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Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Bolton (S9-21-1)
… report - pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Town’s adopted … New York State. Some local governments have seen little to no impact on their financial operations, while others have seen more significant impacts due to reductions and/or increases to their revenues and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-bolton-s9-21-1Opinion 98-3
… in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Appointment to Office (of town supervisor's business partner) -- Contracts (appointment to office) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(2), 805-a: The appointment of the town supervisor's business partner to the office of town comptroller, by itself, does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-3Claims for Deceased Owners and Estates
… What You Should Know To claim lost money belonging to a deceased owner, you need to … by the deceased individual, proof of your entitlement to claim those funds, and a copy of the death certificate. To … you the value of the funds until we have reviewed your claim. All items that appear online are at least $20 or one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claims-deceased-owners-and-estatesContact and Security Administrators
… at your organization and authorize administrator access to more than one employee for each of the administrator … roles. Contact and Security Administrators: It’s important to regularly review and update contact types, contact … access is individually assigned. Do not allow employees to share user IDs or passwords. Administrator Authorization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/contact-and-security-administratorsDiNapoli: SED Oversight of Career Training Programs Falling Short
… and Technical Education (CTE) programs that are supposed to prepare high school students for future employment are often failing to ready students for jobs that are in demand, are fast-growing, or pay higher wages, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-sed-oversight-career-training-programs-falling-shortOversight of International Offices (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … (ESD) made significant improvements in managing payments to foreign offices, it did not have an appropriate monitoring system to evaluate foreign offices’ activities against contract … To determine the extent of implementation of the two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-international-offices-followInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the seven … shortages have greatly inhibited the Corporation’s ability to address its priority maintenance needs. On April 1, 2016, … the transfer of the Corporation from the Thruway Authority to the New York Power Authority (Power Authority) was passed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenance-followSelected Financial Management and Administrative Practices
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of the Nassau County Public … guidelines. Our audit covers the period January 1, 2010 to February 28, 2014. Background The New York State … no known heirs or heirs who are not qualified or willing to administer the estate. They are responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/28/selected-financial-management-and-administrative-practicesMTA Headquarters and MTA Capital Construction – Travel and Entertainment Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the expenses incurred by Metropolitan … through October 2, 2013. Also, certain matters pertaining to the Chairman’s Fund encompass the period from January 2011 … entitled “Travel and Business Expense,” which pertains to MTAHQ as well as the MTA’s constituent agencies. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/02/mta-headquarters-and-mta-capital-construction-travel-and-entertainment-expensesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2136
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a new earnings code that will be used to correct employee tax balances. Affected Employees: All employees who require a tax balance adjustment due to having a Q22 overpayment in paycheck dated January 4, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2136-new-earn-code-tba-tax-balance-adjustment-correct-q22-overpaymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1025
… Purpose To advise agencies of a new option to mail direct deposit advice statements directly to the … To advise agencies of a new option to mail direct deposit advice statements directly to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1025-direct-mailing-direct-deposit-advice-statementsControls Over Cash Advance Accounts (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the eight … accounts received little scrutiny and made recommendations to improve internal controls over these accounts. As of March 31, 2016, Parks was authorized to have three advance accounts with a total value of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/controls-over-cash-advance-accounts-followTown of Warwick - Water and Sewer Fund Financial Condition (2018M-259)
… managed the water and sewer funds’ financial condition to ensure the sustainability of current and future … during the audit period with totals ranging from $11,100 to $59,700, and are projected to have operating deficits in 2018. Four water districts also … managed the water and sewer funds financial condition to ensure the sustainability of current and future operation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-warwick-water-and-sewer-fund-financial-condition-2018m-259Medicaid Program – Improper Managed Care Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) made inappropriate payments to hospitals that failed to properly report correct patient … To determine whether Medicaid managed care organizations MCOs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/19/medicaid-program-improper-managed-care-payments-misclassified-patient-dischargesNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: Youth Labor Force Struggling
… When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, workers aged 16 to 24 experienced the worst outcomes of all age groups … facing an unemployment rate of 22 percent (compared to 15.9 percent in the rest of the nation) and a labor force … of the working age population) of 40.8 percent (compared to 53.8 percent) in 2020. 2 While the rest of New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-youth-labor-force-strugglingTown of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
… of Fire Commissioners (Board) used a competitive process to procure goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. Key Findings We examined purchases … District officials did not: Use a competitive method to procure professional services and insurance coverage from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/town-watertown-fire-district-procurement-2022m-155Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library – Claims Processing (2013M-166)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if claims were audited in a timely manner and properly supported for the period July 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The Library is located in the … The Library was founded in 1974 and provides services to several communities, including the hamlets of Mastic, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/08/09/mastics-moriches-shirley-community-library-claims-processing-2013m-166The Survivor’s Benefit Program for Retired NYS Employees
… protection plan that provides a minimum death benefit to the survivors of New York State retired employees. Your … is/was paid directly by New York State. What You Need to Know Before You Retire What are the eligibility requirements? There is no need to enroll in the Survivor’s Benefit Program. You are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-retired-nys-employeesMonitoring of Homeless Data
… Objectives To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability … (OTDA) monitors data on the State’s homeless population to better understand the nature and scope of homelessness … To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/20/monitoring-homeless-dataHousing Preferences for Disabled Veterans (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … In November 2007, the Private Housing Law was amended to require housing companies to provide disabled veterans with a preference in the … To determine the extent of implementation of the two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/19/housing-preferences-disabled-veterans-follow