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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… a $15 million interest-free loan and securing grants to fund 27 percent of project costs. In addition, city officials withheld payments to contractors to recover some of the $3.1 million in additional costs that were due to project delays. Incorporated Village of Garden City – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Clarkson – Budgeting and Board Oversight (2013M-339)
… include defining reasonable amounts of unexpended surplus funds that the Town should maintain. Develop and adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-clarkson-budgeting-and-board-oversight-2013m-339State Agencies Bulletin No. 1784
… Reimbursement Program or received reimbursement from the Empire Star Public Service Award program are impacted by this … informed of the taxability upon enrollment in the program. Empire Star Public Service Award Empire Star Public Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1784-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2019Town of Cherry Valley – Budget Review (B4-14-21)
… evaluation of the preliminary budget. Key Findings We performed this budget review because the Town was … System (FSMS). Based on the results of our review, we found that revenue and expenditure projections in the … 2014 adopted budget, but have been received. If the Town does not receive the reimbursements in 2014, Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/12/town-cherry-valley-budget-review-b4-14-21Town of Alexandria – Non-payroll Cash Disbursements and Fuel Inventory (2013M-129)
… through May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Alexandria is located in Jefferson County and has a population of about … the Town Attorney is a shareholder. The Town Attorney may have a prohibited interest in the contact between the Town … or benefits the Town is to receive for the payments it makes to or on behalf of the Chamber. Ensure that the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/02/town-alexandria-non-payroll-cash-disbursements-and-fuel-inventory-2013m-129NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov or by calling the Albany FBI Field Office at 518-465-7551 … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesTown of Wilson –Purchasing (2014M-077)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s internal controls … 1, 2012 through February 11, 2014. Background The Town of Wilson is located in Niagara County and serves a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/25/town-wilson-purchasing-2014m-077State Agencies Bulletin No. 1864
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the taxable fringe benefit CLEFR for … through Time Entry using the earn code CFR . This amount is used for reporting and tax withholding purposes only and … Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement is considered a taxable fringe benefit. As such, it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1864-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2020Accounts Payable Advisory No. 70
… Subject : Emergency Check Production Reference : Guide to Financial Operations … 5.M – Selecting the Appropriate Handling Code Guidance : New York State entered into a contract with Key Bank to print … handling codes: “Special Handling” (“S” handling code) – For a cost to the agency of $21.00 per envelope, agencies may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/70-producing-checks-emergency-eventCity of Troy – Budget Review (B5-13-20)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … while generally reasonable, needs improvement to make it a better tool for prudently managing the City’s resources. … balance of the water fund. The City’s 2014 proposed budget does not appropriate enough money for contingencies to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/18/city-troy-budget-review-b5-13-20Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (Suffolk County) District officials did not use … were overestimated by a total of $16.4 million leading to $13.1 million of the appropriated fund balance not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Department of Social Services – Monitoring of Service Provider Agreements (2016-MS-1)
… , Fulton , Monroe , Schenectady and Tioga . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if counties effectively … December 31, 2013. Background Each county Department of Social Services (Department) is responsible for providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/07/19/department-social-services-monitoring-service-provider-agreements-2016-ms-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 1007
… check. Agencies should encourage employees to participate in direct deposit by promoting its many benefits, including: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1007-change-bank-new-york-state-employee-payroll-checksMedicaid Claims Submitted by Accordis, Inc. on Behalf of the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
… whether Accordis Inc. submitted appropriate Medicaid claims on behalf of the New York City Health and Hospitals … (HHC). Background Healthcare providers submit Medicaid claims to the Department of Health’s eMedNY claims processing system for payment of their services. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/12/medicaid-claims-submitted-accordis-inc-behalf-new-york-city-health-and-hospitalsReal Estate Portfolio
… and disposed of property on terms beneficial to the State. The audit covers from January 2010 through July 2013. … New York Power Authority (NYPA) is the nation's largest state public power entity and a leader in supplying the State … 12 power generating projects, along with an administrative building in White Plains and several permanent easements. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/20/real-estate-portfolioPort Jefferson Union Free School District – Information Technology (2014M-039)
… Background The Port Jefferson Union Free School District is located in Suffolk County, has approximately 1,200 students, and is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. … to determine if a vendor being added to the vendor list is already included in the vendor master file and has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/18/port-jefferson-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2014mPine Valley Central School District –Financial Management and Procurement (2014M-36)
… The Pine Valley Central School District (District) is located in several towns in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties, and is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. … the need for maintaining certain reserve balances or under what specific circumstances they will be used or replenished. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/11/pine-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-and-procurementRensselaer City School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-153)
… moneys. Ensure the central treasurer and faculty advisors are properly trained, following the requirements for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/rensselaer-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomState Agencies Bulletin No. 2278
… Licensure, and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program, or who used Empire Star Public Service awards for certification, license, or … informing them of the tax implications. CSEA and Empire Star Public Service awards CSEA and Empire Star Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2278-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2024-0XII.10.E Reporting the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets – XII. Expenditures
… loss, misuse or inappropriate action involving State funds, equipment, supplies and other assets. Improper … contractors, sub-grantees or other recipients of State funds. Process and Document Preparation: State agencies … If an employee is involved in the theft or misuse of State funds, the agency must also refer the incident to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10e-reporting-theft-loss-or-misuse-state-assets