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Common Reporting Errors: From AUD to AFR
In this session, you will learn about common reporting errors made by local governments when completing annual reports and our staff will explain how to correctly report the underlying transactions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/common-reporting-errors-aud-afr-12-7-22-update.pdfNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Janus Case
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement today after the United State Supreme Court ruled on the Janus v. … unions. But we must stand together to defend unions and working families in all parts of our country and fight … treated with the respect they deserve – on the job and in retirement." … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-supreme-court-decision-janus-caseDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $46,000 Theft of Public Funds
… according to audits and an investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Dennis Snow, 61, pleaded guilty in Genesee County Court to grand larceny in the fourth degree and forgery in … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us, or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-pleads-guilty-46000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… Act were being met by school districts. For instance, many of the school districts the auditors visited could not … to develop and regularly review safety plans as part of the SAVE Act. The State Education Department needs more … at this issue. We don’t want to nickel and dime the safety of our children.” The audit released today is part of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planningDiNapoli: Contractor Sentenced in Federal Court for Defrauding State of Over $360,000
… to federal fraud charges earlier this year, as a result of a joint investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas … to a year and one day in prison and ordered to pay a total of $721,112 in restitution and criminal forfeiture. “Joseph … for cancer and used the money to fund his lavish lifestyle of world traveling and gambling,” DiNapoli said. “This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-contractor-sentenced-federal-court-defrauding-state-over-360000DiNapoli: School District Revenue Growth Slows
… major fluctuations in their federal and state aid over the last decade and revenue growth was nearly flat the last … about the challenges facing school districts and how we balance the impact of fiscal stress against efforts to hold down property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-school-district-revenue-growth-slowsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… in February 2019 found since 2006, OASAS had not conducted a comprehensive needs assessment or social impact study to … had a sufficient number of treatment programs available for problem gamblers or whether OASAS’ limited resources were … the federal National Guard Bureau (NGB) allows DMNA to be reimbursed by NGB for expenses it incurs in operations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsNYS Payroll Online - Update Your Tax Withholdings
Step-by-step instructions on how to update your tax withholdings
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/pdf/update-tax-withholdings.pdfDuanesburg Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-40)
… Systems Director (Director) disabled the 13 (5 percent) of the user accounts we reviewed because they were unneeded. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/19/duanesburg-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-40DiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit of the Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) … about the timeliness of the application process and where delays occur, as these projects are meant to help … there is no requirement for ORES to track or account for how long it takes to complete an application. DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-renewable-energy-projects-taking-years-become-operational-nysXII.5.B Unique Invoice Number Requirements – XII. Expenditures
… System (SFS) requires Business Units to enter a unique Invoice Number on each supplier’s voucher. The SFS has … later in this section, Business Units should use the invoice number on a vendor’s invoice to process the voucher. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5b-unique-invoice-number-requirementsDiNapoli: Perry Ambulance Service Manager Charged With Embezzlement
… Former Town of Perry Ambulance Service Business Manager Darcy J. Conaway … the third degree for allegedly syphoning more than $3,000 of ambulance service funds, according to New York State … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The arrest was the product of a joint investigation by DiNapoli, the Wyoming County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-perry-ambulance-service-manager-charged-embezzlementSusquehanna Valley Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-95)
… established information technology (IT) controls over user access to protect against unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings District officials did not establish adequate IT controls over user access to protect against unauthorized use, access and loss. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/23/susquehanna-valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2020mEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… The audit covered the period January 1, 2013 to August 20, 2017. Background The Metropolitan Transportation Authority … in the nation. Toll revenues from TBTA help subsidize MTA’s transit and commuter rail services. TBTA’s total operating … was extended to the other eight TBTA crossings throughout 2017. TBTA defines “leakage” or “rejected images” as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsDiNapoli: State's Pandemic Response to Nursing Homes Hindered by Ill-Prepared State Agency
… The state Department of Health (DOH) was unprepared to respond to infectious … P. DiNapoli found. DiNapoli said that a persistent lack of funding for public health over the last decade forced DOH … that could have identified and helped limit the spread of COVID-19 at nursing homes. State auditors also found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-states-pandemic-response-nursing-homes-hindered-ill-prepared-state-agencyState Comptroller DiNapoli and Rockland District Attorney Walsh Announce Guilty Pleas of Middletown Resident for Larceny
… to pay back the money. “Mr. Cesar tried to fake a lost check in an effort to scam the state’s retirement system,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my partnership with District Attorney Walsh, Mr. Cesar has … the professionalism of those who investigated this case. My office will continue to work with local, state and federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-rockland-district-attorney-walsh-announce-guilty-pleas-middletownDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… thank Westchester County District Attorney Rocah’s office for aggressively pursuing this case.” “Our office is … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionDiNapoli, Erie Co. Da Keane and Erie Co. Sheriff Garcia: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $320,000
… for filing for stealing over $320,000 in county funds, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Acting Erie County … Office and Erie County Sheriff’s Office for their work on the case. I also commend the Erie County Clerk’s Office … collects a variety of fees such as court filings, mortgage taxes and pistol permits. Staff prepares deposit slips for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-erie-co-da-keane-and-erie-co-sheriff-garcia-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Pleads Guilty in $240,000 Theft
… The former chairman of the Wallkill Fire District’s Board of Fire Commissioners pleaded guilty today in Ulster County … and hold this official accountable.” Michael Denardo,38, of Wallkill, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-pleads-guilty-240000-theftQuestionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the four … for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician ( 2012-S-35 ). Background Our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selected