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Operational 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 payment or seek … the funds will be turned over to the OSC Office of the Unclaimed Funds on April 30th. It is important that Agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreachLocust Valley Water District – Budgeting (2013M-179)
… 1, 2009, through December 31, 2012. Background The Locust Valley Water District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay, … drinking water to 7,500 customers in the Hamlet of Locust Valley, the Village of Lattingtown, and sections of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/09/06/locust-valley-water-district-budgeting-2013m-179State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Department of Health: Medicaid Program – Overpayments for Medicare Part C Claims (2023-S-13) Under Medicare Part … auditors determined Medicaid made improper payments for 49 Part C claims (55%) totaling $881,233. The improper … Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 91-46
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … salary not less than the compensation received by the civil court judges of the city of New York. The court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-46Delevan Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-345)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … adequately reviewed or approved all bills/claims prior to payment. The Treasurer did not provide the Board with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/26/delevan-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialCity of Fulton – Fiscal Stress (2013M-310)
… to review the City’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013. Background The City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/22/city-fulton-fiscal-stress-2013m-310State Agencies Bulletin No. 1767
… agency address that will be displayed on Employee Form W-2 for 2019. Effective Date(s) Immediately. Agency Actions Agencies must verify the agency return address for all Department ID(s) associated with their agency as … prior to November 15, 2019 . There is a 30 character limit for the agency name field. Please ensure that any changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1767-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2-wage-and-taxAdditional Service Credit for Unused, Unpaid Sick Leave – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL). To be eligible for this benefit, you must retire directly from public … members, the maximum number of sick leave days allowable is 165. The additional credit is determined by dividing your … of service credit to be vested, and you’re two months short, your sick leave credit can’t make up the difference. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/additional-service-credit-unused-unpaid-sick-leaveState Agencies Bulletin No. 1597
… Purpose To request verification of the agency return address that will be displayed on … emailed to the Tax and Compliance mailbox. … Verification of Agency Return Address on Employee Form W2s Wage and Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1597-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2s-wage-and-taxVillage of Sidney – Financial Activities (2023M-14)
… not properly monitor selected financial activities. As a result, total general fund balance for fiscal year-end 2021-22 was overstated by $571,719, the transparency of … by $288,510 and liabilities by $434,929 in fiscal year 2021-22. Two capital project funds and three community …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/05/19/village-sidney-financial-activities-2023m-14City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-15-2)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review … schedule. Ensure that the potential water and sewer rate increases be authorized by the Common Council prior to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/03/13/city-olean-budget-review-b1-15-2XVI.1 Financial Reporting Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… financial reports for the public and the Legislature in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles … updated as needed to reflect such additions or revisions in GAAP, as well as to reflect changes in State law, administrative or judicial actions and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi1-financial-reporting-overviewTown of Salina – Information Technology (2013M-256)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over information … technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Salina is located … Board has not established policies and procedures related to personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/22/town-salina-information-technology-2013m-256DiNapoli Statement on Legislation Restoring Contract Review Authority
… statement today following the passage of A.7925-A in the Assembly which will statutorily restore the Office of … been removed. The legislation (S.6809-A) already passed in the Senate on May 18, 2022. “The Comptroller’s independent … to increase oversight, accountability and transparency in state procurement. “By reviewing contracts before they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-statement-legislation-restoring-contract-review-authorityDobbs Ferry Union Free School District – Facilities Department Overtime (2023M-120)
… This could increase the District’s operational and pension costs. Key Recommendations Ensure overtime is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/01/dobbs-ferry-union-free-school-district-facilities-department-overtimeMontauk Union Free School District – Information Technology (2022M-137)
… to the network or develop an IT contingency plan. As a result, there is an increased risk that the network may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/27/montauk-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2022m-137Town of Dresden – Financial Condition and Town Clerk Operations (2016M-369)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition and to examine the Town Clerk’s operations for the period January … balance in the general fund than was actually available to finance operations in 2013 and 2014. The Board has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-dresden-financial-condition-and-town-clerk-operations-2016m-369DiNapoli: Former Director Allegedly Stole $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… The former Executive Director of Hornell Partners for Growth (HPG) was charged with Grand Larceny in the Fourth … Degree and Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree for allegedly stealing $1,711 in cash from the HPG’s Annual Fourth of July festival and earmarked for the city’s Business Improvement District, according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-former-director-allegedly-stole-1700-hornell-partners-growthVillage of Nichols – Financial Condition (2013M-50)
… The Village of Nichols is located in the Town of Nichols, Tioga County. The Village is governed by a Board of Trustees which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/07/village-nichols-financial-condition-2013m-50Town of Alexandria - Water and Sewer District Financial Condition (2019M-116)
… did not budget accurately nor raise sufficient revenues to fund water and sewer operations, which resulted in five … districts had deficit fund balances ranging from $13,620 to $113,900 as of December 31, 2018. These deficit fund balances ranged from 14 to 217 percent of 2019 budget appropriations. Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-water-and-sewer-district-financial-condition-2019m-116