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Licensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools
… for 92 schools (72 percent), the OEDSs contained apparent math errors and were not rejected despite Bureau officials stating that they look for math errors. Because students rely on this information to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schoolsImproper Managed Care Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Improper Managed Care Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges (Report … recipients receive their medical services through managed care, whereby the Department pays managed care organizations (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/06/improper-managed-care-payments-misclassified-patient-discharges-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0SUNY Bulletin No. SU-383
… is to provide instructions to agencies for processing the 2025 UUP Discretionary Increases. Affected Employees: … on the payroll (active or approved leave) on 06/30/2025. Per the contract language, Article 20.6, the … of the total of the basic annual salaries on June 30, 2025. SUNY System Administration will provide campuses with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-383-2025-discretionary-increases-professional-servicesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-367
… which implemented the 2022-2026 Agreement between the State of New York and UUP, provides for Discretionary Increases for UUP BU …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-367-2024-discretionary-increases-professional-servicesOpinion 96-18
… discussed in the opinion. VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (advisory referendum on becoming a city) REFERENDUM -- Advisory (village becoming a city) VILLAGE LAW, §§1-102, … act of the State Legislature, a village may not conduct an advisory referendum on the question of whether the village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-18Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-In Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (Report … program. Many Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare. Under the Medicare buy-in program (Buy-in Program), administered by the … included in our initial audit report Improper Payments of Medicare BuyIn Premiums for Ineligible Recipients Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/12/improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipients-followOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth (Follow-Up)
… Department of Housing and Urban Development, on any given night in January 2020, New York reported over 3,000 homeless, … with a total capacity to serve 1,159 youth on a given night. Counties with approved RHY programs can opt in to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/17/oversight-runaway-and-homeless-youth-followBayport-Blue Point Public Library – Employee Leave Accruals and Procurement (2013M-385)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Library’s leave records were … accurate and whether the Library used competitive methods to obtain good and services for the period of July 1, 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/04/25/bayport-blue-point-public-library-employee-leave-accruals-and-procurement-2013mCenter Moriches Free Public Library – Budgeting and Cash Receipts (2013M-378)
… Library’s budgeting practices and cash receipts procedures for the period July 1, 2012 through July 31, 2013. Background … The Library’s operating expenditures totaled $2.3 million for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board has adopted … formal policies or procedures to ensure accountability for the cash receipts process. Key Recommendations Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/04/18/center-moriches-free-public-library-budgeting-and-cash-receipts-2013m-378Edmeston Fire District – Claims Auditing and Annual Financial Reporting (2024M-116)
… as required. Ensure the Treasurer filed the District’s AFRs for fiscal years 2017 through 2023 in a timely manner. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/12/24/edmeston-fire-district-claims-auditing-and-annual-financial-reporting-2024mSidney Central School District – Expenditure Control and Student Achievement (2014M-163)
… District officials raised students’ standardized test scores using teaching and learning technologies. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/29/sidney-central-school-district-expenditure-control-and-studentPartial Lump Sum (PLS) Payment at Retirement — For Eligible NYSLRS Members
… What is a Partial Lump Sum (PLS) Payment? A Partial Lump Sum (PLS) distribution is a single payment equal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/partial-lump-sum-paymentThe Importance of Responsible Debt Management: Poor State Bond Structuring Choices Lead to Greater Costs for Taxpayers
In the throes of the economic uncertainty and fiscal turbulence caused by the COVID crisis, legislation was enacted as part of the SFY 2021-22 budget authorizing the use of State-supported bonding with final maturities up to 50 years for capital purposes for the MTA.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/importance-of-responsible-debt-management.pdfCybersecurity Web Series Week 2 – IT Contingency Planning – Oops! What now?
This session will expand on one of the key areas within a comprehensive cybersecurity program: IT Contingency Planning. We will define IT Contingency Planning as a means to avoid costly delays in getting your government or school operations back up and running as quickly as possible.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-week-2-10-12-2021.pdfFormer President of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $120,000
… four years, Garcia abused his elected position to channel over $120,000 into his personal accounts. Instead of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/former-president-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-pleads-guilty-embezzling-more-120000DiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… General Eric Schneiderman announced the jury conviction of New York City Councilman Ruben Wills (D-Queens) following … eleven-day trial that resulted in a guilty verdict on five of six counts related to Will's theft of approximately $30,000 in public campaign funds and state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … individual claims. While villages are legally authorized to pay certain claims in advance of audit, 10 of 18 claims … by the county clerk and surrogate's court were up-to-date and complete, with no material discrepancies. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOptional Membership – Membership and Enrollment
… Beginning July 27, 1976, ERS membership is optional for: Temporary or provisional positions (under Civil Service … hours per week, or less than the standard number of hours for full-time employment as established by the employer for this position; Duration of employment for less than one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/optional-membershipIX.11.C Single Audit Act and Uniform Guidance – IX. Federal Grants
… of the Act. In 1985, the OMB issued administrative Circular A-128, Audits of State and Local Governments to … state and local government audits. Combined, the Act and Circular A-128 mandated that grant recipients do the … act, in April 1996, guidelines were established in OMB Circular A-133, Audits of Institutions of Higher Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix11c-single-audit-act-1984