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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Brookhaven Fire District , Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Department , Town of Ira and the Lake View Fire District . “In today’s fiscal … totaling $83,370 for purchases without obtaining any type of competition. The district also did not seek competition …
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
… received from customers to accounts receivable (AR) Items in SFS. The process for creating a Payment Worksheet starts … the agency entering the deposit and payment information in the ‘Regular Deposit’ navigation in SFS, similar to a Direct Journal Payment however, agencies …
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 first quarter of 2023, an increase of 7.1%, or nearly $369 million, … Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $55 billion in the first quarter of 2023 an increase of 71 or nearly $369 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterXI.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-certificationTown 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-260XII.10.E Reporting the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets – XII. Expenditures
… System; Unauthorized cash withdrawals from agency bank accounts; Unexplained discrepancies in cash balances and/or bank reconciliations; Unauthorized or improper use of State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10e-reporting-theft-loss-or-misuse-state-assetsDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through May $4 Billion Over Enacted Budget Projections
… State tax receipts through the first two months of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 were $4 billion higher than … according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The strong … State tax receipts through the first two months of State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-may-4-billion-over-enacted-budget-projectionsTown of Pulteney – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-177)
… policies and procedures related to acceptable use, online banking, breach notification, or disaster recovery. … Adopt computer-related policies regarding acceptable use, online banking, information breach notification and disaster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/26/town-pulteney-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-177Town of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… over the Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2011, to June 29, 2012. Background The Town of … intact within 72 hours from the date of receipt, excluding Sundays and holidays. Establish policies and procedures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243XV.7 Budget Allocations – XV. End of Year
… end of March All necessary segregations are in place for any mandatory payments that are required to be paid during … If needed, SFS/OSC will work with agencies to resolve any outstanding transactions that have budget errors to … Prior to March 31, State agencies also need to ensure that any Budget Journals Pending in Workflow are handled. Any …
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
… Jr. announced the convictions of Annette Bigelow, 60, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their mother’s death to collect nearly … Jr announced the convictions of Annette Bigelow 60 and Mary Nash 59 who hid their mothers death to collect nearly …
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. Adopt a Data Backup … for backing up and any other important details relating to the process (e.g., file-naming conventions, method of … 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
… made overpayments of $5,811 to two contractors. One contractor received $5,751 for personal service costs that were not allowable and a second contractor claimed $60 in unsupported utility expenses. Key Recommendations Take steps to improve oversight of contractor performance to ensure that contractor deliverables …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/17/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programsFacility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health’s (Department) … are effectively addressing safety and risks related to physical plant standards at health care facilities. This … To determine if the Department of Healths waiver practices …
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) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposition-farm-assetsCollege of Fredonia – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with … spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary and … fuel, and incidental costs such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide initiative to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-fredonia-selected-employee-travel-expensesOversight of Construction Management Contracts (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … the State park, recreation, and historic site system to conserve, protect, and enhance the natural, ecological, … and more. Parks oversees a range of capital projects to improve these sites. In an effort to better ensure certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-construction-management-contracts-followFood Metrics Implementation (Follow-Up)
… in the acquisition process. OGS is also responsible for tracking data on State agencies’ food purchases – both from inside and outside the State – and for providing a Food Metrics Annual Report to the Governor … Since the Law was implemented, OGS has issued reports for three years: 2014, 2015, and 2016. Our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/food-metrics-implementation-followProtection of Child Performers (Follow-Up)
… the Child Performers Unit (Unit) is responsible for monitoring compliance with Part 186 of the New York … system (System) and comprehensive permit requirements for child performers and certification of employers. System … created a sound and effective system of internal controls for the Unit, and did not have the necessary controls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/protection-child-performers-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2358
… Background: Pursuant to the New York State Fiscal Year 2026 Enacted Budget, Judiciary Law Section 519 has been … an increase to Jury Duty Daily Compensation to $72 per day effective 06/08/2025 for eligible employees. Note: Employees who would have made less than $72 per day must receive only the daily amount they would have earned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2358-june-2025-increase-jury-duty-daily-compensation