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DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Issues Behind Broome County's Fiscal Stress
… budget for 2018 as well as a multi-year financial plan. In September, the county received a designation of "significant fiscal stress" in the latest round of scoring from DiNapoli's Fiscal Stress … The county has the fourth-highest fiscal stress score in the state. "A healthy fund balance is a key measure of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-issues-behind-broome-countys-fiscal-stressBuffalo Business Delivers $9 Million Investment Gain To The State Pension Fund
… generated an estimated $9 million investment gain for the New York State Common Retirement Fund, New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/buffalo-business-delivers-9-million-investment-gain-state-pension-fundDiNapoli Announces Fiscal Stress Scores
… municipalities (excluding New York City) twice a year. The latest round of scores announced today identified 19 local … the uncertainties created by the pandemic.” In this latest round, the city of Poughkeepsie (fiscal stress score …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-announces-fiscal-stress-scoresGlossary
… Abandoned Property Law The New York State Abandoned Property Law can be found in McKinney’s … dormancy began, multiple owners indicator, description of security, CUSIP number of security, number of shares or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/glossaryImproper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes. (2020-S-61) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid managed care organizations inappropriately paid for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies while recipients were residing in nursing homes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s61-response.pdfDepartment of Health: Medicaid Program - Recovering Managed Care Payments for Inpatient Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (2021-S-24) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid overpayments for inpatient services on behalf of managed care recipients who had third-party health insurance were appropriately recovered.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s24-response.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1278
… in Box 13 of Form W-2, must be checked for most employees and left unchecked for others. Affected Employees All … 403(b) - applicable only to employees of SUNY, CUNY and the NYS Education Department. *IRS Publication 590 – … Employees should be aware that they are not prevented from making contributions to a traditional Individual Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1278-retirement-plan-check-box-form-w-2DiNapoli: Emergency Rental Assistance Program Rebounds After Slow Start
… The pandemic program to help struggling households pay their rent faltered at the … start, with New York being the last state in the country to distribute funds. Improvements, including those suggested … burdens for low-income New Yorkers remain high, according to a report from DiNapoli released today. As of May 2023, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-emergency-rental-assistance-program-rebounds-after-slow-startDiNapoli: Billions Needed for Repairs to Local Bridges
… Highway Administration programs. These grants generally can fund up to 80 percent of eligible costs with the state or local … York . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-billions-needed-repairs-local-bridgesUpdate Your Contact Information
… Also, USPS will only forward mail to your new address for a limited time—generally, 12 months. To ensure you … date in the Change As Of field. Get Email Notifications for Important Documents You can also use Retirement Online to choose email as your delivery preference for correspondence and other important documents. When you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/update-your-contact-informationConclusion – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… or reimbursements are authorized. The Office of the New York State Comptroller would be pleased to assist you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conclusionState Agencies Bulletin No. 823
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new Control-D report listing employees with ten (10) years of … Payroll Deductions mailbox. … To inform agencies of the new ControlD report listing employees with ten 10 years of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/823-new-control-d-report-nben751-employees-10-years-tiaacref-membershipSUNY Bulletin No. SU-156
… Annuity.” Affected Employees All employees who currently have Deduction Code 415 and employees in Bargaining Unit 13 … “SUNY Tax Deferred Annuity.” The change will be reflected on the employee’s paycheck stub or direct deposit advice … statement. Agency Actions Notify employees who currently have Deduction Code 415 of the narrative description change. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-156-change-narrative-description-and-eligibility-deductionPatchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Budget Review (B17-7-2)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the District's proposed budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/03/09/patchogue-medford-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b17-7-2Wynantskill Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-85)
… and services that were not required to be competitively bid. Follow the District’s purchasing policy for 25 purchases (83 percent) totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/19/wynantskill-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2022m-85Scarsdale Union Free School District – Overtime (2022M-105)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Scarsdale Union Free School District (District) officials ensured overtime was properly … letter. … Determine whether the Scarsdale Union Free School District District officials ensured overtime was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/16/scarsdale-union-free-school-district-overtime-2022m-105Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Fixed Assets (2021M-88)
… (ONC BOCES) officials properly monitored and accounted for fixed assets. Key Findings ONC BOCES officials did not … assets totaling more than $104,000 did not have required asset tags. Eight assets totaling more than $12,000 were not added to the inventory list. Three assets totaling more than $6,000 were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2021/07/30/otsego-northern-catskills-board-cooperative-educational-services-fixed-assets-2021mCity of Middletown - Information Technology (2018M-235)
… accounts have not been used in the last six months, 19 of these accounts were never used and one account was last … Adopt comprehensive written IT policies and procedures to address acceptable computer use and online banking. Develop … access to ensure City users cannot control all phases of a transaction. City officials disagreed with certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/01/03/city-middletown-information-technology-2018m-235Frankfort Hill Volunteer Fire Company - Financial Activities (2020M-47)
… Key Findings The bylaws provided limited guidance on financial responsibilities and the Board did not establish … records. Ensure claims are audited before payment and have adequate supporting documentation. Ensure cash receipts … Company officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/06/12/frankfort-hill-volunteer-fire-company-financial-activitiesEast Williston Union Free School District – Management of Nonstudent Network User Accounts (2022M-171)
… Audit Objective Determine whether East Williston Union Free School District (District) officials adequately managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/16/east-williston-union-free-school-district-management-nonstudent-network