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Audits of Local Governments: The Audit Process
… including audits of local government entities authorized to issue debt to finance deficits or recent legislation requiring periodic … position or factual differences. Corrective Action Plan (CAP): Schools and BOCES: School districts and BOCES are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-audit-processOversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… needs of the State’s homeless population – estimated at more than 80,000 and comprised of families, couples, and … our initial audit, general conditions and habitability at shelters have improved. Of the original report’s five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-homeless-shelters-followDiNapoli: Former Pennellville Fire Chief Pleads Guilty
… Duane Royal pleaded guilty Wednesday to petit larceny for stealing VFA gas for his private process-serving … Thomas P. DiNapoli said. “Stealing gas for yourself is a crime, no matter the amount,” DiNapoli said. “I urge all … case is a great example of the positive impact we can have when agencies work together on the public's behalf.” Royal, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-former-pennellville-fire-chief-pleads-guiltyLong Island Workforce Housing Act (2015-MR-4)
… the Act. Three local governments established housing trust funds, but one local government has not adopted guidelines … guidelines and policies to govern the use of housing trust funds in compliance with the Act and ensure that housing trust funds are separate and apart from all other local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2016/01/08/long-island-workforce-housing-act-2015-mr-4Forms and Resources – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Forms and Samples Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution … Rev. 5/22 … Elected and Appointed Officials Get forms examples samples and stepbystep guides to help you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/forms-and-resourcesCyber Incident Response Team (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the two … 2020-S-58 ). About the Program Cybercrimes continue to rise. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/cyber-incident-response-team-followX.6.A Requesting a Special Use Vendor ID – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… been established for processing expenditures to unique vendors. The VMU will work with the New York State Business … are also able to monitor the approval of their requested vendors by using the following SFS report: New Added Vendors – Business Units can query the Statewide Vendor File …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x6a-requesting-special-use-vendor-idIX.6.F Agency Draw Procedures – IX. Federal Grants
… In very limited circumstances, the cognizant state agency maintains the responsibility for requesting federal … for program spending. In those instances, the state agency must ensure that temporary loan authority has been … Management Team, at [email protected] . Guide to Financial Operations REV. 06/01/2023 … In very limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6f-agency-draw-proceduresProblem Claims – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… not in compliance with local policies, reduce the claim by the amount of ineligible expenses. If the claim is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/problem-claimsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1912
… is lapsing on 06/30/2021, agencies will need to insert a new row into the Department Budget Table USA (refer to Job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1912-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsDiNapoli: Audit Details Double-Dipping by Buffalo City School District Technician
… A Buffalo City School District technician was sentenced today … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Noe Rodriguez, 38, of Buffalo, was prosecuted by Erie County District Attorney … report, which can be viewed here: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/schools/2015/buffalo.pdf Since taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audit-details-double-dipping-buffalo-city-school-district-technicianState Agencies Bulletin No. 1838
… Agencies with appropriations due to lapse on June 30, 2020 are affected. Background Appropriations allocated to certain chartfield strings will be lapsing on June 30, 2020 and will no longer be available for payroll charges. … Effective as of Institution pay checks dated July 2, 2020 and Administration pay checks dated July 8, 2020. OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1838-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsDisposal of Electronic Devices
… prior to disposal and, if sending them to OGS, to certify in writing that the devices no longer contain any retrievable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposal-electronic-devicesMedicaid Program – Accuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health
… Objective To determine whether NY State of Health (NYSOH, New York’s online health plan … The audit covered the period January 1, 2014 through February 28, 2020. About the Program The Department of Health (Department) administers New York’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-accuracy-medicaid-eligibility-determined-ny-state-healthFocus on Identity Theft
… heard about someone whose personal information was stolen to file false unemployment claims or credit card applications or to gain access to bank or social media accounts. The consequences of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theftXI-A.1.B Category Codes – XI-A. Purchasing
… with guidance regarding the proper use of category codes in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). In the SFS, the … and/or purchase order in the SFS from a condensed list of code values most appropriate to NYS purchases. If the category code is not on the condensed list or the agency wants to select a more detailed category …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1b-category-codesDiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… the state pay for college this year,” said DiNapoli. “The latest reduction to the Direct Plan’s management fees means … the largest direct sold 529 plan in the United States. The latest reduction, from 0.17 percent to 0.16 percent, follows …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planLocal Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers
… people with disabilities, according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Visits to selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/local-governments-should-improve-accessibility-new-yorkersDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother
… man pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing nearly $22,000 in pension payments sent to his deceased mother, State … should have stopped, but the New York State and Local Retirement System was not notified of her death until July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-motherVI.5 Project Budgets – VI. Budgets
… Project Child Budget Project Parent Budget Project Costing Business Unit (PCBU) –Agency Specific PCBU – New with PCIP General Ledger Business Unit (GLBU) Department … allocate amounts to one or many Child budgets to support greater control and detail, both within and across agencies. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi5-project-budgets