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Operational Advisory No. 8
… Subject: State Check Outreach Guidance: Payees that receive State checks for … checks within one year of issuance will receive a State Check Outreach letter advising them to negotiate the check or request a replacement check from the issuing Agency. … State Check Outreach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreachState Agencies Bulletin No. 1536
… for Dues (Code 201) and Agency Shop Fee (Code 212) based on the annual salary amounts as follows: Annual Salary … part-time, annual salaried employees are calculated based on the employee’s part-time percentage. The deduction amount … to full time or vice versa) or an employee is placed on Sick Leave at half pay. These amounts should be adjusted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1536-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-and-agencyInappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our initial audit report Inappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/31/inappropriate-payments-related-procedure-modifiers-followCUNY Bulletin No. CU-650
… for processing the CUNY Rate Increase for Carpenters and Supervisor Carpenters Affected Employees CUNY employees in the titles of Carpenter and Supervisor Carpenter Background A Memorandum of Understanding has been entered into and was filed on February 7, 2018 between the Comptroller of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-650-cuny-salary-rate-increases-carpenters-and-supervisorEmployee Incentive and Bonus Payments (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Erie County Medical Center Corporation: Employee Incentive and Bonus Payments (Report 2016-S-29 ). Background Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC) is a public benefit … Authorities Law Section 3626 to manage the Erie County Medical Center health network. ECMCC is the only major public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/03/employee-incentive-and-bonus-payments-followRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up)
… Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) is responsible for administering motor vehicle laws to promote highway … for receiving, investigating, and responding to complaints from the public relating to the types of … unregistered facilities, and the ability to promptly address and resolve consumer complaint cases. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-service-sales-and-salvage-facilities-followProtection of Child Performers (Follow-Up)
… facilitates compliance through the use of an electronic permit application system (System) and comprehensive permit requirements for child performers and certification of … We also found that the System had significant data entry, maintenance, and functionality deficiencies that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/protection-child-performers-followEducators for Children, Youth and Families, Inc. – Use of Contract Funds (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Educators for Children, Youth and Families, Inc. - Use of Contract … was issued on August 20, 2010, examined whether Educators for Children, Youth and Families, Inc. (Educators) … of Children and Family Services: Educators for Children, Youth and Families, Inc. - Use of Contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/educators-children-youth-and-families-inc-use-contract-funds-followSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations (Follow-Up)
… (CCTV), a TV system in which strategically placed cameras’ input is observed on monitors off site. As of May … 16, 2019, Transit had installed 9,290 CCTV surveillance cameras, 1,712 monitors, 334 digital video recorders, 4 video … preventive maintenance schedule for all installed CCTV cameras and recording devices. EMD is also responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/18/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stations-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Elwood Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (Suffolk County) District … the control procedures were followed. Enterprise Charter School – Procurement (Erie County) School officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Geddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Onondaga County District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick announced the arrest today of … “Thanks to our partnership with Onondaga County District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick, we were able to reveal her … us ferret out fraud and theft," Onondaga County District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick said. "My office has always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindleFormer Bronx Youth Director Pleads Guilty
… Office, in 2008, Russell--who has run the Baychester Youth Council since the 1980s--received a federal grant, … community. The defendant, who led the Baychester Youth Council since the 1980s, has now been held accountable for … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York. Track municipal spending, the state's 150,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-bronx-youth-director-pleads-guiltyWest Glens Falls Fire Company No. 1 – Financial Operations (2013M-383)
… January 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. Background The West Glens Falls Volunteer Fire Company #1 is a volunteer … The Company is affiliated with the Fire Fighters of West Glens Falls Association (Association), which is a … West Glens Falls Fire Company No 1 Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/11/west-glens-falls-fire-company-no-1-financial-operations-2013mDiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… led to the arrest today of DePeyster Town Clerk and Tax Collector Michelle Sheppard, who admitted she falsified … a misdemeanor, for crimes dating back to 2011. As tax collector, Sheppard is responsible for recording, … led to the arrest today of DePeyster Town Clerk and Tax Collector Michelle Sheppard who admitted she falsified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsNorthport-East Northport Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2014M-164)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial … Union Free School District is located in the Town of Huntington, Suffolk County. The District is governed by the Board of Education (Board) which comprises nine elected members. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/northport-east-northport-union-free-school-district-financial-conditionOverview – Contribution Stabilization Program
… The Contribution Stabilization Program (CSP) is an optional program that allows you to pay a portion of your annual … of whether they choose to amortize in any year. The program was designed to help the State and municipalities … can participate in the Contribution Stabilization Program for more predictable pension costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/overviewUnder Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Follow-Up)
… Under Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Report … September 28, 2011, examined whether Medicaid payments to nursing homes were properly reduced by Medicaid recipients' net available monthly income. Many Medicaid nursing home recipients have income from Social Security, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/16/under-reporting-net-available-monthly-income-nursing-home-residents-causes-medicaidSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste and abuse. The … To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesAmerican Academy of Pediatrics, District II
… Unit, we examined select payments the Department of Health (Department) made to the American Academy of Pediatrics, District II (AAP) under contract C028275.After … Key Findings To date, we found that the Executive Director of AAP falsely certified and submitted to the Department 16 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/american-academy-pediatrics-district-iiCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B24-1-8)
… 2014, as amended by Chapter 147 of the Laws of 2015 (the Act), authorized the City to issue debt to liquidate the … and expenditure projections in the proposed budget appear reasonable. We expect 2024 fire department overtime … and conservative. The City’s proposed budget includes a tax levy of $13,853,089. Key Recommendation Be mindful of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b24-1-8