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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… in a prior audit, which describes methods and procedures for purchasing, including the specific information required … quotes to ensure the school is receiving the best price for goods and services. For access to state and local government spending and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… released with the Executive Budget in January. “Tax collections continue to be higher than expected and … now our financial position remains strong.” Year-to-date tax collections of $63.3 billion were $4.4 billion, or 7.5 percent, over last year for the same period. Tax receipts were $547.2 million over DOB’s January estimate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it's critical that schools make every dollar count," DiNapoli … school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Central Valley …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli Appoints Top Retirement System Staff
… from 2013 to 2014. Prior to joining government, she worked for the New York State AFL-CIO for 23 years. Crawford Gardner joined the State … to replace the current member benefit system. She is known for her broad depth of knowledge of complex retirement system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-appoints-top-retirement-system-staffFacility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers
… waiver practices are effectively addressing safety and risks related to physical plant standards at health care … required to operate in compliance with architectural codes and safety regulations issued by the Department. The … responsible for enforcing compliance with these codes and regulations and for granting exceptions. Regulations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/18/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waiversDisposition of Farm Assets
… At the time of closure, the Department was responsible for the disposition of all farm assets, including equipment, … generated almost $570,000 of one-time revenues for the State. The Department has also leased a significant … of Transportation: Review of Real Property Holdings for Disposal (2010-S-48) … To determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposition-farm-assetsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… policy and that all claims were approved prior to payment. None of the 18 purchases of goods and services … always properly audit claims prior to approving them for payment. Auditors reviewed 173 claims totaling $338,876 and … pricing option. The board did not authorize the pre-payment of utility service claims. As a result, four claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVII.2.B Payment Worksheet – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
A Payment Worksheet is used by agencies to apply payments received from customers to accounts receivable AR Items in SFS
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii2b-payment-worksheetDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.5 billion in the … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Sales tax collections were quite strong in the first quarter,” … report found: On a monthly basis, statewide sales tax collections increased by 9.2% in January and 14.1% in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterTown of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… internal controls over the Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2011, to June 29, 2012. Background … Robert Blain and Donald Olson, who shared a court clerk. For the audit period, the Justices collected approximately … Olson did not perform bank reconciliations properly or at all, prepare monthly accountabilities, deposit cash receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243Town of Pulteney – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-177)
… May 30, 2012. Background The Town of Pulteney is located in Steuben County and has a population of 1,285. The Town is … or that sufficient review and oversight procedures are in place. The Board also did not perform an audit of the … notification, or disaster recovery. There is no system in place for monitoring IT activity or changes in the system, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/26/town-pulteney-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-177XV.7 Budget Allocations – XV. End of Year
… State agencies will need to be proactive in working with the Division of Budget as … possible in the allocation of funds to ensure that: There is sufficient segregation authority available in SFS so all … root cause of the workflow problems and resolve. Why is it important to resolve budget exceptions and move …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv7-budget-allocationsXI.18.I Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Finance Law §139-l requires bidders on state procurements to certify that they have a written policy addressing sexual … department or agency thereof, where competitive bidding is required by statute, rule or regulation shall contain the … department or agency thereof, where competitive bidding is not required by statute, rule or regulation may contain, …
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
… Plan, according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The strong … Plan according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-may-4-billion-over-enacted-budget-projectionsBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… the organization should have a written agreement with the vendor that clearly describes the expectations for … issued a Records Advisory entitled Using a Data Storage Vendor 1 that describes what should be included in a data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0Town of Newstead – Joint Highway Facility Project (2012M-260)
… Board’s management of the Joint Highway Facility Project for the period January 1, 2008, to August 31, 2012. … 2010, the Board authorized the issuance of serial bonds for the Joint Highway Facility Project at a maximum cost not … planned before awarding contracts, to minimize the need for change orders. Properly approve all change orders and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-newstead-joint-highway-facility-project-2012m-260State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … School District – Financial Management (Wyoming County) For the 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16 fiscal years, the board … sound budgets and monitor and update its multi-year plan. For access to state and local government spending, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… 59, who hid their mother’s death to collect nearly $22,000 in her state pension payments from 2013 to 2015. The two … each pleaded guilty to one count of felony grand larceny in the fourth degree. "This was a deliberate act to abuse the … Court Judge David Zuckerman. Bigelow and Nash are due back in court Jan. 6 for sentencing. Since taking office in 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsCollege 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-expensesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… in encumbrances and improperly reserving $7.7 million for debt service. Eastport-South Manor Central School … also found officials did not have written agreements for four professional service providers who were paid … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
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