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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2238
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies that position pools … July 11, 2024 OSC Actions: OSC has provided a spreadsheet of all current position pools that are affected by lapsing. A … their Appropriation Section Representative in OSC’s Bureau of State Accounting Operations to have this information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2238-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsOversight of Sidewalk Sheds (Follow-Up)
… of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in NYC. This includes enforcing provisions of the NYC Administrative and Building Codes, the Rules of the City of New York, and NYC Local Laws in order to promote the safety of all people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-sheds-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2137
… Employees: All agencies with appropriations due to lapse on June 30, 2023, are affected. Background: Appropriations … allocated to certain chartfield strings will be lapsing on the above date and will no longer be available for payroll … pools that are affected by lapsing. A link will be posted on the PayServ Bulletin Board as well as the OSC website. See …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2137-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsTown of Coventry - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2021M-180)
… Determine whether the Town of Coventry (Town) Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) recorded, deposited, remitted and … and in a timely manner. Key Findings The Clerk did not record, deposit, remit or report all collections in a timely manner. As a result, the Town’s collections were at a greater risk of being lost or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-coventry-town-clerktax-collector-2021m-180Village of Port Jefferson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-56)
… Findings The Justices did not provide adequate oversight of Court operations. As a result, errors and irregularities … office were altered. There was a cash shortage of $2,096. The Senior Court Clerk deposited 12 personal checks totaling $2,096 in place of missing cash. The Senior Court Clerk deposited receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2022/04/15/village-port-jefferson-justice-court-operations-2020m-56Lockport City School District - Procurement (2021M-198)
… officials procured goods and services in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and applicable … certain goods and services were procured in accordance with the New York State General Municipal Law (GML) or the … Officials could not demonstrate that they complied with competitive requirements when awarding two contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/13/lockport-city-school-district-procurement-2021m-198Facility Planning Bureau Project Review (Follow-Up)
… the Program The State Education Department (Department) is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the New York State … its review of projects in a timely manner and, if not, what the impacts on school districts were. We also sought to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/05/facility-planning-bureau-project-review-followAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… or medical appointments. Within the New York City (NYC) region, four local Developmental Disabilities Services … were assigned to the transportation offices of the four NYC DDSOs. Statewide policy requires vehicles be used only … whether OPWDD properly accounted for and surplussed its NYC region vehicles, and whether staff used those vehicles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/accountability-and-surplussing-vehicles-followReporting Requirements Changes (2015) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Regulation 315.4 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) clearly … of average number of days worked per month. Clerk or Secretary Employer had to include officials who participate … Resolutions. Employer had to submit the Resolution to the State Comptroller within 45 days of the adoption of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/reporting-requirements-changesOpinion 88-41
… by a town pursuant to a local law (1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-167, p 210, copy enclosed; Town Law, §§130[5], … judicial or discretionary functions ( Hartford Insurance Group v Town of North Hempstead , 118 AD2d 542, 499 … or statutory obligation by the municipality before funds can be paid to or expended on behalf of, private individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41Railroad Bridge Inspection Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Transportation … properly oversees railroads operating in the State to ensure they meet the bridge inspection requirements. This … To determine whether the Department of Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… and fire alarm maintenance contracts, and the use of heat detectors. Key Finding The Office is in compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-controlCollection of Medicaid Accounts Receivable (Follow-Up)
… to inactive providers, providers who join group practices and providers who are affiliated and share the same federal taxpayer identification number. We … for receivables that eventually became uncollectible and, therefore, were written off. We recommended the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/collection-medicaid-accounts-receivable-followHazard Mitigation and Coordination (Follow-Up)
… weather-related events. NYCEM helps New Yorkers before, during, and after these emergencies through preparedness, … NYCEM also works to advance long-term initiatives that reduce risk and increase the resilience of New York City … hazards that pose a risk to the City as well as actions agencies are taking to reduce the impacts of these hazards. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/hazard-mitigation-and-coordination-followWillsboro Central School District – Student State Aid (2023M-119)
… agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate, corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/02/02/willsboro-central-school-district-student-state-aid-2023m-119Opinion 88-50
… in a capital reserve fund to pay for work on a 15 year old, 250,000 gallon water storage tank. You state the work, … improvement' rather than a 'repair' is often whether old, worn materials are completely replaced with new … a number of factors must be considered, including whether old, worn materials are completely replaced, whether the work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-50Adoption Subsidy Program (Follow-Up)
… to adoptive parents were supported and in compliance with governing regulations. The Office of Children and Family … found that payments were supported and were in compliance with governing regulations when children were placed in the … for the overpayments identified in our prior report. With regard to future subsidy payments, OCFS has only been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/adoption-subsidy-program-followEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with … for hospital services are generally based on standard fee schedules. However, hospitals may be entitled to additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Human Resources Administration's (HRA) public assistance … for administering these public programs in New York City. As such, its responsibilities include assessing new … To determine whether the New York City Human Resources Administrations HRA public assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processLinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the 18 recommendations included in our initial audit report, LinkNYC Program Revenues and … To determine the extent of implementation of the 18 recommendations included in our initial audit report LinkNYC Program Revenues and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/26/linknyc-program-revenues-and-monitoring-follow