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Operational Advisory No. 29
… Subject : GFO Updates - Reissuing or Cancelling Refund, Vendor, Employee Expense, or SSP Checks Guidance : The Office … has updated the policies and procedures regarding refund, vendor, employee expense, and SSP checks that are returned … (GFO): Chapter XII.9.C – Reissuing or Cancelling a Vendor, Employee Expense, or SSP Check Chapter XII.9.G - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/29-gfo-updates-reissuing-or-cancelling-refund-vendor-employee-expense-or-sspState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Marathon … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1City of Glen Cove – Budget Review (B7-16-12)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s preliminary budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Glen Cove, located in Nassau County, issued debt … the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings City officials are projecting operating surpluses for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/10/14/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-16-12Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Certain Third-Party Cost-Sharing Claims
… Objective To determine if Medicaid made overpayments to providers who reported claims with a PR 45 cost-sharing amount. The audit covered the … as such, providers are required to coordinate benefits with third-party insurers prior to billing Medicaid for … To determine if Medicaid made overpayments to providers who reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/05/medicaid-program-improper-payments-certain-third-party-cost-sharing-claimsOpinion 88-41
Whether the town may purchase instructional equipment to be used by a private nonprofit organization in presenting fire prevention programs to town residents
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41DiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… New York City’s Department for the Aging (DFTA) needs to do more to ensure the meals it provides to homebound seniors are prepared in sanitary conditions and are … trouble preparing their own meals. The city’s Department for the Aging is responsible for helping to ensure their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-329
… alien students who receive scholarships Background A scholarship is an amount given to an individual for study, … Internal Revenue Code Section 117, payment of a qualified scholarship to a nonresident alien is not reportable and is not subject to Federal income tax withholding. A scholarship is considered a qualified tax exempt scholarship …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-329-payment-and-reporting-cuny-nonresident-alien-scholarshipsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-309
… State Deferred Compensation Plan. Background The Board of Trustees of the City University of New York has approved … who currently administers the 457 Plan is Nationwide Retirement Solutions (NRS). Affected Employees All CUNY employees Effective Date(s) Paychecks dated September 13, 2007 OSC Actions OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-309-cuny-employees-eligible-participate-new-york-state-deferredState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Village of New Hempstead – Clerk-Treasurer’s Duties (Rockland County) The village board did not ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Ulster – Fire Protection Services (2015M-177)
… March 31, 2015. Background The Town of Ulster is located in Ulster County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/06/town-ulster-fire-protection-services-2015m-177Sayville Public Library – Treasurer (2016M-334)
… of those of a public officer, did not take an oath of office, which is a requirement for holding public office. Key Recommendations Consult with legal counsel about the Library’s relationship with the … meets all the requirements of a Library officer, including filing an oath of office as n …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/12/16/sayville-public-library-treasurer-2016m-334Mastic Beach Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2017M-38)
… 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. Background The Mastic Beach Fire District is a district corporation of the State, … Mastic Beach Fire District Cash Disbursements 2017M38 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/24/mastic-beach-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2017m-38Pittsfield Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-305)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Pittsfield, in Otsego County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/12/09/pittsfield-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-305Town of Dickinson – Fiscal Oversight (2014M-337)
… 30, 2014. Background The Town of Dickinson is located in Franklin County and has a population of approximately 825. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-dickinson-fiscal-oversight-2014m-337Hoosic Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-238)
… actually be used to fund operations. Use surplus funds in a manner that benefits District taxpayers, such as funding … are necessary and reasonable and use excess amounts in accordance with applicable statutes and in a manner that benefits taxpayers. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/15/hoosic-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-238City of Yonkers - Internal Controls Over Cash Collections (2018M-14)
… Appendix C includes our comments on issues raised in the City’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/22/city-yonkers-internal-controls-over-cash-collections-2018m-14Chateaugay Fire Company, Inc. - Financial Activities (2018M-77)
… Treasurer did not maintain accurate accounting records. For example, The Treasurer did not record collections … to allow officials to determine whether the expenses were for valid purposes. The Treasurer did not comply with the bylaws for 35 claims totaling $15,318 that required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/08/10/chateaugay-fire-company-inc-financial-activities-2018m-77Village of Cobleskill - Misappropriated Funds and Board Oversight (2018M-47)
Determine whether the Board provided sufficient oversight of the former ClerkTreasurer
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/03/village-cobleskill-misappropriated-funds-and-board-oversight-2018m-47Masonville Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-165)
… to maintain District financial records and perform online banking transactions. Key Recommendations Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/26/masonville-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-165Lisbon Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-180)
… reimbursable services for speech, occupational or physical therapy and special transportation to 11 students likely to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/27/lisbon-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-180