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DiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Gift Cards this Holiday Season
… often a very popular purchase," DiNapoli said. "Last year, my office received nearly $15 million from unused gift cards. … office is currently holding more than $15 billion in unclaimed funds from uncashed checks, bank accounts, stocks and more. To find out if you are owed money, visit www.osc.state.ny.us . … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … and Disbursements (Broome County) All disbursements and loan payments reviewed appeared to be legitimate company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Sullivan – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-267)
… also the appointed Receiver of Taxes. In 2012, the total tax warrant was approximately $9.9 million. Key Findings The … weaknesses with how the Clerk handled the $17.1 million of tax and penalty payments. The Board has not established … duties related to her position as the Receiver of Taxes. Tax collections were not deposited in the bank or remitted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/27/town-sullivan-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-267State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… spending plans, it has not done enough to ensure the money is going to appropriate projects that meet guidelines … confidential – information. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0DiNapoli Expands State Spending Transparency on OpenBookNewYork.com
… back to the funding source or program on openbooknewyork.com , an easy-to-use search tool for the public to see how … “We’ve expanded state spending data on openbooknewyork.com and made it even easier to use. The public will now have … more information at their fingertips to help follow the money," said DiNapoli. “New Yorkers in every corner of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-expands-state-spending-transparency-openbooknewyorkcomState Agencies Bulletin No. 2048.1
… was mailed to all employees with a 2021 uncashed payroll check greater than $19.99. A second outreach letter was … Employees with non-negotiated payroll checks are listed on the Control-D report NPAY539 for agency use. OSC Actions … website to search for money remitted to OUF and submit a claim to recover funds. Questions Questions regarding this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20481-outreach-and-escheatment-2021-uncashed-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1970
… uncashed payroll check greater than $999.99 in October of 2021. Signed outreach letters that are returned to OSC by … of a payroll check. If responses are received prior to January 1, 2022 the checks will be reissued. Any checks that … the escheatment schedule, see the Operational Advisory 9 – Current Year Escheatment. … State Agencies Bulletin No …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1970-outreach-and-escheatment-2020-uncashed-payroll-checksState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Bemus Point Clerk Arrested for Theft of Over $60,000
… for the alleged theft of more than $60,000 in village funds. Jaeger, 38, of Bemus Point, allegedly wrote village … November of 2020. “Jaeger allegedly treated the village funds as her personal bank account, writing checks to herself … clerk for the alleged theft of more than $60000 in village funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-former-bemus-point-clerk-arrested-theft-over-60000Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The city’s proposed budget complies with the property tax levy limit. Oneida Public Library – Cash Disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… (including costs associated with Superstorm Sandy), public welfare and education. Total state spending reached …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… Attorney Michael Ferrarese, and the New York State Police today announced the plea and sentence of Amy Becker, former … for stealing nearly $4,000 from the Town. The plea was the result of a joint investigation between Comptroller … Attorney Michael Ferrarese and the New York State Police today announced the plea and sentence of Amy Becker former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnState Agencies Bulletin No. 2152.1
… remain uncashed as of April 2024 will be stopped and the funds will be escheated to the New York State Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). Effective Dates: Effective for payroll … escheated to OUF in April 2024. Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21521-outreach-and-escheatment-2022-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … Board Oversight (Greene County) There were no procedures for the reconciliation and reporting of cash receipts from trash bag sales to residents used to pay for their refuse pickup service or for program fees. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… be turned over by retailers to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). In 2024, the office recovered over $21 … Last year, we recovered over $21 million worth of lost money from unspent gift cards.” Statewide, New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli Audit Finds Lax Oversight of Medicaid Payments May Have Cost Taxpayers Nearly $300 Million
… Between October 2015 and May 2020, auditors identified drug claims paid by Medicaid managed care plans totaling $292 … for recovery, despite the individuals having third-party drug coverage. For instance, nearly $40 million was paid for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-lax-oversight-medicaid-payments-may-have-cost-taxpayers-nearly-300-millionVII.3.C AP Adjustment Voucher Document Review – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… status of the transactions in SFS through inquiry in the Accounts Payable module or on the daily revenue reports, such as the NYGL0400 ALL JOURNAL Report. Transaction Errors In the event that BSAO – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3c-ap-adjustment-voucher-document-reviewCost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… Planning today and saving incrementally can help reduce the financial impact of such expenses on your annual budget. … Finance Law Section 11.00). This type of capital reserve does not require a stated estimated maximum cost. A governing … fund. Funding sources for the reserve may include district budgetary appropriations, transfers from unexpended district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Springs Public Library , Town of Sweden , Town of Tyrone and the Town of West Union . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… of Halfmoon Supervisor Melinda Wormuth pled guilty today to two felony counts charging her with extortion and making a … General Eric Schneiderman. “Ms. Wormuth seemed oblivious to the requirements of public service, the first of which is … P. DiNapoli said. “I hope her case serves as an example to any public official who might put their desires before the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-counts