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Citywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
To determine whether the New York City Department of Finance DOF Citywide Payments Services and Standards CPSS unit has controls in place to ensure that payments received by and processed on behalf of agencies are correctly matched with receivables and that agencies are appropriately advised
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-paymentsBelfast Central School District – Reserve Funds (2021M-135)
… the Belfast Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly … fund policy. Did not use the debt reserve, with a balance of $315,000, to fund debt service payments as required. … whether the Belfast Central School District District Board of Education Board and District officials properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/belfast-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2021m-135Collection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection of Fines Related to … regarding the nearly 1 million regulated apartments in New York State. Our audit focused on harassment and … cases. Harassment cases are scheduled for mediation conferences for resolution after the harassment complaint is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaints-followTown of Keene – Records and Reports (2024M-27)
… of Keene (Town) Supervisor maintained complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Town Board (Board) to effectively … (40 percent) were not recorded in a timely manner and no one independently reviewed and approved entries. Bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-keene-records-and-reports-2024m-27Orleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-6)
… made pursuant to court orders commonly involve surplus money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a … Key Recommendation The Treasurer should ensure that all money deemed abandoned property is paid to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/12/13/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-6Compliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Executive Order … in smart buildings, protecting the environment and public health by reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings-followCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (Follow-Up)
… to schools on how to report incidents; improved its site visit processes to help enhance school safety and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-act-followDiNapoli: Five Major Companies Adopt Pension Fund's Call for Transparency on Political Contributions
… New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States. The Fund holds and … beneficiaries. The Fund has a diversified portfolio of public and private equities, fixed income, real estate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-five-major-companies-adopt-pension-funds-call-transparency-political-contributionsExcessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven … caps) on the number of monthly rental payments—many items have 10-month caps. In accordance with Medicaid regulations, … oxygen equipment—a type of DME—is allowed as a continuous (i.e., uncapped) rental and is not purchasable under Medicaid. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentals-followCredit Cards – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… registration fees, airline tickets). Before credit cards can be obtained for travel purposes, they must be … audit before any reimbursement claim may be paid. Credit cards issued for travel purposes cannot be used to charge personal items or expenses. Care should be taken to ensure that employees are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/credit-cardsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … the Camillus Volunteer Fire Department , Town of Lewis , Madison County Probation Department and the Orange County … an adequate system of internal control over the collection and disbursement of restitution. However, county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… on their feet, with careful review of the tax breaks they offer and the impact on local government budgets.” DiNapoli’s … accounted for nearly 59 percent of the total value. The Capital District region had the highest total project value …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Ballots (2013-S-36) The New York State Board of Elections and local boards of election need to work collaboratively in … during the audit period by competitively procuring ballots and by using sound historical data to project the numbers of … of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS): Procurement Card and Travel Card Purchases (2013-S-39) CUNY SPS charged over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsAudit Committee Charter Guidance and Template
… external auditor’s assessment of the district’s system of internal controls, and, working directly with the … or within the prior two years, has provided, goods or services to the district. Is an immediate family member … who is an employee, officer or contractor providing services to the district. Is the owner of or has a direct and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/audit-committee-charter-guidance-and-templateSUNY Bulletin No. SU-153
… End Date: 11/29/07 Earn Code: ADJ Amount: $5.21 or $10.42 Payroll Register and Employee's Paycheck/Advice The Earn Code DLP or DLS will be displayed on the payroll register. “Discretionary LSP-2 Semesters” or … Questions about this Bulletin may be e-mailed to the Payroll Audit mailbox. … To provide instructions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-153-suny-discretionary-lump-sum-payments-dlp-and-dls-fall-2008Other Bulletin No. 53
… promotions for CSEA employees. Employees promoted or otherwise advanced to a higher salary grade on April 1, … after will be paid at the Hiring Rate of the higher grade or will receive a percentage increase in base pay determined … CSEA employee who is promoted to another SCF CSEA position or to a position represented by any other bargaining unit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-53-calculating-base-salary-employees-state-universityState Agencies Bulletin No. 1317
… processing of the April 2014 Security Performance Advances and provide instructions for payments not processed … position on the payment effective date; and Has completed one hundred (100) work days in such grade during fiscal year … Briefing amount paid to employees in BU61, BU91 or some employees in BU31 using Time Entry Earnings Code PS6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1317-april-2014-security-performance-advances-and-pre-shift-briefing-updatesDiNapoli: Convicted Drunk Drivers Not Installing Court-Ordered Ignition Locks
… The New York City Department of Probation (NYC Probation) failed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-convicted-drunk-drivers-not-installing-court-ordered-ignition-locksThe Cost of Living in New York City: Housing
New York City has long been regarded as one of the most expensive cities to live in globally, fueled by housing, the largest cost for most households.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2024.pdfImproper Medicaid Payments involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers (2019-S-22) 180-Day Response
To determine if improper Medicaid payments were made on behalf of recipients with multiple Client Identification Numbers (CINs) where at least one CIN was enrolled in fee-for-service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s22-response.pdf