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Area #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… Fraud involving the exploitation of valid online banking credentials is a significant risk … school that processes financial transactions online. Some of the more popular types of electronic fraud targeting online banking are phishing 15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Arrested
… the arrest of former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons for allegedly stealing $18,000, and Carl Emmons Sr., Chris Emmons’ father and a volunteer firefighter, for stealing over $2,500 from the fire company. “The Emmonses … proceeds,” DiNapoli said. “They will be held accountable for abusing their fire company and the community’s trust. My …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-arrestedDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Jacqueline C. … benefits intended for his deceased father. His behavior is unacceptable, and this sentence holds him accountable for his criminal actions,” Ennis said. “I thank our law enforcement partners and the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli: Number of Domestic Violence Victims Rises in 2022
… The number of domestic violence victims increased in 2022 by 8.5% in New York City and 8.7% in the rest of New York state when compared to 2019, according to an … emotional trauma,” DiNapoli said. “With increased numbers of domestic violence victims across the state over the past …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-number-domestic-violence-victims-rises-2022DiNapoli: East Ramapo School Budget Hampered By Deficits, Inadequate Rainy Day Funds
… in August 2011 and July 2013 . Auditors discovered most of these recommendations were not addressed or only partially … the district has not retained a reasonable amount of fund balance to address unanticipated needs or to provide … unrestricted fund balances for 2012-13 and 2013-14 of $8,904,988 and $7,027,250. The unrestricted fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-east-ramapo-school-budget-hampered-deficits-inadequate-rainy-day-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2410
… Employees: Employees of the Department of Transportation and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in the following bargaining units … in the 2021-2026 Agreements between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) and a side …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2410-2026-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2025DiNapoli: Retired Westchester County Police Officer Indicted for Forging State Records to Illegally Double-Dip From State Pension Fund
… System and maintaining its integrity are priorities for my office. I thank District Attorney Clegg, the State Education … Court before Judge Bryan E. Rounds on Feb. 6, 2023, and is due back in court on Feb. 22, 2023. He was charged with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-retired-westchester-county-police-officer-indicted-forging-state-records-illegally-doubleVI.3.A Overview – VI. Budgets
… different budget references. In order to preserve the integrity of the budget authority for appropriations passed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi3a-overviewOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities
… Objectives The objectives of this audit were to determine if the Department of Health (Department) is ensuring that the registration, licensing, and inspection of radioactive materials facilities and radiation equipment … The objectives of this audit were to determine if the Department of Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/23/oversight-registration-licensing-and-inspection-radioactive-materials-facilities-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… that while not required by the district, more than 70% of the timecards (30 of 41) were not signed by a supervisor and none were signed by the employee. More than 60% of the timecards (25 of 41) were incomplete as a result of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Citizens Hose Company did not have adequate controls in place to ensure that company funds were safeguarded. The … cash receipts and disbursements, and paying company bills. In addition, the treasurer misappropriated more than $20,000 … adequate controls to safeguard information contained in the network and financial system. Personal internet use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: State Missed Out on Over $180 Million in Medicaid Drug Rebates
… money by making sure it gets the drug rebates that it is entitled to under federal regulations, according to an … access to healthcare for millions of New Yorkers, which is why we cannot afford to allow mistakes like these to … slip away,” DiNapoli said. “While I am gratified that DOH is improving its collection procedures, this audit shows that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-state-missed-out-over-180-million-medicaid-drug-rebatesDiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… The former bookkeeper in the town of Altona in Clinton County altered cash receipts in order to … such as this where local officials are taking advantage of lax financial controls and helping themselves to the money … fees were not deposited. In August 2013, after learning of the Comptroller’s audit, the former bookkeeper remitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500Auditing Travel/Conference Claims – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The audit of travel and conference claims is required by law and is an … should ask may differ slightly between different types of local governments and school districts. However, the … described below should be included in every examination of travel claims. 10 Was the travel approved? There should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/auditing-travelconference-claimsXII.8.E Payment Assignments – XII. Expenditures
… agencies should follow to approve the assignment of contract payments to an individual or entity other than … fulfill liabilities to subcontractors or other creditors of the contract. For guidance specific to Contract … only become valid when (i) an appropriate “Notice of Assignment” is submitted to the originating agency and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8e-payment-assignmentsDiNapoli: State Fiscal Year 2021-22 Tax Revenues $3.3 Billion Over Final Projections
… $3.3 billion higher than forecast by the Division of the Budget (DOB) in the Amended Executive Budget financial … projections. PTET proceeds are expected by the Division of the Budget to be offset by lower personal income tax (PIT) … were made to the rainy-day fund reserves to set aside some of the state’s gains. Following through with plans to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-fiscal-year-2021-22-tax-revenues-33-billion-over-final-projectionsXII.5.M Selecting the Appropriate Handling Code – XII. Expenditures
… Handling codes on the voucher specify the distribution of checks. The table below lists the handling codes available … Unit’s courier to pick up a vendor’s check for payment of goods and services at the Department of Taxation and Finance’s Division of Treasury rather than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5m-selecting-appropriate-handling-codeVII.3.C AP Adjustment Voucher Document Review – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Budgets and Spending Accounting Section (Budgets) that the money has been received in the bank, the corresponding SFS … Budgets and Spending Accounting Section Budgets that the money has been received in the bank the corresponding SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3c-ap-adjustment-voucher-document-reviewState Police Bulletin No. SP-217
… Employees Employees of the Division of State Police in the State Police Investigators Unit (BCI) – BU62 who meet … April 1, 2021 for Investigators and Senior Investigators in Bargaining Unit 62. Effective Dates The April 2021 … Increase to the 8 Year Seniority Pay will be processed in Administration Pay Period 1L, paychecks dated 04/28/2021. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-217-april-2021-increase-8-year-seniority-pay-state-police-represented-newState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Town of Albion – Financial Management (Orleans County) The board … fund balance to decline 65% from $1,165,418 as of Jan. 1, 2018 to $403,003 as of Dec. 31, 2020.If the board continues to use fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits