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DiNapoli Honored with National Leadership Award
… D.C. on Wednesday, Feb. 11. The award is given annually to state government professionals who exemplify and promote … in government financial management. “It is a great honor to receive this prestigious award from the Association of … it is the responsibility of state financial officials to ensure that state and local governments use taxpayer money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-honored-national-leadership-awardComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… – Payroll (Schenectady County) Authority officials have designed and implemented appropriate procedures … not adopt a financial management policy and town officials have not developed procedures to address the level of … town-wide and highway town-wide unexpended surplus funds have increased to levels which are excessive in comparison …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… than 368,000 refunds totaling $386.9 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. “Millions of honest New Yorkers are rushing to file their tax returns. My office is watching for those who would con the system to steal the public’s money. Whether these scams are new or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsIncarcerated and Death Matches
… 2014 through February 2017. We matched the payments to the New York State Department of Corrections and Community … 2016 through March 2017. We also matched the payments to the Social Security Administration Death Master File as of April 5, 2017. Our objective was to determine if payments NYSIF made were appropriate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/09/incarcerated-and-death-matchesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… its financial condition. However, the general fund budget does not include an interest payment of $56,708 due on a bond … adopted a credit card policy authorizing the director to have custody, control and use of the library credit card but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Software User Access (Suffolk County) The district did not have any written procedures outlining how user access rights … and Benefits (Onondaga County) District officials have taken appropriate action to ensure the accuracy of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… monthly reports to the supervisor did not include any information related to water collections. Town of Theresa …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2XI.2.M Acknowledgment of Contractor’s Signature – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… or amendments thereto which do not contain the proper form of acknowledgment will be returned to the contracting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2m-acknowledgment-contractors-signatureManagement of Invasive Species
… signage at public boat launches) and is responsible for implementing and maintaining a statewide, coordinated … its ability to mitigate the spread of invasive species. For example: Boat stewards did not always engage boaters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/23/management-invasive-speciesOpinion 89-23
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Lease (to State agency at … a State agency, by lease or license, to utilize space in the village hall several times per month for nominal or no … our opinion that it is an agency of the State within the meaning and intent of section 72-h. Therefore, it is our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-23DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … The town does not maintain perpetual inventory records to show the amount of fuel remaining in inventory at any … In addition, town officials have not taken measures to provide physical security over the fuel supply. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… District of Tennessee, we uncovered this fraud, and Ms. Schwinzer has now been held accountable for her crimes.” On March 10, 2022, Schwinzer pleaded guilty to a charge of one count of wire fraud. She admitted that she … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksDiNapoli: NY Pension Fund Reaches Climate Agreements With Five Portfolio Companies
… and Sustainable Energy Fund II ($200 million), a North American private equity fund that makes targeted investments … control. Fundamental Empire Fund ($375 million), a North American fund that opportunistically makes investments in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-ny-pension-fund-reaches-climate-agreements-five-portfolio-companiesChestertown Fire District – Claims Processing (2016M-387)
… totaled approximately $442,000. Key Findings The Board does not perform a deliberate audit of each claim by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/24/chestertown-fire-district-claims-processing-2016m-387Wading River Fire District – Gasoline Credit Cards (2017M-5)
… credit card use and monitoring. The credit card policy does not identify the number of cards to be issued or the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/wading-river-fire-district-gasoline-credit-cards-2017m-5DiNapoli Report Examines State School Aid Trends
… transportation and the construction of school facilities – have not seen major formula changes during the last ten …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-report-examines-state-school-aid-trendsState Police Bulletin No. SP-199
… The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2019 State … Training Stipend) or Leave of Absence/MLL (Mil Lv) on 11/01/2019 are eligible for the Expertise Pay. An employee … taxable gross, and is subject to all employment and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-199-2019-state-police-expertise-payDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… $242 million from May of last year. “Sales tax collections for most local governments were quite strong in May, as consumers continued to face higher prices for goods and services in the state,” DiNapoli said. “My … reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for April-June) will be available in July. Table Monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-mayUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-218
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … Salary Schedules. The increases are authorized pursuant to Section 7 of Chapter 400 of the Laws of 2014. Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-218-october-2014-and-april-2015-salary-increases-bargaining-unitsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… most counties also experienced year-over-year increases for the month.” In May 2024: New York City’s collections … reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for April to June) will be available in July. Table Monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-year