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College at Buffalo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and … analysis, we examined the travel expenses for one College at Buffalo (College) employee whose expenses were amongst the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/college-buffalo-selected-employee-travel-expensesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Ossining Union Free School District , Pine Bush Central School District and the Stillwater Central … appropriations, exceeding the 4 percent statutory limit. Pine Bush Central School District – Claims Audit Process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Medicaid Program – Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B
… if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers for Medicaid claims for Medicare Part B coinsurance. The … certain individuals and families with low incomes. People who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid are referred to as … while Medicaid is the secondary payer. Usually, Medicare pays 80 percent of the charges for approved Part B services, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/09/medicaid-program-overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-bTown of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
… August 9, 2012. Background The Town of Hamlin is located in Monroe County and had a population of 9,045. The Town is … accounting records and resultant financial reports were in considerable disarray. For example, the Town failed to accurately report the cash position of any Town fund in its annual report to the Office of the State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197Village of Old Field – Misappropriation of Village Funds and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-44)
… 31, 2012. Background The Village of Old Field is located in the Town of Brookhaven, in Suffolk County, and has a … because the Board allowed the former Treasurer to perform all cash disbursement duties with no oversight. The Board did … Key Recommendations Take appropriate action to recover all misappropriated moneys and improper payroll payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/17/village-old-field-misappropriation-village-funds-and-selected-financialVillage of Montgomery – Purchasing and Information Technology (2013M-210)
… 9, 2013. Background The Village of Montgomery is located in the Town of Montgomery in Orange County and has a population of about 3,800. The … did not ensure that copies of back-up data were stored in a secure off-site location and the Board has not developed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/25/village-montgomery-purchasing-and-information-technology-2013m-210Village of Huntington Bay – Compensation of Officials and Credit Cards (2012M-198)
… the Village’s method of compensating Village officials and credit card usage for the period June 1, 2010, through April 30, 2012. Background The Village of Huntington Bay is located in the Town of Huntington, in Suffolk County and … specify who was authorized to use the credit cards, for what purpose the cards could be used, or procedures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/08/village-huntington-bay-compensation-officials-and-credit-cards-2012m-198Village of Chatham – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-132)
… 1, 2011, to September 26, 2012. Background The Village of Chatham is located in Columbia County. The Village is governed by an elected Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/23/village-chatham-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-132DiNapoli Announces Sale of $636 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… acts: Environmental Quality (1986), Clean Water / Clean Air (1996), and Smart Schools (2014). The Series 2021A … acts: Environmental Quality (1986), Clean Water / Clean Air (1996), Rebuild and Renew New York Transportation (2005) … state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-636-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audits of the Camillus Volunteer Fire Department , Town of Lewis , Madison County Probation Department and the Orange … to verify that transactions were appropriate. Town of Lewis – Highway Purchases (Lewis County) The board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0CUNY Bulletin No. CU-735
… Group U6 unrepresented group TQ Steamfitters Local 638 U5 Steamfitters Local 638 Background The City University of New York (CUNY) agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-735-cuny-nys-paid-family-leave-additional-bargaining-unitsTown of Sheridan – Cellular Phones (2013M-334)
… individuals, it lacked a policy or contract stating what amount should be reimbursed, when payments are due and what is to be done if someone does not reimburse the Town in a timely manner. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-sheridan-cellular-phones-2013m-334Summit Security Services, Inc. (Summit)
… and fire safety director services provided at the Shirley A. Chisholm State Office Building; the Adam Clayton Powell, … in New York City during the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. Key Findings We found OGS paid … an active DOS registration, which requires individuals to pass background and criminal history checks. This consists …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/03/summit-security-services-inc-summitTown of Bangor – Board Oversight (2012M-193)
… to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Bangor is located in Franklin County and has approximately 2,220 residents. The … The Board’s review of claims was inadequate, resulting in claims being paid prior to Board audit and approval, … responsibilities to Town officers and employees that are in compliance with laws and regulations. Town officers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-bangor-board-oversight-2012m-193NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… for a payment to “upgrade” the retirement fund. It’s a scam. Report the message to the Federal Bureau of … to their funds and other benefits. A screen capture of a scam text: New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesCity of North Tonawanda – Financial Operations (2012M-203)
… The Council did not review the fire companies’ fundraising events held in 2011 because none of the fire companies provided the City with advance notice of these events, as required by law. These events included chowder sales, food and beer tents at Canal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/08/city-north-tonawanda-financial-operations-2012m-203Contract With Shorefront Mental Health Board – Compliance With Prevailing Wage Law
… wage laws under its janitorial contract with the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). The audit … contractors must pay prevailing wages for the locality where the work is performed to certain employees performing work on a public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/28/contract-shorefront-mental-health-board-compliance-prevailing-wage-lawCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… and Oneida counties. The Authority accepts credit cards as a method of payment for bus fares and parking. All … Authority, must comply with the Data Security Standards (DSS) established by the PCI Security Standards Council (Council). The PCI DSS is a set of technical and operational requirements designed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsState Agencies Bulletin No. 955
… notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee increase pursuant to Article 4 of the CSEA Contract. Affected … 201) and Agency Shop Fee (Code 212) based on the annual salary amounts as follows: Annual Salary Deduction Amount Under $5,000 6.00 $5,000 to $9,999 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/955-civil-service-employees-association-csea-dues-and-agency-shop-feeAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Dowling College
… students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background Dowling College (Dowling) is an … years ended June 30, 2011, Dowling certified 5,661 TAP awards totaling $8.1 million that were paid to the school for … We reviewed a sample of 125 randomly selected TAP awards paid to 123 students as well as other awards to these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-dowling-college