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DiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… in 2013 by Invest Northern Ireland and Bank of Ireland to assist Northern Ireland based SMEs to accelerate growth. … Fund,” DiNapoli said. “Northern Ireland is on the move, as I saw firsthand during a recent visit. The peace process has … Northern Ireland Government Minister Jonathan Bell said: “I welcome this investment which once again demonstrates a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandVendor File Advisory No. 11
… ensure the State does business with the vendor according to the vendor’s logistical preferences, including purchase orders going to the correct address and voucher payments to the correct bank account or address. The “Location” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/11-vendor-locationDiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2023-24 Enacted State Budget
… and as temporary federal aid is spent down, according to an analysis by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … fully funding Foundation Aid for our schools, programs to help New Yorkers that are still struggling in our … said. “It also comes at a time when revenues appear to be softening, inflation persists, and the federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2023-24-enacted-state-budgetAccounts Payable Advisory No. 73
… for Paying Sales Tax and Freight Amounts Reference: Guide to Financial Operations XII.5.E Paying Sales Tax and Freight Amounts Guidance: Guide to Financial Operations XII.5.E Paying Sales Tax and Freight … about the payment of sales tax and freight charges and how to enter the amounts in the voucher when applicable. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/73-paying-sales-tax-and-freight-amountsSt. Lawrence County – Financial Condition (2013M-46)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the County’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2012. Background St. Lawrence County, located … $3.1 million for the road machinery fund. Key Findings Due to the consistent appropriation of fund balance as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/05/02/st-lawrence-county-financial-condition-2013m-46Rockland County – Budget Review (B6-13-22)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … Background The County of Rockland is authorized to issue debt totaling $96,000,000 to liquidate the cumulative deficit in the County’s general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/11/25/rockland-county-budget-review-b6-13-22Willsboro Fire Department – Financial Operations (2014M-206)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Department’s financial … provides fire protection and other emergency services to Willsboro Fire District residents. The Department … activities, except for requiring the Department Treasurer to prepare and submit monthly reports to Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/10/willsboro-fire-department-financial-operations-2014m-206Village of Mastic Beach – Treasurer’s Office and Credit Cards (2014M-150)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected Village financial operations for the … The Treasurer did not propose budget modifications prior to over-expending budget lines. While the credit card policy … may be established, limit the number of credit cards to be issued, address to whom the cards may be issued, nor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-mastic-beach-treasurers-office-and-credit-cards-2014m-150DiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… County. Hand, 47, of Morris, pled guilty last September to two counts of federal program theft, for stealing from a … that received federal funds. She was sentenced Thursday to two years of probation and ordered to serve 50 hours of community service. Hand was also ordered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsVII.10.C Reducing a Cash Advance – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… be required by OSC. Any State agency that is expected to discontinue operations must return the full amount of the … Prepare a check in the amount of the reduction payable to the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance. Create an AP … Vouchers of this Chapter for the amount of the reduction to the advance. The Special Use Vendor ID, fund, program, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10c-reducing-cash-advanceHicksville Water District – Competitive Quotations (2013M-233)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the internal controls over the District’s financial … related activities for the period January 1, 2012, to March 31, 2013. Background The Hicksville Water District … Hempstead, in Nassau County. The District provides water to about 48,000 customers each year. A three-member elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/10/25/hicksville-water-district-competitive-quotations-2013m-233Amsterdam Housing Authority – Claims Processing and Related Not-for-Profit Corporations (2013M-126)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over selected Authority … financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to November 30, 2012. Background The Amsterdam Housing … Montgomery County. The Authority was established pursuant to Section 428 of the Public Housing Law to provide low-rent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/23/amsterdam-housing-authority-claims-processing-and-related-not-profit-corporationsComsewogue Public Library – Cash Disbursements and Procurement (2013M-316)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s controls over cash disbursements and … totaling more than $1.3 million were made prior to Board approval. Had the Board authorized the payment of … Board approval. The Treasurer does not sign all checks to pay claims. Rather, the Board authorized that supplemental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/31/comsewogue-public-library-cash-disbursements-and-procurement-2013m-316Examination of Pitts Management Associates (PMA)
… CM00939 and TQ00002. The objective of our examination was to determine whether PMA’s implementation of the RAP achieved … At that time, the contract and the extension were subject to approval by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). Prior to Downstate extending contract CM00939 to December 2013, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/14/examination-pitts-management-associates-pmaState Agencies Bulletin No. 1901
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies instructions for processing the 2021 Special Assignment to Duty Pay (SAD). Affected Employees Employees of the … BU03 Institutional Services Unit BU04 Background Pursuant to the side letter contained in the 2016-2021 Agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1901-2021-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2020NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2024-25
… average contribution rates will increase from 13.1% to 15.2% of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 27.8% to 31.2% of payroll for the Police and Fire Retirement System … two systems, which pay retirement and disability benefits to state and local public employees and death benefits to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2024-25DiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… Collins allegedly took advantage of her husband’s death to try to cheat the pension system,” DiNapoli said. “She will … the New York State Police for their work on this case.” “I commend the efforts of the New York State Police in … or any crime, will not be tolerated in New York State. I thank our State Police members, the Comptroller’s Office, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… using measures such as: How long does it take to process a tax or fee payment? How many total collections … government can reduce the amount of staff time devoted to clerical duties. This may include use of a locak box. Set up a contract with a bank to receive and process payments for your local government. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processCredit for Previous or Military Service – Article 14 Benefits
… You may be able to obtain credit for your previous public employment or … that you claim all the service credit you are entitled to receive as early as possible, because records documenting … from a participating employer before that employer elected to participate in the Retirement System. To receive this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/credit-previous-or-military-serviceTuxedo Union Free School District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2022M-15)
… approved and supported. We attribute the audit findings to inadequate Board oversight, policies and procedures and … leave accrual payments, including $47,673 in overpayments to the Interim Superintendent. The Interim Superintendent was … Board resolution. As a result, payroll staff were unable to interpret what benefits employees are entitled to receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/tuxedo-union-free-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2022m-15