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Accounts Payable Advisory No. 70
… the Appropriate Handling Code Guidance : New York State entered into a contract with Key Bank to print and mail checks paid from the State’s general checking account (“A” Warrant checks) if the … continue to select the “Special Handling” handling code on their vouchers for overnight courier delivery. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/70-producing-checks-emergency-eventCity of North Tonawanda – Financial Operations (2012M-203)
… 2012. Background The City of North Tonawanda is located in Niagara County and has approximately 32,000 residents. The … did not review the fire companies’ fundraising events held in 2011 because none of the fire companies provided the City … the City with materials and supplies totaling $140,703 in 2011. We found that for all 24 claims tested, department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/08/city-north-tonawanda-financial-operations-2012m-203City of Troy – Budget Review (B5-13-20)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, issued debt … $21,630,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, 1993, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/18/city-troy-budget-review-b5-13-20Payroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-002
… Project will upgrade PayServ to PeopleSoft version 9.2. In version 9.2, the custom Reserve EMPLID process will be … Person of Interest (POI) functionality. This will result in changes to both the online and AI processes. To … with an asterisk are newly required and must be populated in order to reserve an EMPLID. It is not acceptable to enter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-002-changes-related-reserve-emplid-process-92-upgradeOversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention (Report 2017-N-2 ). About the Program The New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (Health and Hospitals) is a public benefit corporation created by the … in our initial audit report Oversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention Report 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/oversight-nurse-hiring-and-retention-followEmpire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Intraocular Lens Claims Billed by Hospitals
… district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering … services according to contracts it negotiates with hospitals. The hospital contracts include reimbursement fee … recover all overpayments, as warranted. Ensure adequate payment controls over intraocular lens claims are implemented. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-intraocular-lens-claims-billed-hospitalsChildren's Development Group, PLLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Fiscal Report (CFR) were allowable, properly calculated, and adequately documented in accordance with applicable State … special education services to children with disabilities who are between three and five years of age. CDG is … to 18 children from nine school districts located in Washington and Essex counties Key Findings For the reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/11/childrens-development-group-pllc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSt. Anne Institute – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by St. Anne Institute (St. Anne) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were … Cost Manual (RCM). The audit covered expenses reported on St. Anne’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016. About … To determine whether the costs reported by St Anne Institute on its Consolidated Fiscal Report were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/st-anne-institute-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Lewis , Madison County Probation Department and the Orange County Department of Social Services . "In today’s … department could generate an additional $25,000 annually. Orange County Department of Social Services – Contract … Town of Lewis Madison County Probation Department and the Orange County Department of Social Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Charlotte Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-232)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial activities for the period July 1, 2011 to May 14, 2013. Background The … members. The District’s general fund budgeted expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $8.6 million. … and the Board did not develop reasonable budget estimates. For fiscal years ending 2007-08 through 2011-12, the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/charlotte-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-232Village of Village of the Branch – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-43)
… plus 50 percent of certain permit fees. This type of arrangement is usually indicative of an independent contractor relationship. Requests for payment are submitted monthly by voucher. The Building … and does not receive any fringe benefits. During our audit period, this individual received $84,197, nearly $73,000 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/village-village-branch-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-43Village of Smyrna – Clerk-Treasurer’s Duties (2013M-114)
… that the Village’s annual financial reports were filed with OSC in a timely manner. The Board did not conduct an … duties, establish mitigating controls, such as independent reviews of the Clerk-Treasurer’s work. Require the … annual financial reports and file future reports with OSC in a timely manner. Audit, or provide for an audit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/19/village-smyrna-clerk-treasurers-duties-2013m-114Village of Rockville Centre – Cash Receipts from Recreational Activities and Information Technology (2013M-63)
… audit was to review the Village’s internal controls over cash receipts from recreational activities and information … Findings The Board has not adopted written policies for cash receipts, segregated critical duties so that one … so that someone is reconciling and reviewing the daily cash list to properly safeguard Village assets. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/31/village-rockville-centre-cash-receipts-recreational-activities-and-informationVillage of Montgomery – Purchasing and Information Technology (2013M-210)
… (IT) operations for the period June 1, 2011, through January 9, 2013. Background The Village of Montgomery is located in the Town of Montgomery in Orange County and has … number of quotes or RFPs Village personnel should obtain when purchasing items not subject to competitive bidding. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/25/village-montgomery-purchasing-and-information-technology-2013m-210Village of Kenmore – Wastewater Processing Costs and Information Technology (2013M-73)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the wastewater service agreement and internal … Village officials have not made a substantive effort to use available resources to gain a better understanding of … from the Town for accuracy. Our review of the sewer camera log maintained by the Village DPW from July 5, 2011, through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/14/village-kenmore-wastewater-processing-costs-and-information-technology-2013m-73Village of Hoosick Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected Operations (2013M-1)
… are approximately $3.2 million. Key Findings The Board has not adopted policies establishing responsibilities and duties … of duties performed by the Treasurer. Village officials do not review payroll in a timely manner, and there is no … records or physical inventories completed. Three employees have access to all financial software functions enabling them …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-hoosick-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-operations-2013m-1Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (Follow-Up)
… ensure that the operators of motor vehicles registered in New York possess adequate insurance coverage, or are … programs and assess these expenses on insurance carriers in proportion to their reported premiums. The objective of … the expenses of administering the Acts. We found that, in general, the Department was appropriately allocating, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securitySavings Programs: NY 529 and NY ABLE
… two savings programs with tax benefits that help pay for college or disability expenses: NY's 529 College Savings NY Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) … two savings programs with tax benefits that help pay for college or disability expenses NYs 529 College Savings and NY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/savingsVillage of Delanson – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2012M-232)
… not maintain appropriate, complete and accurate records to detail real property tax and water rent billings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-delanson-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2012m-232Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Hermon-DeKalb Central School District – Claims Auditing (St. Lawrence County) … audited and approved before payment. Medina Central School District – Capital Projects (Genesee County) The board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0