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DiNapoli: Audit Finds NYC Needs to Improve Income Verification and Enforcement at Mitchell-Lama Housing

… (Queens); Confucius Plaza (Manhattan); Kings Bay II (Brooklyn); North Shore (formerly Arlington Terrace, in Staten Island); … of more than $500,000, including: At Kings Bay II (Brooklyn) a household with an income of $801,377 paid $636 in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-audit-finds-nyc-needs-improve-income-verification-and-enforcement-mitchell-lama-housing

DiNapoli: Thousands of Young Children With Disabilities Not Receiving Early Intervention Services

… receiving those services within 30 days, upon parental consent. From July 2018 through February 2022, approximately … a result, some parents were turned away by providers who no longer were offering services or taking on new clients. … a new web-based system to manage the EI program, which has been delayed multiple times, and ensure that …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thousands-young-children-disabilities-not-receiving-early-intervention-services

Responding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans

… for improving operations and governance. They can also identify strategies to reduce costs and strengthen … with the audit team if you have questions or concerns. Where Does the Audit Response Letter Get Sent? Generally, audit responses should be addressed to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/responding-osc-audit-report-audit-responses-and-corrective-action-plans

DiNapoli Audit Finds Problems with Arts Education in NYC Schools

… education,” DiNapoli said. “Students should be taught by certified teachers for the required number of hours each … regulations. The regulations require that teachers be certified for arts instruction, that high schools provide 180 … guidelines. For instance, 99 of 205 art teachers were not certified in arts education as required. These teachers …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-problems-arts-education-nyc-schools

The VendRep System

… The VendRep System is a secure application that allows vendors to enter, maintain and … The VendRep System is a secure application that allows vendors to enter maintain and certify …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendrep-system

DiNapoli: Statewide Foreclosure Activity Still Well Above Prerecession levels

… still too many people losing their homes,” DiNapoli said. “In many places the situation has continued to get worse. … jumped from 26,706 to 47,664, an increase of 78 percent. In 2011 and 2012, new filings declined as new court rules … claim to the property. Since reaching a low of 16,655 in 2011, new filings climbed to 46,696 by 2013 before falling …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-statewide-foreclosure-activity-still-well-above-prerecession-levels

Standardized Forms – Travel and Conference Expense Management

… of the importance of providing all required information in order to ensure a timely audit and payment of their reimbursement claim. These forms can be designed in either a manual or electronic format. An electronic format … A travel reimbursement form should request information in the following areas: Purpose and dates(s) of the travel – …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/standardized-forms

DiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits

… and the New York State Police today announced that Valerie White, of Middletown, was arrested and charged with grand … $51,532.64 of her late mother’s pension payments. “Ms. White thought she could get away with hiding her mother’s … were deposited into the bank account she had shared with White. White, 57, withdrew approximately $8,000 in cash from …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefits

Medicaid Program – Recovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance

… (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient, and in turn, the MCOs are required to pay for the Medicaid … recipients have other third-party health insurance (TPHI) in addition to Medicaid (e.g., employer-based coverage or … bill TPHI carriers for the recovery of about $292 million in pharmacy claims that MCOs paid as the primary insurance …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/medicaid-program-recovering-managed-care-overpayments-pharmacy-services-behalf-recipients

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. New York City Department of Housing … Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0

Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Internal Auditor

… a risk assessment and ensures proper internal controls are in place and working; performs an annual update on the risk … than eight teachers, expenditures of less than $5 million in the previous year, or enrollment of fewer than 1,500 … qualifies Candidates for the position must have expertise in district financial operations, pertinent statutes, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditor

Cost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs

… governments can get insurance for workers’ compensation in one of four ways: Purchase a policy from a private sector … as authorized by the Workers' Compensation Law Participate in a county self-insurance plan as authorized by the Workers' … you develop policies and procedures to make safety and accident prevention a top priority for your local government. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costs

DiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered

… Do Not Call registry complaints by New York state residents … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The Do Not Call Registry was created to help consumers avoid … the law, telemarketers will continue to bother people who do not want calls, attempt to steal personal information or …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unanswered

Legislative and Executive Retirement Plan For Tier 1 and 2 Members (Section 80-a)

… are: Overtime if earned in the period used in the FAS Holiday Pay Non-compensatory overtime earned for each year in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/legislative-and-executive-retirement-plan-tier-1-and-2-members-section-80

VIII.1.D Hybrid Journal Entries – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries

… to create interagency bills, Hybrid Journal Entries may be used to charge/reimburse for costs. Hybrid Journal Entries … their governmental funds, the transfer of expenses should be done as APJV or GLJE transactions using the same account … SFS to create interagency bills Hybrid Journal Entries may be used to chargereimburse for costs …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1d-hybrid-journal-entries

Employer's Guide - Section 2: NYSLRS Participation and Retirement Plans

The Employer’s Guide is a resource for the benefit and payroll staff of NYSLRS’ participating employers to help them do their Retirement System-related work.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/employers/pdf/employers-guide-section-2.pdf

Employer's Guide - Section 1: About NYSLRS

The Employer’s Guide is a resource for the benefit and payroll staff of NYSLRS’ participating employers to help them do their Retirement System-related work.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/employers/pdf/employers-guide-section-1.pdf

DiNapoli: Wall Street's 2024 First Half Profits of $23.2B Were 79.3% Higher Than Last Year

… buoyed by securities trading, underwriting, and selling. Annual profits are currently on track to close out the year much stronger than 2023, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual report examining the performance of New York City’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-wall-streets-2024-first-half-profits-232b-were-793-higher-last-year