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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … that all such expenditures are adequately supported and for necessary district purposes. Credit card charges totaling … purchasing policy. In addition, credit card charges for conferences totaling $6,185 were not supported by proof …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1XII.4.F Proper Invoice – XII. Expenditures
… A proper invoice is a written or electronic request for payment submitted by the vendor that must contain the following information: Vendor name; Name of NYS Agency that ordered the goods or services; … agencies must reject the invoice. Moreover, it is a best practice to notify the vendor within one business day of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4f-proper-invoiceFiling for Retirement – When Employees Retire
… their pension. Retirement Online is the fastest way for employees to file their service retirement applications and other required documents. (Applications for disability retirement cannot be filed online at this time. Employees filing for disability retirement must submit a paper application.) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/filing-retirementNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Amazon Must Ensure Its Business Is Not Adding to Racial Inequality
… fighting systemic racism, yet we continue to see reports of workers facing racial discrimination, accusations of discriminatory wages, and the sale of products that promote hatred,” DiNapoli said. “Corporate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazon-must-ensure-its-business-not-adding-racial-inequalityOversight of Mitchell-Lama Application Fees
… (HPD) ensured that managing agents properly accounted for application fees received and, if applicable, returned … and placed on waiting lists when conducting lotteries for the various developments. Waiting lists contained … procedures instructing managing agents on how to account for application fees, handle refunds (from lotteries prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/oversight-mitchell-lama-application-feesDiNapoli: Waiving Waiting Period for Public Workers' Retirement Protects Families During Pandemic Crisis
… can take effect. DiNapoli requested the Executive Order in order to safeguard benefits for families who may lose a … and Local Retirement System. “Many government workers are on the front lines battling the coronavirus in their communities every day,” DiNapoli said. “God forbid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisisNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members
… information, and notifies Empire of any changes in a member’s status. Many contracts that Empire negotiates … due to delays by Civil Service, HBAs, and members. In one example, Empire paid $186,000 in ineligible claims because it took more than eight years to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-empire-bluecross-hospital-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Garden City Union Free School District , Gowanda Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller 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
… Purpose To provide agencies with the new procedure for calculating promotions for PEF employees who have earned Longevity Lump Sum Payments. … Employees promoted or otherwise advanced to a higher salary grade on September 14, 2004 and after will be paid at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/503-calculating-base-salary-pef-employees-who-have-been-promotedComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … of court operations to ensure moneys are accounted for accurately. Additionally, an annual audit of the justices’ books and records was not performed for 2014. Town of Elizabethtown – Supervisor’s Records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsRepaying Your NYSLRS Loan after Retirement
… System (ERS) retirees who retired with an outstanding loan to repay that loan and increase their pension. Retirees … — Member page for information about taking a NYSLRS loan. How Much Do I Need to pay? If you retired with an outstanding … can contact us to request a payoff letter and a payment form to send back with your payment. You can pay by check or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/repaying-your-nyslrs-loan-after-retirementComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County ) The district did not properly seek competition for 14 professional service providers totaling $477,235. … included entering and modifying employee information, salary information, payroll deductions and withholding … The BOCES did not have an adequate number of licenses for certain programs or did not have sufficient documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… are audited in a timely manner, properly supported and for legitimate district purposes. ### For access to state and local government spending and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1545
… regarding the escheatment of uncashed payroll checks for calendar year 2015. Affected Employees Employees with one … that were returned were treated as a written request for reissuance of a payroll check. If responses were received … NPAY539 (Non- Negotiated Payroll Checks) is available for agency use. Agency Actions Notify affected employees that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1545-escheatment-2015-uncashed-payroll-checksComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… School officials did not always obtain competitive pricing in compliance with the school’s procurement policy or … process for 27 purchases totaling approximately $214,000. In addition, school officials did not verify that the school … the three school buildings and garage renovation project. In addition, work was completed within the scope of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Endwell Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-277)
… separate from the Town of Union and the County of Broome in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners, … the District’s financial condition. We found deficiencies in the manner in which the Board budgeted for operations and capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/endwell-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-277Putnam County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-257)
… Development Agency’s (PCIDA) management practices for the period January 1, 2012 to May 3, 2013. Background The … Key Findings In 1996, the PCIDA Board established criteria for approving projects, and for evaluating and recapturing benefits from projects that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/putnam-county-industrial-development-agency-managementGenesee County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-66)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review Genesee County Industrial … the sole IDA for Genesee County. The GCIDA Board consists of seven members, who are appointed by the County … is responsible for the general management and control of GCIDA’s financial and operational affairs. According to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/05/14/genesee-county-industrial-development-agency-projectSteuben County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-97)
… accounting records and internal controls of the District for the period January 1, 2012, to February 26, 2013. … Legislature. District expenditures totaled $1,339,215 for the 2012 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board has not adopted policies and procedures for cash receipts and disbursements to ensure that cash is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/08/02/steuben-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-over-cash