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Town of Moravia - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-215)

Determine whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/moravia.pdf

DiNapoli Announces Elliott Auerbach to Oversee Local Government Division

… he has appointed Elliott Auerbach as deputy comptroller for the Division of Local Government and School … Auerbach will head the division responsible for monitoring the finances of local governments and school … He is the county’s chief auditing officer and responsible for the care, custody and control of a $330 million budget. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-announces-elliott-auerbach-oversee-local-government-division

Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at New York Career Institute

… complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education's Rules and Regulations when certifying students … offer nine certificate and degree programs in the fields of Court Reporting, Paralegal Studies, Office Science, and … paid to the school for 840 students. We reviewed a sample of 50 randomly selected TAP awards paid to 48 students, as …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/07/audit-tuition-assistance-program-new-york-career-institute

The Norman Howard School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual

… NHS, located in Rochester, New York, provides special education services to children with learning disabilities in … in the CFR it files with the New York State Education Department (SED). To be eligible for reimbursement, the … consisted of $170,325 in compensation for uncertified teachers and teachers' assistants. The disallowances for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/15/norman-howard-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual

DiNapoli: Despite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists

… state-level data available, finds the gap in New York was smaller than the national wage gap of $10,150, with women … attainment; and New York’s gender gap by race and ethnicity and age. Analysis Economic and Policy Insights …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persists

Chart of Accounts

… Control-D Report Report Name Posting Frequency Description of Report NHRP707 Weekly - Thursday Payroll Employee Expenditure Charge Register. Reflects use of Chartfield values and valid combination strings to provide … Events No. SU-371 - SUNY Fiscal Year End (FYE) Rollover of Position Pool Chart of Accounts bulletin No. CU-829 - …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/chart-accounts

Oversight of Complaint Activity

… Commission (Commission) regulates almost 2,000 electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water utilities, which … set rates for, and ensure that safe and adequate service is provided by, New York’s utilities. In addition, the … of major utility infrastructure, ensures the safety of natural gas and liquid petroleum pipelines, and provides …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/01/oversight-complaint-activity

Fiscal Stress Monitoring System - School Districts: Fiscal Year 2020-21 Results

This snapshot highlights the FSMS results for school districts that reported for school fiscal year (SY) 2020-21, which ended on June 30, 2021. Fewer school districts were scored in fiscal stress in this year, but the COViD-19 pandemic and the local, State and federal responses to it had a negative

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/fsms-school-districts-fiscal-year-2020-21-results.pdf

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1239

… Critical Date(s) for Agency Action Cost Center updates in SFS must be completed by March 15, 2013 , prior to the … the Fiscal Year End processing. Updates to Position Pools in PayServ must be completed by March 25, 2013. Background In order to process necessary Fiscal Year End activities, the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1239-updates-account-codes-attached-position-pools-sfs-fiscal-year-end

Seized Assets Program (Follow-Up)

… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our original report, Seized Assets Program ( 2013-S-46 ). Background The mission … has implemented the six recommendations identified in our prior audit report. Key Recommendation None Other … of implementation of the six recommendations included in our original report Seized Assets Program 2013S46 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/seized-assets-program-follow

Town of Ogden – Financial Management and Justice Court (2014M-234)

… deficiencies, the Board can inform the Supervising Judge of the Judicial District, the Office of Court …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/10/31/town-ogden-financial-management-and-justice-court-2014m-234

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1761

… of this bulletin is to inform agencies that position pools in PayServ may require updates for SFS lapsing. Overview Certain chart of accounts strings in SFS that are attached to position pools in PayServ will be lapsing and will no longer be available … of this bulletin is to inform agencies that position pools in PayServ may require updates for SFS lapsing …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1761-sfs-chartfield-strings-payserv-09132019-09272019-lapse-dates

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… Department , Town of Rush , Willsboro Fire Department and the Child Protective Service units in the counties of … , Niagara , Oneida , Rockland , Saratoga , Ulster and Washington . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1

NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on McDonald's Agreement to Tie Executive Compensation to Diversity, Workforce Management

… important drivers of long-term shareholder value. “It’s my hope that other companies follow McDonald's example, … even as they struggle to keep our economy moving. “Corporate America needs to step up and ensure their policies …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mcdonalds-agreement-tie-executive-compensation-diversity

DiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Sentenced for Pocketing Justice Court Fees

… A North Country court clerk was sentenced yesterday for stealing more than $5,680 from Bombay Justice … A North Country court clerk was sentenced yesterday for stealing more than $5680 from Bombay Justice …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-sentenced-pocketing-justice-court-fees

DiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds

… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Dennis Snow, the treasurer of the LeRoy Fire Department in Genesee County. Snow was charged with two counts of grand larceny in the … accountable for his actions.” DiNapoli’s office found that Snow allegedly made unauthorized transfers, withdrawals and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-funds

Problem Claims – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process

… purchase orders or receiving slips) is missing, the claim should be held until the supporting documentation is … is not provided, there may be an increased risk that the claim is not legitimate. If the claim is mathematically … claim or reduce it to the unpaid amount. Be aware that the submission of photocopies of original invoices may indicate …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/problem-claims

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued. … overpayments totaling $2.3 million to providers for the Part B coinsurance on services Medicaid did not cover; … for Medicare Advantage Plan Services (2017-S-46) During the audit period, 2013 through 2017, Medicaid was the primary …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-1