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XII.9.G Reissuing or Cancelling a Refund Check – XII. Expenditures
… To ensure a stop payment request is processed the same day as it is entered, agencies must submit the request by … Request Status After submitting a stop request, a user can view the request status by navigating to Accounts Payable > … criteria to find an existing value. Agencies should use the following values if looking up multiple refund checks …
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
… T. Schneiderman, and Special Agent in Charge Andrew W. Vale of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Albany Division. … those payments, Scarborough was required to submit travel vouchers to the New York State Assembly Finance Department … December 2012, Scarborough submitted 174 fraudulent travel vouchers to the assembly’s Finance Department, causing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Funds (2013-F-32) (Follow-Up) An initial report issued in May 2010 found that DoE did not provide John F. Kennedy … due diligence and care over general school fund accounts. In a follow-up report, auditors found DoE and John F. Kennedy officials have made progress in addressing the issues identified in the initial report. Of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 95-5
… State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, … -- Emergency (911) Telephone System (use of surplus surcharge revenue to pay principal and/or interest on serial … communication system) COUNTY LAW, §§301(8), 307: Surplus surcharge revenues collected pursuant to County Law, article …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-5Oversight of the Supported Housing Program – DePaul Group, Inc. and Affiliates
… support services and a subsidy toward their monthly rent to ensure they are able to live independently. The … landlord or roommate disputes, and choosing and purchasing apartment furnishings. Clients who need additional services, … one client we identified who had been living in an unsafe apartment for several months, the DePaul Group has worked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-supported-housing-program-depaul-group-inc-and-affiliatesOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs
… received tax exemptions under the 480 and 480a programs for the period January 2017 through December 2019 and … storage, forest products (e.g., timber), jobs, scenic beauty, and outdoor recreation opportunities. Of the 19 … Tax Law 480a – a tax incentive program (480a Program) for qualifying private forest landowners. Forest land …
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 Longevity Payment for Long-Term … The Longevity Payment for Long-Term Seasonal Employees is included as salary for retirement purposes and must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1902-april-2021-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2018
… bargaining unit who meet the eligibility criteria: PEF Professional, Scientific & Technical Services BU05 … the State of New York and the Public Employees Federation (PEF), a lump sum award of $500 effective the first pay period … Payment for Long-Term Seasonal Employees is included as salary for retirement purposes and must be included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2018-april-2022-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesHenderson Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-67)
… paid prior to Board approval, including claims for boat repairs, various credit card purchases (e.g., office … truck bay doors, and fire pumper equipment. Community room rental cash collections and cash donations totaling $1,062 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/31/henderson-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-67State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Name Drugs (2020-S-62) The audit identified $1.1 million in Medicaid overpayments for brand name prescription drugs … where generic drugs were available but not substituted. In addition, the audit found $1 million in potential cost avoidance associated with 27,455 Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsXV.16.B Sole Custody Reporting – XV. End of Year
… sole custody reporting, please contact [email protected] . In addition, agencies are reminded that bank statement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv16b-sole-custody-reportingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2190
… purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the 2024 New York State Paid Family Leave Program rate decrease. Affected Employees: Employees eligible for the New York State Paid Family Leave Program are affected. Background: The New York State Department of Financial Services announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2190-2024-nys-paid-family-leave-rate-decreaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 2402
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the 2026 New York State Paid Family Leave Program rate. … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the 2026 New York State Paid Family Leave Program rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2402-2026-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-rate-increaseVendor File Advisory No. 11
… Subject: Selecting the Correct Vendor Location in SFS Guidance: It is important that agencies select the correct vendor Location for each transaction in SFS. This will ensure the State does business with the … Selecting the Correct Vendor Location in SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/11-vendor-locationClaryville Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2014M-59)
… does not have a written capital plan, with an equipment replacement schedule, to help determine capital funding needs … long-term capital plan that details anticipated equipment replacement needs based on useful life. …
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)
… 31, 2014. Background The County of Otsego is located in Central New York State and has approximately 62,000 … individuals and families, for which the program cost in 2013 and 2014 totaled almost $1.9 million. Key Findings … per capita and average cost per night are higher than in four neighboring counties. Key Recommendations Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/01/22/otsego-county-cost-temporary-housing-2015m-97Cattaraugus County - Onoville Marina and Probation Department (2018M-32)
… Marina employees did not accurately record the number of tickets sold and may not have collected and reported the … is owed. Key Recommendations Maintain copies of tickets or ticket stubs sold and count money collected on a … no other evidence documenting receipt (e.g., pressnumbered tickets) is available and retained. Take further action to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/09/07/cattaraugus-county-onoville-marina-and-probation-department-2018m-32True North Troy Preparatory Charter School – Enrollment and Billing (2013M-147)
… The True North Troy Preparatory Charter School, located in the City of Troy, is governed by a Board of Trustees which … comprises seven voting members. The School was established in 2008 under SUNY authorization and provides elementary education to approximately 300 students in kindergarten through eighth grades. The School’s budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/08/09/true-north-troy-preparatory-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2013mTown of Colden – Highway Operations (2017M-127)
… than necessary for a dump truck and purchasing $32,000 in road materials without obtaining competitive bids. The Board … policy. The Superintendent did not keep up-to-date maintenance logs for the department’s fleet of vehicles and … Keep records of daily vehicle use and comprehensive maintenance records listing cumulative costs of parts and …
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 procedures for … The Chief and assistant chiefs primarily used debit cards to purchase miscellaneous District equipment and supplies. … payment of claims contain sufficient information as to the number and dollar amounts of claims authorized for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/22/franklinville-joint-fire-district-claims-processing-2017m-141