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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … in a timely manner and receipts for rent were not issued to apartment complex tenants. Town of Groveland – Fiscal … firm that performed financial services for the town prior to 2013, and contracts for 2013 and 2014 lacked specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… dollars he was not entitled to,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my investigators and Suffolk County District Attorney … Tierney, he is being held accountable for his crime. My office will continue to work with law enforcement agencies … The stolen funds were traced from his mother’s bank account into his bank account, where he thereafter spent the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Halfmoon Resident Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Police Acting Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli said. “Ms. Fish knowingly defrauded the pension system by using her … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-halfmoon-resident-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B22-1-8)
… independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2023. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, as amended … unrestricted fund balance in the general fund will total $ 8.6 million as of December 31, 2022, which is 31.4 … assessments and are entitled to refunds that could total $337,190. The result of these petitions will not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b22-1-8Payroll Forms
… for instructions for completing fillable and Excel version forms. AC 873 – Extra Service Payroll Voucher ( Fillable PDF … Vehicle ( Fillable PDF ) ( PDF ) AC 3197 – Fax Request for Direct Deposit Stop/Reversal ( Fillable PDF ) AC 3202 – Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/formsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-599
… regarding Taxes should be directed to the Tax and Compliance mailbox. … This bulletin provides agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-599-cuny-retroactive-rate-increases-city-laborerOpinion 2002-6
… property owners based solely on highway failing to meet qualifications for designation as seasonal limited use highway) -- Seasonal … for access. The fact that a town highway fails to meet the qualifications for designation as a seasonal limited use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-6Opinion 95-28
… as security for a financial institution's promise to pay the town under the terms of an obligation issued by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28DiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… individuals with specialized needs in appropriate shelters where they could receive the support they need to get back on their feet and on the path to stable housing. DHS’ shortcomings can have serious implications. It’s my hope that DHS uses the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthRensselaer City School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-153)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls over extra-classroom activity funds for the period July 1, 2011, to February 28, 2013. Background The Rensselaer City School … who provides training on extra-classroom activity funds to other school districts; however, this training has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/rensselaer-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomDepartment of Social Services – Monitoring of Service Provider Agreements (2016-MS-1)
… monitoring policies and procedures. Department Managers at four of the six counties audited (Chemung, Fulton, Monroe … reviewed 291 invoices associated with 30 contracts valued at $6.8 million and found that, generally, the Departments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/07/19/department-social-services-monitoring-service-provider-agreements-2016-ms-1XV.4 Overview – XV. End of Year
… by the agency by the published deadline. Scheduled Payment Dates for all voucher types, including for Single Payment Refund vouchers and vouchers charging Federal funds, … next pay cycle. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 01/27/2021 … For current End of Fiscal Year FYE deadlines and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4-overviewVillage of Altmar – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-331)
… Purpose of Examination The purpose of our examination was to determine if the Village Clerk-Treasurer properly … receipts and disbursements during the period June 1, 2009 to May 31, 2013. Background The Village, located in Oswego … In July 2010, voters in the Village presented a petition to the Village Board calling for a public referendum on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/03/19/village-altmar-apparent-misappropriation-funds-2013m-331Elmont Public Library – Board Oversight and Professional Services (2014M-060)
… intervals. Key Recommendations Audit and approve all claims prior to payment, except as otherwise provided by law. Ensure that all Library funds are in the custody of the Treasurer and that the Treasurer signs all disbursement checks, after audit and approval of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/11/elmont-public-library-board-oversight-and-professional-services-2014m-060Town of Bangor – Board Oversight (2012M-193)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls over selected Town operations for the period January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Bangor is located in … Officer. The Board did not require the Officers to remit the fees they collected to the Town. Instead, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-bangor-board-oversight-2012m-193CUNY Bulletin No. CU-735
… Services has announced that the 2022 premium rate and the maximum weekly employee contribution for coverage … regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Tax and Compliance mailbox. … CUNY Bulletin No CU735 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-735-cuny-nys-paid-family-leave-additional-bargaining-unitsCommunity College Safety Reporting (2015-MS-2)
… Act requires all public and private colleges participating in Federal Title IV student financial aid programs to … property within or immediately adjacent to the campus, and in or on non-campus buildings or property that the college … must maintain and make publicly available a daily crime log and must submit crime statistics to the United States …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2015/08/28/community-college-safety-reporting-2015-ms-2New Suffolk Common School District – Selected Financial Operations (2013M-197)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate selected District financial operations for the period July 1, 2011 through March 31, … have not properly budgeted for tuition and teacher personnel salaries. District officials also consistently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/new-suffolk-common-school-district-selected-financial-operations-2013mTown of Wethersfield – Town Clerk and Highway Operations (2013M-21)
… Board did not adopt a procurement policy and the Highway Superintendent did not routinely obtain quotes prior to … and auto parts were not adequate. Because of the Highway Superintendent’s lack of controls over the Town’s fuel … policy, as required by law. Ensure that the Highway Superintendent complies with its adopted procurement policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-wethersfield-town-clerk-and-highway-operations-2013m-21Operational Advisory No. 8
… an uncashed check will be turned over to the OSC Office of Unclaimed Funds if action is not taken to negotiate the … the funds will be turned over to the OSC Office of the Unclaimed Funds on April 30th. It is important that Agencies … Once the funds have been escheated to the Office of Unclaimed Funds no future Agency action will be allowed. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreach