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Opinion 93-33
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER -- Designation (use of … may publish notice of the school district's annual meeting in the newspaper. A school district, however, may not pay a claim for publication of a notice in a publication which is not entered as second-class matter, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-33Enrolling Members – Membership and Enrollment
… Using Retirement Online Enrolling a member through Retirement Online allows you to immediately view important information, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/enrolling-membersRestrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Follow-Up)
… Labor Standards (Division), which, in turn, will conduct investigations to determine compliance. The Law does not … lacked policies and procedures to guide its complaint investigations, resulting in missing documentation, … inconsistent application of the Law, delayed investigations of State-operated facilities, and poor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/restrictions-consecutive-hours-work-nurses-followCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Internal Auditor
… contractor a BOCES employee – only if the BOCES does not provide significant and material services to the district a district resident or nonresident Who does not qualify Employees with responsibilities for other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditorSelected Travel Expenses
… Authority (MTA) - Long Island Rail Road’s (LIRR) expenses for travel and entertainment were appropriate and documented for MTA business purposes. The audit covers from January 4, … analysis to ensure that personal vehicle use is in the best interest of the agency, as LIRR policy requires. Rent or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/23/selected-travel-expensesOversight of Provider Consolidated Fiscal Reports – Independent Living, Inc.
… allowable, properly calculated, and adequately documented in accordance with C onsolidated Fiscal Reporting and … contract with the providers who offer the actual programs. In certain cases, OMH also contracts directly with providers. … purposes and there is a risk that conclusions drawn from any inaccurate data may not be as useful as they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/oversight-provider-consolidated-fiscal-reports-independent-living-incCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B21-6-13)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s 2022 proposed budget were reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of … includes a tax levy of $23,023,561, which is $33,061 from exceeding the tax levy limit. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/10/city-newburgh-budget-review-b21-6-13Medicaid Program – Improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations
… payments. The Department’s eMedNY claims processing system does not have access to maternity encounter data to verify … to identify and recoup inappropriate SMCPs. However, OMIG does not perform these audits in a timely manner, and its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-careRailroad Bridge Inspection Program
… (Department) properly oversees railroads operating in the State to ensure they meet the bridge inspection … provides oversight of the inspection of railroad bridges in an effort to ensure public safety and decrease the risk of … require railroad bridge inspections to be conducted in accordance with formal bridge management plans and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programLow-Income Housing Trust Fund Program
… Purpose To determine whether Low-Income Housing Trust Fund Program (Program) funds are being awarded and … to be used in conjunction with other State, Federal, or private financing for low-income housing projects. Generally, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/28/low-income-housing-trust-fund-programBrighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Financial Operations (2013M-321)
… The Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls is located in the City of Albany. The School is governed by the Board of … 2 percent for the final year of the contract. The increase in the fee percentage over the next two years will place an … to budget some account codes and using unrealistic amounts in others. In addition, the School does not modify its budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-financial-operations-2013m-321IT Security Fundamentals – Information Technology Governance
… Prior to examining your local government’s or school’s IT internal controls, it is important to understand two concepts that are fundamental … objective of information security. The CIA triad is a well-known model in information security development. It …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-fundamentalsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Act and the Syracuse Industrial Development Agency . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … for 25 developments comprising a total of 3,567 units in eight towns and villages. The developers of 21 of these … one developer of a 24-unit development opted to pay a fee in lieu of designating affordable workforce housing units. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0The VendRep System
… for approval to the Office of the State Comptroller. Log in or create an account to get started. Using the online … the online option, it must notify prospective bidders in the solicitation document. (Use the specific language … of the VendRep System Welcome Package. ) Things to keep in mind: Completion of the online questionnaire does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendrep-systemState Agencies Bulletin No. 1435
… may include: SSN not in file (never issued to anyone) Name does not match: DOB and gender code not checked Other SSN … identified with a Reason Why SSN Not Verified of “ Name does not match: DOB and gender code not checked ” or “ Other … issued by the SSA. If the information reported in PayServ does not match the information on the Social Security card, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1435-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1523
… may include: SSN not in file (never issued to anyone) Name does not match: DOB and gender code not checked Other SSN … identified with a Reason Why SSN Not Verified of “ Name does not match: DOB and gender code not checked ” or “ Other … issued by the SSA. If the information reported in PayServ does not match the information on the Social Security card, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1523-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1271
… may include: SSN not in file (never issued to anyone) Name does not match: DOB and gender code not checked Other SSN … identified with a Reason Why SSN Not Verified of “ Name does not match: DOB and gender code not checked ” or “ Other … If the information reported in the State payroll system does not match the information on the Social Security card, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1271-verification-employee-social-security-numbers-and-names-be-reportedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1091
… may include: SSN not in file (never issued to anyone) Name does not match; DOB and gender code not checked Other SSN … identified with a Reason Why SSN Not Verified of “ Name does not match; DOB and gender code not checked ” or “ Other … If the information reported in the State payroll system does not match the information on the Social Security card, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1091-verification-employee-social-security-numbers-and-names-be-reportedOpinion 93-16
… firefighter to take time off to respond to fire alarms does not alter the periods when, in fact, the volunteer is … a firefighter to take time off to respond to fire alarms does not affect the time during which the individual is … for the sole purpose of earning service award credit does not alter the periods when, in fact, the employee is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-16Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … of Jasper , Town of Mamakating , City of Oswego , Town of Owego , Town of Sidney , Town of South Bristol and Wyoming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2