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Housing Preferences for Veterans (Follow-Up)
… City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (NYC HPD). We specifically found two housing companies in … veterans had been identified on their waiting lists. NYC HPD approved many of these non-veterans’ applications, … included in our initial report. Key Finding NYC HPD has made progress in addressing the issues identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/29/housing-preferences-veterans-followPatchogue-Medford Public Library - Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-126)
… Key Recommendations Develop policies and procedures for banking activities and online purchases. Ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2019/10/11/patchogue-medford-public-library-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m-126Pearl River Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-126)
… on the inventory list are immediately tagged and are in known locations. Disposals are properly authorized. … includes our comment on an issue District officials raised in their response. … Determine whether Pearl River Union Free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/pearl-river-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-126Town of Union Vale - Payroll (2018M-31)
Determine whether Town officials established adequate policies and procedures over payroll leave and health insurance payments
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-union-vale-payroll-2018m-31Operational Advisory No. 6
… : Lapsing Notice and Reminders Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has completed recording all … should now contain the appropriate lapse date. The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has updated the Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/6-lapsing-notice-and-remindersStatus of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 (Follow-Up)
… not support its decision-making and prioritization of all capital project items. We also found that completing the … identified. However, additional improvements are needed. All of the five prior audit recommendations were partially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/status-board-approved-capital-plan-2005-2011-followCUNY Bulletin No. CU-545
… in the Locksmith skilled trade title who were on active payroll as of the day of ratification, January 7, 2016. The … Payment to those eligible employees who were on active payroll as of the day of ratification, January 7, 2016. To … for employees in Active status; or the last day on the payroll on or after 01/01/09 for Retiree’s Earnings End Date: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-545-cuny-retroactive-rate-increases-and-lump-sum-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1255
… Paychecks dated July 3, 2013 for Administration cycle and July 11, 2013 for Institution cycle Background On March … retirement system on 6/4/2013. The email contained a link and instructions to enter projected salaries for these … employee’s paycheck. Open the Retirement Plans page. (Home>Benefits>Enroll In Benefits>Retirement Plans). Enter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1255-new-york-state-teachers-retirement-system-nystrs-tier-6-contributionMedicaid Program – Errors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program
… Congress created the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program in 1990. The program requires drug manufacturers to pay … Congress also created the 340B Drug Pricing Program in 1992. The 340B program requires drug manufacturers to … of 340B providers. Because these providers were identified by the Department as 340B providers, claims from these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/30/medicaid-program-errors-identification-340b-providers-medicaid-drug-rebate-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … The March 2017 credit card bill included a $288 charge for the supervisor's personal cable bill. In May 2018, during our audit, the supervisor reimbursed the town for this personal credit card charge. Auditors also found 11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Cost-Saving Ideas: Monitoring Health Insurance Premiums for Retirees
… billing statements, withholding statements, and so on. If retiree contributions are not required, consider … Simply crosscheck the social security numbers listed on the bill to those already identified as eligible. Remove …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-monitoring-health-insurance-premiums-retireesOpinion 97-24
… FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (participation by members of the "auxiliary" of an incorporated fire company … of the fire company. You state that the constitution and by-laws of the fire company provide that the auxiliary is … as an active member of a fire department or fire company by the authorities in control of the department or company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-24DiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
… billion in total outstanding debt in 2018, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … its ability to take on critical infrastructure projects. When a local government issues debt, it should have a … Annual debt service costs for schools are partially reimbursed through state building aid, which offset about 69 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offTown of Sherburne – Budgeting (2025M-3)
… 31, 2020 – December 31, 2023. We extended our audit period to November 12, 2024 to analyze the 2025 adopted budget. Understanding the Program … increase in fund balance. Furthermore, the Board did not have written multiyear capital or financial plans or a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/18/town-sherburne-budgeting-2025m-3DiNapoli: Audit of State Agencies Recommends Better Tracking of Food Purchases From Local Farmers
… Markets (Ag&Mkts) and the Office of General Services (OGS) are now directing all state agencies to submit better reporting of their purchases of New York … farmers and food producers could see increased business from the state." To assist agencies in increasing their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-state-agencies-recommends-better-tracking-food-purchases-local-farmersSelected Performance Measures
… In addition, the MTA is required by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to report certain performance measures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-performance-measuresReview of Travel Card Expenses
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether all the travel expenses incurred by the … State travel rules and regulations. Background According to the New York State travel rules and regulations, the State … enrichment. These actions include falsifying travel times to obtain meal reimbursements to which she was not entitled, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/review-travel-card-expensesHealth Insurance Coverage in New York State
Public policies over the last decade have had a significant impact in reducing the number of uninsured people nationally and especially in New York, where the share of those without health insurance declined to 5.2 percent in 2021, well below the national average of 8.6 percent.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/health-insurance-coverage-in-new-york-state.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-afr-2-15-23.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.pdf