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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1101
… and Technical Services Unit (PS&T) Excludes employees with an hourly rate less than $7.57 Background Pursuant to … period. Employee has an Employee Status of Active, Leave with Pay or Leave of Absence on the last day of the above pay … in an ineligible bargaining unit (one not defined above) with an Employee Status of Active or Leave with Pay any time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1101-2011-2012-deficit-reduction-plan-employees-represented-public-employeesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… to verify that leave credits earned are in accordance with provisions in the collective bargaining agreement. The … officials need to improve their monitoring of contracts with community-based agencies to ensure that the services provided and payments received were in accordance with contractual agreements. Contracts were not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Chautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… the gap during an audit and investigation and partnered with Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson in … County District Attorney Patrick Swanson for working with us on this case.” “It is through the continued efforts … partners in the State Comptroller’s Office coupled with grant funding through the Crimes Against Revenue grant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftDiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… Newburgh and Long Island revealed our vulnerabilities. With the President proposing funding cuts to programs that … the EPA has failed to set standards for contaminants with harmful health effects. In New York state, the 2017-18 … that the state also: Create a statewide response plan, with public input, to effectively address drinking water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protectionDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) after five years of inactivity. In 2023, the Office recovered over $27 million from gift … Statewide, New York City residents are owed the most in unclaimed funds stemming from gift cards, totaling nearly … DiNapoli’s office returns an average of $1.5 million in unclaimed funds every day and works with retailers to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsIII.6 SFS Reporting – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… Tools - Query provides agency financial system users with the flexibility to create and/or execute custom queries … When possible, agency financial system users should work with the Agency Report Administrator to determine if a report … real-time reports generally provide financial information with a 15-minute delay although the accessibility of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii6-sfs-reportingDiNapoli: Under New Tax Cap Calculation, School District Tax Levy Growth Near Zero
… as well as 10 cities, including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. “The nearly zero growth in the tax cap will … said DiNapoli. “Although some local governments can rely on available reserve funds to bridge the gap, others may need …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-under-new-tax-cap-calculation-school-district-tax-levy-growth-near-zeroProgram Oversight and Monitoring of the Maximus Contract for the New York State of Health (Insurance Marketplace) Customer Service Center
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is providing sufficient oversight to … a state-based Marketplace, known as the New York State of Health, to help New Yorkers shop for and enroll in health … Service Center to assist Marketplace users. Consisting of a Contact Center and an Eligibility and Enrollment Unit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/program-oversight-and-monitoring-maximus-contract-new-york-state-health-insurance2013 Year End Report
… Background The Board administered four sole custody funds in 2013 – the Uninsured Employers Fund, the Special Fund for … whether processed by the Board or SFCC, are entered in the Board’s automated payment system, where they are … they: (i) were not properly supported, (ii) were not in compliance with mandated fee schedules, (iii) contained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/13/2013-year-end-reportState University of New York Upstate Medical Center – Selected Travel Expenses
… Center (Center), for two selected individuals, complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste and … travel expenses for two individuals paid by SUNY Center with outliers in the area of mileage; one of these … In total, we examined $175,618 in travel costs associated with these two individuals. Key Findings We found the travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/26/state-university-new-york-upstate-medical-center-selected-travel-expensesMedicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2012 Through September 30, 2012
… by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments … $2 million in overpayments resulting from: Claims billed with information from other health insurance plans that was … inaccurate, which caused $675,265 in overpayments; Claims with incorrect billings for alternate levels of care, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2012-through-september-30-2012Am I Required to Have an Audit?
… districts, industrial development agencies, fire districts with revenues of $400,000 or more and sponsors of length of … an audit, conducted by an external auditor, in accordance with the provisions of the federal "single audit act". Other … These audits are generally conducted in accordance with nationally recognized auditing standards by external …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/am-i-required-have-auditCVS Health – Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… To determine if CVS Health appropriately invoiced drug manufacturers and remitted corresponding rebate revenue to … CVS Health was required to negotiate agreements with drug manufacturers for rebates, discounts, and other consideration … Rx and found that CVS Health did not always invoice drug manufacturers for rebates, collect rebates from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/cvs-health-accuracy-empire-plan-medicare-rx-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civilLakeville No. 2 Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… services for the recent capital improvement project (CIP) with an estimated cost of $80,000. As a result, the District … were rendered by and paid to a construction company with close ties to the District. Renovations to the truck bay … into a poorly written memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Department, which has caused the District to operate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/17/lakeville-no-2-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25Jericho Fire District – Professional Services (2012M-236)
… Although the District entered into written agreements with the physical trainer and the engineering consultant, … payments to the physical trainer were not in accordance with the written agreement. While the written agreement, … that District officials enter into written agreements with all professional service providers. Document approval of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/02/01/jericho-fire-district-professional-services-2012m-236Brentwood Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-79)
… and a Treasurer. The Department is operated in accordance with its bylaws, and is governed by an eight-member Board of … or annual financial reports to the Board or Form 990 with IRS for 2010 or 2011. Key Recommendations Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, and present them with bank statements and canceled checks to the Board for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/06/14/brentwood-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overLyndonville Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-143)
… in Orleans County. The District, which operates one school with approximately 640 students, is governed by an elected … of consistent year-end surpluses. Most of the reserves with balances as of June 30, 2015 totaling more than $10.1 … in a manner that benefits District residents and complies with statutory requirements. Use debt reserve money to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/lyndonville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-143Roosevelt Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2025M-40)
… ensure that the LOSAP was annually audited in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Section … investment management services was made in accordance with the District’s procurement policy. Key Recommendations … disclosure notes in the District’s annual audit. Comply with the District’s procurement policies and procedures when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/07/18/roosevelt-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2025m-40Richford Fire District – Long-Term Planning and Board Oversight (2024M-55)
… Ensure the annual financial reports (AFR) were filed in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) … it used to make financial decisions were inaccurate. In addition, three of the five Commissioners did not comply … 176-e which required them to complete fiscal training in a timely manner, and while not required, the Treasurer had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/09/06/richford-fire-district-long-term-planning-and-board-oversight-2024m-55Slaterville Springs Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-315)
… The required annual financial report has not been filed with the Office of the State Comptroller for the last three years. The Board was provided with a monthly report, but it lacked certain financial … bank statement, and ensuring that the Treasurer accounts with the Board annually. File the annual financial reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/slaterville-springs-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial