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Accounts Payable Advisory No. 28
… the internal controls over the payment process as a basis for that certification. This certification requirement is … the head of the agency certify or approve vouchers for submission to the Comptroller for audit. Other individuals may also approve vouchers if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/28-internal-controls-certificationOperational Advisory No. 8
… an uncashed check will be turned over to the OSC Office of Unclaimed Funds if action is not taken to negotiate the payment or seek … the funds will be turned over to the OSC Office of the Unclaimed Funds on April 30th. It is important that Agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreachState Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… on financial operations while developing estimates for significant revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted … on financial operations while developing estimates for significant revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted … on financial operations while developing estimates for significant revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… controls to adequately monitor and enforce requirements for safety and quality of life on state waters in accordance … them. Department of Health (DOH): Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Part B Services Billed Directly to eMedNY … 2018 identified up to $8.7 million in improper payments for Part B deductibles and coinsurance. Auditors determined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… As a result, officials did not maximize interest earnings for the district. In addition, officials did not formally … flow forecasts to estimate the amount of funds available for investment. Officials earned interest totaling $40,652 … County) District officials did not always seek competition for purchases that are not subject to competitive bidding. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Cash, Drugs, Weapons Missing from Police Custody
… including cash, drugs, firearms and vehicles, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … said DiNapoli. “Without proper oversight, it’s impossible to know if the missing items were destroyed, transferred to other agencies, returned to owners or stolen. Fortunately, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-cash-drugs-weapons-missing-police-custodyDiNapoli: State Contractor Failed to Pay Prevailing Wages
… “New York state law requires contractors working for the state to pay the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits set for the locality where the work is performed, but my auditors … workers.” Shorefront Mental Health Board provides support for treatment and transition programs of the South Beach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-state-contractor-failed-pay-prevailing-wagesDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Jacqueline C. Romero, the Inspector General for the Social Security Administration Gail S. Ennis, the … order to collect his pension and Social Security payments for more than four years,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityUCPA of Cayuga County d.b.a. E. John Gavras Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… primarily on expenses claimed on the Gavras Center’s CFRs for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, and certain expenses claimed on its CFRs for the 2 fiscal years ended June 30, 2020. About the Program The Gavras Center is a not-for-profit special education provider located in Auburn that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/05/ucpa-cayuga-county-dba-e-john-gavras-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (Follow-Up)
… (ESSHI) is part of the Executive’s comprehensive plan for affordable and supportive housing to ensure all New … Mental Health (OMH) serves as the lead procurement agency for ESSHI, which provides up to $34,000 annually per individual toward supportive housing for vulnerable populations experiencing homelessness. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/19/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiative-followMedgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… notify the UC by completing a “Bank Account Notification Form.” The Office of the UC notifies the college within five business days of the receipt of the form as to whether there are any concerns with establishing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accountsSupplemental Payments to Executive Employees
… and the surrounding area. Guidance regarding performance incentive programs for public authorities has been developed … Regional Transportation Authority: Performance Incentive Program (2014-S-2) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/12/supplemental-payments-executive-employeesHow to Obtain Your Personal Records Under the Personal Privacy Protection Law
… The request must include enough information to enable a search. Include your name or other available identifier; and, … phone, email, mail). Requests may be submitted to OSC in person, by US mail, or by email to: Privacy Officer Legal … identification) may be required to confirm that the person seeking to access or correct the personal information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/how-obtain-your-personal-records-under-personal-privacy-protection-lawProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (Follow-Up)
… of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (Report 2021-S-40 ). About the Program Wild and managed pollinators are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/12/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-bees-followMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units
… the Metropolitan Transportation Authority – New York City Transit complied with maintenance and inspection requirements … pertaining to Event Recorder Units (ERUs) and whether Transit has a corrective action plan (Plan) to fix ERU … 1, 2014 through to February 7, 2018. About the Program Transit is the largest public transportation agency in North …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/18/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-unitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1204
… transaction in PayServ Effective Date(s) The new feature for reserving an Empl ID will be available in the PayServ … will be able to reserve a system assigned Empl ID, for use in preparing time reports or for other agency purposes, before the new Hire transaction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1204-reserving-empl-id-payserv-prior-entry-new-hire-transactionSUNY Bulletin No. SU-339
… provides employee earnings by Dept ID for the calendar year entered. If the query produces multiple rows for an employee, the earnings from each row must be combined, … the “two-year look back” salary. When this query prompts for: Calendar Year – Enter 2021 Minimum Elect Date – Enter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-339-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-planVillage of Weedsport – Financial Management (2025M-76)
… long-term financial planning. The Board is responsible for managing the Village’s fund balance, which includes … the Village’s 15 reserve funds, which provide a mechanism for legally saving money for future needs, and unrestricted fund balances totaled $3.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/12/12/village-weedsport-financial-management-2025m-76Schenectady County – Investment Program (2025M-5)
… audit period, the County maintained an average available for investment balance of $134.9 million among three bank … a comprehensive investment program with written procedures for the investment of County funds and did not prepare … otherwise monitor investments to estimate funds available for investment. The County maintained most of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/08/schenectady-county-investment-program-2025m-5Local Sales Tax Collections up 10.2% in Third Quarter of 2022
… year-over-year growth did not keep pace with inflation for counties and cities outside of New York City. “New York … collections in 2020 and 2021, bolstered overall growth for the state,” DiNapoli said. “Most local governments are … collections from July to September rose by double-digits for the sixth straight quarter. However, local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/local-sales-tax-collections-up-10-point-2-percent-in-third-quarter-2022