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XII.9.G Reissuing or Cancelling a Refund Check – XII. Expenditures
… OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to agencies regarding refund checks (i.e. checks issued from the Comptroller’s Refund Account) that are returned and/or need to be reissued. These … The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to agencies regarding refund checks ie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9g-reissuing-or-cancelling-refund-checkDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… a Member of the New York State Assembly. “Public service is a commitment, not a means for self-enrichment,” said State Comptroller Thomas P. … S. Hartunian said: “It is a sad day when an elected official is sentenced to imprisonment, but it is a serious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… District Transportation Authority (CDTA): Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending (2013-S-10) CDTA did not have formal policies that outlined whether certain types of discretionary expenses were proper, what would be … reasonable cost. Auditors questioned the propriety of discretionary expenditures totaling about $60,000. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsWall Street Profits Up in 2016
… news since the industry generates a significant amount of tax revenue for both the state and city budgets." Pretax profits for the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange member firms, the traditional measure of industry profitability, totaled $17.3 billion in 2016, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/wall-street-profits-2016Henderson Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-67)
… 2024 budget was $358,332 and primarily funded by real property taxes. Audit Summary The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/31/henderson-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-67Oversight of the Supported Housing Program – DePaul Group, Inc. and Affiliates
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is ensuring that DePaul Group, Inc. … Community Services, Inc. (DCS) and Living Opportunities of DePaul, Inc. (LOD), expended funds appropriately and … about $2.9 million in expenses to provide an average of 192 beds and LOD claimed nearly $3.4 million in expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-supported-housing-program-depaul-group-inc-and-affiliatesOpinion 95-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Emergency (911) Telephone System (use of surplus surcharge revenue to pay principal and/or interest on serial bonds issued to finance purchase of … These costs are defined to mean " ... the costs associated with obtaining and maintaining the telecommunication …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-5State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of CTE programs offered through the secondary school system to ensure they align with student goals and the needs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2018
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … Employees. Affected Employees: Seasonal hourly employees of the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Office of Parks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2018-april-2022-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs
… Objective To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is adequately … are adhering to requirements to assist in the protection of the environmental benefits of the State’s forest resources. The audit covers properties … To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation is adequately monitoring the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/20/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1902
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the April 2021 … Payment: Active on the appropriate payment effective date; and In a BU02, BU03, BU04 seasonal hourly position; … for Long-Term Seasonal Employees is included as salary for retirement purposes and must be included in the calculation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1902-april-2021-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesClaryville Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2014M-59)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine budgeting practices for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 20, 2013. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/23/claryville-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2014m-59Otsego County – Cost of Temporary Housing (2015M-97)
… County’s administration of the temporary housing program for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. … Department of Social Services provides temporary housing for eligible individuals and families, for which the program cost in 2013 and 2014 totaled almost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/01/22/otsego-county-cost-temporary-housing-2015m-97Voorheesville Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-181)
… 2016-17 fiscal year totaled $23.8 million. Key Findings Student treasurers did not issue duplicate press-numbered … documentation and proper documentation of approval. Student treasurers did not maintain independent ledgers … and disbursements. Key Recommendations Ensure that student treasurers maintain adequate supporting documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/08/voorheesville-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017mTown of Union Vale – Procurement and Information Technology (2017M-172)
… was to determine whether Town officials procured goods and services in accordance with Town policy and applicable laws and ensured the Town’s information technology (IT) systems … Town of Union Vale Procurement and Information Technology 2017M172 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/01/town-union-vale-procurement-and-information-technology-2017m-172Town of Colden – Highway Operations (2017M-127)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review highway department operations for … 1, 2016 through April 21, 2017. Background The Town of Colden is located in Erie County and has approximately … Town of Colden Highway Operations 2017M127 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-colden-highway-operations-2017m-127Franklinville Joint Fire District – Claims Processing (2017M-141)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s claims processing … Joint Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Franklinville in Cattaraugus County. The District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/22/franklinville-joint-fire-district-claims-processing-2017m-141Vendor File Advisory No. 11
… correct bank account or address. The “Location” section of the Vendor Record contains business values defined by the … based on the vendor’s preference. If the agency is unsure of which Location to choose for the transaction, agency staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/11-vendor-locationTrue North Troy Preparatory Charter School – Enrollment and Billing (2013M-147)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the student enrollment and … North Troy Preparatory Charter School, located in the City of Troy, is governed by a Board of Trustees which comprises …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/08/09/true-north-troy-preparatory-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2013mVillage of Nassau – Budgeting (2018M-3)
… 2014 through September 30, 2017. Background The Village of Nassau is located in the Town of Nassau in Rensselaer County and has a population of … Village of Nassau Budgeting 2018M3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/20/village-nassau-budgeting-2018m-3