… May 2021 PDF Version Message from the Comptroller The era of COVID-19 has brought enormous suffering and persistent uncertainty to New Yorkers. Adding to both the financial and psychological pain of the pandemic is a … surpassed 67000 statewide last year more than four times the annual total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftTown of Van Etten - Procurement and Supervisor's Fiscal Oversight (2019M-111)
… Objective Determine whether Town officials purchased goods and services economically. Determine whether the Supervisor … truck for more than $300,000 without competitive bidding, and did not seek competition for goods that fell below the … not provide oversight of the bookkeeper’s recordkeeping and reporting of financial activity. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/08/16/town-van-etten-procurement-and-supervisors-fiscal-oversight-2019m-111State Agencies Bulletin No. 1003
… Purpose To re-state Payroll Certification procedures and provide a revised … and authorized by a preapproved designated Agency Representative. A completed Payroll Certification Form … system (usually the Wednesday of the Agency deadline, as per Payroll Bulletin 975) and then the original must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1003-payroll-certification-legal-obligationsOperational Advisory No. 22
… components of the contract (lines), such as deliverable or period of time, and link separate chart of accounts values … that contract, now enabling purchase orders to be used as true ordering documents and not just an encumbrance … Funds Reservation - SFS will now use the purchase requisition to ensure that funds are reserved within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/22-ee1-procure-pay-changes-summaryComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Council Member Ruben Wills on Charges He Filed False Disclosures
… of the Attorney General and Comptroller which has resulted in dozens of convictions and more than $6 million in restitution. Mr. Wills was indicted by a New York County … are required to file annual financial disclosure reports in order to provide accountability by public servants and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-council-member-ruben-wills-charges-heState Agencies Bulletin No. 289
… card and verify the completeness, accuracy and legibility of Federated Fund Code, Amount of Deduction, Employee's Agency Code, Social Security Number … pre-printed Federated Code, which appears at the top right of the form, must be used as the deduction code. Cards, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/289-2002-sefa-campaign-agencies-participating-continuous-giving-pilotXI-A.7 Electronic Purchase Order Authorization and Purchase Order Dispatch – XI-A. Purchasing
… approve, and dispatch Purchase Orders (PO). The purpose of this section is to describe (i) how the State will use the … and Transaction Preparation: Electronic Authorization of Purchase Orders Online agencies use the SFS to … on the PO’s signature line. Electronic authorization of POs is more efficient because the entire PO life cycle, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a7-electronic-purchase-order-authorization-and-purchase-order-dispatchVII.3.C AP Adjustment Voucher Document Review – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… bank, the corresponding SFS transaction will be reviewed for accuracy and completeness. BSAO - Budgets can approve, … deny, or reject the document. Documents are “denied” for online agencies, and “rejected” for Bulkload agencies. Bulkload Adjustment Vouchers cannot be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3c-ap-adjustment-voucher-document-reviewComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… websites although it is prohibited by district policy. In addition, district officials did not provide Information … because the district generated operating surpluses in three of those years. After adding back the appropriated … from 2015-16 through 2018-19. As a result, $1.7 million in appropriated fund balance was not used to fund operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… is the cost per transaction? How convenient is the process for residents? By becoming more efficient, your local … the amount of staff time devoted to clerical duties. This may include use of a locak box. Set up a contract with a … confirmation number and a notice to the taxpayer to print out and retain the confirmation page as a receipt. Enroll in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… company was arrested for allegedly stealing over $100,000 from the company over a four-year period, State Comptroller … P. DiNapoli, Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts, and Ontario County Sheriff David Cirencione announced today. … to provide a most valuable service, the larceny of funds from the departments must be investigated and prosecuted," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000New NY Broadband Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, New NY Broadband Program (Report … Yorkers. The New NY Broadband Program (Program)—launched in 2015 and managed by the Broadband Program Office (BPO), a … Development (ESD)—focused on closing the digital divide in the State. The Program was designed to ensure that every …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/25/new-ny-broadband-program-followTown of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
… Program Town employees and officials use the IT systems for Internet access, email, receiving online payments and to … such as financial and personnel records and evidence files for the Police Department. The Town’s Management of … Senior Network and Systems Technician, who is responsible for setting up the police systems. The MIS Department is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25Montrose Fire District – Claims Auditing (2025M-53)
… Area The claims audit is often the last line of defense for preventing unauthorized, improper or fraudulent claims … with its written policies, and that each purchase was for a proper fire district purpose. Purchases made using … rental agreement were rendered. A claim totaling $17,812 for an automatic defibrillator (AED) without obtaining quotes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/17/montrose-fire-district-claims-auditing-2025m-53Accounts Payable Advisory No. 62
… at a dollar amount within the agency’s authority as set in law or by contract. The PO communicates critical … POs, including selecting the unit of measure that is in accordance with the contract or most closely associated to … Please refer to Chapter XI-A, Section 3 - Purchase Orders for more information. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/62-purchase-ordersRetiring with an Outstanding Loan – State Police Plan
… benefit will be permanently reduced . You cannot pay off your loan once you retire. The amount of your annuity … loan application and Retirement Online provide examples of how much your reduction would be. Tier 5 and 6 Members If you … Benefit Reduction Examples Here are examples of how your service retirement benefit would be permanently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/retiring-outstanding-loanAccounts Payable Advisory No. 21
… Subject: Referencing a Master Contract on a Voucher Guidance: This advisory is to inform Business … of new guidelines for referencing a Master Contract ID on a voucher. As stated in Advisory Number 8 ( One Invoice … Units ) Business Units can only include one invoice on each voucher. Prior to creating a voucher, the vendor must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/21-master-contractsDiNapoli Tracks State and City Spending Related to Asylum Seekers
… tool to monitor emergency spending related to assistance for asylum seekers by New York state and New York City. State … million in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24 on resources for asylum seekers through Sept. 30. New York City’s … “New York City and state are facing substantial costs for helping people seeking refuge in this country and needing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-tracks-state-and-city-spending-related-asylum-seekers