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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
Auditors found the Research Foundations current methodology for charging SUNY campuses for the costs of central office operations and statewide initiatives the campuses is fair and equitable
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 52
… that agencies receive the goods and services they ordered in the proper condition and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the purchase agreement. The agency must complete the receiving … which ideally should have been communicated in a purchase order. To document the act of acceptance, receivers must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/52-gfo-receiving-section-xi-a9State Agencies Bulletin No. 1354
… Purpose To inform agencies of new file layouts for inbound and outbound file interfaces … legacy cost centers to the new accounting structure (Chart of Accounts) in SFS Affected Employees The accounting, … will be affected Background The State adopted a new Chart of Accounts (COA) in 2012 when it implemented the Statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1354-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-conversion-statewide-financialOpinion 99-12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … opinion. SEWER DISTRICTS -- Consolidation (spreading costs of debt over entire district in connection with proceeding to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-12Opinion 98-11
… TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Interest and Penalties (where last day of interest-free period falls on a Saturday, Sunday … §§925, 925-a; GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LAW, §25-a: When the last day of the penalty-free period for the payment of real … real property tax payment postmarked on the day after the last day for the payment of taxes without penalty is timely, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-11Opinion 92-19
… with a population over 50,000, however, may, within the limitations expressed in Vehicle and Traffic Law, §1662-a, … regulations. Section 1660 is a general enabling statute for towns, and details numerous traffic regulating actions a … over 50,000 to establish speed limits subject to certain limitations. Since the town in question is a suburban town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-19Opinion 96-5
… or local authority or subdivision, except that any real property owned by the corporation shall be subject to county, … same extent according to its value as other similar real property is taxed and that the corporation shall be subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-5Opinion 96-16
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Property (use of proceeds from sale of) WATER DISTRICTS -- Property (use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-16Compliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Education (DOE) complies with the school safety planning … develop and regularly review school safety plans as part of the SAVE Act. Among its key provisions, the SAVE Act added Section 2801-a of the Education Law (Law), which requires public school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly
… senior centers had per-meal costs between $3 and $6 while six had per-meal costs of over $15, with a high of … senior centers’ budgeted costs per meal and utilization rates to determine whether centers with lower budgeted costs … meals. We determined that DFTA could have saved $1.6 million if 80 of the 95 underperforming senior centers were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/11/congregate-meal-services-elderlyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … online banking transactions or use a designated computer for online banking transactions. Not all employees involved … (Oneida County) The district did not seek competition for five professional service contracts totaling $265,706. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 948
… for the current year’s exemption must be retained in the employee’s agency payroll office for four (4) years. … page. Note : To claim exempt from tax withholdings and be in compliance with IRS and NYS Rules and Regulations, the … claiming single or married with 99 allowances are not in compliance with IRS regulations. Questions Questions may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/948-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholdingsState Agencies Bulletin No. 778
… 8, 2008 to affect Administration paychecks dated February 20, 2008. Agencies may refer to the new Control-D report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/778-fixed-amounts-tax-withholdingOpinion 88-54
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-54Lyndonville Central School District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-144)
… officials did not ensure goods and services were procured in accordance with applicable statutes and/or District policy … Key Recommendations Ensure goods and services are procured in compliance with competitive bidding requirements and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/16/lyndonville-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022mOpinion 94-33
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Service Award Programs (participation by retired members of fire department) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§215(1), 217(a): …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-33Review Invoices, Purchase Orders and Payments
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portalDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… announced. From October 2017 through October 2022, Timothy Gritman, 57, stole $110,897 in pension benefits from … wire fraud and Social Security fraud charges in February. “Timothy Gritman shamelessly hid his own father’s death, going … who seeks to defraud the pension system to justice.” “Timothy Gritman chose dollars and cents over a dignified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityPublic Welfare – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… couples, persons who have exceeded the 60-month limit on Family Assistance, children living apart from adult …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-welfareComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Bayport-Blue Point Public Library , Cincinnatus Fire … accrual records are not accurate. Auditors found a total of 209.37 leave accruals hours were overstated and 17.25 … Although the board has adopted procurement and code of ethics policies, it did not adopt an investment or credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits