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Opinion 2009-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics … relating specifically to the treasurer, and abstain from voting on such matters. Even if the fire district's code of … himself or herself from discussions, and abstain from voting, on the appointment of his or her spouse to the office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-1Elmira Heights Central School District - Nonresident Tuition (2019M-120)
Determine whether District officials accurately and timely billed nonresident student tuition.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/elmira-heights-2019-120.pdfCanastota Central School District - Financial Condition Management (2019M-174)
Determine whether the District officials effectively managed the District’s financial condition.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/canastota-2019-174.pdfCroton-Harmon Union Free School District - Professional Services (2019M-51)
Determine if District officials sought competition for procurement of professional services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/croton-harmon-51.pdfBemus Point Central School District - Capital Projects (2019M-212)
Determine whether the District properly and transparently used capital project resources.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/bemus-point-2019-212.pdfDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low Among Villages
… system helps keep local officials and the public informed on this important community issue each year, including the … villages, which predominantly have a fiscal year ending on May 31. The most recent round of scoring also assessed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-among-villagesPayments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members
… 2015 through December 2020. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the … insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired State, local government, and school district employees, and … disenrollment. There is a risk that claims submitted on the disenrolled member’s behalf during this interim period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/13/payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-services-ineligibleRichfield Springs Central School District - Fixed Assets (2019M-140)
… and accounted for properly. Key Findings Fixed asset and disposal policies were not comprehensive or being followed. … and update policies to include proper sanitation and disposal of electronic devices. Ensure inventory records are … are Board-approved, sufficiently supported with adequate disposal documentation and reported to the Board according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/20/richfield-springs-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2019m-140Hoosick Falls Central School District - Financial Condition Management (2019M-159)
Determine whether District officials effectively managed the District’s financial condition.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/hoosick-falls-2019-159.pdfApproved State Contracts and Payments
… Development $1.4 million to Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai for the High Technology Matching Grants Leverage … the Hunger Prevention & Nutrition Program. $1.4 million to Medical Answering Services LLC for Medicaid transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsPoughkeepsie City School District - Extra-Classroom Activities and Information Technology Assets (2019M-15)
… did not maintain adequate supporting documentation for 25 deposits totaling $37,256. The central treasurer did not prepare timely reports for the Board or the auditor. IT assets valued at $11,397 … not be located. Key Recommendations Maintain documentation for all ECA receipts. Ensure that the central treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… $5.6 million which may impair the district’s ability to continue to provide fire protection and emergency services. The board … approximately $171,000 were approved by department heads after the claims were paid, five paid claims ($6,800) were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Sackets Harbor Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-208)
… not: Establish written procedures for password management, wireless security, remote access and managing user access … network and user computers based on job duties. Develop a written disaster recovery plan. Sensitive information … disabled and unnecessary permissions are removed. Develop a disaster recovery plan. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/17/sackets-harbor-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-208Bolton Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-249)
… and the amount of fund balance that will be used to fund operations based on historical trends or other … relevant information. Reduce unrestricted fund balance to within the statutory limit and use surplus funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Review and reduce reserve balances to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/15/bolton-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-249Fuel Purchases
… To determine whether the whether the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (Authority) is purchasing … through March 31, 2014. Background The Authority’s eight regional subsidiaries provide public transportation services … and a private company to supply fuel to its six other regional subsidiaries. The Authority spent over $7.5 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/27/fuel-purchasesErie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Adult Education Program and Professional Services (2016M-206)
… evaluate tuition rates for reasonableness. Contact the New York State Education Department for guidance regarding the proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/11/10/erie-2-chautauqua-cattaraugus-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-adultSelected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Mary's Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… Purpose To determine if BlueCross BlueShield’s (Empire’s) payments to St. Mary’s Hospital (St. Mary’s) for … made according to the provisions of the agreement between Empire and St. Mary’s. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-st-marys-hospital-january-1-2011-through-march-31-2011Empire BlueCross BlueShield Special Items Made to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… Purpose To determine if BlueCross BlueShield’s (Empire’s) payments to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center … made according to the provisions of the agreement between Empire and Englewood. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-special-items-made-englewood-hospital-and-medical-centerEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Saratoga Hospital From January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… school district employees and their dependents. The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. … in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member hospitals, including Saratoga. Empire's payments to Saratoga … costs to acquire them. Key Finding We reviewed one claim payment to Saratoga for special items and determined Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-made-saratoga-hospital-januarySelected Payments for Special Items Made to Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… district employees and their dependents. The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. … in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member hospitals, including Bassett. Empire’s payments to Bassett … costs to acquire them. Key Findings We reviewed one claim payment to Bassett for special items and determined Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-mary-imogene-bassett-hospital-january-1-2011-through