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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1089

… Background Pursuant to the Amendment to the Summary of Award contained in the Amendment to the Final and Binding Award of Tripartite Panel #1A 2008-008 between the State of …

Security and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services' Core Systems (Follow-Up)

… included in our initial audit report, Security and Effectiveness of Department of Criminal Justice Services' … core systems were secure, operating effectively, and available to continue critical processing in the event of … We found that ITS did not have established policies and procedures for backup of key Division systems. Also, ITS …

Orange County Community College – Information Technology and Financial Activities (2017M-111)

… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the College’s controls over information technology (IT) and … December 1, 2016. Background Orange County Community College is located in Orange County. The College, which has two campuses and about 5,500 students, is …

Sullivan County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-81)

… Legislature. The County’s total 2013 appropriations for all funds was approximately $192.7 million. Key Findings … and they have developed reasonable budgetary estimates for most major revenues and expenditures, the County’s … financial condition has declined over the last few years. For the years between 2007 and 2011, the County has spent …

Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)

… in our initial audit report, Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services ( 2009-S-54 ). Background Our … 19, 2011, determined that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority) generally did not have … justify the need for new or renewed contracts for personal and miscellaneous services. In addition, the Port Authority …

City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-14-12)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue debt totaling $12,000,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City’s general, …

Medicaid Program – Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits

… Patient Groups (APG) payment methodology. The audit covered the period from December 1, 2008 through May 29, … methodology in an effort to pay providers more accurately for their services. APG claims are reimbursed based on patient condition and complexity of …

City of Poughkeepsie – Budget Review (B6-17-1)

… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Poughkeepsie, located in Dutchess County, has had a … City of Poughkeepsie Budget Review B6171 …

The Ex-spouse’s Payments – Divorce and Your Benefits

Shelter Island Union Free School District –Financial Condition (2014M-132)

… than the allowed 4 percent maximum. The District’s reserve policy does not define how reserve funds should be used. In … officials were not following the policy. The unemployment insurance reserve was funded at an excessive level that was … and when reserves will be used. Review the unemployment insurance reserve and determine if the amount reserved is …

Assessment and Collection of Selected Penalties

… notify them within 45 days that payment is not being made for a bill that has been submitted. WCB staff review the … general fund. Key Findings While WCB properly bills for the HP-1 penalties, it has not been making sufficient … accounts receivable and other WCB accounting records for the penalties it has inappropriately assessed on …

Albany County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-340)

… disbursement functions increases the risk that Department funds could be misappropriated without detection. Although … software does not produce accurate accounts receivable aging reports, which hinders Department officials’ ability to … by making more timely disbursements to those victims who have been unpaid for the longest period of time. …

Real Estate Portfolio

… all of its property holdings. Specifically, the Authority's property reports significantly understate its holdings. The Authority has not established a current market value for its property holdings. The Authority does … Transportation Authority: Real Estate Portfolio (2009-S-10) Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Real Estate …

Amsterdam Housing Authority – Claims Processing and Related Not-for-Profit Corporations (2013M-126)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over selected Authority … financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to November 30, 2012. Background The Amsterdam Housing … Montgomery County. The Authority was established pursuant to Section 428 of the Public Housing Law to provide low-rent …

Syracuse Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring and Administration of the Development Fund (2015M-240)

… benefit corporation established by a special act of the New York State Legislature in 1979 for the benefit of the City of …

Wyandanch Public Library – Oversight of Library Resources (2013M-399)

… to assess internal controls over the management of Library resources for the period July 1, 2011 through September 30, … Wyandanch Public Library Oversight of Library Resources 2013M399 …

Comsewogue Public Library – Cash Disbursements and Procurement (2013M-316)

… Library’s controls over cash disbursements and procurement for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Background … which comprises five elected members. Expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year totaled $5.1 million. Key … one signature. The Board also did not provide guidance for goods and services not required to be competitively bid. …

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1799.1

… of 25% of the employee’s disposable earnings for the week or the amount by which the employee’s disposable earnings for the week exceeds 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage in …

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1799

… of 25% of the employee’s disposable earnings for the week or the amount by which the employee’s disposable earnings for the week exceeds 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage in …

Town of Laurens – Budgeting Practices (2013M-204)

… to May 20, 2013. Background The Town of Laurens is located in Otsego County and serves approximately 2,400 residents. … budget estimates. The Board received an extra $1.7 million in unbudgeted revenues from 2008 to 2012. Of this amount, … related to flood revenues. The Board budgeted $6.2 million in expenditures over the same time period and actually spent …