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City of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B22-5-3)
… with the fiscal year during which the municipality is authorized to issue the deficit obligations, and for each … proposed budget includes a tax levy of $6,219,084, which is within the limit. Key Recommendations Develop a plan to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/27/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b22-5-3Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements
… whether the Department of Health (Department) paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that … require an appropriate National Provider Identifier (NPI) for ordering, prescribing, referring, and attending (OPRA) … disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. For the State fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, New York’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribingDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… money could eventually get turned over to his Office of Unclaimed Funds. “After the holidays, it’s easy to lose track of your … help recover any unused balance if it’s reported to us as unclaimed funds. It is important not to wait too long to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsState Agencies Bulletin No. 138
… on PaySR panels and to provide agency instructions for correcting invalid addresses Affected Employees All … Date Immediately Address Panels Explained Address used for Tax Information Path: Administer Workforce - Administer … employee's address is correct and up-to-date. Address used for Paychecks/Advices Path: Compensate Employees - Maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/138-employee-addresses-and-new-reveal-report-employee-address-reportDiNapoli: Read the Fine Print on Your New Gift Card
… money could eventually get turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds. “After the holiday season wraps up, many New Yorkers … helps you recover any unused balance if it’s reported as unclaimed funds. After five years of dormancy, money from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-new-gift-cardMandatory vs. Optional Membership
… membership prior to July 27, 1976, was optional for jobs with: Exempt¹ or labor² classification; or Competitive³ … membership by terminating your public employment. ¹Exempt Class — Classified Civil Service positions deemed … requirements are established for exempt positions. ²Labor Class — Classified Civil Service positions for which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/mandatory-vs-optional-membershipState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… or how any surplus funds will be used and the timeframe for doing so. In addition, the unrestricted fund balance grew … Auditors also determined the board did not contract for an independent audit of its 2019 records, as required by law, or provide for an annual audit of the treasurer’s records. As of June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… and comprehensive manner on their websites, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … When they did post the information, it was often hard to find. “Taxpayers should have easy access to information about … District Website Transparency Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkDiNapoli: 33 School Districts Reported in Fiscal Stress
… were 33 school districts designated in fiscal stress under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress … of six financial indicators to create an overall stress score. The fiscal stress score determines if a district is in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-33-school-districts-reported-fiscal-stressCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… We found one request that was not acknowledged by CDTA for 100 business days. Further, due to incomplete information, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsSelect Financial Management Practices at the Office of Transportation and Parking Operations
… and reasonable. Our audit scope covered the period from January 2, 2014 through December 31, 2018. About the Program … the State University of New York. As of fall 2019, about 26,800 students were enrolled. In addition to semester … TPO had 17,110 IFR expenditures totaling approximately $26 million. Key Findings We identified control deficiencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/select-financial-management-practices-office-transportation-and-parking-operationsDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures … reviewed enforcement of the state’s Uniform Fire Code in seven cities and three villages. “Local officials must do … the hazards of fire, explosion and dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings. It also provides for safety to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… today announced the arrests of three contractors for conspiring to defraud the state of over $200,000 by submitting false invoices over a two year period for HVAC equipment, supplies and labor. “These vendors … caught and punished. I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for his continued work as part of our joint task force to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of … – Internal Controls Over Payroll (Albany County) There is inadequate oversight of the authority’s payroll processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsEconomic and Demographic Trends – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… year 2021, the State gained over 226,000 jobs, an increase of 2.6 percent compared to growth nationally of 5.6 percent. Employment in the State was still 7.6 percent … 10 State regions. Long Island had the highest percentage of job gains of any region (4.5 percent) while the Capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/economic-and-demographic-trendsGlossary – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
… For additional terms and descriptions, please refer to the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) website … that return, and (2) for the period of benefit payments not supported, will incorporate an index rate for … and the assets currently available within the plan to pay that liability. Pension Expense Changes in the Net …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/glossaryState Agencies Bulletin No. 2297
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for submitting the … Undeliverable Checks: When a valid payroll check is undeliverable due to the agency’s inability to locate the … Payroll Deduction mailbox. … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for submitting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2297-january-1-2025-salary-increases-executive-law-section-169-commissionersState Agencies Bulletin No. 2227
… Purpose: As we prepare for enactment of the 2024-25 NYS budget, OSC would like to provide notice of the possible … paycheck distribution and release of direct deposit funds and advices should the NYS budget be late and a budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2227-paycheck-distribution-and-release-direct-deposit-funds-preparationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2328
… should the NYS budget be late and a budget extender bill is not passed. Affected Employees: All Employees* paid on … can be released. Background: If the SFY 2025-26 budget is not passed or a budget extender bill to provide for the continuing operation of State government is not enacted, electronic direct deposit files may not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2328-paycheck-distribution-and-release-direct-deposit-funds-preparationCUNY Bulletin No. CU-830
… the employee’s Form W-2. Undeliverable Checks When a valid payroll check is undeliverable due to the agency’s inability … the agency should follow the Agency Actions identified in Payroll Bulletin No. 1786 – Non-Negotiated and/or Undeliverable New York State Payroll Checks. Checks issued to eligible employees who are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-830-cuny-2025-rate-increases-painter-titles