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Lackawanna City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-119)
… deficits over multiple years. Because the District will have exhausted all its unexpended surplus funds, a slight … in a timely manner. The Board and District officials have not yet developed a multiyear financial plan. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/lackawanna-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-119Hamburg Central School District – Capital Project (2014M-129)
… and ensure they only address conditions that could not have been reasonably anticipated during project planning. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/hamburg-central-school-district-capital-project-2014m-129Quogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Cash Receipts (2013M-274)
… the 2012-13 fiscal year. Key Findings District officials have consistently over-estimated expenditures and … they did not use. The District’s unexpended surplus funds have exceeded the statutory 4 percent limit during the 2011-12 and 2012-13 fiscal years and tax levies may have been higher than necessary. The District had four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/quogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-cash-receiptsKing Center Charter School – Purchasing (2013M-215)
… our audit was to examine the School’s purchasing process for the period July 1, 2011, through July 12, 2013. … written price quotations when making purchase decisions. For example, School officials spent $11,346 on computers but … purchasing policy to provide detailed guidance for School officials and employees. Ensure that School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/25/king-center-charter-school-purchasing-2013m-215Shelter Island Union Free School District –Financial Condition (2014M-132)
… when developing budgets, which caused the District to have operating surpluses totaling approximately $1.2 million … allowed 4 percent maximum. The District’s reserve policy does not define how reserve funds should be used. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/shelter-island-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-132Albany County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-340)
… 2011 and 2012, respectively. Key Findings County officials have not ensured that the Department account clerks’ … retained in a victims’ trust fund, Department officials have not disbursed these funds in a timely manner in … to which they are entitled. The Department’s software does not produce accurate accounts receivable aging reports, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/07/albany-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School and Municipal Audits
… lacked adequate supporting documentation and seven claims for $4,100 were paid twice Rochester City School District – … deficit of approximately $31.6 million, even accounting for the numerous cost-savings and avoidance measures, … the clerk-treasurer used an inconsistent methodology for estimating water bills. Auditors also found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-and-municipal-auditsHadley-Luzerne Central School District – Financial Condition (2012M-188)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period … more than $1 million in unexpended surplus each year to help finance the ensuing year’s budget, the District did … The Board has not developed a multi-year financial plan to improve the budget development process. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/25/hadley-luzerne-central-school-district-financial-condition-2012m-188DiNapoli Issues Fiscal Stress Scores For Upstate Cities
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced fiscal stress rankings for several upstate cities. With today’s … scoring for all local governments and school districts in New York. “Since implementing the system last year, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-issues-fiscal-stress-scores-upstate-citiesDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2017
… monthly notice to provide current information about the number and types of contracts and payments by the state. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2017Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced the following local government audits have been issued. Brighton Fire District No. 5 – Credit Card … per diem payments of approximately $9,000 that may have been unnecessary and/or an improper use of district … with higher available interest rates, revenue could have increased by $56,324 during the audit period. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOperational Advisory No. 27
… (GFO), Chapter XIV, Section 2 - Obligation, Accounting and Budget Dates Guidance: Effective April 1, 2017, the Office of … (GFO), Chapter XIV, Section 2 - Obligation, Accounting and Budget Dates , will be changed to be the date the transaction … GFO, Chapter XIV, Section 2 - Obligation, Accounting and Budget Dates . This change in policy regarding the Accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/27-accounting-date-policy-change-confirmationDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Pleads Guilty In $232,000 Fake Prescriptions Scam
… $232,000 in a fraud that was uncovered in two audits by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office. William Davis, … Pennsylvania, agreed to make full restitution of $231,919 on or before his sentencing on January 27. “Mr. Davis thought … $232,000 to the public.” “The defendant bilked taxpayers out of more than $230,000 by submitting fraudulent billing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-pleads-guilty-232000-fake-prescriptions-scamCUNY Bulletin No. CU-268
… Purpose To explain the agency procedures for reporting rate increases … Mechanic Background The rate increases are pursuant to the New York City Comptroller’s Consent Determination … dated 8/31/06. Agency Actions Reporting the Rate Increases To increase the hourly rate(s), the agency must submit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-268-retroactive-salary-rate-increases-elevator-mechanicsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-308
… Purpose To explain the agency procedures for reporting rate increases and adjustments for … The new rates and other information are contained in a memorandum from Carmelo Batista, Jr. dated 7/10/07. … of the employee’s status: For all rate increases, request a Pay Change with the Action/Reason code of Pay Rate Chg/CRT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-308-retroactive-rate-increases-employees-titles-oiler-cunyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1717
… Currently, state agencies submit Forms AC1476 or AC230 for Payroll Check Exchange or Reversal. OSC audits these … Actions Agencies must: Ensure correct address information for next-of-kin is on the AC1476 Report of Check Exchange. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1717-new-york-state-salary-exchange-and-reversal-checks-be-mailed-directlyState Agencies Bulletin No. 795
… To provide procedures to process the lump sum payment for Special Assignment to Duty Pay (SAD) for CSEA employees. Affected Employees Employees working for either the Department of Transportation or the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/795-50000-lump-sum-payment-special-assignment-duty-pay-sad-certain-employeesMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care
… to those who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. In general, the Medicaid … provision of services its members require. MCOs typically have networks of participating providers that they reimburse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/05/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-pharmacy-services-covered-managed-careOpinion 88-69
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … service. General Municipal Law, §122-b authorizes any county, city, town or village, acting either individually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-69XII.5.G Entering the Appropriate Obligation and Accounting Dates on Vouchers – XII. Expenditures
… service begins. Debt Service Date the bond payment is due to the bondholders. Rent First day of the month for which … be certain transaction types that require an adjustment to the Accounting Date. If you believe your agency processes … on determining of Obligation and Accounting Dates. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 3/4/2021 … Agencies must use the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5g-entering-appropriate-obligation-and-accounting-dates-vouchers