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Jefferson Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-101)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the internal controls over the … indicates its approval by affixing each member’s signature on the warrant. However, the Board minutes do not …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/12/jefferson-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m

Review of Travel Card Expenses

… of Suicide Prevention (Director) were appropriate and made in accordance with New York State travel rules and … official State business. We identified questionable travel card expenses the Director incurred on March 11, 2013. Based … 2013. Key Findings We found the Director certified $4,666 in inappropriate or unsupported travel expenses on vouchers …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/review-travel-card-expenses

North Colonie Central School District – Claims Processing (2013M-9)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s internal controls … Central School District (District) is located in the Town of Colonie, Albany County. The District is governed by the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/29/north-colonie-central-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-9

Opinion 91-27

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … of unneeded real property without public bidding) LOCAL LAWS -- Real Property (authority of county to supersede sale … , 1 NY2d 74, 150 NYS2d 585). Rozler , supra , involved the Village Law, which is analogous to the County Law in that it …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-27

Opinion 91-48

… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Contracts (planning … board review of shopping center expansion) -- Interest in Contract (planning board review of shopping center … PLANNING -- Planning Boards (board member participating in review of project when applicant represented by board …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-48

The Increasing Threat of Identity Theft

… remind users of important security tips such as avoiding public posting of birthdates, email addresses, phone numbers … warrant or a court-ordered subpoena, or for inclusion in a public safety record). In addition, the Information Security Breach …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theft

Medicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services

… provides the force needed to deliver air to the lungs in a patient whose ability to breathe is diminished or lost. … ventilation services. Key Finding We identified $975,795 in overpayments on 32 inpatient claims that reported 96 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-care-involving-mechanical-ventilation-services

Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011

… payments to Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital (Bassett) for special items were made according to the provisions of … The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The Department of Civil Service contracts with … portion of the Plan. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-mary-imogene-bassett-hospital-january-1-2011-through

Selected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Mary's Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011

… Plan. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member … $9,412 from St. Mary’s for the overpayments we identified in this audit. Develop and implement the controls necessary …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-st-marys-hospital-january-1-2011-through-march-31-2011

Empire BlueCross BlueShield Special Items Made to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011

… for special items were made according to the provisions of the agreement between Empire and Englewood. Background … primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The Department of Civil Service contracts with Empire to administer the hospitalization portion of the Plan. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-special-items-made-englewood-hospital-and-medical-center

Empire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Saratoga Hospital From January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011

… Purpose To determine if BlueCross BlueShield's (Empire's) payments to Saratoga Hospital (Saratoga) for special items were made …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-made-saratoga-hospital-january

Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Albany Medical Center from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011

To determine if BlueCross BlueShields Empires payments to Albany Medical Center AMC for special items were made according to the provisions of the agreeme

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-albany-medical-center-january-1-2011-through-march-31

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1971.2

… bulletin supersedes Payroll Bulletin No. 1971.1 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide step-by-step … employee’s identification to ensure fraudulent activity does not occur. At a minimum, agencies must verify the … last 4 of the employee’s SSN. Phone: OSC does not specify what phone number the employee must provide. However, if the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19712-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-query

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1971.1

… bulletin supersedes Payroll Bulletin No. 1971 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide step-by-step … employee’s identification to ensure fraudulent activity does not occur. At a minimum, agencies must verify the … last 4 of the employee’s SSN. Phone: OSC does not specify what phone number the employee must provide. However, if the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19711-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-query

XII.8.G Payment Methods – XII. Expenditures

… one-day ACH payment when the State has a business need for a next day payment. One-day ACH payments require the … processes and information exchanges that increase the risk of errors and require additional resources. Wire payments are … If your agency does not have a Box account or requires a copy of the Agency Wire Request Form, email …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8g-payment-methods

Opinion 95-27

… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- State Aid (submission of claims for adjustments in the amount of State aid paid to a school district … -- Powers and Duties (submission of claims for adjustments in the amount of State aid paid to a school district …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-27

Local Government Financial Data Sources

… Sheet County, City, Town, Village, Fire District Office of the State Comptroller (OSC): AFR Debt, Revenue, Expenditure, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/local-government-financial-data-sources

Election Form for 25-Year Retirement Plan for Tier 3 Sheriffs, Undersheriffs, Deputy Sheriffs and Correction Officers (Section 89-p) (RS5473-P)

NYSLRS election form for only Tier 3 sheriffs, undersheriffs, deputy sheriffs and correction officers not already enrolled in a plan that permits retirement.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5473-p.pdf