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New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) (2023-F-30) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Use Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2021-S-18).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f30-response.pdfMTA’s Paratransit Program: An Overview
Costs for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) program to provide transportation services for people with disabilities have declined in recent years, in part due to the MTA’s move to alternative transit services that provided $102.7 million in savings in 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2024.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) (2023-F-30)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Use Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2021-S-18).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f30.pdfOversight of Child Protective Services (2021-S-17) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) effectively oversees local departments of social services’ investigation of reports of alleged child abuse or maltreatment, and ensures compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and procedures to promote the safety and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s17-response.pdfOversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans (2021-S-39)
To determine if the Department of Health (Department) is providing sufficient guidance and oversight to ensure that water system operators have completed and submitted updated emergency response plans timely, including vulnerability assessments, to the Department as required; and to determine ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s39.pdfNYSLRS Regulation 315.4 for Elected and Appointed Officials
This session will cover the reporting requirements under Regulation 315.4 for elected and appointed officials who are members of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). We will discuss what is required for elected and appointed officials, and employers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/nyslrs-regulation-reporting-030123.pdfA Profile of Agriculture in New York State
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, in 2022 farming contributed $2.7 billion to the State’s gross domestic product, and research from Cornell University found that farming and related businesses directly supported 163,148 jobs in New York in 2019.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/profile-of-agriculture-in-nys.pdfUsing Open Book New York
Join us for a demonstration of Open Book New York and learn how to access public municipal financial data for your own analysis. We will highlight the various reports available in Open Book New York and discuss potential uses of the data.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/using-open-book-new-york-12-14-22.pdfOversight of Child Protective Services (2021-S-17)
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) effectively oversees local departments of social services’ investigation of reports of alleged child abuse or maltreatment, and ensures compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and procedures to promote the safety and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s17.pdfCareer and Technical Education (2019-N-4) 180-Day Response
To determine if the New York City Department of Education (DOE) is aligning Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at the high school level with high-demand, high-growth occupations; ensuring students have reasonable access to CTE programs; and accurately collecting and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n4-response.pdf2020 Annual Report on Preschool Special Education
In 2020, OSC completed 10 audits of preschool special education providers' expenses submitted to SED. These audits cumulatively identified over $4.4 million in recommended disallowances, or more than 3 percent of the total claimed expenses of $139.3 million for the audit period.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/seit-annual-report-2020.pdfCareer and Technical Education (2019-N-4)
To determine if the New York City Department of Education (DOE) is aligning Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at the high school level with high-demand, high-growth occupations; ensuring students have reasonable access to CTE programs; and accurately collecting and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n4.pdfAccounting and Reporting Update
This session will provide an overview of recent GASB statements as well as miscellaneous accounting updates implemented by OSC. The session will discuss how local governments will need to account for and report these changes in the Annual Financial Report (AFR).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/osc-accounting-and-reporting-update-042926.pdfXVI.3.H Materiality – XVI. Financial Reporting
… The determination of materiality and the resulting impact on accounting decisions requires the use … The determination of materiality and the resulting impact on accounting decisions requires the use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3h-materialityNew York State Fiscal Reform and Accountability Act
… the state finance law and the public authorities law, in relation to contents of the state budget and the capital … sum appropriations; and to amend the state finance law, in relation to the rainy day reserve fund (Part A); to amend the state finance law, in relation to establishing the New York state capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/new-york-state-fiscal-reform-and-accountability-actCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-5)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year are … not to exceed $45 million to liquidate current deficits in the City School District’s general fund as of June 30, … Certain significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are unreasonable. Furthermore, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/16/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-5Rockland County – Budget Review (B21-6-12)
… Additionally, New York State Local Finance Law Section 10.10 requires all municipalities that have been authorized to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/11/12/rockland-county-budget-review-b21-6-12Town of East Hampton - Budget Review (B21-7-11)
… Town, Highway, Solid Waste/Recycling and Airport) as a cushion against unforeseen events. However, Town Law … the Town carefully consider how much it sets aside as a cushion against unforeseen events (e.g., the continued impact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/08/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b21-7-11City of Troy – Budget Review (B21-5-10)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/04/city-troy-budget-review-b21-5-10County of Rockland – Budget Review (B20-6-13)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by Orange, Putnam and … to exceed $96 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the County’s general fund as of December 31, 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/13/county-rockland-budget-review-b20-6-13