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Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… facility operated by the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (subsequently renamed the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, or OPWDD). Jonathan’s parents … the written request, whichever is later. OPWDD operates 13 Developmental Disabilities State Operations Offices in six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followConclusion – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The lack of effective controls over travel and conference expenses will create an opportunity for … the risk of abuse (or fraud) occurring in travel and conference expenses. Managers should also be familiar with the requirements imposed by law on travel and conference expenses. Some of the more significant types of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conclusionDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Cities
… DiNapoli said. “The relief funds are temporary, so it is critical that local communities make changes, including … last year but jumped in score this year with Addison going from 53.8 to 61.7 and South Dayton going from 47.5 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-citiesState Police Bulletin No. SP-230
… Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-230-new-york-state-police-investigators-association-nyspia-dues-increaseReporting Formats – Enhanced Reporting
… Employers can submit their report as a file or manually in Retirement Online Report types include regular reports adjustments or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/reporting-formatsTown of Morris – Justice Court Operations (2021M-66)
… deposited, disbursed, recorded and reported fines and fees in an accurate and timely manner. Key Findings The Justice … recorded and reported the fines and fees we reviewed in an accurate and timely manner. During the audit period, … deposited disbursed recorded and reported fines and fees in an accurate and timely manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/06/11/town-morris-justice-court-operations-2021m-66Town 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-13Whitesboro Central School District – Separation Payments (2020M-146)
… were properly supported and accurately calculated in accordance with Board-approved agreements. Key Findings … are accurately calculated, supported and disbursed in accordance with the terms of CBAs and individual … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/05/whitesboro-central-school-district-separation-payments-2020m-146Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District – Procurement of Goods and Services (2022M-122)
… million were not adequately supported or reviewed prior to payment. Key Recommendations Solicit separate bids for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/katonah-lewisboro-union-free-school-district-procurement-goods-andMarion Central School District – Procurement (2022M-3)
… Marion Central School District (District) officials procured goods and services in accordance with the … $2.1 million, more than $586,000 was not competitively procured. District officials could not support they sought … Ensure goods and services are competitively procured, when required. Establish adequate purchasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/marion-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-3Town of Patterson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-63)
… to the known payees or remit them to the Town. 55 of 100 tickets reviewed were not reported or incorrectly reported to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2020/11/06/town-patterson-justice-court-operations-2020m-63CVS Health – Temporary Holding Account Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), provides health insurance … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/cvs-health-temporary-holding-account-rebate-revenue-followDiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… Local sales tax collections dropped 24.4 percent in April compared to April 2019, leaving many of New York’s local governments … DiNapoli. Sales tax collections totaled $1.02 billion in April. Plummeting sales tax collections were widespread, … Local sales tax collections dropped 244 percent in April compared to April 2019 leaving many of New Yorks local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownSelected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… market value using one of several valuation methods based on the parcel’s tax class. Once market value is determined, … calculation of the market value. Our initial audit, issued on July 11, 2017, found that DOF's Property Division did not … issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-process-followWest Seneca Fire District #2 – Purchasing and Capital Project Management (2018M-241)
… and statute. Determine whether the Board properly managed a fire hall capital project. Key Findings The Treasurer made … than $115,000. District officials did not obtain quotes for 16 of 21 purchases totaling approximately $56,000. The … may have improperly charged the District more than $14,000 for administrative fees and sales tax. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/30/west-seneca-fire-district-2-purchasing-and-capital-project-management-2018mUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-281
… salary, provided the Judge serves the entire year at one salary; or The prorated statutory salary based on the … on the Job Data page for that period of time and round to two (2) decimal places. Add each result from Step #3 to … on the Job Data page for that period of time and round to two (2) decimal places. Add each result from Step #3 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-281-2019-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtState Agencies Bulletin No. 1796
… the 2020 maximum salary limit for members of ORP and VDC in Tier 6. Background In accordance with Section 415 of the Internal Revenue code, … reach the $285,000 limit. Contributions will resume in the first paycheck of the following calendar year. … the 2020 maximum salary limit for members of ORP and VDC in Tier 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1796-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-definedOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report, Operational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (Report 2016-S-26 ). About the Program The … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-followMedicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers (Follow-Up)
… recipients are also enrolled in Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people age 65 and older and … companies administer Medicare benefits and offer different health care plans (Medicare Advantage plans) tailored to the specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providers-followOversight of Nurse Licensing (Follow-Up)
… submitted by nursing license applicants; monitors nurses once they are licensed utilizing available criminal … and misconduct data; and investigates complaints against nurses in accordance with its policies and procedures in a … moral character standards and did not actively monitor nurses to identify incidents of professional misconduct or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/oversight-nurse-licensing-follow