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Thanksgiving Day Message from State Comptroller DiNapoli
… Thanksgiving is a time for celebrating all of the blessings in our lives and to remember those who are … express my deep gratitude to my colleagues at the Office of the State Comptroller and the dedicated public workforce that serves the people of this great state. We live in a state and country with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/thanksgiving-day-message-state-comptroller-dinapoliTown of Carroll – Town Clerk (2022M-20)
… (Supervisor) or to the appropriate State agencies by the 15th of each month. For example, a former Clerk held water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/06/24/town-carroll-town-clerk-2022m-20XII.6.P Processing a Payment to a Military Address – XII. Expenditures
… with guidance on how to process payments to a military address using the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Process … Document Preparation: To process a payment to a military address using the SFS, Business Units must first request a … Field Name Entry to SFS T302-STR-ADDR-1 TVOH-STR-ADDR-1 Address Line 1 Enter the military unit. T302-STR-ADDR-2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6p-processing-payment-military-addressTown of Urbana – Access Controls (2022M-4)
… of Urbana (Town) officials properly configured network and computer user access controls to safeguard the Town’s IT … officials (officials) did not adequately configure network and computer user access controls. In addition to sensitive … comprehensive written information technology (IT) policies and procedures addressing areas key to securing user access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/13/town-urbana-access-controls-2022m-4VI.3.B Budget Transfers Within a Business Unit – VI. Budgets
… Enter Budget Transfer is the budget entry component that is used to move budget authority between budgets within a … within a Business Unit: Apportionment – An apportionment is the movement of a lump sum or a multi-fund appropriation … Enter Budget Transfer is the budget entry component that is used to move budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi3b-budget-transfers-within-business-unitChazy Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-166)
… totaling $12,875. The District lacked adequate procedures to ensure Medicaid claims were submitted and reimbursed. Key Recommendations Establish procedures to ensure all documentation requirements are met to submit Medicaid claims for reimbursement for all eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/22/chazy-union-free-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2021m-166VII.10.G Cash Advance Shortages and Overages – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… not, should be corrected by submitting an AP voucher for reimbursement to bring the account in balance. Pursuant to … overages exist for less than $250, reduce the next reimbursement voucher to bring the account in balance. Excess … or not should be corrected by submitting an AP voucher for reimbursement to bring the account in balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10g-cash-advance-shortages-and-overagesFrewsburg Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity and Scholarship Funds (2021M-159)
… (District) extra-classroom activity (ECA) and scholarship funds were properly accounted for and appropriately used. Key Findings ECA and scholarship funds were not properly accounted for and appropriately used. … lack of written policies and procedures for scholarship funds allowed the former Central Treasurer (Treasurer) to use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/11/frewsburg-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-andStamford-Harpersfield-Kortright Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-123)
… as required. Although the Treasurer’s financial records and reports we reviewed were accurate and financial transactions were appropriate and properly accounted for, the Treasurer performed all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/01/29/stamford-harpersfield-kortright-fire-district-financial-activities-2020mVillage of Dering Harbor – Payroll (2020M-78)
… Trustees (Board) developed adequate controls over payroll and employee benefits payments. Key Findings The Board did not establish adequate controls over payroll and employee benefits payments. The Board did not require … of Trustees Board developed adequate controls over payroll and employee benefits payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/01/08/village-dering-harbor-payroll-2020m-78Corinth Central School District - Medicaid Reimbursements (2019M-129)
… all Medicaid reimbursements to which it was entitled for services provided to eligible special education students. … to ensure Medicaid claims were submitted and reimbursed for all eligible services provided. Claims were not submitted and reimbursed for 273 eligible services totaling $16,910. Had these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/13/corinth-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2019m-129Mayfield Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2019M-149)
… all Medicaid reimbursements to which it was entitled for services provided to eligible special education students. … to ensure Medicaid claims were submitted and reimbursed for all eligible services provided. Claims were not submitted and reimbursed for 312 eligible services totaling $11,896 and service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/25/mayfield-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2019m-149Mandatory vs. Optional Membership
… membership prior to July 27, 1976, was optional for jobs with: Exempt¹ or labor² classification; or Competitive³ … Law, effective 1986, imposes requirements on employers hiring people whose membership is optional. Employers must, at the time of hiring, notify new employees, in writing, of their right to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/mandatory-vs-optional-membershipWhitehall Central School District - Medicaid Reimbursements (2019M-42)
… all Medicaid reimbursements to which it was entitled for services provided to eligible special education students. … to ensure Medicaid claims were submitted and reimbursed for all eligible services provided. Claims were not submitted and reimbursed for 628 eligible services totaling $24,179. Had these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/whitehall-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2019m-42Homer Central School District - Criminal History Background Checks (2019M-76)
… of their students by performing proper criminal history background checks. Key Finding Officials did not perform fingerprint-supported criminal history background checks on nine out of 157 employees tested. Key … ensure that they have gone through proper criminal history background checks. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/homer-central-school-district-criminal-history-background-checks-2019m-76DiNapoli: SED Makes Progress on Implementation of Dignity for All Students Act
… The State Education Department (SED) made progress in ensuring school districts across New York are protecting students from harassment and … according to a follow-up report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Bullying is a … The State Education Department SED made progress in ensuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-sed-makes-progress-implementation-dignity-all-students-actMoriah Central School District - Medicaid Reimbursements (2019M-64)
… all Medicaid reimbursements to which it was entitled for services provided to eligible special education students. … to ensure Medicaid claims were submitted and reimbursed for all eligible services provided. Claims were not submitted and reimbursed for 517.5 eligible services totaling $21,211 and service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/moriah-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2019m-64Laurens Fire District – Financial Activities (2021M-43)
… 2017 through 2019 annual reports were between 122 and 852 days late. Key Recommendations Segregate key duties … Obtain an annual independent audit of the 2019 records and annually audit the Treasurer’s records. File annual … timely manner. District officials agreed with our findings and indicated they will take corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/02/laurens-fire-district-financial-activities-2021m-43Watervliet City School District – Information Technology (2021M-34)
… the Watervliet City School District’s (District) Board and District officials ensured information technology (IT) assets and data were safeguarded. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not ensure the IT assets and data … the Watervliet City School Districts District Board and District officials ensured information technology IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/02/watervliet-city-school-district-information-technology-2021m-34DiNapoli Testifies Before U.S. House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Diversity & Inclusion
… and Inclusion. The hearing, titled “By the Numbers: How Diversity Data Can Measure Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,” focused on how investors … companies are better positioned to drive long-term value for shareholders. By not addressing diversity and inclusion, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-testifies-us-house-committee-financial-services-subcommittee-diversity-inclusion