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DiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds

… the public’s trust and recovered the stolen funds.” “This is not a victimless crime,” said District Attorney Jason … of our local municipalities here in Chautauqua County, is engaged in an every-day battle to service its residents … that Bemus Point gets all its money back now, and in one shot, rather than face the uncertainty of pursuing repayment …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-funds

Town of Ontario – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2013M-105)

… balance to be used to fund operations. Implement plans to address and properly utilize the excessive fund balances in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-ontario-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2013m-105

X.6.A Requesting a Special Use Vendor ID – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management

… Vendor Management Unit (VMU) for a new Special Use Vendor ID to use in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Only the VMU can establish a Special Use Vendor ID Number. When a Business Unit determines a need for a Special Use Vendor ID, it should: Complete the New York State Special Use Vendor …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x6a-requesting-special-use-vendor-id

Village of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2013M-301)

… Restrict the use of confirming purchase orders to exceptional situations, such as a documented emergency …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-westbury-purchasing-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2013m-301

DiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Surge Nearly 58 Percent in May

… the second straight month, local sales tax collections had a tremendous boost. Strong collections in May show the … and Finance reconciles quarterly distributions against what had been reported by sales tax vendors for the reporting … monthly breakdown) Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-surge-nearly-58-percent-may

New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members

… Objective To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York paid claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible. The audit … December 31, 2019. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-services

Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-37

… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2020 Shift Lump Sum Payment. Affected … of Transportation are affected. Background Pursuant to Article 51 of the 2016-2021 Operational Services Unit …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-37-2020-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-season

Improper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines (Follow-Up)

… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for … no cost to physicians and public health clinics enrolled in the VFC Program. Because the federal government purchases … enrolled in Medicaid, the Medicaid program pays the vaccine administration fee. We issued our initial audit …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/23/improper-medicaid-payments-childhood-vaccines-follow

CUNY Bulletin No. CU-696

… End Date: Same as Earnings Begin Date Earn Code: HBB-HB Buyout Amount: The amount designated on the listing Errors …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-696-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-out

City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-13-21)

… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s tentative budget for the 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, issued debt …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/20/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-13-21

City of Mechanicville – Records and Reports (2012M-162)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s financial management system for the period January 1, … 5,200 residents. The City government is organized under a City Council, which comprises five elected Commissioners, one of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/city-mechanicville-records-and-reports-2012m-162

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1808

… calendar year 2019 are affected. Background According to IRS Publication 5, (Circular E) for 2019, and the … Taxable Gross amounts. W-2 Distribution The agency address will be used as the return address for the 2019 Form … 2019 paper form W-2, OSC will mail Form W-2 to employee’s mailing address currently listed in PayServ. If no mailing …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1808-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2019

City of Troy – Budget Review (B19-5-8)

… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2020 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995. New … fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/07/city-troy-budget-review-b19-5-8

Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-35

… Services Unit Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA), employees … any part of which falls between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on a regularly scheduled basis, shall receive a … income will be included in the employee’s taxable gross and are subject to all employment and income taxes. Federal, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-35-2019-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-season

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… following local government audits have been issued. Town of Ancram – Financial and Capital Planning (Columbia County) … also did not adopt a fund balance and reserve policy. Town of Shawangunk – Sewer District Charges (Ulster County) The town did not have a written agreement or basis for rates charged to the Department of Corrections and Community …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1

DiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes

… and nearly three times higher than those in towns. Links: Property Taxes in New York State Report: … in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxes

Selected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees

… the parking program and procedures regarding summonses for plates issued by DOS. DOF maintains its Summons Tracking and … due for summonses issued to vehicles with diplomatic plates. These amounts due include $15.6 million, based on the … Key Recommendations Ensure STARS properly accounts for all the summonses that have been written off and entered into …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-fees

Town of Gardiner – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-67)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over cash receipts and … the Board’s oversight of the Town’s financial activities for the period January 1, 2011, to August 30, 2012. Background The Town of Gardiner is …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-gardiner-selected-financial-activities-2013m-67