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DiNapoli Halts $24 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… 7,482 improper filings –an 18 percent rise from last year. To date, DiNapoli's office audited and approved 4.8 million … refund requests totaling $352.5 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. “Those who break the rules … “Tax cheats are continually coming up with new schemes to get money they aren’t entitled to. My office works …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-halts-24-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Conduct Racial Equity Audits
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the state’s pension fund today announced the filing of shareholder proposals … threaten the bottom line. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund holds and invests the assets of the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-conduct-racial-equity-auditsJefferson County Industrial Development Agency (JCIDA) – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-70)
… projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings … evaluate all projects prior to approval or monitor the performance of businesses that received financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2020/10/02/jefferson-county-industrial-development-agency-jcidaPrattsburgh Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-108)
… Key Findings The Board and District officials’ actions to manage financial condition were not transparent and more taxes were levied than necessary to fund operations. The Board appropriated fund balance … through 2018-19 but none of the money was used or needed to fund operations. For the last three fiscal years the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/12/18/prattsburgh-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-108Accounts Receivable Collection and Reporting
… through June 30, 2015. Background The Authority’s mission is to advance innovative energy solutions in ways that … and support in New York State since 1975. The Authority is advancing a comprehensive clean energy program portfolio …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/05/accounts-receivable-collection-and-reportingCity of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B22-5-3)
… letter when preparing the 2022-23 proposed budget. As a result, we found that certain significant revenue and … have expired and another two will expire at the end of 2021-22. The CBAs cover the salaries and wages of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/27/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b22-5-3Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… Purpose To determine whether the Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) has adequate controls over the cash … needs (e.g., subpoena fees). Advances are issued from agency appropriations and the cash is transferred from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 20
… Subject: SFS Imaging and Attachment Guidance; Record Retention for Accounts Payable Vouchers Guidance: … record unless certified to dispose of the originals by the New York State Archives. Business Units must also comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/20-document-attachments-sfsOversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) effectively … year. Without such programs, seniors would be at an even greater risk for food insecurity. Providers are selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/20/oversight-home-delivered-meals-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 331
… create a more efficient and secure notification process, new Reveal reports will replace notification letters that are … Creditor Garnishment order placed against his/her wages (ex: State Tax, Student Loan, Creditor Garnishments). The … to only their employees' information. The reports will be in alphabetical order within each agency and list one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/331-new-reveal-reports-replace-garnishment-notification-lettersState Agencies Bulletin No. 928
… (Reinstate Civil Service Commission Action) RDR (Reinstate Court Order Directive) PRF (Preferred List) RER (Reinstate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/928-october-2009-merit-step-listings-and-payments-certain-graded-and-nsDiNapoli: Central NY Village Official Stole More Than $100K
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today that an audit and investigation by his office revealed a former official of the now-dissolved … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-central-ny-village-official-stole-more-100kNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
… the assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison and Ordered to Pay $459K in Full Restitution for Stealing NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… security payments from her deceased mother-in-law’s bank account, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, U.S. Attorney … $450,000 in retirement benefits from the deceased’s bank account. Her selfish actions were criminal, and this sentence … As her caretaker, she had access to Minnie Smith’s bank account. After her mother-in-law died, Sandra Smith kept the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-georgia-woman-sentenced-over-year-prison-and-ordered-pay-459k-full-restitution-stealing-nysAudit Committee Charter Guidance and Template
… a framework and offer guidance that boards of education can use for establishing an audit committee charter. A sample … purposes, they need not be residents of the district. This can help ensure that the committee has the appropriate level …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/audit-committee-charter-guidance-and-templateNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Coal Investments Under Review
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund … plans in the nation. … New York State Comptroller DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-coal-investments-under-reviewDiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… State auditors examining hotels and motels used to house the … and garbage in rooms, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In 2016, … and Yonkers), the inspection functions are performed by city officials; DOH is not responsible for oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessComptroller DiNapoli Announces $50 Million Toward Small Business Relief, Job Retention
… New York Business Development Corporation). Returns to the Fund will be consistent with U.S. Treasury securities. … out of work,” DiNapoli said. “We’re doing what we can to help small businesses keep employees on their payroll, … if they may have paused operations. PPP loans are critical to New York businesses trying to survive through this public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-announces-50-million-toward-small-business-relief-job-retentionCity of Yonkers – Financial Operations (2017M-119)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition and oversight of its … exhausting prior bond proceeds. The Council has continued to appropriate fund balance in the City’s budget without … Key Recommendations Review unused debt proceeds prior to issuing new bonds and limit borrowing to only those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/04/13/city-yonkers-financial-operations-2017m-119Town of Scriba – Board Oversight (2017M-83)
… officials used competitive methods when procuring goods and services and complied with statutes related to conflicts of interest, … were levied in accordance with local law requirements, and whether Town officials adequately safeguarded critical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-scriba-board-oversight-2017m-83