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XII.9.G Reissuing or Cancelling a Refund Check – XII. Expenditures
… and one from the Commissioner of Tax and Finance. For additional information regarding vendor checks that are … refer to the following handbook and job aids in SFS Coach for guidance on submitting stop payment requests for refund checks: Handbook: Agency Stop Payment Request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9g-reissuing-or-cancelling-refund-checkDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… Assembly. “Public service is a commitment, not a means for self-enrichment,” said State Comptroller Thomas P. … Bureau of Investigation and Attorney General Schneiderman for their hard work on this case.” Scarborough’s federal … falsely claimed, and received, per diem payments for days that he was not in Albany or in transit to or from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… were proper, what would be considered reasonable amounts for such expenditures, and what documentation would be … about $60,000. Questionable expenses included the costs for special events, memberships and sponsorships. Central New … were proper, what would be considered reasonable amounts for such expenditures, and what documentation would be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOversight of the Supported Housing Program – DePaul Group, Inc. and Affiliates
… health services, receive them through other programs. For 2013 and 2014, DCS claimed about $2.9 million in expenses … million in expenses to provide an average of 241 beds, for a total of $6.3 million in Program expenses claimed by the DePaul Group for both direct Program services and indirect administration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-supported-housing-program-depaul-group-inc-and-affiliatesOpinion 95-5
… extent that the proceeds of those bonds were used to pay for the acquisition of telecommunication equipment and costs … be expended only upon authorization of the board and only for payment of system costs as permitted by this article. The municipality shall separately account for and keep adequate books and records of the amount and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-5Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs
… the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is adequately monitoring the 480 and 480a private forest programs to ensure forest land is appropriately enrolled and landowners are adhering to … to certify their land through the Department. Forest land is eligible if the tract is at least 50 contiguous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/20/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programsClaryville Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2014M-59)
… purpose of our audit was to examine budgeting practices for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 20, 2013. … Sullivan and Ulster Counties. The District is responsible for providing equipment for the Claryville Volunteer Fire Department. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/23/claryville-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2014m-59Otsego County – Cost of Temporary Housing (2015M-97)
… County’s administration of the temporary housing program for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. … Department of Social Services provides temporary housing for eligible individuals and families, for which the program cost in 2013 and 2014 totaled almost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/01/22/otsego-county-cost-temporary-housing-2015m-97Voorheesville Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-181)
… properly accounted for extra-classroom activity (ECA) fund collections and disbursements for the period July 1, … maintain adequate supporting documentation for all ECA fund collections. Ensure that disbursement requests are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/08/voorheesville-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017mTown of Union Vale – Procurement and Information Technology (2017M-172)
… and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss for the period January 1, 2016 through May 24, 2017. … competition. The Town has no policies or restrictions for Internet use; we found numerous instances of personal … policy to provide guidance on seeking competition for professional services. Adopt policies for Internet use, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/01/town-union-vale-procurement-and-information-technology-2017m-172Town of Colden – Highway Operations (2017M-127)
… of our audit was to review highway department operations for the period January 1, 2016 through April 21, 2017. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 total approximately $2.4 million. Key Findings The … resulted in the Town paying $8,800 more than necessary for a dump truck and purchasing $32,000 in road materials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-colden-highway-operations-2017m-127Franklinville Joint Fire District – Claims Processing (2017M-141)
… was to examine the District’s claims processing procedures for the period January 1, 2016 through May 25, 2017. … Fire Commissioners. General fund budgeted appropriations for 2017 total $349,000. Key Findings The Board has not … equipment and supplies. Board resolutions approving claims for payment did not indicate the number or dollar amounts of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/22/franklinville-joint-fire-district-claims-processing-2017m-141Vendor File Advisory No. 11
… important that agencies select the correct vendor Location for each transaction in SFS. This will ensure the State does … should not assume the default is the correct Location for each individual transaction. Instead, agencies must review and select the appropriate Location for each transaction, based on the vendor’s preference. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/11-vendor-locationTrue North Troy Preparatory Charter School – Enrollment and Billing (2013M-147)
… was to examine the student enrollment and billing process for the period July 1, 2011, to January 22, 2013. Background … eighth grades. The School’s budgeted operating expenses for the 2012-13 fiscal year were about $5.6 million. Key … their residence in each of the resident school districts for the 30 students reviewed. At the end of the fiscal year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/08/09/true-north-troy-preparatory-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2013mVillage of Nassau – Budgeting (2018M-3)
… the Board adopted budgets based on reasonable estimates for the period June 1, 2014 through September 30, 2017. … approximately 1,100. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total $697,543. Key Findings … by an annual average of $118,599 (20.9 percent) for 2014-15 through 2016-17. The general fund’s unrestricted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/20/village-nassau-budgeting-2018m-3Brentwood Public Library – Leave Accruals (2018M-26)
… Office employee leave accrual records were accurate for the period July 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017. … five-member Board of Trustees. Expenditures and other uses for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $9.3 million. Key Findings Leave accrual records for five of the seven Business Office employees were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/04/20/brentwood-public-library-leave-accruals-2018m-26Cattaraugus County - Onoville Marina and Probation Department (2018M-32)
… Onoville Marina (Marina) revenue was properly accounted for. The Probation Department (Department) properly accounted for and enforced the collection and disbursement of all … sales. Marina employees did not issue duplicate receipts for all money collected. Department officials can continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/09/07/cattaraugus-county-onoville-marina-and-probation-department-2018m-32State Agencies Bulletin No. 2402
… Program rate. Affected Employees: All employees eligible for the New York State Paid Family Leave Program are … premium rate and the maximum weekly employee contribution for coverage will be 0.432% (0.00432) of an employee’s weekly wage. The maximum employee premium deduction for Paid Family Leave will be $411.91 per year. Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2402-2026-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-rate-increaseNew Woodstock Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-263)
… to examine the District’s controls over financial activity for the period January 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014. … County, in which it is located. The general fund budget for 2014 totals approximately $129,000. Key Findings The … not conduct an audit of the Secretary-Treasurer’s records for the 2013 fiscal year. The Board provided the fire chief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/new-woodstock-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-263White Plains City School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2014M-240)
… audit was to review the District’s process and procedures for procurement of professional services for the period July 1, 2012 through April 30, 2014. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year were approximately $193 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/31/white-plains-city-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2014m