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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County) District officials did not seek competition for professional services obtained from seven providers who … officials did not require written quote documentation for purchases from 11 purchase contract vendors totaling … in-house and sharing officials with other districts. For example, in 2015-16 the district entered into an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: 2015 Sales Tax Collections Drop in 30 Counties
… Annual local sales tax collections declined in 30 of the 57 counties outside of New York City last year, according to a report issued … exclusively driven by New York City, which saw an increase of $487 million. “The unpredictability in sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-2015-sales-tax-collections-drop-30-countiesDiNapoli Audit: OGS Veteran-Owned Business Program Off to Good Start
… Veteran-Owned Business Act was signed into law in May 2014 to help eligible veteran-owned businesses … Affairs. In 2015, OGS launched the program with a pilot group of ten agencies and authorities it believed were best …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-audit-ogs-veteran-owned-business-program-good-startExamination of Pitts Management Associates (PMA)
… executing contracts without prior approval from OSC. In December 2013, Downstate replaced contract CM00939 with … RAP that would help Downstate achieve financial stability. In December 2015, PMA reported cumulative savings of $138 … implementation of the cost-saving improvements identified in the RAP. We also found that for select areas, PMA did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/14/examination-pitts-management-associates-pmaMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2016 Through March 31, 2017
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system … Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the period October 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2016-through-march-31-2017Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-266.4
… who are seeking to initiate or terminate deductions for union dues Background A recent internal review of the procedures for initiating and terminating payroll deductions for union … or otherwise changed. To ensure that all actions taken in PayServ regarding union membership and union dues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-2664-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payrollDiNapoli: Regional Land Banks Fighting Urban Blight
… our state demands action,” DiNapoli said. “The creation of land banks, as well as legislation passed earlier this … adequate funding, these entities may help stop the erosion of local tax bases and return economic vitality in disadvantaged communities.” DiNapoli’s report noted as of July 2016, 10 of the state’s 15 land banks listed a total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-regional-land-banks-fighting-urban-blightOversight of International Offices (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of International Offices (Report 2012-S-7). Background Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-international-offices-followUnited HealthCare Insurance Company of New York – Empire Plan Drug Rebates (Follow-Up)
… of the two recommendations made in our audit report, United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York: Empire Plan Drug Rebates (Report 2014-S-62). Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/24/united-healthcare-insurance-company-new-york-empire-plan-drug-rebates-followComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… under the supervision of Public Integrity Bureau Chief Daniel Cort and Deputy Bureau Chief Stacy Aronowitz. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyXIV.13.B Error Identification and Resolution – XIV. Special Procedures
… journal entries posted. It is extremely important for these entries to be posted immediately because a payment has gone to the vendor for the interest but no appropriation has been charged. … group that is causing the issue. Depending on the reason for the error, agencies will take the following action(s): …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv13b-error-identification-and-resolutionNew NY Broadband Program
… 2018. ESD’s Broadband Program Office (BPO) is responsible for managing the Program, which includes identifying census blocks eligible for funding, establishing grant disbursement agreements with … complete network construction. Specifically, four projects for a single ISP affecting about 12,400 housing units are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/01/new-ny-broadband-programPublic Authorities – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… as to the State and local governments. New Yorkers pay for public authorities in a variety of ways including service … governmental financial assistance and support is provided for operating and other expenses. In 2022, public authorities … default on their obligations. In addition to issuing debt for their own purposes, public authorities issue debt on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-authoritiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 880
… Purpose To inform agencies of the change to Reason Code IHR and the creation of Reason Codes 130 and 131 . Affected Employees All employees who are appointed … above the statutory hiring rate based on Section 130.4 and/or Section 131.1a of the Civil Service Law Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/880-new-increased-hiring-rate-reason-codesOn-Time Performance
… 15 minutes during rush hour periods, every 30 minutes for non-rush (mid-day and evening) periods, and every hour for overnight service. A SIR train is on time if it arrives … The Weekday OTP Without Boat percentage was below the goal for eight of the 13 months ranging from 85.11 percent to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/15/time-performanceControls Over Federally Funded Programs and Maximization of Federal Funding
… As of December 31, 2020, the Division had until March 31, 2022 to obligate and expend $10,925,486 or it will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/controls-over-federally-funded-programs-and-maximization-federal-fundingComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Royalton-Hartland Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … when making purchases and procuring professional services. In addition, the district did not always have written … controls. The payroll clerk performed all steps in the payroll process, including adding employees and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Albany Community Charter School – Financial Operations (2013M-185)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the process … July 1, 2011, to February 28, 2013. Background The School is located in the City of Albany. The School is governed by the Board of Trustees, which currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/albany-community-charter-school-financial-operations-2013m-185State Agencies Bulletin No. 1856
… outlined in this bulletin. Agencies must always forward payroll checks to the appropriate entity as soon as possible. As part of OSC’s Uncashed Payroll Check Outreach, any paychecks issued in 2019 that are … for AC-230 processing, agencies are reminded that payroll checks must not be held or returned to OSC if either …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1856-schedule-submitting-2020-year-end-returned-checksCost Reporting of Programs Operated by Gateway-Longview, Inc.
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Gateway-Longview, Inc. (Gateway) to the State Education Department (SED), Office of Children … Background Gateway, located in Buffalo, New York, is a not-for-profit organization that provides supportive, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/30/cost-reporting-programs-operated-gateway-longview-inc