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DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $21.3 Million in Suspicious 2016 Tax Refunds
… days. "My auditors are committed to safeguarding the funds of honest New Yorkers," DiNapoli said. "We'll stay one step ahead of the schemes used by tax cheats, and look to ensure only … auditors work cooperatively with the Department of Taxation and Finance to stop questionable refunds and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-213-million-suspicious-2016-tax-refundsDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… of depositing them in the clerk’s bank account, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Hart, 57, of Hyde … as the town tax collector. She allegedly used her position to steal cash payments made to the town and manipulated town … public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-feesState Police Bulletin No. SP-143
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing of State Police Hazardous Duty Pay. Affected Employees … Officers in Bargaining Unit 17 Background Chapter 69 of the Laws of 2009 provides for an annual Hazardous Duty … officers shall receive Hazardous Duty Pay in the amount of $1,200 annually. To be eligible for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-143-2012-state-police-hazardous-duty-paySandy Creek Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2016M-354)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to analyze the school lunch fund’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2015 … elected seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted school lunch appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year total … averaged $169,000 annually, been paid from the school lunch fund, the fund’s average annual operating deficit would …
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)
… through September 30, 2015. Background The Beacon City School District is located in the City of Beacon, Dutchess County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/beacon-city-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-20State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor's 2024 State of the City Address
… Tools Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York NYC's Shifting Population: The Latest Statistics Residential Real Estate in NYC: Rising Tax Bills During COVID Fuel Disparities New York …
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 … was seen in the years before the pandemic, is a positive sign of stability and could help local officials better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearStatus of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 (Follow-Up)
… initial report, Status of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 (Report 2008-S-48). Background Our initial … of the project items in the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011. We also examined whether the project items on … Authority: Status of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 (2008-S-48) New York State Thruway Authority: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/status-board-approved-capital-plan-2005-2011-followHannibal Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds (2023M-59)
… was able to misappropriate over $850,000 in Company funds during an eight-and-a-half-year period. For example, he … Recommendations Work to seek recovery of misappropriated funds from the Company’s insurance provider and consult with …
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)
… paid during the audit period totaling $371,826 and found that 2,866 transactions totaling $356,610 (92 … $25,140 from an online retailer, $23,242 for furniture and appliances, $16,687 from warehouse clubs and grocery … 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-206VIII.1.B Revenue Transfers – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… recorded as “Temporary Undistributed Receipts” account code 32601 to the correct revenue account code. Whenever … should be recorded to the account code which best accounts for the type of receipt. See Chapter IV, Section 3.B – … Voucher & General Ledger Journal Entries Overview of this Chapter for guidance on: Submitting APJV and GLJE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1b-revenue-transfersConclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… a "super control" because, when conducted effectively, it can identify claims that have violated or bypassed purchasing … could be more true when an improper or poorly documented claim is rejected, or even held temporarily, until it meets … process or establishing a claims auditing position can enhance the control environment of your organization. OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionTown 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 The Town of Eastchester is located in Westchester County and has a population of approximately … tickets and the Town collected approximately $806,000 in fines for parking violations. Key Findings The Court’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-eastchester-parking-ticket-collections-2012m-246Pavilion Central School District – Claims Audit (2024M-108)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Pavilion Central School District (District) claims auditor properly audited claims … action. … Determine whether the Pavilion Central School District District claims auditor properly audited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/01/pavilion-central-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-108Agency Financial Reporting Package
… access the AFRP Reporting Application. You will receive two automated emails from the system. One email will contain your User ID and the other will contain a temporary password. Resources User Manual For all questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/agency-financial-reporting-packageState Police Bulletin No. SP-146
… Deduction Code Description 410 Health Care Spending Account 420 NY Dependent Care Contribution 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-146-2012-2013-state-police-fitness-bonus-paymentOpinion 88-57
… constitutional equal protection guarantees (24 Opns St Comp, 1968, p 728; 8 Opns St Comp, 1952, p 281; NY Const, Art … consideration of concepts of equal protection and freedom from discrimination as guaranteed by the State and Federal … of a local law which exempted designated senior citizens from rent increases in rent controlled apartments in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-57VII.2 Miscellaneous Receipts / Accounts Receivable Receipts Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… are recorded through the Accounts Receivable (AR) module in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) after a deposit is … The following types of cash receipts should be recorded in the SFS as an AR Deposit in the AR module: Agency … following chartfields are required on all deposits in SFS: Business Unit Department Code Fund Code Account Code: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii2-miscellaneous-receipts-accounts-receivable-receipts/overviewState Agencies Bulletin No. 2002
… paid using Earnings Codes HSC and CHM are included as salary for retirement purposes and are included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2002-annual-stipend-canine-handlers-represented-public-employees-federationBorrowing Against Your Contributions – State Police Plan
… You must be in active service and have at least one year of member service credit. You must repay each outstanding … The minimum loan is $25. The maximum loan is 75 percent of your annuity savings contribution balance, minus any … loan balance, so you must have an annuity savings balance of at least $33.35. Annuity savings contributions are those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/borrowing-against-your-contributions-0