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New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members
… district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health insurance plan for NYSHIP, serving … members who were retroactively disenrolled (when a member is disenrolled from NYBEAS after the date eligibility ended). … information in NYBEAS and United’s eligibility system is complete, accurate, and up to date, including, but not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-servicesNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health insurance plan for NYSHIP, covering 1.1 … the Empire Plan’s medical/surgical benefits. Civil Service is responsible for maintaining the New York Benefits … and eligibility information. Eligibility information is entered into NYBEAS by a participating employer’s health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-servicesOversight of Weights and Measures Programs (Follow-Up)
… fuels sold for use in motor vehicles to ensure quality standards are met and labeling is accurate. The Department’s … program. The Bureau did not have written procedures for standards of quality control or data utilization for its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/oversight-weights-and-measures-programs-followOversight of Industrial Hemp
… and State law define industrial hemp as any part of the Cannabis sativa L. plant with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol … education and state departments of agriculture to grow or cultivate industrial hemp for research purposes. In New … most grower applications, even if they are incomplete or contain risk factors that officials state they screen for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/oversight-industrial-hempState Agencies Bulletin No. 2357
… of Budget (DOB) approved an increase to Hazard Pay for M/C employees effective July 2025 who currently receive … has increased the systematically calculated hourly rates for Time Entry Earnings Code HZ5 to $1.00/hour and Earnings … a Next of Kin Affidavit has been previously submitted for a deceased employee’s payroll check, OSC will accept a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2357-july-2025-increase-hazard-duty-pay-employees-designatedContract Advisory No. 21
… Pre-Encumbering Contracts Converted During the EE1 Upgrade to SFS 9.2 and Correcting Off-Contract Payments Guidance: The … the Statewide Financial System (SFS), advises Agencies to complete the processes summarized below as soon as possible, and prior to upcoming Fiscal Year End. Update and Pre-Encumber …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/21-reminder-update-and-pre-encumber-contracts-converted-during-ee1-october-2015Contract Advisory No. 7
… only special characters which should be used in a Contract ID on the Statewide Financial System (SFS) are the two … the Business Unit, Contract Number, and Department ID values. Stand alone purchase orders should not contain any special characters. Guidance: The Contract ID for all new contracts including but not limited to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/7-special-characters-should-not-be-used-contract-and-stand-alone-purchase-orderCayuga County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-171)
… press-numbered receipt books or computerized receipts with controlled numbering of and adjustments to issued … ensure that cases are adequately monitored for compliance with payment of court-ordered financial obligations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/09/27/cayuga-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsCentral New York Regional Market Authority – Financial Condition (2024M-18)
… analysis was performed prior to buying a $2.3 million warehouse that is currently vacant and not generating any income. Officials were aware the warehouse needed repairs when they purchased it but did not … the finances to complete the repairs. Without tenants, the warehouse will continue to deplete the Authority’s resources. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2024/05/14/central-new-york-regional-market-authority-financial-condition-2024m-18City of Newburgh -- Budget Review (B18-6-12)
… Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of 2010 to issue … as of December 31, 2010. During the time that Chapter 223 is in effect, the City’s proposed annual budgets must be … the amounts budgeted for police and firefighting overtime is likely underestimated by $830,000. City officials have not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/16/city-newburgh-budget-review-b18-6-12City of Dunkirk – Community Development Block Grant Management (2012M-146)
… is governed by its Charter and other laws of the State of New York. The Common Council, consisting of five elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2012/11/13/city-dunkirk-community-development-block-grant-management-2012m-146Caton No. 1 Fire District – Financial Oversight (2013M-262)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Caton and Steuben County in … Key Recommendations Base annual budget appropriations on reasonable assumptions using historical trends and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/caton-no-1-fire-district-financial-oversight-2013m-262Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School – Purchases from Selected Vendors and Enrollment and Billing (2012M-219)
… July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012. Background The Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School is located in the City of Syracuse in Onondaga County. … governed by a Board of Trustees that has five members. The School’s 2011-12 fiscal year operating budget expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/07/05/syracuse-academy-science-charter-school-purchases-selected-vendors-andRoosevelt Children’s Academy Charter School – Selected Financial Operations (2013M-254)
… annual budget and has not established a Budget and Finance Committee as required by School by-laws. The School also paid … realistic budgets. Establish a Budget and Finance Committee as required by the School by-laws. Comply with the … of expenditures incurred by the Board members to attend special meetings. Consider amending the procurement policy to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/10/roosevelt-childrens-academy-charter-school-selected-financial-operationsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-6)
… realized. The City plans to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2023-24 fiscal year. Tax certiorari is the legal process by which a property owner can challenge the real property tax assessment on a given property to reduce its assessment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-6Cooperative Information Technology Services (2012MR-1)
… Intermunicipal cooperation for certain IT services is also occurring in Broome and Tompkins Counties. Additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/02/15/cooperative-information-technology-services-2012mr-1City of Olean – Budget Review (B17-1-3)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … review letter issued in March 2016. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling … City of Olean Budget Review B1713 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/03/17/city-olean-budget-review-b17-1-3Cincinnatus Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2014M-191)
… should be made or optimal or targeted funding levels and why these levels are justified. Key Recommendations Ensure that the amount of … benefits District taxpayers. Such uses could include, but are not limited to, using surplus funds as a financing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/cincinnatus-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2014m-191Town of Gardiner – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-67)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over cash receipts and … financial activities for the period January 1, 2011, to August 30, 2012. Background The Town of Gardiner is … $75,000, despite no express authority for the Town to do so, and the payment of $50,000 to the NPF toward the NPF’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-gardiner-selected-financial-activities-2013m-67Town of Hanover – Town Supervisor and Town Clerk Operations (2013M-40)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the processes … members, is the legislative body responsible for the general management and control of the Town’s financial and … reports and annually audit, or retain an independent auditor to audit, the Supervisor’s books and records. Consult …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/10/town-hanover-town-supervisor-and-town-clerk-operations-2013m-40