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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… the monitoring performed by the Freight and Passenger Rail Bureau and the Aviation Bureau could be improved with more effective analysis of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 468
… for processing approved tax refund requests for current year Social Security (TF5) or current year Medicare (TF6) refunds. NOTE: THESE NEW EARNINGS CODES … USE ONLY. Affected Employees Employees who receive current year Social Security and Medicare tax refunds. Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/468-new-earnings-codes-current-year-social-security-and-medicare-adjustmentsOpinion 93-18
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-18Opinion 98-12
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (commingling of city and dependent school district moneys); (use of city and dependent school district moneys to temporarily finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-12Opinion 92-40
… produce revenue for general purposes) COUNTY LAW, §226-b: A county may establish rates or fees for the use of a county … the general cost of county government. This is in reply to your letter concerning user fees imposed for the use … §226-b(2) authorizes the legislative body of the county, by resolution, to establish schedules of rates or fees to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-40Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… years ended June 30, 2013, auditors identified $154,563 in reported costs that did not comply with SED requirements … be disallowed. These ineligible costs included $115,296 in personal services costs and $39,267 in other than personal … of New York (CUNY): Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff (2013-S-65) Inadequate internal controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 94-19
… BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (amount chargeable for zero coupon bonds); (amount chargeable for bonds sold at discount) … to debt limit); (need to establish sinking fund) -- Zero Coupon Bonds (amount chargeable to debt limit); (need to … LAW -- Debt Limit (amount chargeable for zero coupon bonds); (amount chargeable for bonds sold at discount) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-19Start Saving for Retirement
… far into the future but the steps you take now to save for retirement can make a huge difference when that day finally … Income Not sure how much you’ll need to save for retirement? It’s helpful to look at the other sources of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/saving-for-retirementTown of Webb Union Free School District – Financial Management (2022M-53)
… officials adopted realistic budgets and properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute. Key Findings The … not adopt realistic budgets and did not properly manage fund balance. The Board consistently overestimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/town-webb-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2022m-53New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), provides health insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-servicesXII.5.H Appropriate Payment Amounts – XII. Expenditures
… with Article 7, Section 109 of the State Finance Law, Business Units cannot submit a voucher for payment unless … Units must retain and produce payment documentation to the Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with Section 3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5h-appropriate-payment-amountsOversight of Industrial Hemp (Follow-Up)
To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets Department is adequately administering the Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program Program in accordance with federal and State requirements
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/oversight-industrial-hemp-followCity of Yonkers - Budget Review (B21-6-7)
… on $46.8 million in nonrecurring revenue, such as fund balance, one-time State funding and sale of property, to balance its budget. Includes revenue estimates for income tax … Key Recommendations Develop a plan to maintain fund balance at a reasonable level and discontinue the practice of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/17/city-yonkers-budget-review-b21-6-7Resources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding
… On the founding Earth Day just over 50 years ago, New York State created the Department of Environmental … wildlife, preserve open space and otherwise enhance the quality of our environment for all New Yorkers. As DEC now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/resources-and-responsibilities-new-york-states-environmental-fundingCounty of Rockland – Budget Review (B20-6-13)
… and Westchester counties, was authorized to issue debt not to exceed $96 million to liquidate the accumulated … as needed throughout the year as more information becomes available. … The purpose of our budget review was to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/13/county-rockland-budget-review-b20-6-13City of Troy – Budget Review (B20-5-11)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $24,706,000 to liquidate cumulative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-troy-budget-review-b20-5-11Changing Employers – Membership and Enrollment
… Some special retirement plans require service in a particular title. A special plan allows for retirement after 20 or 25 years of service, regardless of … a job change that would result in a change in their retirement plan, we strongly recommend any employees in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/changing-employersCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Executive Order … in smart buildings, protecting the environment and public health by reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings-followImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit … Care (Report 2017-S-74 ). About the Program The Department of Health (Department) pays Medicaid providers using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/11/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-care-followResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments (Follow-Up)
… them continued to operate with little or no notice from public oversight authorities to address such complaints. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishments-follow