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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… financial filing and audit requirements. In addition, for seven consecutive years, an annual update document, which … and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… an adequate contract and separate service level agreement for information technology. Brasher Falls Central School … in the general fund exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit for the past three fiscal years. As of June 30, 2018, the … to ensure Medicaid claims were submitted and reimbursed for all eligible services provided. Claims were not submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Medicaid Program – Cost of Pharmacy Services Under Managed Care
… which covers prescription and nonprescription drugs for Medicaid enrollees. The Department uses two methods to pay health care providers for Medicaid pharmacy services: fee-for-service (FFS) and managed care. Under FFS, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-cost-pharmacy-services-under-managed-careState Agency Small-Dollar Purchases (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … transactions using paper-based voucher processes instead of the State procurement card, and to identify potential cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/state-agency-small-dollar-purchases-followNYSARC, Inc. – NYC Chapter (School-Age Program): Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… focused primarily on expenses claimed on NYSARC’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, and included certain expenses claimed on NYSARC’s CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. Background NYSARC is a New York City-based not-for-profit organization authorized by SED to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/31/nysarc-inc-nyc-chapter-school-age-program-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Agencies Bulletin No. 1304
… functionality in PayServ, and to provide instructions for reissuing the 2013 Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statements. … original Form W-2. This functionality must not be used for employees who have been issued a corrected Form W-2 … will print. This functionality will be available for agencies to view and print reissued 2013 Form W-2s only. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1304-automated-process-reissued-2013-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statementState Agencies Bulletin No. 1227
… functionality in PayServ, and to provide instructions for reissuing the 2012 Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statements. … original Form W-2. This functionality must not be used for employees who have been issued a corrected Form W-2 … will print. This functionality will be available for agencies to view and print reissued 2012 Form W-2s only. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1227-automated-process-reissued-2012-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statementVIII.1.E Operating and Appropriated Transfers – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… and must use the designated account codes required for each type of transfer as well as other required fields … originated by the State agency. OSC BSAO is responsible for accurate recording of all operating and appropriated … (credit) journal entry chartstring. The total amounts for Transfers To and Transfers From must equal. Appropriated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1e-operating-and-appropriated-transfersVillage of Ocean Beach – Clerk-Treasurer Compensation (2022M-79)
… agreements, resulting in: $44,135 in overpayments for unused vacation and sick leave and unauthorized … (comp) time. $11,000 per year of costs to the Village for the Clerk-Treasurer’s personal use of a Village vehicle … as a fringe benefit, should have been reported on his W-2 for income tax purposes. Key Recommendations Ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/10/14/village-ocean-beach-clerk-treasurer-compensation-2022m-79Opinion 93-19
… in the opinion. COURTS -- Surrogate's Court (fees for certificate of adoption or certified copies of orders of adoption) FEES -- Court Fees (fees for certificate of adoption or certified copies of orders of … ACT, §2402: A Surrogate's Court may not charge a fee for certificates of adoption or for certified copies of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-19Multiyear Financial Planning Webinar Presentation
This session will help local governments create an effective multiyear financial planning process that helps identify and manage potential fiscal difficulties before crises emerge. We will discuss suggestions on how to make good long-term revenue and expenditure projections; measure expected benefit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/multiyear-financial-planning-07-27-22.pdfUsing Open Book New York
Join us for a demonstration of Open Book New York and learn how to access public municipal financial data for your own analysis. We will highlight the various reports available in Open Book New York and discuss potential uses of the data.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/using-open-book-new-york-12-14-22.pdfManaging Cash Flow
This webinar will help local officials understand various procedures to control and account for cash. We will include key information on cash control and reporting, collection and disbursement procedures and cash flow forecasting and how these activities affect cash flow models.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/managing-cash-flow-022625.pdfNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… City experienced increases in recipients, for an aggregate increase of 11 percent in the City. Factors in this disparity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-28-2020DiNapoli: IDA Report Shows Tax Break Growth Slows
… New York’s Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) reported … active in that year equaled 224,734. Outside of New York City, the Comptroller’s report also found that in 2016: Six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-ida-report-shows-tax-break-growth-slowsFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… and Urban Development's Inspector General, and the FBI for their diligent work in the fight against public … support and charity-oriented philanthropic initiatives for residents in Niagara County. Allen and Fredia Cowart, on … October 1, 2013 for the duration of the school year. The salary associated with this appointment was $23 an hour. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterUpdate Your Contact Information
… Also, USPS will only forward mail to your new address for a limited time—generally, 12 months. To ensure you … date in the Change As Of field. Get Email Notifications for Important Documents You can also use Retirement Online to choose email as your delivery preference for correspondence and other important documents. When you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/update-your-contact-informationSUNY Bulletin No. SU-174
… University of New York (CUNY) agencies with instructions for setting up employees in PayServ who are hired under the … of the State Comptroller (OSC) will update PayServ records for employees previously hired under the HIRE Act. Affected … 3, 2010. Generally, State governments are not eligible for this incentive. However, public colleges and universities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-174-hiring-incentives-restore-employment-act-hire-actNorth Bellmore Union Free School District - Procurement of Professional Services (2019M-95)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board adhered to the law and District policy when procuring professional … Key Findings The Board did not: Comply with the law and use a competitive request for proposal (RFP) process when … officials did not: Always comply with District policy to procure professional services. Our review of procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/16/north-bellmore-union-free-school-district-procurement-professionalFocus on Identity Theft
… access to bank or social media accounts. The consequences of identity theft can be devastating for victims, ranging … loan. Comptroller DiNapoli’s report, The Increasing Threat of Identity Theft , provides more information on this … and create a personal recovery plan . U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ): More information on identity theft . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theft