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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… not implemented. New York State Health Insurance Program: Empire BlueCross and BlueShield: Selected Payments for … 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012 (2012-S-132) Auditors found Empire did not have adequate controls to ensure special items … were paid according to contract provisions. As a result, Empire made a net overpayment of $391,894 on 81 of the 100 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsNYSARC, Inc.– NYC Chapter: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by NYSARC, Inc. – NYC Chapter (NYSARC), also known as AHRC NYC, on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/21/nysarc-inc-nyc-chapter-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 93-6
… since towns generally do not have the power to provide actual firefighting services as a town function, we have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-6Opinion 93-22
… to remit a forfeiture of bail is not required in order for the Justice Court Fund to refund moneys erroneously … Court Fund reported bail forfeiture in the amount of $200 for a particular defendant. The justice, by letter, … [CPL] before they could process the claim. You have asked for our opinion in this matter. If this were a true case of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-22Opinion 92-50
… , whether a county could adopt a local law which provides for an award of a contract after competitive bidding to a … we concluded that a post-1953 local law which provides for an award to a bidder employing a prescribed percentage of … Municipal Law, §104-a, authorizing a price preference for certain products made with significant recycled content; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-50Opinion 96-13
… in, and receive benefits from, a service award program for volunteer ambulance workers and the State Employees' … in, and receive benefits from, a service award program for volunteer ambulance workers and the State Employees' … position or employment in the civil service to which any salary or emolument is attached. We have been informed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-13State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… leaves granted to CUNY instructional staff were awarded for authorized purposes and in compliance with requirements. … but CUNY did not have the required notification forms for one. Auditors identified two accounts that were not on … (2016-SIF-01) New York state businesses pay NYSIF premiums for workers compensation and disability insurance. If a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Virtual Currency Licensing
… of, virtual currency licensees to ensure compliance with New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Title 23, Part 200. … through July 2023. About the Program DFS is New York State’s financial services regulator, and its Superintendent is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/02/virtual-currency-licensingControls Over Tablet and Kiosk Usage by Incarcerated Individuals
… 2022. About the Program The Department is responsible for the confinement and rehabilitation of approximately … Department Directives. Facility employees are responsible for inspecting the physical security and condition of kiosks … According to the Department, it is not responsible for the tablet program, which it describes as a relationship …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-tablet-and-kiosk-usage-incarcerated-individualsConferences — Actual and Necessary Expenses – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… 5 authorizes local governments and school districts to pay for the actual and necessary expenses of travel, meals, … defined as a convention, conference, or school conducted for the betterment of any local government or school … unreturned surplus must be deducted from the employee’s salary or other money owed to the employee. If the cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conferences-actual-and-necessary-expensesOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… October 1, 2020. About the Program DOB is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more than 1 million … visit, live, and work in the City. DOB is also responsible for the permitting and oversight of sidewalk sheds (sheds), … In addition, daily inspection reports were not maintained for 51 of the 60 sheds (85 percent). Further, in some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… to meet more than half of the reporting requirements for tax credit and job creation programs, diminishing … many of the programs it supervises. Reporting requirements for specific programs vary and some of the requirements are … auditors were not provided an explanation by ESD officials for why they had not completed required reports. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-45
… OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for agency processing. Affected Employees Employees in … York and the Rent Regulation Services Unit and provides for a General Salary Increase effective April 1, 2010. … 1, 2010 General Salary Increase The legislation provides for a 4% Salary Increase for employees in graded and NS (SG …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-45-april-2010-salary-increases-employees-represented-rentClaims Auditing – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… purpose include: Gifts and donations to private entities in violation of the New York State Constitution, Article … if sufficient budgetary appropriations are not available. In many cases, the availability of appropriations is verified … of the purchase order or the accounts payable software. In other units (especially small units), it may be necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/claims-auditingDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… pleased the department agreed with our recommendations and is moving to implement them.” DOL officials did not heed … back as 2010 that its UI system was out of date, nor did it address issues identified in a 2015 State Comptroller’s … the number of weeks that payments were made); and How the claims were identified as fraudulent (e.g., whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudMember Contributions
… to contribute a percentage (see chart) of their earnings for all their years of public service. Annualized Wage or … to $100,000 5.75% More than $100,000 6.00% Exceptions for ERS: New York State Correction Officers are not required … rate is based on actual earnings of $46,000 and increases to 3.5 percent. You would use this rate for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/member-contributionsBallston Area Recreation Commission – Board Oversight (2015M-269)
… recreational and educational programs to children residing in the Towns of Milton, Malta and Ballston, the Village of … Ballston Spa and the Ballston Spa Central School District, in Saratoga County. The Commission is governed by a … structure that includes adequate segregation of duties in the cash receipts process and recover from the Director …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/05/ballston-area-recreation-commission-board-oversight-2015m-269Jamison Road Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-95)
… did not obtain Board and membership approval for all bills before paying them and did not retain adequate … in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Properly approve bills prior to payment and ensure that all bills have adequate supporting documentation. Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/11/06/jamison-road-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-overHalfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Operations (2015M-183)
… The Halfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization located in the Town of Halfmoon, … for 2014 totaled $56,443. Key Findings The Board has not formalized policies and procedures over financial operations. The Board did not perform an audit of the Treasurer’s records for the 2011, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/11/06/halfmoon-hillcrest-volunteer-fire-department-financialFair Haven Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activity (2014M-335)
… funds, prepares and makes all deposits, pays Department bills and performs all recordkeeping functions with little or … The Board did not review or approve the majority of the bills prior to payment. The audit committee did not complete … and provide oversight. Adopt a code of ethics. Audit bills and approve them before payment. Ensure that an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/27/fair-haven-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activity