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State Police Bulletin No. SP-143
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing of State Police Hazardous Duty Pay. Affected Employees Troopers … of Absence or Military Stipend Leave (MLS, MTS) status on 11/01/12. Hazardous Duty Pay is pensionable and included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-143-2012-state-police-hazardous-duty-payContinuity of Operations Planning (Follow-Up)
To assess the extent of implementation as of August 27 2019 of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/11/continuity-operations-planning-followDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… Town Clerk Margaret Hart was charged today for the theft of more than $27,000 which she allegedly stole by pocketing … and official misconduct. The thefts, which took place over three and half years, were uncovered by the State … "Ms. Hart violated the public trust by stealing town fees and will be held accountable for her actions," DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-feesHannibal Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds (2023M-59)
… former Treasurer was able to misappropriate over $850,000 in Company funds during an eight-and-a-half-year period. For example, he was able to: Disburse over $451,000 in unauthorized checks to himself from January 2014 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/07/21/hannibal-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-2023m-59Village of Ocean Beach – Credit Card Usage (2022M-206)
… audit credit card claims, ensuring that documentation to support credit card purchases is intact, before approving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/06/30/village-ocean-beach-credit-card-usage-2022m-206DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $21.3 Million in Suspicious 2016 Tax Refunds
… refunds totaling $466 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. "My auditors are committed to safeguarding the funds of honest New Yorkers," DiNapoli said. "We'll stay … to unscrupulous tax preparers filing false returns. Other popular scams include using questionable social security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-213-million-suspicious-2016-tax-refundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor's 2024 State of the City Address
… Statistics Residential Real Estate in NYC: Rising Tax Bills During COVID Fuel Disparities New York State Rent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-2024-state-city-addressDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 2.5% in October compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearCompliance With the Clery Act (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With the Clery Act (Report 2013-S-70). Background In 1990, Congress enacted the Clery Act, which requires … to the State University of New York (SUNY) to develop strategies to enhance compliance with the Clery Act and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/compliance-clery-act-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 770
… by the State of New York. The intent of the program is to encourage the improvement and modernization of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/770-department-labor-veterans-program-incentive-awardsStatus of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report, Status of the Board-Approved Capital … the actions taken by the Thruway Authority (Authority) in monitoring and reporting on the status of the project items in the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011. We also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/status-board-approved-capital-plan-2005-2011-followTown of Eastchester – Parking Ticket Collections (2012M-246)
… purpose of our audit was to examine the Court receivables for parking offenses for the period January 1, 2010, to May 31, 2012. Background … and the Town collected approximately $806,000 in fines for parking violations. Key Findings The Court’s parking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-eastchester-parking-ticket-collections-2012m-246VIII.1.B Revenue Transfers – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… of transactions: Transfer of receipts between funds and account codes as authorized in legislation Redistribution of … previously recorded as “Temporary Undistributed Receipts” account code 32601 to the correct revenue account code. Whenever …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1b-revenue-transfersConclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… The claims auditing process is known as a "super control" because, when conducted effectively, it can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionSandy Creek Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2016M-354)
… was to analyze the school lunch fund’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2015 through June 24, 2016. Background … $513,020. Key Findings District officials did not perform a cost-per-meal analysis and did not ensure cafeteria … increased to almost $179,000. Key Recommendations Complete a cost-per-meal analysis and, where possible, explore methods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/sandy-creek-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2016m-354Beacon City School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-20)
… did not ensure that sufficient funds were available on open purchase orders when approving claims resulting in eight open purchase orders being overspent by $77,436. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/beacon-city-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-20Pavilion Central School District – Claims Audit (2024M-108)
… (District) claims auditor properly audited claims prior to payment. Key Findings The claims auditor did not properly audit all claims prior to payment. As a result, there was an increased risk that … totaling more than $1 million did not have documentation to demonstrate that officials complied with the Board-adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/01/pavilion-central-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-108Agency Financial Reporting Package
… to get started. If you forgot your credentials, click “I forgot my User ID” and/or “I forgot my Password” to recover your credentials. New Users To request an account be created, contact OSC BFR at (518) 474-3277or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/agency-financial-reporting-packageIT Security: Key 12 Areas of Concern – Information Technology Governance
… #6 – Patch Management Area #7 – Access Controls Area #8 – Online Banking Area #9 – Wireless Network Area #10 – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-key-12-areas-concernOpinion 90-50
… of a municipality, he shall make an estimate of the cost of the work which he is requested by such municipality … submitted to him by such municipality, which cost estimates, plans and specifications shall be approved by … the work requested by the municipality in accordance with cost estimates, plans and specifications approved by such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-50