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Yates County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-1)
… money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien. These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s office when payments are deposited as required by court order. Additionally, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/04/18/yates-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-1Cattaraugus County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-85)
… was to examine the County’s controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period of January … was to examine the Countys controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period of January 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/11/cattaraugus-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-85XII.6.A Paying Another State Agency – XII. Expenditures
… Units how to process vouchers to another Business Unit in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Payments from one … with “043” allows Business Units to pay each other in situations where the Business Unit requires a check to … must utilize the Accounts Receivable and Billing Modules in the SFS. The transaction is processed without the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6a-paying-another-state-agencyDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Better Protections for Child Performers
… P. DiNapoli. State auditors found shortfalls with how work permits were given to children and employers, inadequate … temporary permits, 11,000 new annual permits, 4,500 annual permit renewals, and 3,500 permits not identified by type. … data and information on 130,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-recommends-better-protections-child-performersSUNY Bulletin No. SU-209
To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for processing the 20142016 UUP Deficit Reduction Plan
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-209-2014-2016-deficit-reduction-plan-psnu-employeesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-203
To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for processing the 20132015 UUP Deficit Reduction Plan
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-203-2013-2015-deficit-reduction-plan-psnu-employeesDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… and his father Carl Emmons Sr., a volunteer firefighter, for allegedly stealing a total of nearly $14,500 from the … DiNapoli said. “They will now be held accountable for their actions. My thanks to District Attorney DiMartino and the State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice will be served.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… a new savings plan, called the New York Achieving a Better Life Experience ( NY ABLE ) program, designed to help … maintain their health, independence and quality of life. DiNapoli and Molinaro today met with area residents, … a new savings plan called the New York Achieving a Better Life Experience program designed to help individuals with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsArea #7 – Access Controls – Information Technology Governance
… For example, former employees’ accounts should be disabled on the day they leave local government or school employment … and transferred employees’ permissions should be adjusted on the day the transfer is effective. You should periodically … and difficult to guess. Schools should be aware that State Education Law and Regulations14 require student PII be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-7-access-controlsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… including data containing PPSI. Lansing Fire District – Investment Program (Tompkins County) Auditors found the board … did not develop and adopt a comprehensive written investment policy as required by state law. The district … or $61,000 more had officials used other available investment options. Officials did not consider other legally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Due Diligence for Companies Holding Abandoned Funds
… Companies that hold abandoned funds are required to attempt … Companies that hold abandoned funds must attempt to contact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/due-diligence-companies-holding-abandoned-fundsXII.5.L Entering Appropriate Detail in the Invoice Line Fields – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES Business Units must use the Invoice Lines section of the voucher in the Statewide … available in the SFS, including: using individual invoice lines for individual invoice items. copying purchase order and/or receiving … Business Units must use the Invoice Lines section of the voucher in the Statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5l-entering-appropriate-detail-invoice-line-fieldsVillage of Catskill – Accounting Records and Reports (2024M-66)
… or adequate reports to the Village Board (Board).As a result, the transparency of the Village’s financial … bank balances to the general ledger cash balances. As a result, there is a greater risk that errors and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/27/village-catskill-accounting-records-and-reports-2024m-66Uniondale Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-61)
… (District) officials adequately managed nonstudent network user accounts and permissions. Key Findings District … nonstudent network user accounts and permissions. As a result, the District had an increased risk of unauthorized … network user accounts and disable them when access is no longer needed. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/06/uniondale-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023m-61Jefferson County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-10)
… officials enforced restitution orders, notified the court when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim restitution payments … always properly enforce restitution orders or notify the court when a probationer violated the court order. As a … Determine whether the Jefferson County County Probation Department Department officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/jefferson-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-10Town of North Collins – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-99)
… 20, 2015. Background The Town of North Collins is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 3,500. … including cash and fund balance accounts, during 2012 in an attempt to correct errors. As a result, improper … Recommendations Ensure that accounting records are kept in an accurate and complete manner and support annual and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/09/04/town-north-collins-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015m-99Sea Breeze Volunteer Fire Association Inc. – Board Oversight (2018M-273)
… The lack of any meaningful Board oversight resulted in noncompliance with the majority of applicable laws, bylaw …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/02/19/sea-breeze-volunteer-fire-association-inc-board-oversightSouth Seneca Central School District – Online Banking (2021M-164)
… South Seneca Central School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials ensure online banking transactions are appropriate and secure. Key Findings … computer was not used to conduct online banking and none of the employees involved in online banking received Internet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/03/south-seneca-central-school-district-online-banking-2021m-164Former Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… public funds is contemptible and undermines public faith in government. My thanks to Tioga County District Attorney … Martin and the New York State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice is served in this case.” New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-villageAdult-Use Cannabis (AUC)
… also referred to as marijuana or recreational marijuana, in New York State. MRTA also establishes rules for the … revenue associated with these payments will be distributed in January, April, July and October after AUC retailers have … and Finance (Tax). However, distributions may be made in other months, depending on when returns are filed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/adult-use-cannabis-auc