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State Agencies Bulletin No. 959
… Purpose To notify agencies of a new insurance deduction code. … Agency Actions Notify effected employees. Questions To obtain authorization forms or information about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/959-new-deduction-code-541-nyscopba-permanent-life-insuranceVillage of Southampton – Fire Department Length of Service Award Program (2017M-59)
… 31, 2016. Background The Village of Southampton is located in the Town of Southampton in Suffolk County and has a population of approximately … with General Municipal Law (GML). Points were not awarded in accordance with the Point System. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/07/07/village-southampton-fire-department-length-service-award-program-2017m-59State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… purposes because they did not routinely monitor employee Internet use. The IT consultant’s responsibilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… place and a plan to make mandatory notifications when ePHI is lost or stolen. However, auditors identified some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsHousing Authority Administrative Expenditures (2016-MS-2)
… report - pdf] We also issued six letter reports to the following housing authorities: Albany , Elmira , Town of … , Jamestown , Port Chester and Rome . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether housing … controlling and monitoring administrative costs for the period January 1, 2012 through November 25, 2015. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/11/18/housing-authority-administrative-expenditures-2016-ms-2Village of Montgomery – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-50-F)
… The audit included six recommendations to help the Board and officials monitor and improve oversight of financial … of the Mayor and four trustees. The Board is responsible for the oversight and general management of Village financial … Treasurer is the chief fiscal officer and responsible for the Village’s day-to-day financial activities, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/04/04/village-montgomery-audit-follow-2021m-50-fDiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… All Funds receipts were $118.9 million higher than the latest projections and $831.1 million lower than initial … million). All Funds spending was $122.4 million above latest projections, but $1.8 billion below initial … lower than a year earlier but $16.3 million lower than the latest projection. Through the first four months of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportAccounts Payable Advisory No. 23
Proper Coding of State Payments Reportable to the Internal Revenue Service
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/23-properly-coding-vouchers-withholdingGenesee County – Purchasing (2015M-241)
… which has approximately 60,000 residents, is governed by an elected nine-member Legislature. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/03/25/genesee-county-purchasing-2015m-241Fulton County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2014M-291)
… was to evaluate the IDA’s project monitoring practices for the period January 1, 2012 through April 30, 2014. … their projected goals. The Agency does not have a process for taking action when businesses fail to make PILOT … terms of the agreement are not met. Implement policies and procedures to ensure that PILOT payments are timely and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/05/01/fulton-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 779
… Questions about this Bulletin may be directed to your Payroll Auditor. … To explain OSCs automatic processing of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/779-2008-blind-veterans-annuity-increaseTown of Smyrna – Claims Audit Process (2022M-161)
… not always properly audit claims prior to approving them for payment. We reviewed 173 claims totaling $338,876 and found: Sixteen purchases totaling $58,502 were approved … to authorize the payment in advance of the audit of claims for utility services. Town officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/06/town-smyrna-claims-audit-process-2022m-161X.4.C Contacts – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… The primary contact also receives the Vendor Self-Service Portal invitation email, which includes instructions for … the vendor to the New York State Vendor Self-Service Portal webpage at … . After signing into the Vendor Self Service Portal, the vendor will be able to add or update any contact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4c-contactsOpinion 97 - 12
… engineer who appears before the board) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 805-a: An arrangement whereby the recording … be prohibited from performing services for the engineering firm in relation to any matter before, or to come before, the … in matters before the planning board. General Municipal Law, article 18 (§800 et seq .) contains provisions of law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… prior year, according to an annual report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Recent increases in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $21.3 Million in Suspicious 2016 Tax Refunds
… paid out 4.6 million state refunds totaling $4.4 billion to date. Another 471,000 refunds totaling $466 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. "My auditors are committed to safeguarding the funds of honest New Yorkers," DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-213-million-suspicious-2016-tax-refundsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… the fourth straight month of overall growth between 2% and 4%. A return to relatively consistent year-over-year … years before the pandemic, is a positive sign of stability and could help local officials better estimate this source of … million, an increase of 2.6%, or $20.7 million. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $880 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearHannibal Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds (2023M-59)
… was able to misappropriate over $850,000 in Company funds during an eight-and-a-half-year period. For example, he … Recommendations Work to seek recovery of misappropriated funds from the Company’s insurance provider and consult with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/07/21/hannibal-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-2023m-59Cortlandville Fire Department – Internal Controls (2014M-3)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the Department’s financial … that would adequately segregate the duties of day-to-day financial operations. As of November 2013 the … Adopt detailed written policies and procedures to ensure a strong system of internal controls over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/21/cortlandville-fire-department-internal-controls-2014m-3NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on MTA's July Financial Plan
… Authority (MTA) has a duty to be clear with riders and toll payers on how the $15 billion hole in its 2020-2024 … needs and timing of projects in that plan. “While funding for capital projects remains uncertain, the MTA made it clear … funding issue is dealt with. “There is a lot at stake for riders and toll payers. The MTA must be transparent and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mtas-july-financial-plan