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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… or written procedures on how workbooks should be accounted for and how the inventory should be monitored. Officials did … have audited these claims. The treasurer paid 18 claims for health insurance reimbursements and credit card purchases … determined were not needed or establish written procedures for granting, changing and disabling network user account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: Public Must Be Alerted to Sewer Overflow Problems
… 20 percent of the publicly owned sewer systems in New York state were not reporting overflow events or registered with … all municipal sewer systems are complying with state law on reporting when overflow events occur and to make sure … Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-public-must-be-alerted-sewer-overflow-problemsOpinion 91-56
… WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Liabilities" (as including accounts payable and contractual obligations for purposes of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56Opinion 90-34
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Recipients …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-34DiNapoli: NYC Immigrant Workforce Below 2015 Peak
… to the city’s peak in 2015. There are still many barriers for individuals who come to the U.S. looking for work and a better life. Federal immigration policy must be reformed to ensure that the … succeed in the workforce. The federal government speed up court processing and work permits and increase aid to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-nyc-immigrant-workforce-below-2015-peakDiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund Helping Build a Lower Carbon Future
… major investor and call on our publicly held companies to plan ahead and address climate change now. The companies that … which went to a vote and received the following support from fellow shareholders: PPL Corp. (43%), Devon Energy … goals for lowering its GHG emissions based on guidance from the most recent report by the United Nations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-helping-build-lower-carbon-futureParking Structures (2017-MS-3)
… parking structures were regularly inspected and repaired for the period January 1, 2015 through January 31, 2017. We … maintaining parking structures to be safe and acceptable for public use. Accordingly, the process of continuously … using the results from inspections to create a clear plan for repairs should be implemented. Officials should have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/29/parking-structures-2017-ms-3DiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… Fire Company official was charged today with grand larceny in the third degree after allegedly stealing over $20,000 in … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ontario County Sheriff Philip C. Povero. Former Company and Auxiliary … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftUnderstanding the Audit Process
… Division of State Government Accountability (SGA) performs audits to: Protect taxpayers by improving management of … manage and improve operations. In performing our audits, we are required by State Executive Law to adhere to … audit recommendations. Other Engagements In addition to audits, we perform other engagements as part of our efforts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/understanding-audit-processDiNapoli Announces Results of General Obligation Bond Sale
… cost bid of 2.057387 percent. The state received ten bids for the $166.1 million of tax-exempt bonds. The net proceeds … will mature over 14 years. The state received twelve bids for the $36.7 million of taxable new money bonds. The net … will mature over 10 years. The state received ten bids for the $11.2 million of tax-exempt refunding bonds. The net …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-announces-results-general-obligation-bond-saleComptroller 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-auditsAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems
… of children, youth, families, and vulnerable populations in New York State. Its responsibilities encompass a wide … including: foster care and adoption; child and vulnerable adult protective services; and juvenile justice. OCFS owns … necessary to complete our work. As a result, our work in certain areas was limited. Key Recommendations Develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systemsOpinion 97-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … corporation pursuant to Village Law, §22-2200. You state that it is the intention of the not-for-profit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-5Town 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 Municipal & School Audits
… Over a 16-month period, officials missed an opportunity for the district to realize approximately $487,000 in … investment program. The assistant superintendent for business, finance and support services and district … State Aid (Essex County) District officials did not apply for all applicable transportation state aid for new bus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 818
… OSC Actions OSC sent the 2007 employee W-2 file to SSA for comparison with SSA’s database using the SSA Enumeration … a copy of each letter and any responses from the employee for four (4) calendar years. If the Social Security … Internal Revenue Service. Follow existing OSC procedures for the issuance of corrected W-2s. If the employee believes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/818-verification-social-security-numbers-and-names-reported-w-2-statementsExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine if Unemployment … Insurance (UI) payments made by the Department of Labor (DOL) were appropriate and in accordance with … Ensure staff follows established policies and procedures when processing claims. Establish and implement controls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/09/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… The district did not maximize Medicaid reimbursements by claiming for all eligible Medicaid services provided. The … permissions. District officials also did not enter into a service level agreement with the district’s information technology (IT) service provider to clearly identify the provider’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1943
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies the process for reporting hours of paid leave used by employees to obtain … on an employee’s annual W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement) for 2021. Affected Employees Employees utilizing paid leave … OSC by 10/22/2021. This leave is only permitted to be used for a maximum of 4 hours per injection, it is not appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1943-covid-19-vaccination-leave-under-2021-american-rescue-plan-act-arpaDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts (Follow-Up)
… consumers to register their personal mobile and landline phone numbers on a central national registry to reduce … in 2001. Initially, New York consumers registered their phone numbers on a statewide registry. In 2003, the Federal … by State residents had more than doubled since 2014, the number of cases referred to counsel for further action …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/19/do-not-call-enforcement-efforts-follow