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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1024
… Purpose To request verification of the agency address that will be used as the return address on the 2010 … NPAY529 (Agency’s Address Listing). If the agency address is correct, no further action is needed. If the agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1024-verification-agency-name-and-return-address-employee-form-w-2s-wage-andDiNapoli Statement on His Placement Agent Ban Becoming Law
… the previous administration's wrongdoing. It was clear to me that placement agents were corrosive and unnecessary," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-statement-his-placement-agent-ban-becoming-lawDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $21.3 Million in Suspicious 2016 Tax Refunds
… audit. The majority of questionable refunds stopped were for returns filed by taxpayers who claimed refundable credits … security numbers and intentionally misstating deductions. For access to state and local government spending, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-213-million-suspicious-2016-tax-refundsManagement of General School Funds (Follow-Up)
… report John F Kennedy Educational Campus Management of Ge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/management-general-school-funds-followYorkshire-Pioneer Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-352)
… Sheldon and Wethersfield in Wyoming County; Farmersville, Freedom, Machias and Yorkshire in Cattaraugus County; Holland …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/15/yorkshire-pioneer-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-352Town of Norwich – Justice Court (S9-14-3)
… areas in the Court software, such as an inadequate audit trail and insufficient automated controls. … Town of Norwich …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/town-norwich-justice-court-s9-14-3State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor's 2024 State of the City Address
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following … Yorkers in their homes. “Going forward, reducing spending will be harder because programs and services that help … families afford the city will likely need to be paid for when federal pandemic aid runs out. While better than …
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-yearLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 3% in July Compared to Last Year
… $1.82 billion, up $53.3 million compared to the same time last year. “Local sales tax growth in July continued at a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/local-sales-tax-collections-increased-3-july-compared-last-yearTown of White Creek – Disbursements and Annual Financial Reports (2023M-41)
… checks. Properly sign checks; instead, a rubber signature stamp was used, which is not permitted. Review the canceled … Key Recommendations Stop the practice of using a signature stamp for the Supervisor’s signature, and have Town checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/04/town-white-creek-disbursements-and-annual-financial-reports-2023m-41Jericho Union Free School District – Acceptable Use Policy (2022M-194)
… use. District officials did not periodically review web histories to determine whether any employee’s web browsing was inappropriate. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/21/jericho-union-free-school-district-acceptable-use-policy-2022m-194Hannibal Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds (2023M-59)
… funds from the Company’s insurance provider and consult with legal counsel regarding other available remedies. Ensure … public accountant, as required. Company officials agreed with our findings and indicated they initiated corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/07/21/hannibal-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-2023m-59West Hempstead Union Free School District – Nonstudent Network User Account Controls (2023M-9)
… adequate controls over nonstudent network user accounts to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss. Key … adequate controls over nonstudent network user accounts to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/west-hempstead-union-free-school-district-nonstudent-network-user-accountKiryas Joel Village Union Free School District – Network User Account and Shared Network Folder Access (2023M-64)
… officials secured user account access to the network and shared network folders to help safeguard personal, private … adequately secure user account access to the network and shared network folders to help safeguard PPSI. As a result, … of unauthorized access to the network and PPSI stored on shared network folders. In addition to sensitive information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/01/kiryas-joel-village-union-free-school-district-network-user-account-and2022 Women’s History Month Celebration
… pays tribute to one of New York’s great leaders: the Honorable Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Majority Leader of the New … pays tribute to one of New Yorks great leaders the honorable AndreaStewart Cousins Majority Leader of the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-womens-history-monthTown of Butternuts – Highway Facility Capital Project (2021M-94)
… monitored. As a result, a contractor used less expensive roof material on the highway garage. Ensure the required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/07/town-butternuts-highway-facility-capital-project-2021m-94State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… did not ensure sufficient documentation was included with 16 claims totaling $52,550. Track state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… government audits have been issued. Town of Delhi – Pool Project Donations and Disbursements (Delaware County) The board did not properly manage pool project donations or disbursements. The board also … member signed them. Village of Little Valley – Capital Project Management (Cattaraugus County) The board properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsConclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… a message is sent to all officers and employees that this oversight function is being exercised in a diligent and thorough manner. When a local government or … may need assistance. The addresses and telephone numbers for each of our regional offices is located at the end of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionWyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B21-7-1)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the proposed 2021-22 budget. Background The Wyandanch Union Free School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/09/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b21-7-1