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Oversight of Chronic Absenteeism
… by the Department as a student missing at least 10 percent of enrolled school days. Student absences, attributed to … absent. Researchers have estimated that the rate of chronic absenteeism for homeless students is at least … daily attendance (ADA), which measures the average number of students who are typically present each day. However, ADA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/18/oversight-chronic-absenteeismOversight of Transportation Services and Expenses
… Objective To determine if the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision … made through the Contractor. Further, the Contractor data does not include sufficient detail the Department would need … usage. For example, from March 4, 2019 to July 23, 2021, we identified 3,518 fuel transactions, totaling $101,700, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/29/oversight-transportation-services-and-expensesRevenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… an automated financial management information system or online banking to track daily cash balances. Perform a … in time to avoid late payment charges. Consider using online banking and EFTs to optimize timing of disbursements. … Earnings Following prudent yet effective investment strategies can improve cash inflow and even reduce costs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsOverpayments of Certain Medicare Crossover Claims (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our audit report, … to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this report. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/overpayments-certain-medicare-crossover-claims-followOpinion 95-15
… to a school district public library; the Education Law does not expressly authorize a school district to expend … the school authorities to be a school district charge and does not authorize the school authorities to charge back any … there does not appear to have been any intent to affect tax refund procedures. Therefore, we do not construe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15Port Jervis City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-319)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition … Port Jervis City School District is located in the City of Port Jervis, Orange County. The District, which operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/port-jervis-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-319College Readiness
To determine whether DOE is adequately preparing students for postsecondary institutions Our audit covered the period from September 2015 through March 2022 and included students who were expected to graduate high school by August 2019
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/04/college-readinessPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities
… Objective To determine if New York City Department of Parks & Recreation facilities … existing facilities. During our visits to 115 facilities, we found hundreds of accessibility barriers that the agency … addressing those barriers that can be rectified without much difficulty and expense. Finalize and communicate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/22/park-accessibility-people-disabilitiesOpinion 2002-6
… months (Sponsor's Memorandum for A. 8044, enacted as L 1975, ch 489; see also 1975 Budget Report, dated July 2, 1975, on A. 8044, enacted as L 1975, ch 489), while ensuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-6Protection of Child Performers
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Labor (Department) adequately ensured … on behalf of the child. If an employer or payroll company does not have valid information about a child’s trust … and prevent non-compliance with legal requirements. We found instances where: children were likely working …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/27/protection-child-performersDual Employment
… interest. Part-time employees must obtain agency approval if potential conflicts exist. Key Findings Between July 2009 … by another State or New York City agency, 28 of whom we selected for further review based on several risk factors. … or both. We estimate the cost of these abuses to be as much as $40,000. Since these employees all held second jobs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-1Medicaid Program – Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Under Managed Care
… rebate opportunities, the Department did not collect as much as $119.3 million in available rebates for the Medicaid … to eMedNY so that rebates can be requested. The Department does not seek rebates on drug encounter claims from all categories of Medicaid services. Key Recommendations We made 12 recommendations to the Department to obtain the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/18/medicaid-program-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-under-managed-careNew York's 529 College Savings Program Turns 20
… New York’s 529 College Savings Program, the popular college … savings investment tool, is marking 20 years of helping New Yorkers save for higher education, according to New York … solid results. We have made it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in the futures of their loved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-turns-20State Agencies Bulletin No. 2227
… Purpose: As we prepare for enactment of the 2024-25 NYS budget, OSC would like to provide notice of … of New York (28***, [excluding SUNY Construction Fund 28990]), City University of New York (70***) or State Insurance Fund (00640, 00650) since their fiscal year does not expire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2227-paycheck-distribution-and-release-direct-deposit-funds-preparationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2318
… to be submitted to SFS for check printing when SFS becomes available. Therefore, employees whose direct deposits … to be transferred for salary exchange processing when SFS becomes available. Therefore, reversal funds will not be … continue to be received and processed by OSC. However, if the AC-230 worksheet corresponds with a direct deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2318-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsDiNapoli Calls on Aetna to Disclose Corporate Political Spending
… State Common Retirement Fund, which holds 1,249,849 shares in Aetna, one of the largest insurance companies in the … & Sons Company Safeway Inc. Sempra Energy 2011 Limited Brands Marriott International Inc. Yum! Brands Inc. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-calls-aetna-disclose-corporate-political-spendingContact Us
… answers that may address your situation right away. If you still have a question, contact us by completing the form below. How much is my claim? To protect your privacy and prevent fraud, we can’t tell you the amount of your claim until we receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/contact-usUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-180
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing. Affected Employees Eligible … inserted row will be updated as follows: Current Salary New Salary Current Salary New Salary $27,200 $31,900 $134,575 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-180-april-2012-salary-increase-judges-and-justices-unified-courtUse, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data
… only resident deaths that occurred at the nursing home vs. reporting all deaths regardless of where they occurred, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/15/use-collection-and-reporting-infection-control-dataState Agencies Bulletin No. 963
… with or without pay, and recalculate the biweekly stipend. If the employee had a salary change in calendar year 2009, … amount for the Military Stipend is due or an employee now becomes eligible to receive a stipend, OSC will update the … at the time of the Leave will be used. The extension does not authorize a subsequent adjustment (after the 1/1/10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/963-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipends