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Examination of Travel Expenses
This is a continuation of our examination detailed in Report 2015-BSE1-04, which outlined our findings regarding travel expenses incurred by a Department employ
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/bse-2018-07-26.pdfMTA Weekend Ridership Trends
The COVID-19 pandemic caused steep drops in ridership at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), a trend experienced by transit systems across the country.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2027.pdfOversight of Waste Tire Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees (Follow-Up)
… for use in administration of provisions of the Act. DEC is authorized to use the Fund to cover costs associated with … approximately $192 million in fees. DEC uses program cost centers to track expenses charged to the Fund to specific … of expenses to be charged to the Fund consistent with the authorized purposes under the Law. Key Finding We found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/oversight-waste-tire-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-fees-followIdentifying Fiscal Cliffs in New York City’s Financial Plan
… Comptroller (OSC) examined fiscal years FY 2022 to FY 2026 and created this tool to itemize the City programs that … by the Department of Education. New Fiscal Cliffs Since June 2024 Department of Education: In June 2024, the City added $100 million in FY 2025 only, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/identifying-fiscal-cliffs-new-york-citys-financial-planXVIII.1 Capital Projects – XVIII. Capital Projects
… history/cache will need to be cleared to see the most recent versions of these documents. Guide to Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xviii/xviii2-project-costing-changes-pcipSecurity Over Critical Systems
… To determine whether security over the Hudson River–Black River Regulating District’s (District) critical systems … and operate reservoirs in the upper Hudson River and Black River watershed, including the Sacandaga, Indian, Black, Moose, and Beaver rivers for the purpose of regulating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/security-over-critical-systemsIgnition Interlock Program Monitoring (2015-MS-4)
… six letter reports to the Counties of Cortland , Erie , Montgomery , Otsego , Suffolk and Wayne . Purpose of Audit … by criminal courts for these alcohol-related sentences. County probation departments monitor court-ordered … and did not report 50 cases at all (in Cortland, Erie, Montgomery, Otsego, Suffolk and Wayne). None of the six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/04/25/ignition-interlock-program-monitoring-2015-ms-4Opinion 89-59
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER RENTS -- Imposition of (authority to … rates on the users of the water district. The district in question was established by a town pursuant to Article … and maintenance of a special district "shall" be assessed in the same manner as is the expense of the improvement. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-59DiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced … Rescue Squad Business Manager Sara Thorne, of Forest City, North Carolina, for allegedly stealing more than $17,000 from … investigation,” Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka said. “Comptroller DiNapoli and his skilled and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadService Credit – Divorce and Your Benefits
… credit for all their public employment beginning with the date they joined NYSLRS. Some members can purchase service … For most members, the total amount of service credit at retirement will directly affect the amount of their pension. … service credit earned during the marriage will be credited to the spouse even if purchased after the marriage ends. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/service-creditSelected Travel Expenses
… Expense” (travel policy directive) that affects the MTA Headquarters as well as MTA’s six constituent agencies. … Interest Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Headquarters and Capital Construction - Travel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/23/selected-travel-expensesOpinion 91-46
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY CLERK-- Compensation (increase during term of office) PUBLIC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-46Comptroller DiNapoli: IDA-Issued Tax Breaks Continue to Climb
… efforts has never been higher,” said DiNapoli. “My office releases IDA data so New Yorkers can examine if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ida-issued-tax-breaks-continue-climbEnroll in the Vendor Self-Service Portal
… orders and payments electronically). When you received your NYS Vendor ID, you should have also received an … : The NYS Vendor ID is not your Taxpayer ID or EIN. If you don’t have a NYS Vendor ID, contact the NYS business unit you are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/enroll-vendor-self-service-portalXII.6.S Paying a Vendor in a Foreign Currency – XII. Expenditures
… guidance on how to process payments to a vendor in foreign currency using the Statewide Financial System. New York State … that a vendor requires checks to be paid in a foreign currency, the Business Unit must process a wire transfer to … Preparation: To process a vendor’s payment in a foreign currency, the Business Unit must first register the vendor in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6s-paying-vendor-foreign-currencyWithdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… before retirement, regardless of whether they are working. Withdrawing voluntary contributions does not terminate PFRS … of Excess Contributions (RS5195) . For all members , withdrawing contributions may have tax consequences. Please … 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 under Sections 384 384d and 384e Withdrawing Your ContributionsMembership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance
… Purpose To determine if the State Education Department (Department) is providing … schools comply with fire safety provisions established in State Education Law, the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, and … To determine if the State Education Department is providing effective oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/oversight-school-fire-safety-complianceVillage of Herrings – Financial Operations and Sale of Land (2013M-41)
… not create or maintain cash journals, general ledgers or subsidiary revenue and expenditure ledgers and did not … receipt and disbursement journals, general ledgers and subsidiary revenue and expenditure records for all funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-herrings-financial-operations-and-sale-land-2013m-41Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2022 Through March 31, 2023
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s36.pdfMedicaid Program: Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2022 Through September 30, 2022 (2022-S-12) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s12-response.pdf