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City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B19-6-6)
… has grown 5 percent and the City’s debt service payments have risen 8 percent. Although the City’s annual debt service … due in 2020-21. With the 2019-20 budget, the City will have exhausted 88.75 percent of its taxing authority and the … taxes may be limited in future years if property values do not increase. Key Recommendations Replace nonrecurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/07/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-6City of Troy – Budget Review (B19-5-8)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $24,706,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/07/city-troy-budget-review-b19-5-8Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-35
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2019 Shift … of Transportation are affected. Background Pursuant to Article 51 of the 2016-2021 Operational Services Unit … Service Employees Association (CSEA), employees assigned to winter maintenance shifts which require them to change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-35-2019-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonCourt Facilities Aid and Assistance Program
… court facility aid and assistance programs are being used for only eligible expenses. The audit covers the period April … March 31, 2018. About the Program OCA is responsible for directing and overseeing the administrative operations of … Offices within District 10) and the Deputy Chief Judge for New York City. OCA administers several programs for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/court-facilities-aid-and-assistance-programCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… Objectives To determine whether the City University of New York (CUNY) has provided sufficient guidance to the … located throughout New York City’s five boroughs. As of January 2019, CUNY offered 1,400 academic programs, 200 … All industries that accept credit cards as a method of payment must comply with the Data Security Standards (DSS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsX.6.A Requesting a Special Use Vendor ID – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… to validate vendor information and authorize the issuance of the Special Use Vendor ID. Once the vendor is successfully … the VMU will notify the Business Unit, by email or fax, of the assigned New York State Special Purpose Vendor ID, the … TIN. Business Units are also able to monitor the approval of their requested vendors by using the following SFS report: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x6a-requesting-special-use-vendor-idMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes
… orthotics, and supplies while recipients were residing in nursing homes. The audit covered the period from January 2016 … use such as gauze and wipes. As part of the Medicaid nursing home reimbursement rates, recipients in nursing homes are to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-managed-care-payments-durable-medical-equipmentXI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing
… Section Overview and Policies: According to the Standards for Internal Control … a basic internal control activity that separates key tasks and responsibilities among various employees and subunits. This separation helps to reduce the risk of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1a-separation-dutiesXIII.2.C Expense Report Certification – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… follow these processes whether the expense report results in (i) a reimbursement to the employee, (ii) no reimbursement … to pay. To meet this requirement, employees may, in either the SFS or an agency’s internal finance/travel … report. Review the information that a proxy has entered in an expense report, adjust expenses as necessary, and then …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2c-expense-report-certificationMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in … system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. During the six-month period ended September …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2019-through-september-30-2019Medicaid Program – Accuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health
… Objective To determine whether NY State of Health (NYSOH, New York’s … and timely Medicaid eligibility and enrollment information to the Medicaid claims payment system, and if it did not, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-accuracy-medicaid-eligibility-determined-ny-state-healthRochester City School District – Budget Review (B20-2-5)
… City School District’s (District) proposed budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year. Background The District is … are underbudgeted by approximately $1.5 million and salary and substitute costs will have to be closely … District officials will need to closely monitor salary and substitute fill levels and the related budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/05/rochester-city-school-district-budget-review-b20-2-5Town of Alexander – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2013M-195)
… Court operations for the period January 1, 2012, through June 12, 2013. Background The Town of Alexander (Town) is … Court operations for the period January 1 2012 through June 12 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-alexander-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2013m-195DiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… of Jennifer Colucci, 41, of Hopewell Junction, N.Y., for allegedly stealing more than $88,000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and its schools. The … their tax money to benefit their community, not to pay for an individual’s personal lifestyle. I thank Dutchess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
… annual budgets must be submitted to the State Comptroller for examination and recommendations. Key Findings The City’s … potentially face shortfalls based on revenue estimates for sales and use tax. Budgeted overtime funding for … of its Constitutional Tax Limit (CTL). If the adopted levy increases to above 100 percent of the CTL, the City will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-37
… Employees CSEA Operational Service Unit – BU03 employees in the Department of Transportation are affected. Background … Dates The 2020 Shift Lump Payment should be processed in Administration Pay Period 17L, paychecks dated 12/09/2020 … Shift Lump Sum Payment is pensionable but is not included in the calculation of overtime. Tax Information The SHL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-37-2020-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonCity of Saratoga Springs – Financial Condition (2012M-201)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the financial condition of the City’s general, … water and sewer funds for the period January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2011. Background The City of Saratoga Springs … significantly increased from $165,723 on December 31, 2006 to $6.2 million on December 31, 2011. As of October 31, 2012, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/15/city-saratoga-springs-financial-condition-2012m-201The Kelberman Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs submitted by The Kelberman … provider located in Utica. Kelberman’s mission is to provide state-of-the-art programs and services for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/23/kelberman-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Agencies Bulletin No. 1770
… agencies of the 2019 Year End processing schedule for AC-230s (Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange). … October 10, 2019 October 16, 2019 October 25, 2019 October 24, 2019 October 30, 2019 November 8, 2019 November 7, 2019 … 20, 2019 December 19, 2019 December 27, 2019 December 24, 2019 January 3, 2020 Processing Rules for Returning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1770-schedule-submitting-2019-year-end-returned-checksWestchester Community Opportunity Program, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… special education services through rates set by SED. The reimbursement rates are based on financial information, … reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with RCM … costs reported on WestCOP’s CFR and to WestCOP’s tuition reimbursement rates. Remind WestCOP officials of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/westchester-community-opportunity-program-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual