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Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks to Return Millions in Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … has identified more than $5 million in unclaimed funds for local governments across the state. After reaching out … Long Island 2,565 $598,748 Niagara Frontier 508 $167,774 New York City 3,357 $2,628,117 Thousand Islands-Seaway 240 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-return-millions-unclaimed-funds-owed-local-governmentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Mechanicville City School District , Rhinebeck Central School District , Riverhead Central School … limit by 13.3 percentage points at the end of 2015-16. Rhinebeck Central School District – Extra-Classroom …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsLong-Term Care Ombudsman Program
… reliable for NYSOFA’s use for analysis at the facility, regional program, or complaint level, which may limit its … in the number of volunteers combined with a lack of paid regional program staff. As of January 2019, about 600 of the … half the recommended minimum number. Eleven of the 15 regional programs fell short of the recommended minimum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/03/long-term-care-ombudsman-programDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Department Treasurer Stole Nearly $50,000 in Public Funds
… in public funds by pocketing cash, writing unauthorized checks to himself and his personal business, and making … the Le Roy Fire Department revealed Snow wrote $7,866 in checks from department accounts to himself, another $6,925 to … $13,761 in electronic transfers to a credit card company; checks totaling $10,197 that were payable to Snow; checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-department-treasurer-stole-nearly-50000-public-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… audits have been issued: Department of Agriculture and Markets: Food Safety Monitoring (2015-F-10) An audit … submitted their certifications on time, answered all the questions with the appropriate level of detail, and maintained documentation supporting the answers given. The initial audit reports concluded that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsGenesee Valley Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-122)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Genesee Valley Fire Department, Inc. (Department) … Period January 1, 2023 – September 22, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A fire department treasurer must properly … ensure statutory compliance, financial accountability and the public’s trust. A lack of oversight can lead to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/genesee-valley-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-122DiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages
… Lakes and Mohawk Valley regions were the two regions without a village in fiscal stress; Long Island has seen the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villagesDiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make every dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school … – Financial Operations (Albany County) School officials do not have a means to determine whether the school received … funds because expenditures were significantly less than what had been estimated. ### For access to state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Audit Cites East Clinton Fire District For Improper Gifts
… improperly paid nearly $35,000 in personal expenses for members, including rent, cable television and college … $8,500. District officials have not sought reimbursement for the gifts or loans. During the 16-month audit period, … more than 11 hours a day, seven days a week, every week, for 16 months. The Comptroller’s audit also revealed: Bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-cites-east-clinton-fire-district-improper-giftsCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… duties among staff, such as approval, verification and payment of claims. Never allow anyone to review and approve … for recouping inappropriate charges. Don’t use automatic payment deductions to pay credit card bills. Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudCost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… within your budget. By developing a structured approach for assessing and funding capital assets, you can help avoid … versus acquiring new assets; Develop a structured approach for making decisions to fund capital assets; Identify which … think about these questions: Who will be responsible for overseeing the plan's development and implementation? How …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Public Library , Village of North Syracuse , Town of Thurston , Town of Willsboro and the York Fire Department . … the abstracts without reviewing the actual claims. Town of Thurston – Financial Condition (Steuben County) The board did … Lakeview Public Library Village of North Syracuse Town of Thurston Town of Willsboro and the York Fire Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Forms and Publications
… Wire Extension Request Form Handbook for Reporters of Unclaimed Funds OFAC Blocked Accounts - reference section on … Delivery Instructions Verification and Checklist for Unclaimed Property (AC 2709) Waiver Request Form Collateral … Sample Letter of Authorization and Fee Agreement Office of Unclaimed Funds Annual Report SFY 2024-25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/forms-and-publicationsDiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… Beginning in September, fees in New York's 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan will be … it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in their loved ones' futures as the cost of a college … Beginning in September fees in New Yorks 529 College Savings Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-176
… apply the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for the 2011 calendar year for employees who were in a status of Active or … the deficiency will automatically be recovered through payroll deduction should the employee later return to the payroll. Control-D Report Control-D report NPAY771 (Time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-176-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-199
… below who are represented by District Council 37, and Communication Workers of America. Employees represented … unit SK who reside within the zip codes identified below and employees represented by Communication Workers of America … taxable gross wages, for tax withholding purposes, and reflected on the 2013 Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-199-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-207
… below who are represented by District Council 37, and Communication Workers of America. Employees represented … unit SK who reside within the zip codes identified below and employees represented by Communication Workers of America … taxable gross wages, for tax withholding purposes, and reflected on the 2014 Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-207-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-187
… Council 37 in bargaining unit SK who reside within the zip codes identified below and employees represented by … (CWA), Local 1180 in bargaining unit SD New York City Zip Codes Brooklyn 112XX Bronx 104XX Queens 110XX, 111XX, … 10983, 10984, 10986, 10989, 10993, 10994 Note : The Zip code criteria is only applicable to members of District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-187-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-607
… at (646) 664-3337 or (646) 664-3350. Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction … This bulletin notifies CUNY agencies of the 2018 Pre Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-607-2018-cuny-pre-tax-transit-and-parking-rate-changesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1179
… Purpose To inform agencies of the procedures for the payment of Location Pay, Location Pay Mid-Hudson, Inconvenience Pay … criteria in M/C Bargaining Unit 06 Background Chapter 214 of the Laws of 2009 amended Chapter 10 of the Laws of 2008 to … To inform agencies of the procedures for the payment of Location Pay Location …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1179-location-pay-location-pay-mid-hudson-and-inconvenience-pay-seasonal