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Claims Auditing – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… so that the auditing body or official is supplied with sufficient information to make that determination. When … The claim should be understandable to someone unfamiliar with the transaction. Information such as weight, quantity, … claim been paid before, in whole or in part? For vendors with frequent and similar claims, ensure that the current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/claims-auditingXI.2.B Contract Numbering – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the contract. The New York State Contract Number begins with a letter prefix that provides a categorization of the … (except architect and engineering services, which start with a ‘D’) or a grant award (except for Community Projects funded legislative initiatives, which start with an ‘M’). CC = Miscellaneous Services, Commodities or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2b-contract-numberingState Agencies Bulletin No. 796
… eligible for an LLS payment for the first time on or after March 31, 2008 shall not receive the payment until a … the payment provided the employee: Is on the payroll on March 31, 2008 (Active, on Paid Leave of Absence or on … or voluntarily during the probationary period; or as a result of failure of a probationary period. The agency should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/796-april-2008-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-lump-sum-llsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1009
… Affected Employees Longevity-eligible employees with an increment code of 0510 in the following bargaining … grade. OSC Actions – Automatic Processing For employees with Increment Code 0510, OSC will automatically insert a row … 2010. Agencies should review this listing carefully with particular attention to employees who are ineligible due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1009-october-2010-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lumpState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… state aid was claimed for the 2023-24 fiscal year. As a result, two component districts did not receive $29,918 of … and Claims Processing ( 2021M-147 ), released in December 2021. The audit found district officials did not always … Jervis City School District’s progress, as of February/March 2025, in implementing recommendations from a prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-49
… processing of the LLS payment and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … of the Laws of 2008 implements the agreement between the State and Rent Regulation Services Unit (RRSU) and provides … Taxes and Deductions This payment is subject to Federal, State, and local income taxes and Social Security/Medicare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-49-october-2010-rent-regulation-services-unit-rrsuState Agencies Bulletin No. 882
… of the graded position and all other eligibility criteria are met. It is the agency’s responsibility to submit … as creditable service. N/S service in hourly and annual positions can be combined to determine the amount of … using the Action/Reason code of PAY/NSG (Pay Rate Change/NS to Grade) for all rows requiring a salary correction on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/882-new-method-calculating-salaries-employees-upon-movement-public-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 972
… for the payment provided the employee: Is on the payroll March 31, 2010 (Active, on Paid Leave of Absence, or a Military Stipend Leave) in a BU05 position; and As of March 31, 2010, has five (5) or more or ten (10) or more … or voluntarily during the probationary period; or as a result of failure of a probationary period. The agency should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/972-april-2010-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-lump-sum-paymentElmont Public Library – Board Oversight and Professional Services (2014M-060)
… adequate oversight of the Library’s financial operations for the period July 1, 2011 through April 30, 2013. … elected by the Elmont Union Free School District voters. For the 2012-13 fiscal year, the Library’s budgeted … and pay vendors before submitting claims to the Board for audit and approval. The Treasurer does not have access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/11/elmont-public-library-board-oversight-and-professional-services-2014m-060Length of Service Award Programs (2014-MS-1)
… is required to establish a point system that complies with New York State General Municipal Law (GML). The point … earning 50 service award points annually must be credited with one year of LOSAP service credit. Key Findings Four of … did not adopt LOSAP point systems that were in compliance with GML and one Sponsor applied its point system in a manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/06/length-service-award-programs-2014-ms-1Examination of Superstorm Sandy Expenses
As part of a series of examinations of Agency responses to Superstorm Sandy Sandy we sought to determine if the Division of Homeland and Security Services D
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/examination-superstorm-sandy-expensesAccuracy of Reported Cost Savings
… with various State agencies as well as Federal and local law enforcement agencies. These activities result in reported cost savings to the Medicaid program. There are … $1.2 billion as a result of flaws and/or inconsistencies in the methodologies used to estimate savings. OMIG officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/11/accuracy-reported-cost-savingsAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act
… reported premiums. Certain fees paid by self-insurers and for bonded vehicles reduce the assessable expenses. Key … to administering the Acts. However, we identified areas for improvement. For example, the Department could better ensure the accuracy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityCUNY Bulletin No. CU-568
… Laws of New York amends the Retirement and Social Security Law in relation to the definition of wages earned from multiple … will be effective January 1st of each year starting in 2017. Effective Date(s) Institution Paychecks dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-568-2017-tier-6-ot-limit-and-plan-year-changes-nyc-retirementNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today warned retirees … are phony messages from scammers trying to steal your money,” DiNapoli said. “The fund has not, and does not, send …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesVillage of Old Field – Misappropriation of Village Funds and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-44)
… 31, 2012. Background The Village of Old Field is located in the Town of Brookhaven, in Suffolk County, and has a population of approximately 900. … establish a revolving petty cash account, as required by law. … Village of Old Field Misappropriation of Village Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/17/village-old-field-misappropriation-village-funds-and-selected-financialVillage of Montgomery – Purchasing and Information Technology (2013M-210)
… million. Key Findings Village officials generally complied with General Municipal Law (GML) and sought competition for … relating to obtaining quotes or RFPs are complied with. Ensure that all of the Village’s data is backed up to a … recovery plan. Enter into service level agreements with its IT consultants that clearly describe the scope of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/25/village-montgomery-purchasing-and-information-technology-2013m-210City of North Tonawanda – Financial Operations (2012M-203)
… 2011 because none of the fire companies provided the City with advance notice of these events, as required by law. … totaling $41,600 from nine vendors who provided the City with materials and supplies totaling $140,703 in 2011. We … aware of their statutory obligation to provide the Council with advance written notice of their fundraising activities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/08/city-north-tonawanda-financial-operations-2012m-203Town of Bangor – Board Oversight (2012M-193)
… fiscal year are approximately $981,500, funded primarily with real property taxes. Key Findings The Board is not … and disbursements for their respective operations with no Board oversight. The Board’s review of claims was … to Town officers and employees that are in compliance with laws and regulations. Town officers and employees should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-bangor-board-oversight-2012m-193Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Dowling College
… Purpose To determine whether Dowling College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s … good academic standing; two students who were not credited with their awards; and one student who had not declared a … by the beginning of her junior year. SED and HESC agree with the audit recommendations. Key Recommendations The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-dowling-college