Search
XII.7.A Responding to Voucher and Expense Report Audit Questions – XII. Expenditures
… Voucher Audit Team. Bulkload agencies must send an email for all changes in voucher contacts to … and/or the agency’s finance office are responsible for ensuring the traveler’s expenses are appropriate, when … finance office should respond to the request. If requests for additional information, clarification, or documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7a-responding-voucher-and-expense-report-audit-questionsDiNapoli: Perry Ambulance Service Manager Charged With Embezzlement
… charged this week with grand larceny in the third degree for allegedly syphoning more than $3,000 of ambulance service … Sheriff Gregory J. Rudolph and District Attorney O’Geen for their continued partnership in fighting corruption.” … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-perry-ambulance-service-manager-charged-embezzlementState Comptroller DiNapoli and Rockland District Attorney Walsh Announce Guilty Pleas of Middletown Resident for Larceny
… in Rockland County Court before Judge Larry J. Schwartz to petit larceny for stealing nearly $4,000 from the New York … & Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). Cesar was sentenced to a one year conditional discharge and 75 hours of community service, and was ordered to pay back the money. “Mr. Cesar tried to fake a lost check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-rockland-district-attorney-walsh-announce-guilty-pleas-middletownDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… 61, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their mother’s death to pocket nearly $22,000 from the New York State and Local … Retirement System, which DiNapoli administers, from 2013 to 2015. The two daughters pleaded guilty to felony grand larceny last September. They were sentenced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Faces Criminal Charges
… Springport Town Clerk Deborah Waldron was arrested today for allegedly trespassing on a town computer to boost her … employee, was charged with offering a false instrument for filing in the 1st degree, computer trespass and official … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-faces-criminal-chargesIndustrial Development Agency Board Governance (2017-MS-1)
… [read complete report] We also released six letter reports to the following Industrial Development Agencies (IDAS): … [pdf]. Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether IDA Boards provided effective oversight … an independent public benefit corporation whose purpose is to promote, develop, encourage and assist in the acquiring, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2017/09/22/industrial-development-agency-board-governance-2017-ms-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 775
… Purpose To advise agencies of tax-related changes for 2008. Affected … 9, 2008 Background For 2008, changes have been made to: Federal Income Tax Withholding Rates Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/775-summary-tax-related-changes-2008Collection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … chain, depending on the product involved. Fuels subject to PBT include motor fuel and highway diesel fuel, among …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/08/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-tax-followII.3.D Evaluation – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… of advances presented in forms suitable for comparison with the financial plans submitted with the Executive Budget. Along with the financial plan updates, an explanation of the causes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3d-evaluationCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax
… capacities. Key Findings We found that the Department does not review distributors’ existing collateral security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/20/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-taxState Agencies Bulletin No. 2318
… deposits are returned from their financial institution for any reason, whose direct deposit is reversed due to an … exchange, and who request a Payroll Check Reissue for any reason are affected. Background: The Statewide Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2318-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… gender, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or another protected … Department (NYPD) transition in data reporting systems. 4 For purposes of this report, New York City data for 2023 … incidents involving other motivations, including gender, age and disability. In 2023, nearly 44 percent of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … for proper district purposes. However, the board’s failure to adequately audit claims and approve the abstract prior to the treasurer making payment on the claims creates a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1683
… Payroll Check Notification Report to monitor the status of any stop payment/reissue requests, direct deposit returns, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1683-new-payroll-check-notification-reportVillage of Sag Harbor – Board Oversight and Justice Court Operations (2015M-107)
… Purpose of Audit The objectives of our audit were to determine if the Board provided adequate oversight of the Villages financial operations and to review the Court’s financial operations for the period … bank statements and completing required monthly reports to the State Comptroller’s Justice Court Fund – were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/14/village-sag-harbor-board-oversight-and-justice-court-operations-2015m-107Town of Catskill – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-165)
… a population of approximately 12,000. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board, which is the … had accumulated approximately $66,000 in taxpayer funds by the end of our audit period as a result of duplicate … Town Clerk and Supervisor’s bookkeeper are not performed by the same individual. Annually audit or contract for an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/03/town-catskill-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2014m-165Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… pre-numbered duplicate receipts or cancelled checks for accounting records and reports. They also found a … has access to the YCIDA’s bank account to withdraw funds for payroll and processing fees. Find out how your government … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Harmony – Justice Court (2014M-004)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Court’s financial … minutes indicate that the Justice’s records were presented to the Board for audit in December 2012 and that no errors or … nine cases. Key Recommendations Submit monthly reports to the JCF by the tenth day of the succeeding month, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/04/18/town-harmony-justice-court-2014m-004State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… financial condition and fund balance. The board did not: pay the recommended 2022 contribution of $121,981 into the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Woman Arrested Stealing Funds From New York State and Local Retirement System
… she could deceive the retirement system and continue to pocket her deceased mother's pension to pay her personal bills. Instead, she is now charged with a … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "I will continue to investigate and hold accountable those who attempt to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-woman-arrested-stealing-funds-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-system