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Division of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account
… of an unauthorized bank account by Sunnyside Manor’s Board. For findings and recommendations related to … the unauthorized bank account, see the full report ( 2022-S-46 ). About the Program The Mitchell-Lama Housing program … mat, a cooking apron, and toys) totaling $2,512 and restaurant payments totaling $1,723, including a single …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (Follow-Up)
… from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to administer the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher … is executed through an Annual Contributions Contract with HUD, which authorizes a certain number of housing vouchers … issue a voucher and the funds available for each voucher. HUD monitors HCV performance by determining the percentage of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1417
… or its equivalent on their last rating date. Promotion Recalculation Employees who would have been … unit prior to September 2015 may be eligible for a revised promotion salary (promotion recalculation) provided the employee is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1417-september-2015-public-employees-federation-pef-performance-advances-payElection Form for Sheriffs, Undersheriffs, and Deputy Sheriffs 20 Year Retirement Plan with Additional 1/60 Under Article 14-B Sections 552 and 553 (RS5498-A)
NYSLRS election form for only Sheriffs, Undersheriffs, or Deputy Sheriffs directly engaged in criminal law enforcement 50 percent or more of the time.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5498-a.pdfCost-Saving Ideas: A Guide to Justice Court Consolidation in Villages and Towns
… Town and village courts play a vital role in the New York State Unified Court System, as these courts … explore consolidation of justice courts, when practicable. In these cases, towns and villages should consider … relevant issues. Consolidation Process for Justice Courts in Villages If a village has its own justice court, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-guide-justice-court-consolidation-villages-and-townsMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Payments to Transportation Management Contractors and Providers
… of Health (Department) made improper Medicaid payments for transportation services. The audit covered the period … to provide transportation to medically necessary services for those recipients who are unable to obtain transportation … and transferring these services to the Medicaid fee-for-service program (in which Medicaid reimburses providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/15/medicaid-program-appropriateness-payments-transportation-management-contractors-andDiNapoli: County Jail Inmates Received Improper Welfare and Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… must recertify their employment status weekly, either by phone or computer, to continue to receive benefits. However, … system would not press the number to continue with a jail phone call, so they could not be used to recertify benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/10/dinapoli-county-jail-inmates-received-improper-welfare-and-unemployment-insurance-benefitsRevenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… and other balances that could be invested longer term in investments allowable by law. Accelerate Collection and … other entities. Develop procedures for making deposits in a timely manner to ensure funds are protected and earning … these payments can be approved by the governing board in time to avoid late payment charges. Consider using online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsNiagara County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-93)
… the potential benefits compared to costs. Not all payments-in-lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed accurately. The Board … to determine whether businesses achieved the goals stated in their applications. Key Recommendations Develop CBA ratios … Ensure that all PILOT billings and payments are made in accordance with agreements and pursue, if feasible, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/niagara-county-industrial-development-agency-projectDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian of the Northern District of New … Assembly. “Public service is a commitment, not a means for self-enrichment,” said State Comptroller Thomas P. … case.” Scarborough’s federal convictions relate to his wrongful receipt of per diem payments from New York State. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsLife Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… surprising how many important papers and legal documents you can accumulate over a lifetime. Having everything in order … to you. But what information will they need, and what will be expected of them? This presentation can help guide you. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsC.H. Evans Hook and Ladder Company No. 3 – Missing Funds (2013M-194)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls of the Company’s financial operations for the period October … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls of the Companys financial operations for the period October 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/01/ch-evans-hook-and-ladder-company-no-3-missing-funds-2013m-194Allegany County – County Jail Payroll and Inmate Prescription Medications (2013M-218)
… our audit was to evaluate the efficiency of the County's jail operations and to identify cost-savings opportunities … Allegany County County Jail Payroll and Inmate Prescription Medications 2013M218 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/01/24/allegany-county-county-jail-payroll-and-inmate-prescription-medications-2013m-218Town of Ontario - Information Technology, Financial Management and Procurement (2017M-137)
… estimates. The Board adopted a procurement policy, but it does not require competition for professional services or the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/06/town-ontario-information-technology-financial-management-and-procurement-2017m-137Ulster County Community College - Retiree Health Insurance and Payroll (2018M-123)
… established adequate internal controls over: The retiree health insurance contribution billing process. The … Key Findings Officials did not: Properly account for retiree health insurance billings. Ensure the continued … that comparisons are performed to determine status of retiree health insurance accounts. Attempt to recover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2018/10/26/ulster-county-community-college-retiree-health-insurance-and-payrollVillage of Farmingdale - Procurement, Claims Audit and Check Signing (2018M-100)
… and thorough audit of every claim. Except as specified in Appendix A, officials agreed with our recommendations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/10/26/village-farmingdale-procurement-claims-audit-and-check-signing-2018m-100Westbury Union Free School District - Financial Condition and Overtime (2018M-84)
… officials properly monitored and approved overtime for noninstructional employees. Key Findings The Board … officials did not properly monitor and approve overtime for non-instructional employees. Key Recommendations District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/19/westbury-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-overtimeRoscoe Central School District - Cost-effective and Equitable Expenditure Controls (2018M-182)
… and equitable measures to control expenditures and share services. Key Finding District officials effectively … to minimize expenditures. Monitor the value of shared services provided by the District to ensure the District is … and equitable measures to control expenditures and share services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/roscoe-central-school-district-cost-effective-and-equitable-expenditureDiNapoli: NYC Office Jobs and Space Growing Amid Record Economic Expansion
… city's history, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "New York City's office … Read New York City's Office Market , or go to: http://osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt10-2017.pdf … the citys history according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-nyc-office-jobs-and-space-growing-amid-record-economic-expansionNorwich City School District - Safe and Supportive Educational Environment (2018M-199)
… a safe and supportive educational environment. We reviewed all of the 173 reported Uniform Violent and Disruptive Incident Reporting System and Dignity for All Students Act incidents and found that District officials … as a result of this audit. District officials agreed with our report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/30/norwich-city-school-district-safe-and-supportive-educational-environment