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Using Open Book New York
Join us for a demonstration of Open Book New York and learn how to access public municipal financial data for your own analysis. We will highlight the various reports available in Open Book New York and discuss potential uses of the data.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/using-open-book-new-york-12-14-22.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… and certain revenues and expenditures were not reported in the annual financial report. Of the 20 journal entries … six were not supported and eight were not recorded in a timely manner. In addition, no one independently reviewed and approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… officials did not apply for all transportation aid in a timely manner and were at risk of losing $20,513 for new … applied for all state aid for new bus acquisitions. In addition, officials did not perform an annual … whether they were appropriate or needed to be disabled. In addition, 79% (71 network user accounts and 14 generic or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1823
… the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … BU04 Background Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2016-2021 Agreements between the State of New York and … the fiscal year to employees who have at least 1,500 hours in pay status in seasonal positions during each of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1823-april-2020-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-801
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the City … Managerial Uniform Allowance Payment (Earnings Code UA5) is not pensionable and is not included in the calculation of overtime compensation. … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-801-cuny-2024-managerial-uniform-allowance-paymentState Police Bulletin No. SP-201
… earned from the OT Eff Date through the End Date on the employee’s Additional Pay page for Earnings code HZS. If an employee is appointed to an ineligible position effective … Annual Addl Earnings (to prevent making another payment) Retirement Information Hazardous Duty Pay is pensionable. Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-201-2019-state-police-hazardous-duty-payCUNY Bulletin No. CU-849
… University of New York and various unions, including the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 237, provides … subject to all employment taxes and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be … be submitted as a Stop Payment Request with a reason of Exchange in PayServ. The Report of Check Exchange ( AC 1476-P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-849-cuny-2025-managerial-uniform-allowance-paymentState Police Bulletin No. SP-232
… Employees: Employees of the Division of State Police in the State Police Investigators Unit (BCI) – BU62 who meet … The 2022 State Police Expertise Pay will be processed in Administration Pay Period 17L/18C, paychecks dates 12/07/2022. Eligibility Criteria: Employees in Bargaining Unit 62 who have a Payroll Status of Active, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-232-2022-state-police-expertise-payState Police Bulletin No. SP-240
… Employees: Employees of the Division of State Police in the State Police Investigators Unit (BCI) – BU62 who meet … The 2023 State Police Expertise Pay will be processed in Administration Pay Period 17L/18C, paycheck date 12/06/2023. Eligibility Criteria: Employees in Bargaining Unit 62 who have a Payroll Status of Active, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-240-2023-state-police-expertise-payState Agencies Bulletin No. 2399
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions to update Tier 6 employees Savings Plans pages due to the twoyear look back
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2399-2026-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-plan-orp-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 2303
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions to update Tier 6 employees Savings Plans pages due to the twoyear look back
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2303-2025-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-plan-orp-andAutomated Phone Service
… and general information, and request forms 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Toll-free: 866-805-0990 To access the … for information. Did You Know? In many cases you can use Retirement Online instead of calling NYSLRS. It’s the … your account information and make requests. Members can view benefit information, update contact information, view …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/automated-phone-serviceMedicaid Program – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… and the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS). In December 2011, Davis Ethical was sold. We limited … quantities. Key Recommendations Coordinate with the NCDA, DFS, and other authorities as requested to assist in any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/medicaid-program-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyCost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims (Follow-Up)
… have significantly higher costs. Additionally, there is a clear inconsistency in Medicaid payment rules for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/cost-saving-opportunities-payments-medicare-part-c-claims-followIncorporated Village of Garden City – Check Signing (2021M-39)
… if the Incorporated Village of Garden City’s (Village) check signing process complies with Village policy. Key Findings The Village’s check signing process does not comply with Village policy and … of her electronic signature at all times and supervise the check-signing process when others use it. In her absence, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/09/incorporated-village-garden-city-check-signing-2021m-39Greater Amsterdam School District – Capital Project (2022M-50)
… contracts and accounted for the ongoing project. However, we found: While the Business Administrator maintained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/22/greater-amsterdam-school-district-capital-project-2022m-50Mount Morris Central School District – Online Banking (2022M-99)
… were appropriate and secure. Key Findings While we found online banking transactions were appropriate, … information technology (IT) control weaknesses that we confidentially communicated to District officials, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/04/mount-morris-central-school-district-online-banking-2022m-99Rensselaer City School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2024M-42)
… (District) officials claimed Medicaid reimbursements to which the District was entitled. Key Findings District … submit claims for all Medicaid-eligible services provided to Medicaid-eligible students and did not correct and … claims. The District also lacked adequate procedures to ensure Medicaid claims were submitted and reimbursed. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/07/12/rensselaer-city-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2024m-42Hicksville Union Free School District – Managing Network User Accounts (2023M-20)
… user accounts to help prevent unauthorized computer use, access and loss. Key Findings District officials did not … office operations and prevent unauthorized computer use, access and loss. Officials also did not establish written … verifying, changing and disabling network user account access, including business office network user account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/hicksville-union-free-school-district-managing-network-user-accountsDanby Fire District – Claims Audit (2020M-149)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) of the Danby Fire District (District) adequately audited claims to ensure purchases had supporting documentation and were … Determine whether the Board of Fire Commissioners Board of the Danby Fire District District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/danby-fire-district-claims-audit-2020m-149