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DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… S. Ennis today announced the arrest of a Georgia resident, Sandra Smith, for allegedly stealing over $450,000 in New … U.S. Attorney Diane Schulman for prosecuting this case.” Sandra Smith’s mother-in-law, Minnie Smith, was a longtime … At the time of Minnie Smith’s death in September 2006, Sandra Smith was her caretaker and handled her finances. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsVillage of Wappingers Falls – Board Oversight (2023M-70)
… financial reports or review bank reconciliations. Ensure bond anticipation note (BAN) proceeds were properly used. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/12/22/village-wappingers-falls-board-oversight-2023m-70Patchogue-Medford Public Library - Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-126)
… by the Board. Of the 76 claims we reviewed that were paid in advance of audit, 26 totaling $59,691 were not of the type legally permitted to be paid in advance. The Treasurer did not maintain custody and control of her signature stamp and check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2019/10/11/patchogue-medford-public-library-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m-126Westhampton Beach Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2021M-9)
… Audit Objective Determine whether Westhampton Beach Union Free School District’s (District’s) clubs properly accounted … Determine whether Westhampton Beach Union Free School Districts Districts clubs properly accounted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/09/westhampton-beach-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… auditors reviewed were either not properly supported or for questionable or inappropriate purchases. Town of Caneadea – Fund Balance … fund balance and spent down fund balance by $427,000 or 71 percent. The board also appropriated fund balances the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Raquette Lake Union Free School District - Business Office Operations (2023M-151)
… officials provided effective oversight of the Business Office operations. Key Findings The Board and District … did not provide effective oversight of the Business Office operations. Specifically, the Board did not: Ensure … officials provided effective oversight of the Business Office operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/12/raquette-lake-union-free-school-district-business-office-operations-2023mRevenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… and other balances that could be invested longer term in investments allowable by law. Accelerate Collection and … other entities. Develop procedures for making deposits in a timely manner to ensure funds are protected and earning … these payments can be approved by the governing board in time to avoid late payment charges. Consider using online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsHudson Housing Authority – Information Technology (2019M-224)
… Objective Determine whether Authority officials ensured IT systems were adequately secured and protected against … adopt an acceptable use policy. Officials did not provide IT security awareness training. The Authority did not have … banking agreements. Sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2020/07/10/hudson-housing-authority-information-technology-2019m-224Cost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… revenue collection alternatives, using measures such as: How long does it take to process a tax or fee payment? How … By becoming more efficient, your local government can possibly increase collections, lower processing costs and … service fee to be charged for each transaction. Determine whether your local government will absorb the cost of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processOverview – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… board (or appropriate management officials) should address both officers and employees of the local government … information pertinent to volunteer firefighters and online training. We have provided legal references, whenever …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/overviewMagee Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2017M-294)
… custodial/maintenance services as either an employee or a contractor. Key Recommendations Ensure that monthly financial … services is an employee or an independent contractor and properly report the payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/03/30/magee-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activities-2017mVillage of Waverly – Parks and Recreation Department Financial Activities (2021M-12)
… of our audit and investigation, the former Director was arrested and pleaded guilty in December 2022 to official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-waverly-parks-and-recreation-department-financial-activities-2021m-12Circleville Fire District – Board Oversight (2013M-343)
… since 2008 and has never had its length of service award (LOSAP) program audited. Key Recommendations Audit all claims … public accountant to audit the District’s financial and LOSAP records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/circleville-fire-district-board-oversight-2013m-343Claim Submitted—What’s Next?
… After you submit your claim online, check your email for next steps. You should receive a … of Your Claim You can check the status of your claim online throughout the process by entering the Claim ID … Glossary Required Documentation Tips to Help You Keep Your Money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claim-submitted-whats-nextXIII.3 Record Retention – Travel and Expense – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… General Retention and Disposition Schedule for New York State Government Records. Please refer to this schedule for … and statutory authority and responsibility to audit State payments. Agencies should not anticipate an engagement … documentation be sent to OSC or schedule time for an on-site review. In either case, supporting documentation must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii3-record-retention-travel-and-expenseTown of Canandaigua – Fund Balance, Water Operations and Information Technology (2017M-109)
… of water district financial operations and IT controls for the period January 1, 2015 through April 12, 2017. … by an elected five-member Town Board. Appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $10.5 million. Key Findings While the Board budgeted for the use of appropriated fund balance and reserves as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/29/town-canandaigua-fund-balance-water-operations-and-information-technology-2017m-109RFP#23-01 Forms Only
RFP#23-01 Forms Only
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/procurement/docs/rfp23-03-forms-only.docxStandardized Forms – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… information in the following areas: Purpose and dates(s) of the travel – including evidence of any … with the official travel, for example, conference registration fees, if not prepaid. Net amount – the form … be viewed at the Office of the New York State Comptroller’s website at www.osc.state.ny.us . From our homepage, click …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/standardized-formsPayroll Forms
… fillable and Excel version forms. AC 873 – Extra Service Payroll Voucher ( Fillable PDF ) AC 934-P – Next of Kin Affidavit for Bureau of State Payroll Services ( Fillable PDF ) ( PDF ) AC 1394 – … Worksheet ( Fillable PDF ) AC 2714 – Undeliverable Payroll Check Report ( Word ) ( Fillable PDF ) AC 2822 – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/formsEmployer E-News Archive — 2023
… the Switch October 2023 All Your Deduction Information on One Page Tips for Using Retirement Online Switch to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/employer-e-news-archive-2023