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Introduction – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… or to perform other job-related duties. While travel and conference expenses are generally not a significant budgetary … improper or even fraudulent reimbursements make travel and conference expenses a risk area that creates the need for … to provide guidance regarding the management of travel and conference expenses. Some examples of our audit findings in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/introductionOnline and Computer-Aided Training – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… packages to meet the training needs and requirements of their staff. Using online training methods can be a … a computer to an official or employee for the sole purpose of facilitating the training. 13 We have an extensive library of webinars available for local officials. The Academy for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/online-and-computer-aided-trainingUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery
… it will result in United making an excessive payment on the claim. Our audit focused on claims submitted to United … by Long Island Laparoscopic to Empire Plan members. Key Findings Long Island Laparoscopic routinely failed to … waived the member’s out-of-pocket cost obligation. Key Recommendations Recover the $1,100,655 in overpayments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-laparoscopic-surgeryState Agencies Bulletin No. 1015
… Savings Bonds through payroll deduction as part of a “go green, save green” initiative intended to increase the number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1015-termination-deduction-code-101-bondsProcessing of Paper Tax Returns
… to State Finance Law, when a commodity or service desired by a State agency is available from a preferred source at a … whether future processing of paper returns in-house or by a third-party vendor best meets the long-term practical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/09/processing-paper-tax-returnsControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… Two checks have no information other than check number in the electronic check register. WCB personnel stated they … expenses. The largest total disbursements for a month in our scope period were $891. The average monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… it oversees to ensure the money is properly accounted for and used for appropriate business expenses. The audit covers the … Periodically review some paid checks to ensure funds are paid to appropriate payees. Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/08/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsOpinion 2006-2
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Procedural Requirements (procedures … 12 district, the proposed maximum amount of the water improvement to be constructed for the district must be stated … Under article 12-A, the proposed maximum amount of the improvement must be set forth in the notice of hearing (Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-2Opinion 88-70
Whether a city may conduct a referendum to poll voters on issues such as whether to fluoridate city water or improve the city water or sewer system
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-70Tax Check-Off Technical Amendment
… Session 2015-2016: Enacted pursuant to Chapter 57 of the laws of 2016 (Public Protection and General Government Article …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/tax-check-off-technical-amendmentDiNapoli: New York's Higher Education Sector Boosts State and Local Economies, but Job Recovery Lags
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli highlights the higher education sector’s importance to New York’s local economies and to the state’s overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-yorks-higher-education-sector-boosts-state-and-local-economies-job-recovery-lagsLow Income Home Energy Assistance Program – Federal Funding and New York
… are based on income, household size, the primary heating source of the household and the presence of a household … respectively. HEAP Beneficiaries, FFYs 2015 – 2024 Source: OTDA, Monthly Caseload Statistics at … and Administrative Allocations, FFYs 2015 – 2024 Source: OTDA, Monthly Caseload Statistics at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/low-income-home-energy-assistance-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 2354
… bulletin is to provide processing instructions to agencies for entering the new Weekend Voluntary Overtime Differential … worked voluntary overtime during the weekend shift Units Number of full regularly scheduled weekend overtime shifts … Payment Request with a reason of Exchange in PayServ. The Report of Check Exchange ( AC 1476-P ) Next of Kin Affidavit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2354-new-weekend-voluntary-overtime-differential-eligible-employeesEnvironmental Facilities Corporation: An Overview of Major Water Quality Improvement Programs
New York State is fortunate to have an abundance of natural resources, including water. At the same time, aging infrastructure and a long history of underinvestment in water system maintenance have resulted in a significant backlog of water quality improvement projects needed to protect the waters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/environmental-facilities-corporation-report.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (2023-S-27)
To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required oversight to the Affected State Entities (ASEs) in line with Executive Order 88 Guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23s27.pdfGetting Started with the New Annual Financial Report
Your local government will soon have access to the new Annual Financial Report (AFR), which is replacing the Annual Update Document (AUD). This webinar presentation will provide an overview of how to access and complete filings in the AFR, including a demonstration of new application features.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/getting-started-with-afr-may-2023.pdfPrivacy and Security of Student Data (2021-S-29)
To determine if the State Education Department consistently follows all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students’ data and is monitoring New York State school districts to ensure they are complying with the legislation and regulations that govern data privacy and security.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s29.pdfPrivacy and Security of Student Data (2021-S-29) 180-Day Response
To determine if the State Education Department consistently follows all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students’ data and is monitoring New York State school districts to ensure they are complying with the legislation and regulations that govern data privacy and security.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s29-response.pdfComplaint Processing (2020-N-9)
To determine if the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) has an appropriate and sufficiently documented basis for the complaints referred to the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and other agencies and for truncated complaints, and if CCRB is conducting investigations in ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20n9.pdfCybersecurity Month Cybersecurity Foundations
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an annual effort which aims to highlight emerging challenges that exist in the world of cybersecurity today and provide straightforward, actionable guidance to help create a safe and secure digital world. Learn about this year’s themes and other foundational IT contr
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-month-cybersecurity-foundations-10-3-22.pdf