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Examination of Superstorm Sandy Expenses
… As part of a series of examinations of Agency responses to Superstorm Sandy (Sandy), we sought to determine if the Division of Homeland and Security … heaters and generators it procured during its response to Superstorm Sandy. Background As part of its response to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/examination-superstorm-sandy-expensesAlbany Leadership Charter High School for Girls – Professional Services (2013M-283)
… of the School’s compact contract with the Brighter Choice Foundation (Foundation) for the period July 1, 2011 through … $32,218 to become a member of the charter school network and receive services stated in the compact. We reviewed the compact document and did not identify a specific declaration made by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/albany-leadership-charter-high-school-girls-professional-services-2013mState Agencies Bulletin No. 2152
… remain uncashed as of April 2024 will be stopped and the funds will be remitted to the New York State Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). Effective Dates: Effective for payroll … be remitted to OUF in April 2024. Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2152-outreach-and-escheatment-2022-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Releases Annual Investment Return
… bonds and mortgages (21.53%), private equity (14.61%), real estate and real assets (13.39%) and credit, absolute return strategies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-releases-annual-investment-returnDisposal of Electronic Devices
… One way information can be compromised is through careless disposal of electronic devices. Agencies may dispose of … tablets, cameras, cell phones, and a printer) ready for disposal through OGS' Surplus Unit. Agencies are required to remove all information prior to disposal and, if sending them to OGS, to certify in writing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/disposal-electronic-devicesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… collections in New York state totaled $5.5 billion in the first quarter of 2023, an increase of 7.1%, or nearly $369 … DiNapoli. “Sales tax collections were quite strong in the first quarter,” DiNapoli said. “New York City’s ongoing … York City, in total, grew by 3.3%, or $85 million, in the first quarter. Fifty out of 57 counties experienced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterLewis County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-3)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether counties are properly maintaining their bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/lewis-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-3Town of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Court’s … January 1, 2011, to June 29, 2012. Background The Town of Prattsville is located in Greene County, and has a … Town of Prattsville Justice Court 2012M243 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243XV.4 Overview – XV. End of Year
… any vouchers charging appropriations that are scheduled to lapse at the end of March, entered online and not approved by … of this Guide. Expense reports approved by OSC will pay in the next pay cycle. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 01/27/2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4-overviewDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that … between Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office, the New York State Police and Dutchess County D.A. William Grady. “Ms. … I thank Dutchess County D.A. William Grady and the State Police for their partnership in bringing this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesOlean Firefighter Charged With Stealing Over $116,000 From City's Fire Department
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/olean-firefighter-charged-stealing-over-116000-citys-fire-departmentState Agencies Bulletin No. 220
… Purpose To provide agency procedures for making Pre-Shift Briefing … of Pre-Shift Briefing paid in 1999-2000 will be mailed to agencies. The amount will include Pre-Shift Briefing paid … If necessary, contact the employee's previous agency to confirm the amount of Pre-Shift Briefing received. Process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/220-adjustment-pre-shift-briefing-1999-2000NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Prohibits New Russian Investments and Directs Investment Review
… has directed staff to prohibit all new investments in Russian companies and to review the New York State Common … “While American sanctions already prohibit investments in many Russian companies, I believe it is prudent to freeze purchases in all Russian companies due to the situation’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-prohibits-new-russian-investments-and-directs-investment-reviewIX.7.A Funds – IX. Federal Grants
… with the functionality of transaction processing and reporting capabilities within the SFS, fund consolidation … of a new fund in SFS is rare. Requests for a new Federal fund should be limited to instances in which an … in SFS for Onboarding Agencies of this Guide. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 05/16/2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7a-fundsDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through May $4 Billion Over Enacted Budget Projections
… same time. May Cash Report Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-may-4-billion-over-enacted-budget-projectionsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… to trick recipients into making a payment for “an upgrade” in exchange for reduced taxes, additional money added to … Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with estimated assets of $254.8 billion … ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends March 31. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… for four credit card purchases totaling almost $1,000. Delhi Joint Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Compliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels (Follow-Up)
… However, we did identify unsupported systems used by RGRTA on 14 devices. We also found that RGRTA officials had not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/compliance-requirements-maintain-systems-vendor-supported-levels-followWyoming County Industrial Development Agency – Project Management (2015M-62)
… For our audit period, the IDA reported 32 active projects with reported capital investment totaling approximately $873 … 28,000 square feet of a vacant mill into an office building is for a proper IDA purpose. Officials did not … other than governmental and not-for-profit entities will be tenants in the building. If WCIDA is advised that it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/wyoming-county-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of Clare – Fiscal Stress (2013M-317)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 to April 30, 2013. Background The Town of Clare is located in … Key Findings The Board did not adopt a policy or method to determine the amount of unexpended surplus funds to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/04/town-clare-fiscal-stress-2013m-317