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City of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B22-5-3)
… exceed $8.3 million to liquidate the cumulative deficits in the City’s general, transportation, sewer and recreation … City officials did not implement all recommendations in our previous budget review letter when preparing the … certain significant revenue and expenditure projections in the 2022-23 proposed budget continue to be unreasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/27/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b22-5-3XI.2.F Timely Submittal of Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… prior to OSC approval of a contract assumes a risk of non-payment or reduced payment if approval of the contract is … this risk. CONTRACTS WITH NOT-FOR-PROFIT (NFP) PROVIDERS Late submissions of grant contracts with NFP providers impose … contracts are submitted after the start date and result in late payments to the NFP. Agencies are strongly encouraged to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2f-timely-submittal-contractsTravel Advisory No. 18
… for Processing Payments in SFS Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller updated the following in Chapter XIII, Section 9 of the Guide to Financial Operations: Chapter / Section Name … Taxable Travel Expenses Noon Day Meals (for DOT only) Out-of-State Taxes and Charges for Lodging Out-of-State Taxes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/18-gfo-updates-chapter-xiii-section-9-allowed-values-processing-payments-sfsMedicaid Program – Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients
… Objective To determine if Medicaid made improper Medicare premium payments on behalf of recipients enrolled in the Medicare buy-in program. The audit covered Medicaid … Program eligibility determinations and to prevent improper premium payments. During our audit scope: Medicaid made $31.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipientsTown of Greenfield – Golf Course Collections (2021M-133)
… golf course collections were properly recorded, remitted to the bookkeeper and deposited timely. Key Findings Golf … were not properly recorded in the form collected, remitted to the bookkeeper in a timely manner or deposited timely. … reconcile daily cash, checks and credit card collections to the POS detail to ensure sales were properly recorded and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-greenfield-golf-course-collections-2021m-133City of Lockport – Budget Review (B21-1-9)
… ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for … included in the proposed budget. In 2020 the City lost an arbitration ruling that requires it to hire 12 … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Citys proposed budget for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/05/city-lockport-budget-review-b21-1-9DiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed at Homeless Shelters
… observed a range of unsatisfactory, and even squalid living conditions. Significant violations included structural … Temporary and Disability Assistance is failing to ensure a healthy living environment for those that need it most.” According to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-homeless-sheltersCity of Lockport - Budget Review (B19-1-7)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2020. Background Chapter … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b19-1-7City of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B21-5-5)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2021-22. Background Chapter … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/07/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b21-5-5Travel Advisory No. 16
… a new business purpose: Deployment: Travel required for emergency responses due to snow storms, hurricanes, flooding, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/16-gfo-update-chapter-xiii-section-9-allowed-values-processing-payments-sfsLowville Academy and Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-154)
… the athletic department was not independent. We reviewed 127 claims totaling almost $752,500 and found that 59 claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/lowville-academy-and-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019mTaconic Hills Central School District – Financial Management (2019M-155)
… maintain fund balance within the statutory required limit. Key Findings The Board overestimated appropriations by a … exceeding the statutory limit by 13 percentage points. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets with reasonable estimates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/25/taconic-hills-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-155State Agencies Bulletin No. 1785
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for processing taxable … Background Per IRS Publication 15-B, Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits, the first $5,250 of educational assistance provided to an employee under an educational assistance program is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1785-educational-assistance-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1783
… Purpose This purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2019 CSEA … Criteria Employees in Bargaining Unit 02 are eligible to receive CSEA ASU Work-Related Clothing Allowance provided … dated 04/01/2019 through 03/31/2020, the allowance (up to $58.00) is paid by separate check as explained in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1783-2019-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-represented-civilState Agencies Bulletin No. 1781
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2019 CSEA OSU Work-Related Clothing Allowance. Affected Employees … eligibility criteria are affected. Background Article 49.1 of the 2016-2021 OSU Agreement between the State of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1781-2019-work-related-clothing-allowance-osu-employees-represented-civilState Agencies Bulletin No. 1779
… Relations (GOER) memorandum dated 10/02/2019 provide for a Uniform Maintenance Allowance. Effective Date(s) The 2019 … Uniform Maintenance Allowance provided the employee: Has a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of … of eligible titles) and is required to wear a uniform; and Does not receive a regular uniform service; and Is employed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1779-2019-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-division-military-andChildren’s Education Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (RCM). We audited the costs that CES reported on its CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. About the Program CES is an SED-approved, for-profit special … education provider located in Jamestown. CES provides preschool special education services to children with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/childrens-education-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualChildren's Development Group, PLLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… calculated, and adequately documented in accordance with applicable State Education Department (SED) … of preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are between three and five years of … be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with SED’s Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM) requirements. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/11/childrens-development-group-pllc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Industrial Hemp
… pre-growing inspections and for sampling plants to test THC levels before harvested industrial hemp enters the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/oversight-industrial-hempState Agencies Bulletin No. 1785.1
… bulletin. Background Per IRS Publication 15-B, Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits, the first $5,250 of educational … and Pay Period 19 Current (check dated December 19, 2019). Tax Information Educational Assistance in excess of $5,250 is … will be added to the employee’s taxable gross wages for tax withholding purposes, and is subject to employment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/17851-educational-assistance-benefits