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DiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… DiNapoli’s staff, which noticed discrepancies in the town books and obtained a confession. Sheppard has since repaid … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsOpinion 97-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … that claims be certified) CLAIMS -- Certification of (necessity for in city) LOCAL LAWS -- Claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-8Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… office completed audits of the Brookhaven Fire District , Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Department , Town of Ira and the … address remote access to the district’s financial system. Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Department – Board Oversight … office completed audits of the Brookhaven Fire District Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Department Town of Ira and the Lake …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVII.2.B Payment Worksheet – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… from customers to accounts receivable (AR) Items in SFS. The process for creating a Payment Worksheet starts with the agency entering the deposit and payment information in … Directly’ box. (See Section 2.A – Direct Journal Payment of this Chapter.) Once the ‘Regular Deposit’ step is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii2b-payment-worksheetXI.18.I Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… not contain the above certification may not be considered for award; provided however, that if the bidder cannot make … submitting transactions to the OSC Bureau of Contracts for approval. If the selected bidder cannot provide the … their assessment as to why the bidder’s justification for not providing the certification is reasonable. Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18i-sexual-harassment-prevention-certificationDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through May $4 Billion Over Enacted Budget Projections
… of the state fiscal year is good news and gives reason for optimism about the economic recovery. The state is … was $4.8 billion, or 38.8 percent, higher than last year for the same period, primarily due to higher Medicaid costs … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-may-4-billion-over-enacted-budget-projectionsXV.7 Budget Allocations – XV. End of Year
… State agencies will need to be proactive in working with the Division of Budget as early as possible in the allocation of funds to ensure that: There is sufficient segregation authority … are in place for any mandatory payments that are required to be paid during the “blackout period” when SFS is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv7-budget-allocationsDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. … the convictions of Annette Bigelow, 60, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their mother’s death to collect nearly $22,000 in her state pension payments from 2013 to 2015. The two Westchester County residents each pleaded guilty to one count …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability to quickly restore electronic data
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0Oversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) … effective oversight of its service provider contracts to ensure claimed expenses are program-appropriate and … April 26, 2018. Background The Department’s mission is to protect, improve, and promote the health, productivity, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/17/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programsFacility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers
… 12, 2014. Background Health care facilities in New York State are required to operate in compliance with … issued by the Department. The Department is the State agency responsible for enforcing compliance with these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/18/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waiversDisposition of Farm Assets
… June 30, 2013. Background The Department oversees the State's prison system and monitors the activities of persons … farms at 12 correctional facilities located throughout the State: Beacon, Clinton, Eastern, Elmira, Green Haven, Greene, … budget process, the Department was directed to close these farm operations to generate cost savings. At the time of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposition-farm-assetsCollege of Fredonia – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State as well as other … travel payments. Key Findings The travel expenses for the five College employees selected for audit were documented and adhered to State travel rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-fredonia-selected-employee-travel-expensesOversight of Construction Management Contracts (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Construction … a range of capital projects to improve these sites. In an effort to better ensure certain capital projects are … Parks occasionally contracts with firms that specialize in providing construction management (CM) services. In 2012, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-construction-management-contracts-followFood Metrics Implementation (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Food Metrics Implementation ( 2017-S-18 ). Background To assist agencies in increasing their New York State food purchases, the State … York State food purchasing to agency personnel involved in the acquisition process. OGS is also responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/food-metrics-implementation-followProtection of Child Performers (Follow-Up)
… of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Protection of Child Performers ( 2016-S-70 ). … in addressing the issues identified in our initial report. The Department has not implemented either of the two recommendations in our initial report. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/protection-child-performers-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2358
… purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the June 2025 Increase to Jury Duty Daily Compensation. Affected … Duty Daily Compensation to $72 per day effective 06/08/2025 for eligible employees. Note: Employees who would have … to the Jury Duty Daily Compensation is effective 06/08/2025 for both Administration and Institution Payroll Cycles. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2358-june-2025-increase-jury-duty-daily-compensationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2303
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of their inability to … also affected. Effective Dates: Effective every Thursday morning for approximately one hour beginning on April 21, 2022. Please note, this disruption will occur after the completion of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2303-payserv-request-direct-deposit-panel-and-new-york-state-payroll-onlineContract Advisory No. 16
… reporting and used the correct Agency IDs and contract numbers. If any reports are missing, agencies must reach out … Guide to Financial Operations Chapter XI, Section 18.C - Consultant Disclosure AC 3272-S Form B …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/16-state-consultant-services-contractors-annual-employment-reports-due-may-15thCity of Glens Falls – Financial Condition (2013M-150)
… The City of Glens Falls is located in Warren County and has approximately 14,700 residents. The City is governed … by the City Council which comprises an elected Mayor and six elected councilpersons - five representing each of the City wards, and one councilman-at-large. The City’s budgeted general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/02/city-glens-falls-financial-condition-2013m-150