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State Contract and Payment Actions in April
… the Office of the State Comptroller approved 931 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $680 … administration's request, OSC has been expediting payments for purchases. These are reported on Open Book. Major … of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services $9.8 million for maintenance of treatment facilities, including $6.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… In May, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 791 contracts for state … These are reported on Open Book. Major Contracts Approved Department of Agriculture & Markets $5.6 million with the … a curriculum and event management system. Department of Corrections and Community Supervision $2.2 million with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayTown of Milford – Financial Condition (2013M-355)
… August 27, 2013. Background The Town of Milford is located in Otsego County and is governed by an elected Town Board … fund to finance operations for the part-town highway fund in 2013. This interfund advance inappropriately crossed the … and capital plan, nor did it have any other mechanism in place to adequately address the Town’s long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/21/town-milford-financial-condition-2013m-355Town of German Flatts – Fiscal Stress (2015M-217)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015. … by a five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 are approximately $2.3 million. Key Findings The … that budgeted appropriations and estimates of revenues for individual accounts are realistic. Adopt a policy setting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-german-flatts-fiscal-stress-2015m-217Town of Afton – Budgeting Practices (2013M-304)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s budgeting practices … January 1, 2012 to August 22, 2013. Background The Town of Afton is located in Chenango County and has a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-afton-budgeting-practices-2013m-304Town of Carmel – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-201)
… June 30, 2015. Background The Town of Carmel is located in Putnam County and has a population of approximately … were properly maintained and did not deposit receipts in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Ensure that employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/27/town-carmel-selected-financial-activities-2015m-201Mayfield Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2019M-149)
… and procedures for Medicaid reimbursement. Review all unclaimed services and submit any eligible claims for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/25/mayfield-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2019m-149Sauquoit Valley Central School District - Procurement (2019M-228)
… quotes as required by the procurement policy. Document all purchase decisions including the justification for using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/sauquoit-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2019m-228State Contract and Payment Actions in December
… with Site Solutions Worldwide, $2 million with Comfort Inn Glenmont, and $1.1 million with The Desmond. State … services for the New NY Bridge Project. Unified Court System $4.1 million to The Legal Aid Society for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberState Agencies Bulletin No. 278
… events of September 11, 2001 Affected Employees Employees in Executive Agencies who are working overtime due to events … 11, 2001. The primary means of tracking expenditures in PAYSR is the Position Pool. Should agencies wish to track … Earns codes, they should report overtime using these codes in the needed instances. If the agency does not choose to use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/278-tracking-expenditures-related-overtime-worked-due-events-september-11Overtime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… Our review of Metro-North's monitoring of employees paid with Recovery Act funds found that Metro-North officials … found one conductor was not at his assigned post when a train made a stop. Key Recommendations Monitor employees' … of overtime. Ensure the most efficient practices are in place and government funds are not wasted by paying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-funds-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 2118
The purpose of this bulletin is to explain OSC and agency procedures for the use of the Leap Year Salary Calculation
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2118-leap-year-salary-calculation-fiscal-year-2023-2024Frewsburg Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity and Scholarship Funds (2021M-159)
… (District) extra-classroom activity (ECA) and scholarship funds were properly accounted for and appropriately used. Key Findings ECA and scholarship funds were not properly accounted for and appropriately used. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/11/frewsburg-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-andChazy Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-166)
… Medicaid services provided. Claims were not submitted and reimbursed for 651 eligible Medicaid services provided. … procedures to ensure Medicaid claims were submitted and reimbursed. Key Recommendations Establish procedures to … eligible services provided. Review all unclaimed services and submit any eligible claims for reimbursement. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/22/chazy-union-free-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2021m-166Public Safety – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Number of Crimes and Crime Rates Rise for the First Time in Eight Years The number of crimes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-safetyVII.10.G Cash Advance Shortages and Overages – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Loss or Misuse of State Assets of this Guide, if the Business Unit suspects the shortage is due to theft, loss, or … include the steps that will be taken to prevent a shortage from happening in the future. 1. Prepare a voucher, as … voucher to bring the account in balance. Excess funds of $250 or more must be remitted to the state Treasury …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10g-cash-advance-shortages-and-overagesWarsaw Central School District – Out-of-District Tuition Billing (2021M-140)
… to the claims auditor so a proper review of billings can be conducted. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/warsaw-central-school-district-out-district-tuition-billing-2021m-140V.3.A General Ledger Business Unit (GLBU) – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… GL BU may be required. Independent transaction processing in the General Ledger is not considered a requirement for a … oil spill-related confidential information that is stored in the SFS) is a consideration for a separate GL BU. Data … and is a balancing ChartField, and as such, transactions in the SFS must balance (by debits/credits) by BU. Where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3a-general-ledger-business-unit-glbuCity of Mount Vernon – Budget Review (B21-6-3)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. Background … Appropriations for overtime, health insurance, retirement, contingencies, separation payments, contractual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/04/16/city-mount-vernon-budget-review-b21-6-3Westhampton Beach Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2021M-9)
… School District’s (District’s) clubs properly accounted for, supported, deposited and used extra-classroom activity (ECA) funds. Key Findings The ECA clubs did not maintain adequate … records. Therefore, we could not determine whether all funds received and disbursed were properly accounted for. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/09/westhampton-beach-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activity