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City of Long Beach - Payments for Unused Leave Accruals (2019M-68)
… were authorized and accurately calculated. Key Findings The City approved $6 million in separation payments to 43 City officers and employees, of which $513,925 in payments to 10 individuals appear … Key Recommendations Amend the City Code to clarify how the City intends to compensate officers and employees for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/12/11/city-long-beach-payments-unused-leave-accruals-2019m-68Astor Services for Children & Families – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… special education services through rates set by SED. These reimbursement rates are based on financial information, … Astor reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the guidelines … Programs that did not comply with SED’s requirements for reimbursement. The non-reimbursable costs included $25,565 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/02/astor-services-children-families-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli Announces Unprecedented Support for Climate Actions During 2021 Proxy Season
… are Domino's Pizza Inc. , medical supply company McKesson Corp. , commercial real estate company Realty Income Corp. and Advance Auto Parts Inc . Among these four, McKesson … friendly hydrogen project. Chemical maker Albemarle Corp. committed to adopting GHG targets and water treatment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-announces-unprecedented-support-climate-actions-during-2021-proxy-seasonBrighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys – Financial Operations (2013M-348)
… of the School’s compact contract with the Foundation for the period July 1, 2011 through July 31, 2013. Background The Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys is located in the City of Albany, and is governed by … services that the Foundation could provide the School and increases the fee from 1 percent of total pupil revenue for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-boys-financial-operations-2013m-348DiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
… billion in total outstanding debt in 2018, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … its ability to take on critical infrastructure projects. When a local government issues debt, it should have a … Annual debt service costs for schools are partially reimbursed through state building aid, which offset about 69 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offAdministration of Contract C007373 With the Institute for Community Living
… costs, which serves as a claiming document for program reimbursement. OMH is responsible for reviewing the reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/administration-contract-c007373-institute-community-livingGASB Statement No. 33 "Accounting and Financial Reporting for Nonexchange Transactions"
… Issued To: County, City, Town and Village Chief Fiscal Officers GASB Statement No. 33 provides accounting and reporting guidelines for nonexchange transactions. A … exchange. There is no clear link between services provided and supporting revenues. The statement describes four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/gasb-statement-no-33-accounting-and-financial-reporting-nonexchange-transactionsDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Sentenced to Jail for $50K Theft
… Kristina Johnson was sentenced to jail time for repeatedly stealing village funds to cover her household … in March. DiNapoli’s audit and investigation found that for more than four years, Johnson cut herself extra … clerktreasurer Kristina Johnson was sentenced to jail time for repeatedly stealing village funds to cover her household …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-sentenced-jail-50k-theftMay 1998: Accounting Requirements and Program Information for Multi-Modal Transportation Program
May 1998 Accounting Requirements and Program Information for MultiModal Transportation Program
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/may-1998-accounting-requirements-and-program-information-multi-modal-transportation-programXI.15.A Competitive Grants Procurement Record – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of the information submitted. A Procurement Record is not considered complete and ready for submission until all … have been notified of the preliminary intent to award or not award and the bid protest time frame has closed. All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi15a-competitive-grants-procurement-recordMonitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance
… for all not-for-profit cemetery corporations (cemeteries) in New York State. As authorized by Article 15 of the … Maintenance Fund, the principal of which is to be held in trust for future maintenance and preservation. Cemeteries … has issued two online manuals to assist cemeteries in meeting these and other requirements. The Division’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenanceDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… to pay over $56,000 in restitution and serve eight months home detention and two years’ probation before the Honorable Thomas A. Varlan in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Knoxville. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksChildren’s Center for Early Learning – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Fiscal Reports (CFRs) of the Children’s Center for Early Learning (Center) were calculated properly, … education providers, such as the Center, are reimbursed for their services using tuition rates established by SED … should not have been reimbursed, as follows: $741,942 in salary and related personal service expenses for costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/childrens-center-early-learning-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program – Overpayments of Hospitals' Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions
… hospitals by reimbursing for higher levels of medical care than those actually provided to patients. The audit … Medicaid recipients in need of inpatient hospital care are provided a full range of necessary diagnostic, palliative and therapeutic care, including but not limited to surgical, medical, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/25/medicaid-program-overpayments-hospitals-claims-lengthy-acute-care-admissionsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increase by 3.6% in Third Quarter Over Last Year
… be shoring up their budgets now so they are prepared for any downturn in the economy.” DiNapoli’s report found: … are still recovering. Three Quarters of Counties See Increases: Forty-three of 57 counties had year-over-year sales tax increases during the third quarter of 2023, totaling 2.4% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increase-3-point-6-percent-third-quarter-over-last-yearBrighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls – Financial Operations (2014M-301)
… the effectiveness of the School’s contract with a not-for-profit foundation for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014. Background … that is not under the control of the local school board in the city of Albany, Albany County. The School’s current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/03/06/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-girls-financial-operations-2014m-301Legislative and Executive Retirement Plan For Tier 1 and 2 Members (Section 80-a)
… receive if you die while working for a public employer or after you retire (death benefits); Benefits you can receive … disability or death. It is important that you maintain an up-to-date understanding of your Retirement System and the … be divided between you and your ex-spouse. However, it does not allow for a distribution of your pension until you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/legislative-and-executive-retirement-plan-tier-1-and-2-members-section-80DiNapoli: Employment Services System for New Yorkers with Disabilities Is Underutilized
… 1 million working-age adults with a disability in New York, according to the American Community Survey … the 74% employment rate for working-age adults statewide. In addition to increased likelihood of unemployment, adults with disabilities are more likely to be living in poverty (28%) compared to working-age adults (12%). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-employment-services-system-new-yorkers-disabilities-underutilizedRevenue 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. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsAdministration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health
… appeared to be ongoing conditions that could negatively affect the health and/or safety of clients. Also, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-health