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Examination of Pitts Management Associates, Inc. Travel Expenses
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether the travel expenses claimed for reimbursement by Pitts Management Associates, Inc. (PMA) were incurred for business … expenses. The initial contract, which was approved by the Office of the State Comptroller, required PMA to use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/08/examination-pitts-management-associates-inc-travel-expenses2015 Year End Report
… Background The Board administered four sole custody funds in 2015.Board staff enter workers’ compensation claims data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/09/2015-year-end-reportExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… to determine if: (i) Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefit payment requests and payments made by the Department of Labor … our examination objectives, we selected for audit benefit payment requests and payments based on risk. We identified … the financial impact of Section 597.3 of the State Labor Law on the Unemployment Insurance Program. Consider seeking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Saratoga Hospital From January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… Empire and Saratoga. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-made-saratoga-hospital-januaryXII.6.C Paying Prompt Contract Interest – XII. Expenditures
… 4.A - Not-for-Profit Prompt Contracting of this Guide. In the event that the Agency does owe interest, the interest rate used in the late contract interest calculation is based on the … Late Charge screen. Bulkload Agencies must enter an “N” in the Interest Eligible field. Payment Date – Enter the date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6c-paying-prompt-contract-interestState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on State Budget Extender
… regarding the Legislature's passage of an extender bill to fund state operations: "The passage of a budget extender … after the time in which OSC indicated it must be done to avoid any disruptions, there may be a delay and employees … regarding the Legislatures passage of an extender bill to fund state operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-extenderManagement of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Management of Invasive Species Report 2019S26
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/19/management-invasive-species-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1825
… April 2020. Ineligible for Performance Advance Employees with an “Unsatisfactory” evaluation on their last rating date … on the Job Action Requests or Transfer Requests page with an effective date on or before 03/26/2020 (Institution) … on the Job Action Requests or Transfer Requests page with an effective date after 03/26/2020 (Institution) or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1825-april-2020-security-performance-advancesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1826
… on April 1 to eligible CSEA employees based on the 2019 Salary Schedule. Effective Date(s) The April 2020 CSEA … Performance Advance Employees in graded positions (Grade 001-025) and NS positions (Grade 600) which are equated to a grade (Grade 001-025) and whose annual salary is below the Job Rate of the employee’s grade on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1826-april-2020-civil-service-employees-association-csea-performanceAssessment Roll Verification (ARV) for School Districts
… for verification are obtained from the NYS Office of Real Property Tax Services (ORPTS) and represent values … reported by school districts. Verification Log into the Online Services portal to view taxable assessed values. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/assessment-roll-verification-arv-school-districtsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Arrest of Muge Ma for COVID-Related Scam
… United States Attorney Berman and the FBI for working with my office to hold this scammer accountable.” Press …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-muge-ma-covid-related-scamOversight of Drug Disposal
… practice alternative, and further reinforced this policy in its updated 2017 Guidance for Proper Pharmaceutical … The disposal of unused and unwanted controlled substances in New York State is regulated at the federal level primarily … drugs. However, there are improvement opportunities in some of their pharmaceutical management practices. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/15/oversight-drug-disposalInappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus (Follow-Up)
… from the Plans by the end of the audit. We also found the New York City Human Resources Administration misinterpreted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/inappropriate-premium-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-mainstream-managed-care-andDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
… plan remains to be identified by the Medicaid Redesign Team (MRT), creating uncertainty for Medicaid beneficiaries, … serious budget gap. It’s imperative the Medicaid Redesign Team seek broad input on the root causes and options for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-executive-budgetOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Follow-Up)
… lacked evidence that caseworkers made required contacts with foster children, foster parents, and parents. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/03/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1812
… Employees Employees meeting the criteria as explained in this bulletin are affected. Summary of Changes To date, … All Federal tax withholding rate changes were effective in the first paycheck of January, 2020. Federal Withholding … 2020 or later. If the NRA employee was first paid wages in 2020 or later or has submitted a new Form W-4 for 2020 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1812-summary-tax-related-changes-2020State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Impact of a Late State Budget
… years to recover. The state Legislature and Governor are in the process of finalizing a new state budget. Many New … on Monday, about 39,000 state workers may have a delay in receiving their paychecks. These state workers are part of … payroll, which is scheduled for April 8. Many work in health care and correctional facilities, among other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-impact-late-state-budgetSchool District Website Transparency (2021-MS-1)
… important financial information was not posted or posted in hard to find locations. Therefore, taxpayers and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/school-district-website-transparency-2021-ms-1West Seneca Fire District #2 – Purchasing and Capital Project Management (2018M-241)
… services were accurately paid and purchased in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and statute. Determine … the improper charges. District officials generally agreed with our findings and indicated that they plan to initiate … services were accurately paid and purchased in accordance with the Districts procurement policy and statute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/30/west-seneca-fire-district-2-purchasing-and-capital-project-management-2018mOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five … Train crews consist of two members: a Train Operator (TO) and a Conductor – both of whom have direct responsibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-follow