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Selected Financial Management Practices
… Corporation (ESDC) and the Lake Placid Regional Winter Sports Committee, a not-for-profit organization. Of this amount, $1.7 million was originally promised in 2009 by a local not-for-profit organization from a grant it would receive from ESDC. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/09/selected-financial-management-practicesDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… Office for their efforts in investigating, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Megan Curran for prosecuting this case.” New … his deceased father, he used makeup to whiten his hair and eyebrows. In 2019, Timothy Gritman told a family …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… Mtui and Mbaga Kaiza, were indicted for their alleged role in a scheme to steal more than $1 million from Medicaid by … Our joint investigation will ensure justice is served in this case and I hope it is a warning to anyone who would … of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) . “HHS-OIG works with our law enforcement partners to ensure that individuals who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeDiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… across the state and country to protect the pension fund. My thanks to Nassau County District Attorney Donnelly for her partnership with my investigative team. We will continue to steadfastly guard … for purchases at Nassau County businesses, including BJ’s Wholesale, Stop & Shop, Wal-Mart and other stores. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (Follow-Up)
… Ag&Mkts had procedures in place for addressing the discovery of American foulbrood during inspections, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/12/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-bees-followTown of Sherburne – Budgeting (2025M-3)
… this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/18/town-sherburne-budgeting-2025m-3Auburn Industrial Development Authority – Project Approval and Monitoring (2025M-15)
… including project approval and monitoring. An Interim Executive Director is responsible for AIDA’s day-to-day operations. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2025/04/25/auburn-industrial-development-authority-project-approvalTown of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
… for Internet access, email, receiving online payments and to maintain various records, such as financial and personnel … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. As a result, the Town’s IT systems and its … and sensitive information (PPSI) 1 may be accessible to unauthorized use, access and loss. Officials also have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25Willsboro Fire Department – Financial Operations (2014M-206)
… 2014. Background The Willsboro Fire Department is located in the Town of Willsboro in Essex County. The Department provides fire protection and … approve all bills prior to payment or document approval in the minutes. Instead, Department officials stated that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/10/willsboro-fire-department-financial-operations-2014m-206Lily Dale Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-336)
… accounts. Key Findings The Executive Committee generally does not provide adequate oversight of Company financial activities because the Treasurer does not provide it with adequate monthly or annual reports. … included in the July monthly report. The Treasurer also does not prepare bank reconciliations. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/lily-dale-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialState Agencies Bulletin No. 1509
… Earnings End Date: 04/06/2016 Earn Code: SAD Units: 1 Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice The Earnings … Code SAD and the amount paid will be displayed on the Payroll Register. The Earnings Description Special Assignment … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox. … To provide agency instructions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1509-2016-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2015-public-employeesVested Retirement Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… provisions of the retirement plan that you were covered by in your last public employment determine the vested benefit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/vested-retirement-benefitState Agencies Bulletin No. 919
… Purpose To describe changes that are required to apply the proper taxation for employees who are receiving a … No. 914 (Change in Taxation of Military Stipend) explained the regulation and described how the FICA status would be updated for employees beginning or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/919-taxation-retroactive-raise-payments-employees-receiving-military-stipendEagle Matt Lee Fire Company Number One Inc. – Financial Operations (2012M-213)
… other than the Treasurer review the bank statements. After auditing the bills, generate a signed warrant addressed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/11/eagle-matt-lee-fire-company-number-one-inc-financial-operations-2012m-213Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of the Albany Public Library , Cambria Housing Authority and the Oneida County Department of Social Services . “In … local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Medicaid Program – Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits
… methodology in an effort to pay providers more accurately for their services. APG claims are reimbursed based on patient condition and complexity of service. The Department phased in the APG methodology … Recommendations Review the overpayments we identified and make recoveries as appropriate. Strengthen controls over APG …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/29/medicaid-program-ambulatory-patient-groups-payments-duplicate-claims-and-services-excessAccounts Payable Advisory No. 20
… SFS Imaging and Attachment Guidance; Record Retention for Accounts Payable Vouchers Guidance: Consistent with the Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/20-document-attachments-sfsDelaware County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-2)
… 2 These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s office when payments are deposited as required by court order. … Court must develop sound procedures and processes which, when implemented properly and consistently, provide a system … payment for contracted services rendered on the property 3 When the whereabouts of any person entitled to payment from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/07/22/delaware-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-2IX.10.C Federal Treasury Offset Program (TOP) Agency Responsibilities – IX. Federal Grants
… Immediately upon receipt of an invoice for goods or services provided by a federal … state agencies should make every effort to make payment to the federal government promptly or contest the billing. If a … the notice will provide the amount, type of debt owed, and the federal agency that referred the debt to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix10c-federal-treasury-offset-program-top-agency-responsibilitiesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 36
… End - Vouchers and Expense Reports Guidance: The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has designated the final …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/36-fiscal-year-end-vouchers-and-expense-reports