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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Westhampton Beach Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … by the meal sales. The district reported deficits in its school lunch fund totaling more than $230,000 over the … claims processing function that ensure claims are audited in a timely manner, properly supported and for legitimate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsEndwell 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)
… or emergency services required, the number of existing jobs, or a cost-benefit analysis. Officials do not conduct … benefits when they do not. Officials also do not obtain sales tax exemption or capital investment amounts annually, … consideration factors such as jobs created or retained, sales tax exemptions and capital investment. Perform and …
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)
… Agency’s (GCIDA) process for evaluating, approving and monitoring projects for the period January 1, 2012 … The Board is responsible for the general management and control of GCIDA’s financial and operational affairs. According to its annual reporting, … County Industrial Development Agency Project Approval and Monitoring 2014M66 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/05/14/genesee-county-industrial-development-agency-projectState Comptroller DiNapoli: Former Corrections Officer Used Fake Pay Stubs to Seek $237,000 Mortgage Loan
… A former New York state corrections officer and his wife were arrested Friday … and Citizens Bank, according to an investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the New York State Police and the New York State Department of Corrections … A former New York state corrections officer and his wife were arrested for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-former-corrections-officer-used-fake-pay-stubs-seek-237000-mortgage-loanSteuben County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-97)
… Water Conservation District is one of 58 such Districts in New York State. These Districts provide services and fund … each deposit’s composition or record cash receipt numbers in the accounting records. In addition, 116 receipts totaling $47,443 were not deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/08/02/steuben-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-over-cashState Agencies Bulletin No. 777
… OSC Actions OSC will automatically increase the biweekly deduction for Dues (Code 201 ) and Agency Shop Fee (Code 212 … on the annual salary amounts as follows: Annual Salary Deduction Amount Under $5,000 5.59 $5,000 to $9,999 8.35 … will remain at the same amount for calendar year 2008. The deduction amount for CSEA Hourly employees will continue at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/777-civil-service-employees-association-csea-dues-and-agency-shop-feeDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-31
… 11/16/17 Earnings End Date: 11/16/17 Earn Code: SHL Unit: 1 Miscellaneous Payment Information The Shift Lump Sum … the Flat Rate method. Yonkers Flat Rate Withholding is 1.61135% for Yonkers residents and 0.50% for Yonkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-31-2017-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonCUNY Bulletin No. CU-549
… Fine 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 Higher Ed Repay State Loan 445 HC Flex Spending 580 CUNY Medicare Deficiency Flat …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-549-cuny-rate-increase-supervisor-mechanicsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… of travel expenses to improve the HCR's ability to guard against fraud, waste, and abuse. Discontinue the … and Revenue Services to take any necessary corrective action related to the potential taxable status of the two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 3
… Subject: Selecting the Correct Address Sequence Vendors that provide goods and services … accounts. The Statewide Financial System may have multiple Address Sequences associated with a Vendor ID. While some vendors have a single default address which will accept all payments for a vendor, others …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/3-address-sequenceRensselaer City School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-153)
… management and recordkeeping of the activity fund or for closing inactive clubs. The District has an internal auditor … activities, including procedures for record keeping, closing out inactive clubs and disposing of the related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/rensselaer-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomDiNapoli Files Shareholder Proposals with Six Companies on Political Spending
… Inc., and DraftKings Inc. “Investors need and deserve full transparency and accountability on the use of corporate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-files-shareholder-proposals-six-companies-political-spendingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2161
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the New Locked Query … hired employees who have a concurrent record that is terminated. Employees that were rehired within the same … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the New Locked Query …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2161-locked-query-identify-employees-who-require-new-form-w-4-employeesCapital – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… while the deterioration of capital assets can weaken the State’s economy and its ability to attract and retain … Over the Past Five Years* At the end of SFY 2022-23, the State reported $116.7 billion in capital assets, an increase … an average of 41.4 percent of non-federal capital spending on a pay-as-you-go basis when including off-budget spending. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/capitalSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… the public transportation systems in the central region of New York State, including Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, and … discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies and procedures specifying which types of … should state what type of supporting documentation and formal approvals are necessary for such costs. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1XV.4 Overview – XV. End of Year
… end of March, entered online and not approved by OSC will no longer be deleted. These vouchers will remain available … to lapse at the end of March should have a liability date no later than the lapse date. Lapsing vouchers with liability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4-overviewVillage of Forestville – Water Fund (2012M-207)
… of our audit was to review the financial management of the water fund and the adequacy of the Village’s controls over … consists of a Mayor and four Trustees. General fund and water fund appropriations for the 2012-13 fiscal year totaled … Board authorized substantial improvements to the Village’s water system and obtained funding for the project from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-forestville-water-fund-2012m-207Town of Deerfield – Financial Management and Fuel Inventory (2012M-253)
… July 31, 2012. Background The Town of Deerfield is located in Oneida County and has a population of 4,273 residents. An … accumulated excessive amounts of unexpended surplus funds in the general fund and the water and sewer districts that … the level of unexpended surplus funds to be maintained in its operating funds. Develop a formal plan to reduce the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-deerfield-financial-management-and-fuel-inventory-2012m-253Accounts Payable Advisory No. 70
… 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 checking account (“A” Warrant checks) if the … continue to select the “Special Handling” handling code on their vouchers for overnight courier delivery. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/70-producing-checks-emergency-event