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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… obtained the required number of bids, quotes or request for proposals for seven purchases totaling $102,494, as required by the … there are no procedures to provide a review of timecards for office staff and supervisors. In addition, village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Lagging Last Year by $1.2 Billion
… collections are well over estimates." Through June 30, All Funds receipts totaled $37.7 billion, representing a decline … billion or 6.1 percent from the same period last year. All Funds spending totaled $41.1 billion in the first quarter of … approximately $3.1 billion or 8.3 percent higher than for the same period last year. Significant increases include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-lagging-last-year-12-billionMedicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims – Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber (Follow-Up)
… the rules and policies set forth by the Department and the State Education Department. Our audit covered the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/medicaid-payments-pharmacy-claims-joia-pharmacy-and-related-prescriber-followCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Internal Auditor
… risks. The internal auditor must report directly to the board. Hiring an internal auditor You must hire an … of the above conditions, you must still annually certify to the Commissioner of Education that you’re exempt from … BOCES does not provide significant and material services to the district a district resident or nonresident Who does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditorDiNapoli Releases August State Cash Report
… tax collections this year." Through the end of August, All Funds receipts totaled $60.8 billion, an increase of $2 … tax collections (down $1.3 billion, or 7.1 percent). All Funds spending totaled $62.4 billion through August 31, … federal sources) and education (up $636.7 million). All Funds spending was $850.5 million below the latest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-releases-august-state-cash-reportDiNapoli Urges Consumers to Read the Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… with my office to see if the money has been turned over as unclaimed funds.” DiNapoli encouraged New Yorkers to use gift cards … office is currently holding more than $13 billion in unclaimed funds from gift cards, uncashed checks, bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-urges-consumers-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… law provides for faster and earlier access to data relied on by state agencies so we can stop more fraud and other … J. Golden said: "Elaborate and sophisticated fraud schemes have cost the government billions of dollars. During these challenging economic times New York must do everything to detect and prevent fraud, stop waste and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteSelected Financial Management Practices
… operation, and maintenance of the Park. Under the Act, the State and New York City granted the Trust a possessory … President. The Trust also has approximately 59 full-time employees and 11 part-time and seasonal workers. The Trust is … of maintenance costs, which were not documented; did not pay rent for a year; or paid the wrong amount of rent. Two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/selected-financial-management-practicesCity of Glen Cove – Budget Review (B7-16-12)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s preliminary budget for the 2017 fiscal year are … 31, 2006. New York State Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue … any definitive documentation that the sale will take place during the upcoming year. The City has budgeted $1.9 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/10/14/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-16-12DiNapoli: The State May Have Your Money
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today urged New Yorkers to see if any of the $12.5 billion in … yours.” A large portion of unclaimed funds derives from dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, insurance … a day. In most cases, checks are sent to owners within 3-5 days after a claim is submitted. Some claims, such as those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-state-may-have-your-moneySchuyler County – Treasurer’s Office (2014M-186)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the operations of the Treasurer’s office for the period January 1, 2011 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/10/03/schuyler-county-treasurers-office-2014m-186Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is effectively monitoring Drug and Alcohol Treatment program … and most diverse addiction treatment system. Its mission is to provide accessible, cost‑effective, quality services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expensesDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates for Employers Will Decrease for State Fiscal Year 2018-19
… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) … announced today. The estimated average contribution rate for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) will decrease from … of payroll. The estimated average contribution rate for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-employers-will-decrease-state-fiscal-year-2018-19Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … included in our initial audit report, Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist ( Report 2013-S-15 ). Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/improper-payments-physical-therapist-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1102
… the Over40 Comp Time II program negotiated with CSEA, PEF and DC-37, employees are permitted in October of each year of … 7, 2011. Effective Date(s) Institution Pay Period 16L and 17C, paychecks dated 12/1/11 Administration Pay Period 17L and 18C, paychecks dated 12/7/11 Eligibility Criteria Over 40 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1102-2011-csea-pef-and-dc-37-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates Remain Stable for Fiscal Year 2017-18
… Retirement System (NYSLRS) will stay virtually the same in Fiscal Year 2017-18 compared to Fiscal Year 2016-17, New … rates will remain stable for our participating employers in the near-term," DiNapoli said. "While the financial … pension fund remains one of the strongest and best funded in the country, allowing New York's public workforce to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-remain-stable-fiscal-year-2017-18Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Walton Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … unrestricted fund balance declined by about 73 percent. In addition, the general fund’s cash level was deficient, resulting in district officials not having sufficient cash to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSecurity and Effectiveness of the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance System
… data stored in the Department’s systems, maintaining compliance with applicable security standards, and ensuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-department-labors-unemployment-insurance-systemPerformance of Duty Disability – Career Plan
… Eligibility You may be entitled to this disability benefit if you are … your duties, regardless of the amount of service you may have. Notice of Occurrence To be eligible for this benefit, … mandatory contributions made by Tier 5 and 6 members are not annuity savings contributions, and Tier 5 and 6 members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/performance-duty-disabilityPerformance of Duty Disability – Regional State Park Police Plan
… benefit if you are found permanently disabled as a result of the performance of your duties, regardless of the amount of service you may have. Notice of Occurrence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/performance-duty-disability