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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… officials did not seek competition for the services of 16 of 20 professional service providers who were paid $1.42 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSouth Fallsburg Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-181)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District established adequate controls to … the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings While the District does have adequate financial policies, it does not have certain financial procedures in place. The Board has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/13/south-fallsburg-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsAllegany County – County Jail Payroll and Inmate Prescription Medications (2013M-218)
… procured without the benefit of competition or obtaining price quotes. We reviewed 983 of the medications purchased, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/01/24/allegany-county-county-jail-payroll-and-inmate-prescription-medications-2013m-218Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… The Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company is located in Rensselaer County and provides fire protection services to … by-laws require timely deposits, "timely" is not defined in the by-laws. The Treasurer does not issue any receipts for … term "best practices" is vague, and the guidance provided in the policy is very limited and does not indicate whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… Former Village of Millport Treasurer Dawn Haverley was arrested for felony … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Ms. Haverley took advantage of her position and abused the public's trust by pocketing … helping us hold Ms. Haverley accountable." Haverley, 65, of Horseheads, was charged with third degree grand larceny, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our … Chapter 845 of the Laws of 1977 established the New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Oil … and operational responsibility for the Fund. The Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/collection-and-use-oil-spill-funds-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1015
… Purpose To notify agencies that the U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced that they are eliminating the … intended to increase the number of electronic transactions and save taxpayer dollars. U.S. Department of the Treasury …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1015-termination-deduction-code-101-bondsUse of State Appropriations
… and Markets (NYSDAM). Its most recent contract was for $3.7 million and covered the four years ending March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/use-state-appropriationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 919
… taxes. Payroll Bulletin No. 914 (Change in Taxation of Military Stipend) explained the regulation and described … same paycheck, different tax treatment for these two types of earnings is required. This may occur when an employee is on a Paid Leave of Absence and receives a military stipend, and a retroactive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/919-taxation-retroactive-raise-payments-employees-receiving-military-stipendState Agencies Bulletin No. 915
… training Effective Date(s) August 10, 2009 Background Per Payroll Bulletin No. 760 , PS Query users have renamed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/915-ps-query-preparation-payroll-system-upgradeOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (Follow-Up)
… Device (IID) connects to the vehicle’s ignition system, and the vehicle operator must blow into the device before the vehicle can be started. The IID will notify Probation and prohibit the driver from starting the car if the … persons cited for alcohol-related motor vehicle violations and that Probation Officers (POs) often did not provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/15/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicated-followSecurity and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services' Core Systems (Follow-Up)
… been implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systems-followSecurity Over Electronic Protected Health Information (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Security Over Electronic … Portability and Accountability Act security requirements. In addition, the Institute had adequate protection policies in place and a plan to make mandatory notifications when ePHI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/07/security-over-electronic-protected-health-information-followRockland County – Budget Review (B6-13-22)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland is authorized to issue debt totaling $96,000,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/11/25/rockland-county-budget-review-b6-13-22State Agencies Bulletin No. 1657
… of tax withheld from their paychecks. The IRS Withholding Calculator or other withholding calculators can help … return in order to maximize the benefit provided by the calculator. This tool allows employees to enter income, … to the Form W-4 can be made on New York State Payroll Online (NYSPO) . Effective Date(s) Immediately Agency Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1657-federal-withholding-change-tax-year-2018NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… overall return in the third quarter of the state fiscal year 2015 was 1.91 percent for the three-month period ending … value was $176.8 billion as of the end of the state fiscal year on March 31, 2014. The Fund has 39.5 percent of its … has been funded by investment returns. The Fund’s fiscal year ends March 31, 2015. … The New York State Common …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) overall return in the … climate," DiNapoli said. "Nevertheless, New York's pension fund remains strong and well-positioned for the … March 31, 2016. … The New York State Common Retirement Funds Fund overall return in the first quarter of the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-resultsOverpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial audit report, Overpayments for Medicare Part C … for services rendered to Medicaid recipients enrolled in a Healthfirst Medicare Advantage Plan. Many Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare Part C. Under Medicare Part C, managed care plans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/overpayments-medicare-part-c-coinsurance-charges-followContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… not implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followViolations of Law, Conflicts of Interest and Other Improprieties at the Department of Correctional Services' Food Production Center (Follow-Up)
… Improprieties at the Department of Correctional Services' Food Production Center (2009-S-6). Background On August 31, … contracts and payments to vendors for purchases of food products that occurred between January 1, 1996 and … former Center Director Howard Dean, his staff, and various food vendors complied with State laws relating to ethics and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/violations-law-conflicts-interest-and-other-improprieties-department-correctional-services