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DiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Department Treasurer Stole Nearly $50,000 in Public Funds
… writing unauthorized checks to himself and his personal business, and making electronic transfers to pay his credit … first degree (class C felony) and two counts of falsifying business records in the first degree (class E Felony). “This … DiNapoli encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-department-treasurer-stole-nearly-50000-public-fundsMaintenance, Inspection, and Testing of the Event Recorder System
… Purpose The objectives of our audit were to determine whether the the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) … System (ERS) and whether it has corrective action plans to fix deficiencies identified. Background The Metropolitan … constituent agencies, the LIRR, founded in 1834, has grown to become the largest commuter railroad in North America. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/07/maintenance-inspection-and-testing-event-recorder-systemOversight of Public Water Systems
… comply with State Public Health Law and State Sanitary Code (Code) requirements as well as EPA requirements. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-public-water-systemsDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages
… fiscal stress,” four in “moderate fiscal stress,” and 11 as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” Last year, a total … of 22 villages were listed in fiscal stress. “The good news is that the number of villages in fiscal stress has decreased and remains low across much of the state,” said DiNapoli. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villagesCost-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
… allow you to: Document procedures to help guide management in decision making; Establish priorities and determine … fund capital assets; Identify which assets need attention in any given year; and Inform the public and solicit input on … of the new capital assets needed; The priority in which assets are to be acquired, replaced or repaired; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Rock Public Library District and the City of Utica. “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … of financial activities. As a result, the board is limited in its ability to monitor operations and ensure that … policy as required by law and no written procedures were in place to provide guidance to library staff when procuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0CUNY Bulletin No. CU-426
… been awarded a summer research grant. Affected Employees Full-time CUNY instructional staff Effective Date(s) Agencies … Goal Amount must be equal. If the grant has been paid in full and a new grant payment is to be processed, enter a new … If the employee is separated from State service in the full-time record and it is determined that the employee is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-426-2011-cuny-research-foundation-cuny-rf-grant-payments-summerState Police Bulletin No. SP-156
… in the calculation of overtime compensation (refer to the Online Payroll Manual accessed from the PayServ Bulletin … paid will appear on the employee’s paycheck stub or direct deposit advice. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-156-2014-state-police-expertise-payOversight of Weights and Measures Programs
… test commercially used weighing and measuring devices and retail gasoline and diesel fuels; inspect and test packaged … from about 140 terminals and sold from about 4,800 retail stations statewide. Key Findings We found systemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/01/oversight-weights-and-measures-programsDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Paid Consultant's Questionable Hotel and Dining Tabs
… the software license fees. Read the report and Downstate’s full response: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-suny-downstate-paid-consultants-questionable-hotel-and-dining-tabsState Agencies Bulletin No. 873
… Purpose To notify agencies of tax-related changes for 2009. Affected Employees Employees … and Finance rates in effect since 2006. To obtain a copy of Publication 15, Circular E, Employer’s Tax Guide, … rates can be found in Publication NYS-50-T. To obtain a copy of this publication, visit the NYS Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/873-summary-tax-related-changes-2009Capital Program Revenue and Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the New York Racing Association, Inc. received the appropriate … January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2014. Background The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) holds the exclusive franchise to operate New York State’s three major thoroughbred racetracks: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/14/capital-program-revenue-and-expensesDiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… P. DiNapoli announced today. "We're making it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in their loved … participants will pay $1.30 in program fees each year for every $1,000 invested in the plan. The national average … times higher. The fee reduction is applied automatically for both new enrollees and current participants. NY's 529 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesTravel Advisory No. 4
… must have an official station populated in their employee profile in SFS. Agencies must ensure that the official … is properly designated and entered in the employee’s profile prior to the implementation date of August 21, 2017. … expense report if the official station in the employee’s profile page in the SFS is blank or (2) save an expense …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/4-expense-report-mandatory-header-fieldsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… did not adopt written policies and procedures for cash receipts and disbursements, and did not adopt a travel … written contract. Middletown-Hardenburgh Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (Delaware and Ulster … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases
… York school districts had inappropriate computer access to sensitive student data and were able to change student grades and attendance records without proper authorization, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databasesOpinion 2001-10
… audited by the town board or the town comptroller, as the case may be, to ascertain whether each claim is a proper town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-10SUNY Bulletin No. SU-93
… Maritime 28108 HSC-Brooklyn Hospital 28580 Optometry 28200 Old Westbury OSC's automatic processing will be completed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-93-suny-location-stipendState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… approximately $9.2 million. As a result, city officials do not have assurance that professional services are being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2