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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal officers and employees to enter into contracts in which their personal financial interests and public powers … purchasing fuel from gas stations and monitoring fuel held in reserve tanks. In addition, the superintendent did not properly monitor fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… IT security awareness training for district employees. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … not prepare timely reports for the Board or the auditor. In addition, IT assets valued at $11,397 were not included on … 64 were unable to be located, 39 were not recorded in the master inventory list, 12 did not have asset tags and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 503
… of the higher grade or will receive a percentage increase in base pay determined as indicated below, whichever results in a higher salary. For purposes of this section, “base pay” … new method of calculating promotional salaries beginning in Pay Period 20L . For PEF employees who were promoted on or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/503-calculating-base-salary-pef-employees-who-have-been-promotedXII.4.F Proper Invoice – XII. Expenditures
… of goods or services requesting payment for (may be in narrative or code values format); Quantity of goods, … interest by paying the invoice earlier than necessary. In addition, an invoice should contain the following … number; Invoice Date; Unique invoice number as described in Section 5.B – Unique Invoice Number Requirements of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4f-proper-invoiceRepaying Your NYSLRS Loan after Retirement
… does not go toward repaying your outstanding loan balance. In order to pay back your loans, you must pay the full balance of the loan that was due when you retired in a one-time, lump sum payment — you cannot make partial … to pension payments going forward after your loan is paid in full. It may take some time to process your loan payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/repaying-your-nyslrs-loan-after-retirementComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Westhampton Beach Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … by the meal sales. The district reported deficits in its school lunch fund totaling more than $230,000 over the … claims processing function that ensure claims are audited in a timely manner, properly supported and for legitimate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli: Former Corrections Officer Used Fake Pay Stubs to Seek $237,000 Mortgage Loan
… Investigations (OSI), who worked both internally and hand in hand with the Comptroller's investigators, to assist in this arrest and possible future prosecution of the … Bethlehem Town Justice Andrew Kirby and are due back in court on July 17. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-former-corrections-officer-used-fake-pay-stubs-seek-237000-mortgage-loanComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Orleans BOCES and the Newcomb Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … The deputy district treasurer performed all steps in the payroll process, which included entering and modifying … information, payroll deductions and withholding amounts in the district’s accounting software program. Monroe 2 – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0IX.12.C State Responsibility – IX. Federal Grants
… programs have designated CMIA contacts, usually located in the budget or finance office, who are regarded as the … the state’s response, possibly including participation in negotiations with Treasury Department or other federal … cash management practices and reduce such liabilities. In those instances, CMIA contacts for the affected lead state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12c-state-responsibilityDiNapoli Statement on the MTA's July Financial Plan
… ridership is now forecasted to be 61% this year and 79% in 2026, a far cry from the 77% and 87% that was expected in the MTA’s February Plan, leading to a sustained drop in revenues. The MTA’s current projections could become even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-statement-mtas-july-financial-planXV.4 Overview – XV. End of Year
… have the ability to process vouchers or expense reports in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) during the FYE … OSC will be denied as part of fiscal year end processing. In order to ensure vouchers and expense reports are approved … to be made during the blackout period to payees enrolled in ACH (e.g., Municipalities, Debt Service payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4-overviewCapital – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… the end of SFY 2022-23, the State reported $116.7 billion in capital assets, an increase of $4.4 billion (4 percent) … for 51.1 percent of all capital projects spending in SFY 2022-23, up from 48.5 percent five years earlier. The … the end of SFY 2022-23, the State reported $116.7 billion in capital assets, an increase of $4.4 billion (4 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/capitalSecurity Over Critical Systems
… public benefit corporation of New York State, established in 1968. NHT’s mission is to receive and administer gifts, … NHT issued its own stand-alone, vendor-hosted website in June 2021 to enhance the user and administrator experience … the details of these findings with four recommendations in a separate, confidential report to NHT officials for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/28/security-over-critical-systemsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2161
… 15-T, Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods , for use in 2020 and after. Additionally, effective December 23, 2019, … from 2019 and prior: Have a Form W-4 that was filled out in tax year 2019 or prior and Have had continued service from … filled out the form and present day. or Have had a break in service for less than a six-month period and have returned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2161-locked-query-identify-employees-who-require-new-form-w-4-employeesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited a total of $192,215 in travel expenses for five New York State Homes and … because their rental car expenses ranked among the highest in the State. Key Findings Travel expenses totaling $112,233 … This employee routinely picked up rental cars late in the morning; however, officials could not account for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesExamination of Superstorm Sandy Expenses
… only the generators. As a result, of the $1.17 million in equipment in our review, DHSES paid approximately $562,000 for … that was either: (i) never received, (ii) disposed of in a manner contrary to the State Finance Law, or (iii) was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/examination-superstorm-sandy-expensesAccuracy of Reported Cost Savings
… local law enforcement agencies. These activities result in reported cost savings to the Medicaid program. There are … $1.2 billion as a result of flaws and/or inconsistencies in the methodologies used to estimate savings. OMIG officials … to identify and correct inconsistencies and inaccuracies in methodologies. Routinely take steps to identify changes in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/11/accuracy-reported-cost-savingsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Regional Transportation Authority (Authority) was created in 1970 to develop and improve the public transportation systems in the central region of New York State, including Onondaga, … $4.3 million of Authority spending that was discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Accounts Payable Advisory No. 70
… check printing facilities close due to an emergency. In such an event, the State will process check payments … overnighted to the same address, Key Bank will mail them in one envelope. Special Handling checks can only be … must notify OSC now by emailing [email protected] . In the email identify the type of payment, Supplier ID, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/70-producing-checks-emergency-eventAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act
… ensure that the operators of motor vehicles registered in New York possess adequate insurance coverage, or are … programs and assess these expenses on insurance carriers in proportion to their reported premiums. Certain fees paid … vehicles reduce the assessable expenses. Key Findings In general, the Department is appropriately allocating, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security