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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: State Education Department (SED): United Cerebral … and Bail Funds (Follow-up) (2015-F-16) An initial audit issued in April 2014, determined that NYC Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… pocketed cash fees she collected from the public, instead of depositing them in the bank. DiNapoli’s office discovered … Patrick Swanson in the criminal investigation. Kelley, 48, of Portland, resigned after 26 years of county employment and admitted to stealing the cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the records maintained for activities performed under the LOSAP point system were accurate and complete. In addition, … who are also district employees, were incorrectly granted LOSAP points for performing activities during their regularly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Hits Record $611 Million
… as the State Police, which spent an average of $74.35 per hour of overtime at a cost of $35 million. DOCCS paid the next highest average of $51.18 per hour of overtime for a total of $160 million. Meanwhile, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-hits-record-611-millionHamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn. Erickson, 54, took fees from 2011 to 2017, … work of my office in partnership with District Attorney John Flynn, Ms. Erickson has been brought to justice.” “Over … in this investigation,” said Erie County District Attorney John Flynn. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kDiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… D felony, offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree and official misconduct. She was ordered to pay … the Comptroller alerted the town. “The town’s misplaced trust in this clerk enabled her to steal and steal again,” … the timely deposit of all fees collected and monthly bank reconciliations. Read the audit report here: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftDiNapoli Halts $24 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… announced today his office stopped more than $24 million in questionable personal income tax refunds so far in 2014, after finding 7,482 improper filings –an 18 percent … requests totaling $352.5 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. “Those who break the rules will not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-halts-24-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli: Financial Records of 500 Public Authorities Now on www.openbooknewyork.com
… that financial information for more than 500 state and local public authorities is now available at Open Book New York … user-friendly financial information for state and local governments.” In December, DiNapoli added state … that financial information for more than 500 state and local public authorities is now available at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-financial-records-500-public-authorities-now-wwwopenbooknewyorkcomArea #9 – Wireless Network – Information Technology Governance
… Wireless networks are exposed to many of the same types of … by individuals with malicious intent. Also, because wireless networks are often used as extensions of wired networks, even minor IT security weaknesses on wireless networks can expose internal network resources to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-9-wireless-networkDiNapoli Announces $500 College Savings Sweepstakes
… tool designed to help families save for college, is overseen by DiNapoli’s office in partnership with the … start planning ahead for a bright future.” The sweepstakes is open to eligible New York state residents who are at least … or U.S. mail on or about June 17, 2015. The sweepstakes is sponsored by the 529 College Savings Direct Plan. There …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-announces-500-college-savings-sweepstakesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Claryville … District – Budgeting Practices (Sullivan County) The board is not adopting realistic budgets or ensuring the prudent use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2The Ex-spouse’s Payments – Divorce and Your Benefits
… ex-spouse’s payments will begin after we calculate their distribution. Payments will not be retroactive to the date … the DRO. If an ex-spouse is entitled to a retroactive distribution, the DRO must clearly state that intent, note … over their monthly benefit into a tax-deferred retirement account (such as an IRA, 401K, 403b, etc.). Rev. 2/23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/ex-spouses-paymentsXI.2.O Contracts with Not-for-Profit Organizations – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the Attorney General Bureau of Charities Registration 120 Broadway New York, NY 10271-0332 (212) 416-8401 email: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2o-contracts-not-profit-organizationsXI.1 Procurement and Contract Management Overview and Policies – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Should additional information or clarification be required on information in this chapter, contact information for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi1-procurement-contract-management-overview-policiesIV.5.A Operating and Other Transfers – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… account used by the SFS Program. 60850 Sole Custody Op Trans (To) GL BU balancing account used by the SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv5a-operating-and-other-transfersDiNapoli: Former Treasurer of Frewsburg Central School District Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $7,000 in School Funds
… for stealing nearly $7,000 in funds raised by students to support their extra-classroom activities. “Ms. Smoulder betrayed the students she was obligated to serve by stealing money that they raised themselves to help pay for their extracurricular activities,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-treasurer-frewsburg-central-school-district-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-7000-schoolXIX.1 Overview – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… Phase 1 (EE1) project enabled the use of the Project ID to represent the project and the Project Costing module to … Grants, impacting agencies ability to use the Project ID and Activity ID for their projects as a whole. Non-onboarding agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1-overviewMessage from the Comptroller – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… ground. Historic federal financial assistance and improved tax revenues transformed an anticipated budget gap into … stimulus funding in SFY 2021-22. In addition, bolstered by tax policy changes, SFY 2021-22 State tax receipts performed better than initially forecast, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/message-comptrollerComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” … – School Lunch Operations (Chenango County) The district is serving nutritious meals to its students and the meals are … the district’s productivity level for meals per labor hour is below the industry averages. Greenburgh Eleven Union Free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0XIII.10.C Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee – Using an Employee Check – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… the State as a Result of a Due to State Employee Expense Report Balance An employee should submit a check to the agency for repayment when an expense report was created that resulted in an amount owed to the … the check to the Department of Taxation and Finance – Treasury and submit an Accounts Receivable Direct Journal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10c-refunds-owed-state-employee