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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County) The board did not approve the disposal of assets with a book value of $4,483. Auditors found that district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Controls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Report 2016-S-96 ). Background The … 19, 2017, determined that the Department deposited all funds received into the General Fund, as required. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-deposits-followCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B24-5-5)
… report – pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2024-25. Background Chapter 531 of the Laws of 2019 … the deadline. Continue to evaluate and explore ways to make the general and recreation funds self-sufficient. Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/13/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b24-5-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 2240
… 403(b) Plan After Tax NOTE: Please share this bulletin with the appropriate Human Resource and Benefits personnel. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2240-suspension-403b-tax-sheltered-annuity-plans-employees-workersTown of Wethersfield – Town Clerk and Highway Operations (2013M-21)
… by law. Ensure that the Highway Superintendent complies with its adopted procurement policy. Conduct a proper audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-wethersfield-town-clerk-and-highway-operations-2013m-21Rockland County – Budget Review (B22-6-9)
… to submit to the State Comptroller each year, starting with the fiscal year during which the municipality is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/18/rockland-county-budget-review-b22-6-9Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Reaches Record High of $176.2 Billion
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today an estimated 13.02 percent rate of return for the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) now valued at an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-reaches-record-high-1762-billionTown of Fremont – Operating Budget and Cash Disbursements (2013M-85)
… fund balance. As a result, he developed a budget for 2013 with revenue estimates that were based on the prior year’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/05/town-fremont-operating-budget-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-85XII.10.E Reporting the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets – XII. Expenditures
… must inform OSC of any suspected and/or known theft, loss, misuse or inappropriate action involving State funds, … or improper use of State credit cards; Theft or loss of supplies, equipment or other physical assets in excess of $1,000 per occurrence; Any indications that fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10e-reporting-theft-loss-or-misuse-state-assetsLivingston County Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-4)
… pursuant to court orders commonly involve surplus money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a … the County Clerk’s office when payments are deposited as required by court order. Additionally, in certain circumstances 2 funds from estates are entrusted to the Treasurer for safekeeping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/07/15/livingston-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-4XIII.4.D Meals and Incidental Expenses Breakdown – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… the federal GSA per diem expense breakdowns: NYS does not reimburse employees for lunch; therefore, lunch is not … in the NYS M&IE per diem breakdown rate. NYS does not reimburse incidental expenses separately from the M&IE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4d-meals-and-incidental-expenses-breakdownXIII.4.E Overnight Per Diem Rates – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… employee. The maximum allowances for travel are updated in SFS each year to coincide with CONUS rate changes. These … and November 1 for rate decreases. If there is a change in CONUS rates during the year the SFS system will be updated … outside the continental United States will only be updated in SFS annually, it is the Business Unit’s responsibility to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4e-overnight-diem-ratesCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B24-1-8)
… [ read complete report – pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2025. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, as amended … 31, 2013. The Act requires the City to submit to the State Comptroller each year, beginning January 1, 2015, and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b24-1-8Location Service Providers
… is that the rightful owners should claim their abandoned funds without charge, strongly encourages everyone to contact the Office of Unclaimed Funds directly to determine if we are holding funds … withhold the fee from the refund. Researching the List of Unclaimed Funds Go to the Search for Lost Money page to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/location-service-providersDiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… convicted of stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased father, State … in March 2003. He was receiving a direct deposit of his pension into a bank account that was in his and his deceased … wife’s name. He died in April 2020, at which time, the pension payments should have stopped. In July 2022, the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionState Agencies Bulletin No. 1078
… both before and/or after tax (Roth) contributions to the NYS Deferred Compensation Plan. Affected Employees Employees … Check/Advice Statements The deduction narrative “Deferred Comp” will be displayed under both the “Before Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1078-nys-deferred-compensation-plan-after-tax-roth-contributionsTransaction Number Requirement
… Authorities Reporting Information System (PARIS) screen and in the bulk load to capture Transaction Number. … will show a message on the procurement transaction page, and the new procurement transaction entry page. On July 15, 2024 and thereafter, PARIS will not validate, and procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/transaction-number-requirementContact the Division of Local Government and School Accountability
… Help Line - 1-866-321-8503 or (518) 408-4934 Mailing address: Office of the State Comptroller Local Government and … School Accountability 110 State Street, 12th Floor Albany, NY 12236 Email: localgov@osc.ny.gov Audits, Local Government Services and Professional Standards - (518) 474-5404 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/contact-division-local-government-and-school-accountabilityState Agencies Bulletin No. 1602
… Bulletin 1602.1 Purpose To provide agency instructions for new overtime earnings codes to be used for Time Entry overtime payments Affected Employees Employees who are overtime eligible and are in CSEA Bargaining Units 02, 03, 04 and 47 Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1602-new-overtime-earnings-codes-overtime-eligible-employees-civil-service