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Facility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers (Follow-Up)

… four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Facility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers (Report … Department to grant waivers, temporary or permanent, to a facility to allow it to continue to operate while corrections … ascertain what waivers were in place at a given facility, nor could it identify the code violations that had …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waivers-follow

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1191

… files from October 5, 2012 through October 12, 2012. For example, the NPAY 502 (Time Entry Interface) uses EMPLID … instead of the SSN. Agencies submitting test files must do so with the following prefix: PAYSR. Examples : An Automated … process (name, phone, email) Questions Questions regarding this bulletin should be directed to the Payroll Systems …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1191-osc-will-allow-agencies-test-interface-files-preparation-ssn-decoupling

Security Over Electronic Protected Health Information

… Purpose To determine whether the Roswell Park Cancer Institute (Institute) is properly safeguarding its … March 6, 2015. Background The Institute is a comprehensive cancer treatment and research complex located in Buffalo, New … To determine whether the Roswell Park Cancer Institute Institute is properly safeguarding its ePHI …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/security-over-electronic-protected-health-information

Accounts Receivable Collections

… effectively collects delinquent accounts receivable that are referred by state agencies. Our audit period was April 1, … receivable referred by state agencies. However, there are improvement opportunities. From a sample of 194 … receivable collection cases referred by state agencies are promptly assigned. Continue to assess staffing needs and, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/13/accounts-receivable-collections

Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year

… York City’s collections totaled $844 million, an increase of 8.8%, or $68 million, over January of 2022. Every county experienced some year-over-year growth … cities are based on estimates by the state Department of Taxation and Finance. In the third month of each calendar …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-year

DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $242.3 Billion at End of Third Quarter

… in 2023, but the Fund remains well-diversified and built to handle these ups and downs. Our pensioners and members can remain confident that their benefits are safe thanks to our prudent management and long-term perspective.” The … by the Fund in 2009 as part of his on-going efforts to increase accountability and transparency. About the New …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2423-billion-end-third-quarter

DiNapoli Halts $24 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds

… announced today his office stopped more than $24 million in questionable personal income tax refunds so far in 2014, after finding 7,482 improper filings –an 18 percent … requests totaling $352.5 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. “Those who break the rules will not …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-halts-24-million-suspicious-tax-refunds

Tapestry Charter School – Internal Controls Over Credit and Debit Cards (2013M-271)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s internal controls … The Tapestry Charter School, located in the City of Buffalo, Erie County, is governed by a Board of Trustees …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/22/tapestry-charter-school-internal-controls-over-credit-and-debit-cards

DiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution

… for their work on this case.” “By working with the town of Potsdam’s judges, the diligent work of the Comptroller’s investigators provided substantial … municipal reports or notify the state Justice Court Fund of the income. Auditors also identified a cash shortage of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-potsdam-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-117000-restitution

New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to Majority Support at Exxon Annual Meeting

… Climate change is one of the greatest long-term risks we face in our portfolio and has direct impact on the core …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-majority-support-exxon-annual-meeting

DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $254.1 Billion at End of First Quarter

… the Fund post positive results for the quarter,” DiNapoli said. “Recent economic indicators have shown a resilient U.S. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2541-billion-end-first-quarter

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year

… fluctuate month to month, and slower overall growth will mean more local governments may see declines. Good cash … of Taxation and Finance, and the amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grow-1.5-percent-in-april-compared-last-year

Town of Coeymans – Recordkeeping and Cash Disbursements (2013M-186)

… internal controls over selected Town financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. … proper. Ensure there is an adequate segregation of duties for vendor payments or institute compensating controls. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-coeymans-recordkeeping-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-186

Village of Aurora – Treasurer’s Duties and Information Technology (2014M-107)

… Village’s financial and information technology operations for the period June 1, 2012 through October 28, 2013. … and has approximately 700 residents. Budget appropriations for the general, water and sewer funds in 2013-14 were …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/29/village-aurora-treasurers-duties-and-information-technology-2014m-107

Town of Dunkirk – Justice Court (2013M-106)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls … March 15, 2013. Background The Town of Dunkirk is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately … funds of $699. Pending tickets were not always enforced in a timely manner and dismissed tickets were not always …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/28/town-dunkirk-justice-court-2013m-106

IV.5.B Bond and Debt Proceeds – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions

… Bond proceeds includes the proceeds of general obligation bonds and short-term notes issued in the form of commercial paper or Bond Anticipation Notes (BANs). Click … Obligation Bond Proceeds Proceeds from the issuance of voter-approved State debt. 36202 Rental Obligation / Lease …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv5b-bond-and-debt-proceeds

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… Fire District , Town of Minden and the Village of Owego . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … already been made, and their approval is not documented in the minutes. The board did not conduct an annual audit of … general fund without first eliminating the tax levies in the part-town funds (those that exclude the village), …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… Town of Pamelia and the Tompkins County Public Library . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … County) Tenant rental payments were properly recorded in the accounting system and deposited intact and in a timely manner. The board, however, did not establish …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1