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DiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… New York state collected $126.6 billion in receipts from April through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The board did not properly manage fund balance levels or ensure water rents and penalties were properly billed. In … frame. The clerks did not perform bank reconciliations or accountability analyses and did not keep bank statements … Village officials have not developed multiyear financial or capital plans or a fund balance policy. As of May 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 97-8
… claims be certified) CLAIMS -- Certification of (necessity for in city) LOCAL LAWS -- Claims (certification requirement) … Cities Law, §64 prescribes the audit of claims procedures for most claims against cities governed by that provision … language was added by chapter 550 of the Laws of 1983 for the express purpose of making vendor certification or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-8Facility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers
… Department. The Department is the State agency responsible for enforcing compliance with these codes and regulations and for granting exceptions. Regulations permit the Department to … and controls, including the assignment of responsibility for monitoring compliance and maintaining adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/18/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waiversOversight of Construction Management Contracts (Follow-Up)
… and Historic Preservation (Parks) is responsible for operating and maintaining the State park, recreation, and … term contracts with private firms totaling $24.6 million for 108 projects, of which 44 are completed. The objective of … we found Parks officials do not receive detailed support for payments made under the DASNY contracts; therefore, they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-construction-management-contracts-followXV.7 Budget Allocations – XV. End of Year
… not needed. Find transactions that may be lost in workflow and take the proper action to move the transaction forward in … Determine the root cause of the workflow problems and resolve. Why is it important to resolve budget exceptions … is accessible from the SFS home page after logging in with your SFS user ID and password. Guide to Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv7-budget-allocationsTown of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… Blain had unidentified funds totaling $1,848 in his bank account that could not be traced to any open or closed case …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243Town of Pulteney – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-177)
… review the Town’s financial management and controls over information technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2010, through May 30, 2012. Background The Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/26/town-pulteney-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-177DiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through May $4 Billion Over Enacted Budget Projections
… the first two months of the state fiscal year is good news and gives reason for optimism about the economic recovery. … solid fiscal footing because of robust tax revenue growth and an unprecedented infusion of federal assistance. Still, … last year at the same time. May Cash Report Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-may-4-billion-over-enacted-budget-projectionsBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… the location of stored backup data, the specific method for backing up and any other important details relating to … unusable. Some organizations contract with a third party for backing up data, applications and/or operating systems. … with the vendor that clearly describes the expectations for safeguarding the data, especially if it contains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced the convictions of Annette … of felony grand larceny in the fourth degree. "This was a deliberate act to abuse the system,” DiNapoli said. … will be held accountable. I thank Westchester County D.A. Scarpino, Jr. for prosecuting these thefts.” “This is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsCollege of Fredonia – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive agencies spend between $100 million and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-fredonia-selected-employee-travel-expensesDiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that Fortune 500 retailers Best Buy and Nordstrom have agreed to … energy in their operations and supply chain. “More Fortune 500 companies are shifting to renewable energy, not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Brookhaven Fire District , Fair Haven Volunteer Fire … their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Brookhaven Fire District – Procurement and Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsXI.18.I Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… thereof, where competitive bidding is required by statute, rule or regulation shall contain the following statement … where competitive bidding is not required by statute, rule or regulation may contain, at the discretion of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18i-sexual-harassment-prevention-certificationTown of Newstead – Joint Highway Facility Project (2012M-260)
… Board’s management of the Joint Highway Facility Project for the period January 1, 2008, to August 31, 2012. … 2010, the Board authorized the issuance of serial bonds for the Joint Highway Facility Project at a maximum cost not … planned before awarding contracts, to minimize the need for change orders. Properly approve all change orders and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-newstead-joint-highway-facility-project-2012m-260State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… announced his office completed audits of Dunkirk City School District , Fulton City School District , Perry Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Disposition of Farm Assets
… June 30, 2013. Background The Department oversees the State's prison system and monitors the activities of persons … farms at 12 correctional facilities located throughout the State: Beacon, Clinton, Eastern, Elmira, Green Haven, Greene, … of our audit, the Department had already been disposed of records pertaining to farm assets consistent with its record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposition-farm-assetsVII.2.B Payment Worksheet – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… A Payment Worksheet is used by agencies to apply payments received from customers to accounts receivable (AR) Items in SFS. The process for … in the ‘Regular Deposit’ navigation in SFS, similar to a Direct Journal Payment however, agencies should not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii2b-payment-worksheetState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… procurement policy and that all claims were approved prior to payment. None of the 18 purchases of goods and services … 44 debit card transactions totaling $8,346 were paid prior to board audit and approval, which could result in the … The board did not always properly audit claims prior to approving them for payment. Auditors reviewed 173 claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits