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DiNapoli: 26 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… Twenty-six school districts have been designated as fiscally stressed … in stress last year. "While it is welcome news that so few school districts across the state have been classified as in fiscal stress, school officials should remain vigilant and carefully …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-26-school-districts-fiscal-stressCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health (Department) … Facilities (ACF), and Home Health Care (HHC) providers to adequately safeguard patients through requests for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/08/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1156
… Purpose To inform agencies of data element changes in PayServ due to the implementation of the Statewide Financial System . Affected Employees All … System or extracting data from PayServ containing Chart of Accounts criteria. Payroll representatives receiving this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1156-changes-payserv-chart-accounts-related-implementation-statewideState Agencies Bulletin No. 1362
… taxable gross and will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2 using code UTA (Uniform/Tool Allowance). Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1362-2014-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-division-military-andNew York City School-Based Health Centers – Security and Controls Over Medications and Related Supplies
… that sponsor and operate the Centers. Services are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to students or their … staff can also prescribe and dispense medications, which are procured from an independent pharmacy or the sponsoring … care visits annually. Sixty percent (129) of the Centers are located on New York City Department of Education campuses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/new-york-city-school-based-health-centers-security-and-controls-over-medications-andOther Bulletin No. 16
… Confidential (MC) employees at SCF who leave State service are also eligible for repayment. Affected Employees Employees … was active on the payroll Earn Code: D6F - if the monies are identified using the SCF CSEA Deficit Reduction Plan earnings codes D6M - if the monies are identified using the M/C Deficit Reduction Plan earnings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-16-repayment-compensation-taken-2012-2013-deficit-reductionSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary and under the control of agency management, … has an individual E-ZPass account, and these accounts are replenished using the Fleet Manager's travel card. Out of … tags so that all the toll charges for personal trips are identified for reimbursement. Ensure that the mileage for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/25/selected-employee-travel-expensesMTA Headquarters and MTA Capital Construction – Travel and Entertainment Expenses
… to verify that lodging rates are consistent with GSA and DOS rate limits. Also, advise such supervisors to ensure that unsuccessful efforts to obtain GSA or DOS rates are adequately documented. Establish controls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/02/mta-headquarters-and-mta-capital-construction-travel-and-entertainment-expensesPayments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members
… paid mental health and substance abuse (MHSA) claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible for coverage. The audit covered the period from January 2015 … The Empire Plan is the primary health insurance plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/13/payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-services-ineligibleDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… money could eventually get turned over to his Office of Unclaimed Funds. “After the holidays, it’s easy to lose track … help recover any unused balance if it’s reported to us as unclaimed funds. It is important not to wait too long to … office is currently holding more than $16 billion in unclaimed funds. He urges New Yorkers to visit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsPurchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report Purchsing Practices at the Linden Plaza MitchellLama Housing Development Report 2017N5
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/23/purchasing-practices-linden-plaza-mitchell-lama-housing-development-followDiNapoli: Read the Fine Print on Your New Gift Card
… money could eventually get turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds. “After the holiday season wraps up, many New … track of their gift cards,” DiNapoli said. “Last year my office received over $13 million worth of unused cards. As … see if they are owed money and visit www.osc.state.ny.us . Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-new-gift-cardState Agencies Bulletin No. 2010
… contained in the 2016-2021 Agreements between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) … contained in the 2019-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and the Public Employees Federation (PEF), employees … ID 49XXX) who routinely work on Interstate Routes within New York State (NYS), on NYS highway routes, or on NYS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2010-2022-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2021Purchasing and Procurement Practices
… and analysis. Key Recommendations Strengthen the integrity of the purchasing and procurement process by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/16/purchasing-and-procurement-practicesCanarsie Childhood Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… 2017-18 school year, CCC served approximately 90 students in its cost-based Preschool Full-Day Special Class Program. … DOE refers students to CCC and pays for its services using rates established by SED. The rates are based on the … to the costs reported on CCC’s CFRs and to CCC’s tuition reimbursement rates, as warranted. Remind CCC officials of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/canarsie-childhood-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualVII.10.G Cash Advance Shortages and Overages – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… not, should be corrected by submitting an AP voucher for reimbursement to bring the account in balance. Pursuant to … XII, Section 10.E - Reporting the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets of this Guide, if the Business Unit suspects the shortage is due to theft, loss, or misuse of State assets, documentation explaining the shortage should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10g-cash-advance-shortages-and-overagesSelected Wage Investigation Procedures
… Objective To determine if the Department of Labor (Department) is following its wage investigation … assist the unemployed, and connect job seekers to jobs. In fulfilling these responsibilities, the Department’s … Laws, such as those that cover minimum wage and overtime, illegal deductions, day-of-rest and meal period requirements, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/03/selected-wage-investigation-proceduresPSCH, Inc.
… receive the training necessary to ensure that expenses are necessary and reasonable, expenses are charged to the correct programs, and appropriate … claimed over the life of the contract to determine if they are allowed by Appendix X of the Consolidated Fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/19/psch-incEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Payments to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital (Follow-Up)
… Health Network did not define the amount hospitals could bill for special items. As a result, Mather substantially … for special items, limiting the amount the hospitals can bill and requiring hospitals to provide supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/empire-bluecross-blueshield-payments-john-t-mather-memorial-hospital-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2217
… contained in the 2021-2026 Agreements between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) … contained in the 2023-2026 Agreement between the State of New York and the Public Employees Federation (PEF), employees … ID 49XXX) who routinely work on Interstate Routes within New York State (NYS), on NYS highway routes, or on NYS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2217-2024-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2023