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State Agencies Bulletin No. 994
… It contains topics that provide step-by-step instructions for entering transactions as well as other helpful hints. … the user click a topic link that displays all the steps for the selected topic in text format. Topic instructions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/994-line-help-user-productivity-kit-upkCollege of Nanoscale Science and Engineering – Network Security Controls
… security requirements that are considered best practices for all State entities, including SUNY campuses. Key Finding … and data. Our audit identified further enhancements for implementation. Key Recommendation Implement enhancements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/college-nanoscale-science-and-engineering-network-security-controlsUse of Vendor-Supported Technology
… is a New York State public benefit corporation responsible for public transportation in Erie and Niagara counties, … availability of information. This includes requirements for ensuring systems are maintained at vendor-supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/12/use-vendor-supported-technologyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… including the purpose, funding goals, and conditions for reserve fund use and replenishment or obtain voter … do not have assurance that they received the best value for this property. Auditors noted similar deficiencies in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCity of Hornell – Business Improvement District (2018M-38)
… in revenues of at least $3,915 that were unaccounted for and 138 questionable disbursements by the Association’s … Enter into a written agreement with the Association for services to be provided and monitor BID financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-hornell-business-improvement-district-2018m-38DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… rushing to file their tax returns. My office is watching for those who would con the system to steal the public’s … million stopped by DiNapoli’s office had been approved for payment but DiNapoli’s auditors found red flags and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsHousing Authority Administrative Expenditures (2016-MS-2)
… adequately controlling and monitoring administrative costs for the period January 1, 2012 through November 25, 2015. … to help ensure that authority resources are used only for appropriate authority expenditures. … Housing Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/11/18/housing-authority-administrative-expenditures-2016-ms-2Maine-Endwell Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-49)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011, through January 3, 2013. … members. The District’s general fund budgeted expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $46.5 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/maine-endwell-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-49Town of Exeter – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-15)
… and money on hand. Provide the Board with her records for audit, as required by Town Law Section 123. The issues … and accountabilities, and provide records to the Board for audit. Town officials agreed with our recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-15DiNapoli to Audit Hempstead IDA, Valley Stream School District in Wake of Controversial Development Project
… of the Green Acres Mall Project. There is no timeline for the completion of the audits. For access to state and local government spending and more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-audit-hempstead-ida-valley-stream-school-district-wake-controversial-development-projectV.1 Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance Overview and Policies – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… structures. The development and implementation of the COA for the SFS allows the State to realize significant benefits: … overview of several components of the COA within the SFS. For more detailed information, refer to the COA Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v1-chart-accounts-coa-governance-overview-and-policiesHammondsport Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2024M-54)
… effect, a reservation of fund balance that is not provided for by statute and a circumvention of the 4 percent statutory … include: the maximum funding goal or annual contributions for each reserve; gains or losses on the sale of investments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2024m-54Village of North Haven – Collections (2024M-99)
… were not recorded on a timely basis, increasing the risk for errors or misappropriations. In addition, officials did … segregate the duties of, or review the work performed for, collecting, recording and depositing of collections. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/11/27/village-north-haven-collections-2024m-99Village of Pomona – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-17)
… (Village Law) Section 4-408. The last completed audit was for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2021. Ensure the AFR was … the Board reviewed and approved the Treasurer’s records for completeness, accuracy and timeliness or discussed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-pomona-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-17Village of Montgomery – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-50-F)
… of the Mayor and four trustees. The Board is responsible for the oversight and general management of Village financial … Treasurer is the chief fiscal officer and responsible for the Village’s day-to-day financial activities, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/04/04/village-montgomery-audit-follow-2021m-50-fTown of Perth – Conflict of Interest (2024M-142)
… business repaired a Town dump-truck and was paid $13,183 for the repair. The Board member with the prohibited conflict … payment, he was unable to provide a reasonable explanation for why he did not bring this matter to the Town’s Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-perth-conflict-interest-2024m-142Retirement Planning
… your NYSLRS benefits and find tips on financial planning for retirement. … Retirement is a big deal and we want you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/retirement-planningTravel Advisory No. 8
… updated meal and incidental expenses (M&IE) per diem rates for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/8-gfo-updates-meals-and-incidental-expenses-breakdownComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… of Health (DOH): Overpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions (Follow-Up) (2015-F-12) An … occurred primarily because hospitals billed Medicaid for higher (and more costly) levels of acute care when, in … consistently follow some of these procurement policies. For example, of 924 procurements reviewed, 97 in the $500 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Majority of H&R Block Shareholders Want Disclosure of Company's Political Spending
… According to the Center for Political Accountability, H&R Block has no publicly … communications,” payments to any trade associations used for political purposes, and payments made to any organization … struck down prohibitions on independent corporate spending for political advocacy, the Fund has filed resolutions with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-majority-hr-block-shareholders-want-disclosure-companys-political-spending