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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1796
… is to notify agencies of the 2020 maximum salary limit for members of ORP and VDC in Tier 6. Background In … Section 415 of the Internal Revenue code, which provides for dollar limitations on benefits and contributions under … (C), and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase to $285,000 for the 2020 plan year, which is the calendar year for ORP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1796-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-definedDiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… Despite a now decade-long economic expansion in the country, New York still lags behind other states when it comes to its rainy day reserves, according to a report released today by New … as a percentage of General Fund spending, at 2.8 percent in state fiscal year (SFY) 2018-19, are well under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reservesOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Obesity and … of the obesity and diabetes prevention programs in meeting their goals and whether it provided effective … Department officials have made significant progress in correcting the problems we identified in the initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programs-followRipley Central School District – Financial Management (2021M-23)
… not develop and adopt a comprehensive written multiyear financial plan and did not adhere to the fund balance policy. … Develop and adopt a comprehensive written multiyear financial plan and adhere to the fund balance policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/13/ripley-central-school-district-financial-management-2021m-23Town of Ithaca – Justice Court Operations (2021M-13)
Determine whether the Town of Ithaca Town Justices collected deposited disbursed recorded and reported fines and fees in an accurate and timely manner
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/30/town-ithaca-justice-court-operations-2021m-13Management of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)
… Many species of plants and animals currently found in New York State are not indigenous, but rather have been … to crops and livestock, and are deemed "invasive." In New York, invasive species management is a collaborative … a permit system to control activities (e.g., dredging, mining, construction) that could inadvertently spread AIS or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/19/management-invasive-species-followDiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… downstate. The April figures show shrinking revenues for local governments throughout the state. “The coronavirus … finances,” DiNapoli said. “Sales tax revenues are vital for the counties and cities that are on the front lines of … by this virus or the budget cuts could be severe in some communities.“ Social distancing protocols were established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownAssessment Roll Verification (ARV) for School Districts
… districts. Verification Log into the Online Services portal to view taxable assessed values. Confirm the taxable assessed values displayed in the portal or report assessment adjustments. Assessment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/assessment-roll-verification-arv-school-districtsOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Oversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Report 2015-S-79 ). About the … and supervises child welfare services, including foster care and adoption, through its Division of Child Welfare and … Services (counties). These entities administer the foster care program, including placing children in foster care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/03/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements-followTown of Randolph – Justice Court Operations (2021M-76)
… manner. However, the Justice did not ensure computerized case records were updated in an accurate and timely manner or … State agencies. Key Recommendations Periodically review pending cases reports and compare computerized case information to manual case file information. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/08/27/town-randolph-justice-court-operations-2021m-76Millbrook Central School District – Information Technology – User Accounts (2021M-48)
… officials. Key Recommendations Develop written procedures for managing system access that include periodically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/20/millbrook-central-school-district-information-technology-user-accountsNiagara Falls City School District - Out-of-District Tuition Billing (2020M-73)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine if tuition billings for the Niagara Falls City School District (District) … and properly supported. Key Findings Tuition billings for District students enrolled in out-of-district programs … supported. District officials overpaid two charter schools for 36 special education students by approximately $71,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/08/21/niagara-falls-city-school-district-out-district-tuition-billing-2020m-73Signal Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing (Follow-Up)
… use to record MIT work, including: a description of the device, the interval in which the MIT should be performed, … late, and identified 2,345 devices that were on the Signal Device Master List but were not inspected by a Supervisor … investment it represents. For example, we selected three device categories and, based on data from NYCT, estimated the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/19/signal-maintenance-inspection-and-testing-followCVS Health – Temporary Holding Account Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Temporary Holding Account Rebate Revenue ( 2019-S-27 ). Background The New York … eligible prescription drug claims in its temporary holding account. We found that CVS Health improperly designated a temporary holding account, used to process certain prescription drug claims, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/cvs-health-temporary-holding-account-rebate-revenue-followOversight of Passenger Safety (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations made in our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations made in our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/oversight-passenger-safety-followMedicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Medicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers (Report 2016-S-54 ). About … of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people age … and people under 65 who have certain disabilities. Under Medicare Part C, private managed care companies administer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providers-followOversight of Nurse Licensing (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Nurse Licensing … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Nurse Licensing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/oversight-nurse-licensing-followMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2012 Through March 31, 2013
… to providers. Key Findings Auditors identified about $13 million in inappropriate or questionable Medicaid … coverage; $2,689,352 in inappropriate payments for lab services claims submitted well beyond the required time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/22/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2012-through-march-31-2013Improper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments (Follow-Up)
… health care needs. The Essential Plan also provides health insurance to lower-income people who, generally, don’t … NY State of Health (NYSOH) is the State-run health plan marketplace organized under DOH where individuals can apply … behalf of 4,422 recipients with the same Social Security number; and additional payments totaling $3.8 million by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollments-followKatonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District – Procurement of Goods and Services (2022M-122)
… a result, the District could have paid more than necessary for goods and services. District officials did not seek separate competition for 35 public work projects totaling almost $3.1 million, as … not submitted to the Director of Facilities (Director) for approval. Payments to vendors totaling $1.3 million were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/katonah-lewisboro-union-free-school-district-procurement-goods-and