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About Unclaimed Funds
… the information in newspapers. Despite these efforts, many funds remain unclaimed and are turned over to the Office of the State Comptroller. Types of Unclaimed Funds Accounts Bank Accounts – savings, checking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/about-unclaimed-fundsOpinion 92-26
… of Elections (liability for expenses of) COUNTY LAW, §361-a; ELECTION LAW, §§4-136(1), (2), (3), 4-138: All expenses of … inconsistent. You ask for clarification of the procedures by which the expenses of a board of elections of a county … the jurisdiction's next budget and tax levy and subsequent payment to the county. September 23, 1992 Donald E. Freed, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-26Equine Health and Safety
… Class III Indian Gaming, the State lottery (including video lottery terminals), and charitable gaming. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/equine-health-and-safetyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of Coxsackie-Athens Central School District , New Suffolk Common School District , … written quote documentation for purchases from 11 purchase contract vendors totaling $91,585 and four public work … New Suffolk Common School District – Board Oversight and Local Finance Law (Suffolk County) The treasurer's duties are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Releases Report on Environmental Funding in New York State
… have grown, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “DEC’s staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-releases-report-environmental-funding-new-york-stateComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … Currently, there is no statutory authority for a district to establish a reserve for post-employment benefits that are … not establish adequate online banking internal controls to ensure sufficient protection of the district’s assets. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOversight of Homeless Shelters
… floors; worn or mutilated mattresses; and a rooftop-access door off its hinges, which could allow anyone – including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersInmate Sentence Calculation and Release Practices
… orders, and its own policies and procedures, regarding inmate sentences to ensure accurate and consistent … the responsibility for calculating the terms of each inmate’s imprisonment. The staff within the Inmate Record Coordinator office at each facility are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/inmate-sentence-calculation-and-release-practicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 911
… * SUNY Construction Fund BU96 IOLA (Interest on Lawyer Account) Fund BU98 Industrial Exhibit Authority BU99 * Except …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/911-withholding-april-2009-performance-advance-longevity-payment-salaryQuality of Internal Control Certification
… the New York State Governmental Accountability, Audit and Internal Control Act (Act) requiring State agencies and public authorities to each institute a comprehensive … DOB requires the head of each covered State agency and public authority to certify compliance with the Internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/quality-internal-control-certificationDiNapoli: Stony Brook University Hospital Failed to Comply With Contracting and Hiring Rules
… Stony Brook University Hospital’s Health Information … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “This Stony Brook department awarded a contract to a higher bidder, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-stony-brook-university-hospital-failed-comply-contracting-and-hiring-rulesDiNapoli: Audit Finds Additional $150,000 Stolen by Beekman Town Official
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli uncovered a second theft of $150,000 in town funds, following an earlier admission by Knapp of … report, which can be viewed here: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/towns/2015/beekman.pdf . DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-additional-150000-stolen-beekman-town-officialEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)
… must take prior to completing or closing a collection case. Collection actions may include filing a warrant, … of the five collection steps we tested: using applicable search tools to identify taxpayer resources that might be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-followUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… Purpose To assess Empire State Development Corporation's personal … (ESDC) is a public benefit corporation whose mission is to promote a growing and vigorous economy and encourage job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsOpinion 89-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … officer may not request persons paying their taxes by mail who desire a tax receipt to include a self-addressed … officer may request that persons paying their taxes by mail and desiring a tax receipt include a self-addressed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-14State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… provide adequate oversight. Auditors identified $41,000 in payroll payments to 12 employees that were either … the collections were not always deposited or remitted in a timely manner. In addition, the clerk did not prepare bank reconciliations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-3State Agencies Bulletin No. 2166
… This functionality will become available in NYSPO on November 17, 2023. Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, … the address and payroll option update functionality to assist employees when making these changes in NYSPO, which … Actions: Agencies should work with their Information Technology units to ensure updates are made to communication …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2166-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-employee-address-updateDiNapoli: Five Fortune 500 Companies Reach Agreements on Corporate Political Spending
… – Coca-Cola Enterprises, Raytheon, Waste Management, Union Pacific and Centerpoint Energy – have agreed to the New … Energy Inc.; Nisource Inc.; The Travelers Companies Inc.; Western Union Co.; and Wynn Resorts. The following 32 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-five-fortune-500-companies-reach-agreements-corporate-political-spendingOversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
… Objective To determine if the Environmental Facilities Corporation (Corporation) is adequately overseeing the Clean Water State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/oversight-clean-water-state-revolving-fundOversight of Telemental Health Services
… method that uses two-way, real-time interactive audio and video equipment to provide and support mental health services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/17/oversight-telemental-health-services