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Travel Advisory No. 2
… be designated in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience of an employee or to maximize travel … are appropriate. This includes assessing designations for employees in telecommuting scenarios. There may be … which may be a significant and unexpected tax liability for the employee. Chapter XIII , Section 6 - Potential Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/2-taxable-travelDiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… effect in early March. He will direct all legal affairs for the Office of the State Comptroller and continue to lead … Since 2011, Sheingold was deputy comptroller and counsel for Investigations. He spearheaded DiNapoli’s initiative to … million. “Nelson’s breadth of legal knowledge, his passion for justice and dedication to public service make him an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerCheektowaga Central School District - Capital Project Management (2022M-90)
… $1.9 million of additional work the District contracted for. As a result, voters were not afforded the opportunity to … under budget. Officials expended just over $2 million for five professional service contracts and 39 change orders … timely to the New York State Education Department (SED) for approval. Key Recommendations Transparently share capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/16/cheektowaga-central-school-district-capital-project-management-2022m-90State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… swim program fees totaling $21,843 were properly accounted for or remitted in a timely manner because the clerks did not … Annual Update Documents were not filed in a timely manner for fiscal years 2018 through 2020. Kortright Rural Fire … or annually audit the treasurer’s records. Competition for heating oil was not sought and had officials worked with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Summerhill – Fund Balance and Budget Monitoring (2013M-27)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management and budgeting practices, and its resultant financial condition for the period January … The Town of Summerhill is located in Cayuga County and has approximately 1,200 residents. The Town is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-summerhill-fund-balance-and-budget-monitoring-2013m-27Rapids Fire Company – Credit Cards (2023M-86)
… purchases were made by authorized users, supported and for appropriate Company purposes. Key Findings Credit card … were received, and/or determine whether the purchases were for appropriate Company purposes . In addition: The … a Company credit card to make 19 purchases totaling $3,000 for the Company. Officials paid $969 in New York State (NYS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/09/22/rapids-fire-company-credit-cards-2023m-86Wyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B23-7-1)
… is authorized to issue the deficit obligations, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings We found … percent, more than the $7.9 million projected expenditure for 2022-23 and $3.9 million, or 54 percent, more than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/04/07/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b23-7-1New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… Robust increases to reserves will better prepare us for future downturns and challenges. “I remain concerned … it hinders our future, which is why I proposed a roadmap for reform to impose meaningful limits on debt and ban … backdoor borrowing. This proposal can serve as the basis for discussion and action to give more power back to voters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalState Agencies Bulletin No. 793
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new DOB requirement. Background Per the Pension Protection … immediately, the DOB must be entered in Personal Data for new employees who participate in the TIAA/CREF Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/793-date-birth-dob-requirement-new-members-tiaacref-retirement-planSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State's agencies spend between $100 million and $150 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/selected-employee-travel-expensesXII.7.A Responding to Voucher and Expense Report Audit Questions – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The Bureau of State Expenditures’ (Bureau) auditors may need additional … auditors can successfully contact Voucher Authorizers: Online agencies must ensure their Voucher Authorizers’ email … all changes in voucher contacts to voucherauditmailbox@osc.ny.gov . The email must include the name, email address, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7a-responding-voucher-and-expense-report-audit-questionsXII.6.P Processing a Payment to a Military Address – XII. Expenditures
… This section provides Business Units with guidance on how to process payments to a military address using the Statewide Financial System … zip code. Business Units should also consider the United States Postal Service’s guidelines and restrictions on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6p-processing-payment-military-addressInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… action to ensure that the bridge is safe to use). In addition, NYSTA must provide DOT with the written … Audit/Report of Interest Department of Transportation: Management and Oversight of Structural Defects on Highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsVillage of Spencer – Financial Condition (2013M-119)
… aspect of the accounting function from the accounting records to the financial reports and in the reports to the … Recommendations Prepare complete and accurate financial records and reports, including monthly reconciliations of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-spencer-financial-condition-2013m-119Town of Minetto – Financial Condition (2013M-284)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to July 31, 2013. Background … elected Board members, is the legislative body responsible for managing Town operations. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year are approximately $473,000 in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-minetto-financial-condition-2013m-284Town of Big Flats – Financial Management (2013M-170)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management for the period January 1, 2010, to May 1, 2013. Background … revenues, expenditures, and fund balance available for appropriation. Adopt a fund balance policy governing the … establishing authorized reserves to accumulate money for a future purpose. … Town of Big Flats Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-big-flats-financial-management-2013m-170Village of Fairport Industrial Development Agency – Board Governance (2015M-195)
… the Village of Fairport. The Agency, which was created by State legislation in 1976, is governed by a five-member Board … it inappropriately commingled bank accounts and accounting records for the three entities. The Agency retains additional … and separate and distinct bank accounts and accounting records. Consider amending the Agency’s lease and payment in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/03/31/village-fairport-industrial-development-agency-boardPember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-285)
… oversight of the Library/Museum’s financial activities for the period June 1, 2011 through April 26, 2013. … by a nine-member Board. The Library/Museum’s funding for the 2011-12 fiscal year totaled $165,950. Key Findings … reports. However, the Board did not adopt a budget for the fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13, as required by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/03/pember-library-and-museum-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-285Improper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider (Follow-Up)
… provides transportation to medically necessary services for recipients who are unable to obtain transportation on … verifiable records necessary to support Medicaid payments for a period of six years. If the information is incomplete, … transportation claims prior to 2016, which accounted for $1.4 million in Medicaid payments. We recommended that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-transportation-provider-followNorth Shore Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2017M-89)
… do not have sufficient information to ensure that the log is complete and accurate. Key Recommendations Ensure … maintain a running record of gallons dispensed on the fuel log. Reconcile the fuel log to inventory records. Any differences should be promptly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/north-shore-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2017m-89