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DiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… Mary Rain and the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office for their hard work and partnership with my staff to bring … a Class D felony, and official misconduct, a misdemeanor, for crimes dating back to 2011. As tax collector, Sheppard is responsible for recording, depositing, remitting and reporting all real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsStarpoint Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-101-F)
… accounts may not be detected and increased opportunities for users to make unauthorized or improper changes, … Board of Education (Board), that is responsible for managing and controlling the District’s financial and … is responsible, along with other administrative staff, for the District’s day-to-day management under the Board’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/09/05/starpoint-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-101-fDisposition of Farm Assets
… of about 250 inmates and 50 State employees to operate its farming operations. As part of the 2009-2010 State budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposition-farm-assetsFacility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers
To determine if the Department of Healths waiver practices are effectively addressing safety and risks related to physical plant standards at health care facil
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/18/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waiversMinority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs)
… with the intent to increase our annual participation. Get Certified In order to take advantage of the State’s MWBE … benefits: You’ll be placed on the certified MWBE directory where State agencies and vendors looking for subcontractors can reach out to you. You won’t be subject to the State’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/resources/minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises-mwbesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Roslyn Union Free School District – Information Technology (IT) Equipment … today announced the following local government and school audits were issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-audits-0Opinion 97-8
… claims be certified) CLAIMS -- Certification of (necessity for in city) LOCAL LAWS -- Claims (certification requirement) … Cities Law, §64 prescribes the audit of claims procedures for most claims against cities governed by that provision … language was added by chapter 550 of the Laws of 1983 for the express purpose of making vendor certification or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-8State Agencies Bulletin No. 2358
… Background: Pursuant to the New York State Fiscal Year 2026 Enacted Budget, Judiciary Law Section 519 has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2358-june-2025-increase-jury-duty-daily-compensationComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… In addition, the board has not implemented policies that address remote access to the district’s financial system. … Fire Department – Board Oversight (Cayuga County) The treasurer receives all department funds, prepares and makes … audit of each claim as required. Auditors also found credit card claims were not always supported with adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… (Fund) request that they increase the use of renewable energy in their operations and supply chain. “More Fortune 500 companies are shifting to renewable energy, not just because it helps reduce greenhouse gas … protecting their long term value by committing to diverse energy sources that are competitively priced and will provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyVII.2.B Payment Worksheet – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… from customers to accounts receivable (AR) Items in SFS. The process for creating a Payment Worksheet starts with the … ‘Regular Deposit’ step is completed, the agency must then create the Payment Worksheet. SFS Navigation: Accounts … the Worksheet Application page for both sole custody and joint custody bank accounts. For deposits to a joint custody …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii2b-payment-worksheetState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… not always properly audit claims prior to approving them for payment. Auditors reviewed 173 claims totaling $338,876 … 2021, identifying certain conditions and opportunities for town management’s review and consideration included recommendations for the following findings: monthly financial reports, bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsXI.18.I Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… not contain the above certification may not be considered for award; provided however, that if the bidder cannot make … submitting transactions to the OSC Bureau of Contracts for approval. If the selected bidder cannot provide the … their assessment as to why the bidder’s justification for not providing the certification is reasonable. Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18i-sexual-harassment-prevention-certificationTown of Newstead – Joint Highway Facility Project (2012M-260)
… Board’s management of the Joint Highway Facility Project for the period January 1, 2008, to August 31, 2012. … 2010, the Board authorized the issuance of serial bonds for the Joint Highway Facility Project at a maximum cost not … planned before awarding contracts, to minimize the need for change orders. Properly approve all change orders and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-newstead-joint-highway-facility-project-2012m-260State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … School District – Financial Management (Wyoming County) For the 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16 fiscal years, the board … sound budgets and monitor and update its multi-year plan. For access to state and local government spending, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 2303
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of their inability to … of the confirm of the specials payroll cycle every week. Therefore, an early confirm of the payroll schedule may impact the timing of this disruption to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2303-payserv-request-direct-deposit-panel-and-new-york-state-payroll-onlineTown of Pulteney – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-177)
… management and controls over information technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2010, through May 30, 2012. … and the Supervisor has not developed detailed procedures, for ensuring that financial duties are adequately segregated … or disaster recovery. There is no system in place for monitoring IT activity or changes in the system, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/26/town-pulteney-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-177Town of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… Key Findings Justices Blain and Olson did not perform bank reconciliations properly or at all, prepare monthly … Blain had unidentified funds totaling $1,848 in his bank account that could not be traced to any open or closed … 72 hours from the date of receipt, excluding Sundays and holidays. Establish policies and procedures to ensure an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243XV.7 Budget Allocations – XV. End of Year
… period” when SFS is not operational. Agencies need to do the following prior to fiscal year-end (FYE): Resolve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv7-budget-allocationsDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… said. “Bigelow and Nash covered up their mother’s death for two years to steal from the New York State and Local … accountable. I thank Westchester County D.A. Scarpino, Jr. for prosecuting these thefts.” “This is another instance … Zuckerman. Bigelow and Nash are due back in court Jan. 6 for sentencing. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-payments