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Opinion 89-43
… discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Treasurer (change from elective to appointive) TOWN LAW, §§174(2), 176(2-a): A fire district may change the office of fire district treasurer from an elective … set forth in Town Law, §176(2-a). This is in reply to your letter asking whether the elective office of fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-43Comptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… that $111,180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents since he partnered with Mayor Byron Brown on March 16 to urge people to claim their lost money. Over $88 million still remains … that $111180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents since he partnered with Mayor Byron …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsDiNapoli Criticizes Ill-Conceived Presidential Executive Order
… "Today's Presidential Executive Order is yet another ill-conceived and dangerous attack on … the reality of climate change. "While the Executive Order does not remove the U.S. from the Paris agreement, … Todays Presidential Executive Order is yet another illconceived and dangerous attack on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-criticizes-ill-conceived-presidential-executive-orderMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments During Permissible Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Coverage
… periods of overlapping insurance coverage. Medicaid is the payer of last resort, which means recipients’ other … Plan coverage, the Essential Plan should be the primary payer and Medicaid, as secondary payer, should pay any remaining liabilities, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/14/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-during-permissible-overlapping-medicaid-andXI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing
… to the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government , separation of duties is a basic internal … According to the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government separation of duties is a basic internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1a-separation-dutiesVillage of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2013M-301)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls … 1, 2011 through November 30, 2012. Background The Village of Westbury is located in the Town of North Hempstead, Nassau … Village of Westbury Purchasing Claims Audit and Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-westbury-purchasing-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2013m-301X.4.D Location – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… The “Location” section of the Vendor Record contains payment values defined by the vendor. Agencies should note … physical and email ordering address for purchase orders, payment terms which may include early payment discounts, and … the vendor to the New York State Vendor Self- Service Portal at https://esupplier.sfs.ny.gov/psp/fscm/SUPPLIER . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4d-locationX.1 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… to register vendors and customers with New York State. VENDOR The Statewide Vendor File is a centralized repository designed to … a New York State assigned ten-digit vendor identification number instead of their Federal Tax Identification Number. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x1-overviewCity of Mechanicville – Records and Reports (2012M-162)
… audit was to review the City’s financial management system for the period January 1, 2010, through February 29, 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/city-mechanicville-records-and-reports-2012m-162DiNapoli: Saranac Town Clerk Arrested for Falsifying Town Records
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Clinton County … cover for missing cash she was supposed to deposit,” said State Comptroller DiNapoli. “Thanks to our partnership with … accountable.” Bell’s actions were brought to light by the State Comptroller’s Office during the course of a routine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-saranac-town-clerk-arrested-falsifying-town-recordsTown of Hanover – Town Supervisor and Town Clerk Operations (2013M-40)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the processes and procedures for the Town … financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to January 18, 2013. Background The Town of Hanover is … The Supervisor did not submit adequate financial reports to the Board and the Board did not perform an annual audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/10/town-hanover-town-supervisor-and-town-clerk-operations-2013m-40Town of Ellenburg – Justice Court and Town Clerk Financial Operations and Wind Power Revenues (2013M-190)
… adequately designed and operating effectively. We found a cash shortage of $1,814 in one of the Justice’s accounts and identified 11 missing receipt numbers in the computer system for which there was no … the audits failed to identify the control weaknesses, the cash shortage, or the lack of bank reconciliations. The Clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-ellenburg-justice-court-and-town-clerk-financial-operations-and-wind-powerDiNapoli: Middletown Chiropractor Sentenced to Nine Years for Insurance Fraud
… of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-middletown-chiropractor-sentenced-nine-years-insurance-fraudVillage of Deposit – Fiscal Monitoring and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-205)
… Clerk-Treasurer and her Deputy perform most aspects of the cash receipt and disbursement functions without independent … reporting monthly budget-to-actual comparisons and cash balances. Adopt reasonable budgets based on previous … oversight when one person performs all aspects of the cash receipts and disbursements duties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/12/13/village-deposit-fiscal-monitoring-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-205Street and Sidewalk Cleanliness (Follow-Up)
… clean,” “not acceptably clean,” or “filthy” are based on inspectors’ drive-by inspections for a sample of … metrics for all NYC agencies. Our initial report, issued on September 16, 2020, examined whether DSNY was effectively … and effectively address persistent cleanliness problems on NYC streets and sidewalks. Our audit also identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/street-and-sidewalk-cleanliness-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1587
… employee is allowed to claim more. See IRS Publication 519 for guidance). Under Tax Treaty/Non-Resident Data Delete the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1587-nonresident-aliens-nras-who-have-reached-their-tax-treaty-limitsLocal Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers
… improving physical accessibility to their facilities for people with disabilities, according to a report released … could be improved to prevent potential hardships for individuals with disabilities. “No one should face … are committed to ensuring access to services and programs for the millions of New Yorkers with disabilities and these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/local-governments-should-improve-accessibility-new-yorkersBusiness Partners
… a NYSLRS hearing proceeding, or if you are an independent medical examiner, you may be considered a business partner. … to every hearing applicant at no cost. Independent Medical Examiners An independent medical examiner (IME) is a physician who has not been … who takes part in a NYSLRS hearing or an independent medical examiner you may be a business partner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/business-partnersVI.5 Project Budgets – VI. Budgets
… journals do not require the Division of Budget (DOB) or OSC approval and are posted to SFS after agency approval. … to transact against. Agencies can allocate amounts to one or many Child budgets to support greater control and detail, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi5-project-budgetsControls Over Tablet and Kiosk Usage by Incarcerated Individuals (Follow-Up)
… Provider to maintain these records at both statewide and facility levels. Additionally, DOCCS did not verify the … to provide information about any actions planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this follow-up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/05/controls-over-tablet-and-kiosk-usage-incarcerated-individuals-follow