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DiNapoli, McGill Announce Arrest of Man Who Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Retirement Payments
… of Jamaica, Queens, who moved to Maryland to live with her son, Bump. In 2019, a concerned neighbor reported to the SSA … in order to continue receiving her payments. When her son appeared instead, the SSA questioned him. He stated that she was out of the country, on an extended tour of Europe and only reachable by e-mail. Authorities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-mcgill-announce-arrest-man-who-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-retirement-paymentsTown of Laurens – Budgeting Practices (2013M-204)
… to May 20, 2013. Background The Town of Laurens is located in Otsego County and serves approximately 2,400 residents. … budget estimates. The Board received an extra $1.7 million in unbudgeted revenues from 2008 to 2012. Of this amount, … related to flood revenues. The Board budgeted $6.2 million in expenditures over the same time period and actually spent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-laurens-budgeting-practices-2013m-204March 2000: Handicapped Parking Education Program
… The purpose of the disability awareness program is to train local law enforcement personnel to recognize and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/march-2000-handicapped-parking-education-programDiNapoli: Former Savona Mayor Charged With Defrauding the Village
… to justice and for our continued partnership to fight public corruption." Harrian, 52, resigned his position and … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… degree, a class D felony, offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree and official misconduct. She was … of $33,189 for the money she stole from town fees and tax payments. If Metz fails to make restitution, she faces a … in cash, claiming she found it at her home and in a filing cabinet at work. Later investigation revealed that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftCamillus Volunteer Fire Department – Fiscal Operations (2014M-072)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s internal controls over financial … Onondaga County. The Department provides fire protection to the Village of Camillus and to the Town through a fire protection contract. From January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/06/06/camillus-volunteer-fire-department-fiscal-operations-2014m-072Gorham-Middlesex Central School District – Online Banking Access (2022M-179)
… officials limited online banking access and permissions to Board-authorized users. Key Findings District officials did not ensure online banking access was limited to Board-authorized users because no one reviewed online … banking users, six users were not authorized by the Board to conduct online banking but were inappropriately provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/17/gorham-middlesex-central-school-district-online-banking-access-2022m-179Village of Tannersville – Water Department Operations (2016M-417)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s water department operations for the … Key Findings Village officials did not require staff to perform periodic reconciliations of water produced to … necessary upgrades to bring the water infrastructure up to date. Develop written policies and procedures to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/05/05/village-tannersville-water-department-operations-2016m-417State Agencies Bulletin No. 1972
… maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan for calendar year 2022: … An additional deferment is available to employees age 50 and over remains unchanged at $6,500.00. Employees in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1972-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2022Orleans County Soil and Water Conservation District - Claims Audit (2018M-105)
… were properly audited prior to payment. Key Findings The Board has not adopted a cash disbursement policy. … Twenty-four claims totaling approximately $7,300, out of the 72 claims totaling approximately $524,000 in our sample, were not audited and approved by the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2018/08/03/orleans-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-claims-audit-2018m-105Accounts Payable Advisory No. 65
… Subject : Adjusting the Scheduled Due Date Guidance : Agencies should only override the system calculated Scheduled Due Date on an exception basis. It may be necessary … Failure to follow this guidance prior to adjusting the Scheduled Due Date may cause the voucher to pay at an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/65-accounts-payable-advisory-no-65State Contract and Payment Actions in November
… In November, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,460 contracts for state … nearly 2.3 million payments worth more than $10.5 billion. The Office rejected 119 contracts and related transactions … In November the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1460 contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… Comptroller approved 1,484 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.6 billion and approved more than 2.1 million payments worth more than $13.6 billion. The office rejected 124 contracts and related transactions valued at $425.3 million and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Year-End Accomplishments
… level of transparency. Released a progress report on the Fund’s $1 billion In-State Private Equity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-year-end-accomplishmentsXVI.4.D Receivables Other Than Income Taxes and Federal Grants – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Policy References: Section 40-a of the State Finance Law generally sets forth the basis for … RECEIVABLE The account description, “Accounts Receivable,” is comprised of the following four items: Taxes - Taxes … loan receivables certain factors are considered such as: What, if any, repayment agreement is on file? Are repayment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4d-receivables-other-income-taxes-and-federal-grantsState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… In January, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,732 contracts for state … and operation at the Sampson and Seneca Lake State Parks in Seneca and Ontario counties. $1.2 million with Coyle … In January the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1732 contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryOffice for People With Developmental Disabilities Fuel Card
… Purpose We examined select purchases made on State-issued WEX Bank fuel credit cards (WEX card) by Metro … review and approve the logs for completeness and accuracy on a regular basis. At the time of a fuel purchase, drivers … We examined select purchases made on Stateissued WEX Bank fuel credit cards WEX card by Metro …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/10/office-people-developmental-disabilities-fuel-cardState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,580 contracts for state … Open Book New York . Major Contracts Approved Department of Environmental Conservation $13.2 million with Paul Smiths College of Arts & Science for administration of the Adirondack region …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilRoxbury Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-207)
… expenditure estimates that are realistic and based upon all information available at the time the budget is developed. Review all reserve balances and determine if the amounts reserved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/01/roxbury-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-207East Hampton Union Free School District – Network and Financial Application Access and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-8)
… secured user account access to the network and financial application and developed an information technology (IT) … officials secured user account access to the financial application but did not secure user account access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/08/east-hampton-union-free-school-district-network-and-financial-application