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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1339
… that position pools in PayServ may require updates for SFS lapsing Overview Certain cost centers in SFS will be lapsing and will no longer be available for use in PayServ. OSC will provide a weekly spreadsheet of … cost center effective the beginning of the pay period for the following check dates (Institution – 09/18/2014 & …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1339-sfs-cost-centers-payserv-09152014-09302014-lapse-datesCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… the PCI Security Standards Council (Council). The PCI DSS is a set of technical and operational requirements designed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsState Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Scarpino Announce Arrest in $60K Pension Payments
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-scarpino-announce-arrest-60k-pension-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… credits because officials did not grant the appropriate number of points to volunteers for participation in … and approve any cash disbursements made from the library’s checking account before payments were made. In addition, the director …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts – Assessable Expenses for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… of Motor Vehicles (Department) has adequate procedures in place to accurately report its assessable expenses incurred in connection with the administration of Article VI and … our audit pursuant to legislative mandates included in these statutes, which direct that the Comptroller and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/19/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-assessable-expenses-twoSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… period April 1, 2008 to October 31, 2012. Background New York State's executive agencies spend between $100 million … a total of $192,215 in travel expenses for five New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) employees. We … for the hours the employee purportedly worked prior to pickup of the rental car. The employee received wages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesSchool of Professional Studies – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… To determine whether there was fraud, waste, or abuse in the use of funds held in its bank accounts. Background The City University of New … York School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) was founded in 2003 to meet the educational needs of working adults, … To determine whether there was fraud waste or abuse in the use of funds held in its bank accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/02/school-professional-studies-controls-over-bank-accountsReal Estate Portfolio
… Power Authority has accounted for all of its real estate holdings, determined the need to either hold or dispose of … Ensure that information systems used to track real estate holdings are updated timely to reflect changes when property … Power Authority has accounted for all of its real estate holdings determined the need to either hold or dispose of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/20/real-estate-portfolioTown 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-243DiNapoli: Former State Employee Arrested for Falsely Claiming She Never Received $4K Loan Check from New York State and Local Retirement System
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-state-employee-arrested-falsely-claiming-she-never-received-4k-loan-check-new-yorkDiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… actions. I thank them for their continued collaboration in combatting public corruption.” Hand pleaded guilty to two … was the treasurer for the Morris Central School District in Otsego County. In pleading guilty, she admitted that she stole about $24,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtAccounts Payable Advisory No. 70
… 5.M – Selecting the Appropriate Handling Code Guidance : New York State entered into a contract with Key Bank to print and mail checks paid from the State’s general … will process check payments normally with the exception of two check handling codes: “Special Handling” (“S” handling …
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
… determine if the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) is appropriately allocating, billing, and collecting the … Prevention Course Program. Under the Acts, the Department is required to annually estimate the expenses of … expenses. Key Findings In general, the Department is appropriately allocating, billing, and collecting nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securitySt. Anne Institute – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by St. Anne Institute (St. Anne) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were … Cost Manual (RCM). The audit covered expenses reported on St. Anne’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016. About … To determine whether the costs reported by St Anne Institute on its Consolidated Fiscal Report were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/st-anne-institute-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCharlotte Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-232)
… is located in seven towns within Delaware, Otsego, and Schoharie Counties. The District is governed by the Board … the District’s finances. However, the Superintendent and the Board did not develop reasonable budget estimates. … actually needed due to the operating surpluses in 2008-09 and 2009-10 (totaling $1,155,011). This resulted in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/charlotte-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-232Town of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
… The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board and Supervisor provided adequate oversight over Town financial operations, accounting functions and information technology to properly account for and safeguard Town assets for the period January 1, 2010, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197Village of Old Field – Misappropriation of Village Funds and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-44)
… 31, 2012. Background The Village of Old Field is located in the Town of Brookhaven, in Suffolk County, and has a population of approximately 900. … allowing the apparent misappropriation of over $59,000 in Village funds without detection. This occurred because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/17/village-old-field-misappropriation-village-funds-and-selected-financialTown of Edwards – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-20)
… body responsible for the general management and control of the Town’s financial and operational affairs. The … are available before funds are expended. Do not permit any fund or appropriation account to be overdrawn at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-edwards-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-20State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Central School District – Network Access (Ontario County and Wayne County) District officials did not ensure that … Officials did not regularly review network user accounts and permissions to determine whether they were appropriate or … user accounts, 36 unneeded generic or shared user accounts and five user accounts with unnecessary administrator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (Follow-Up)
… “Acts”) pursuant to Articles VI and VII of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. These Acts help ensure that the operators of … or whose property they might damage as a result of an accident. Department activities relating to the Acts fall … the accuracy of its allocation and billing practices by analyzing reported premium data and taking follow-up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security