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DiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2023
… fiscal year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax … inflation factor calculation of 7.17%, a majority of New York’s counties, towns and calendar year cities and villages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2023Safety of Infrastructure (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our original report, Safety … throughout the park system. As of October 2010, there was a backlog of over $1.1 billion in improvements that needed to … one problem area discussed in our prior audit. Of the two prior audit recommendations, one was implemented and one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/safety-infrastructure-followXIX.3 Project IDs with Multiple Funding Sources – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… is my total project cost? Encumbrance? What is my federal versus state match spending? What are my complete project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix3-project-ids-multiple-funding-sourcesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2162
… on the employee’s Form W-2 in box 14 under code FRB . Payroll Register and Employee Paycheck/Advice Communication …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2162-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2023Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Brand Name Drugs
… by directing pharmacies to “dispense as written” either in writing or electronically; otherwise, a generic drug … than generic drugs. Key Findings We identified $1,102,823 in Medicaid overpayments for brand name prescription drugs … were available. Our review found: Overpayments of $739,446 on 16,261 fee-for-service (FFS) pharmacy claims for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/13/medicaid-program-improper-payments-brand-name-drugsImproper Medicaid Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges (Follow-Up)
… reimbursement methodologies for transfers and discharges are different, often resulting in lower payments for … has not yet been implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of this follow-up to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/improper-medicaid-payments-misclassified-patient-discharges-followCattaraugus County – Internal Controls Over Inmate Healthcare (2013M-123)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the County’s internal controls over inmate … discrepancies occurred because County officials did not have adequate procedures to review invoices for inpatient … Federal Financial Participation (FFP) and County officials have not routinely submitted claims for third-party insurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/06/28/cattaraugus-county-internal-controls-over-inmate-healthcare-2013m-123State Agencies Bulletin No. 1295
… Shows the components of the Federal, Social Security and Medicare Taxable Gross. W-2 Distribution The agency address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1295-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2013Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied … expenses, which are discretionary and under the control of agency management, include lodging, meals, car rentals, … travel expenses for the one employee were supported, they need to be further reviewed to determine whether Internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesTheraCare Preschool Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by TheraCare Preschool Services, Inc. (TheraCare) on its … special education services to children between the ages of three and five who live in New York City as well as … because they did not comply with applicable provisions of the Manual. The disallowances include: $316,539 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/02/theracare-preschool-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… accomplish its mission, the Authority incurs direct costs for specific program purposes, and it incurs indirect or … spending are appropriate and the dollar thresholds for each. In addition, the policies should state what type of … documentation and formal approvals are necessary for such costs. We reviewed 165 payments totaling $280,887. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingEugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School – Procurements and Information Technology (2013M-136)
… The Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School, located in the City of Rochester in Monroe County, is governed by a Board of Trustees which is … it is questionable whether the leases and contracts were in the best interest of the School. The School paid for use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurements-and-informationDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21% in First Quarter of 2022
… sales tax collections grew by 21.1%, or $901 million, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last … partially driven by inflation, which hit a 40-year-high in March. “Local sales tax collections continue to come in … the rate of inflation and economic volatility is having on New York’s economic recovery.” New York City’s collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-21-percent-first-quarter-2022State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… audits of Massapequa Union Free School District , Ossining Union Free School District , Pine Bush Central … that exceeded actual expenditures by a total of $23.7 million, which resulted in appropriated fund balance not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 1956
… Exam Fee Reimbursement Program, or who used Empire Star Public Service awards for certification, license, or exam … them of the tax implications. CSEA and Empire Star Public Service awards CSEA and Empire Star Public Service participants are informed of the taxability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1956-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2021Town of Dansville - Board Oversight (2014M-115)
… audit was to review the Board’s oversight of Town assets and the Clerk’s operations for the period January 1, 2012 through February 28, 2014. … five-member Town Board is the legislative body responsible for the general management and control of the Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/09/05/town-dansville-board-oversight-2014m-115Behavior Analysts of New York, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… whether reported costs submitted by Behavior Analysts of New York, LLC (BANY) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were … and adequately documented in accordance with applicable State Education Department (SED) requirements. The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/31/behavior-analysts-new-york-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualBolivar-Richburg Central School District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-92)
… Central School District (District) is located in the Towns of Alma, Bolivar, Clarksville, Cuba, Friendship, Genesee and Wirt, in Allegany County. The District is governed by the Board of … budgeting practices generated approximately $2.1 million in operating surpluses, which caused the unexpended surplus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/bolivar-richburg-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectedTown of Huntington – Payroll and Legal Services (2013M-28)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review employee payroll and payments for … the Town could save $179,000 a year in overtime costs by adjusting the arrival times on supervisors’ schedules and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-huntington-payroll-and-legal-services-2013m-28Village of Rockville Centre – Cash Receipts from Recreational Activities and Information Technology (2013M-63)
… that is used by eight employees without using a unique code to identify who is using the register. The Village also … proper segregation of duties. Create individual user code for each employee with access to the cash register and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/31/village-rockville-centre-cash-receipts-recreational-activities-and-information