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Opinion 89-43
… that Town Law, §176(2-a) sets forth a procedure for the conversion of the office of treasurer into an appointive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-43Overpayments of Certain Medicare Crossover Claims
… Purpose To determine if Medicaid overpaid Medicare crossover claims for physician and other outpatient services and to identify the claims processing control weaknesses that … To determine if Medicaid overpaid Medicare crossover claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/overpayments-certain-medicare-crossover-claimsProperty Tax Freeze Credit
… the PTF Credit in 2014, homeowners must receive the STAR property tax exemption (i.e., the property must be the … either the homeowner or property was not eligible for the STAR property tax exemption. This includes out-of-state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/property-tax-freeze-creditState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County) The board did not procure a $748,676 pumper truck in accordance with statutory requirements and good business … officials have less assurance that the purchase was made in the most prudent and economical manner. District officials … and increased the risk that improper claims could be paid. In addition, the board, as a whole, did not audit and approve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDowntown Ithaca Business Improvement District (DIBID) – Disbursements (2012M-252)
… that operates under the Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) and is charged with the revitalization, development, … promotion, and management of the downtown Ithaca area. The DIA is governed by a 24-member Board of Directors (Board) … $3,316, did not have sufficient documentation. Although DIA officials provided explanations for these expenditures, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/04/05/downtown-ithaca-business-improvement-district-dibid-disbursements-2012m-252X.6.A Requesting a Special Use Vendor ID – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… Vendor Management Unit (VMU) for a new Special Use Vendor ID to use in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Only the VMU can establish a Special Use Vendor ID Number. When a Business Unit determines a need for a Special Use Vendor ID, it should: Complete the New York State Special Use Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x6a-requesting-special-use-vendor-idVillage of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2013M-301)
… procurement policy. The Board does not review claims for payment; instead, one Trustee is appointed as Commissioner of … including the safeguarding of computerized financial data against unauthorized access or potential loss, data … employees use requisitions and purchase orders prior to ordering goods and services. Restrict the use of confirming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-westbury-purchasing-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2013m-301Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… sufficient guidance to the CUNY colleges regarding Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance and whether selected CUNY … facility management, and IT security, including credit card payment processing. All industries that accept credit … penalties, as well as lose the ability to accept credit card payments. CUNY colleges accept credit cards as a method …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… its Summons Tracking and Accounts Receivable System (STARS) to accomplish these tasks. Key Findings Overall, we … issued before November 1, 2002. Key Recommendations Ensure STARS properly accounts for all the summonses that have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesTown of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… quantities of fuel purchased/delivered, dispensed, and on hand. These records should be periodically reconciled to physical inventories of fuel on hand. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for New York State, New York City and their major public … and reofferings as follows: $3.2 billion scheduled for July, of which $1.96 billion is for new money and $1.24 … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for New York State New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterTown of Monroe – Water System Accountability and Electricity Cost Savings (2012M-227)
… or revenue enhancements in its water operations and reduce electricity costs for the period January 1, 2011 to January … fees. Town officials did not seek competitive rates for electricity supply purchases or periodically review the rate they were paying with rates offered by other electricity suppliers. The Town could have saved as much as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/15/town-monroe-water-system-accountability-and-electricity-cost-savings-2012m-227Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District , Haldane Central School District , Randolph Academy Union Free School District , Saranac Central School … IT assets and data from unauthorized access. Randolph Academy Union Free School District – Financial Management … School District Haldane Central School District Randolph Academy Union Free School District Saranac Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for the state, New York City and their major public … and reofferings as follows: $6.16 billion scheduled for October, of which $4.91 billion is for new money and … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for the state New York City and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Cash Flows
… Sample City Statement of Cash Flows Proprietary Funds For the Year Ended December 31, 2002 Business-Type …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-cash-flowsDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for the state, New York … and done pursuant to their borrowing programs. A new schedule is released every quarter and updated as necessary. The schedule is released by the committee to assist participants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Activities
… 989,832 22,464 Special Item - gain on sale of park land 2,653,488 ------ 2,653,488 ----- Transfers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-activitiesFocus on Identity Theft
… Threat of Identity Theft , provides more information on this important issue. IDENTITY THEFT REPORTS … bank cards you need. Avoid giving out personal information on the phone, email or social media. Check bank and credit … with “https” (rather than “http”) and a lock icon near browser location field. Don’t click on links received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theftCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B25-5-5)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2025-26. Background Chapter 531 of the Laws of 2019 authorizes the City to issue debt not to … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/15/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b25-5-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 2357
… is to inform agencies of the July 2025 Increase to Hazard Duty Pay. Affected Employees: Employees designated as M/C … effective July 2025 who currently receive HZ5 (Hazard Duty MC Straight Time) and HZ6 (Hazard Duty MC Overtime). Effective Dates: The increases to Hazard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2357-july-2025-increase-hazard-duty-pay-employees-designated