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DiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $3 Billion Through July
… created by the COVID-19 pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “July numbers show more clearly the extent of the revenue damage … were down $1.2 billion from a year earlier, a drop of 23.1 percent. The year-over-year decline in July, 8.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-3-billion-through-julyTown of Ellicott – Justice Court (2015M-111)
… not adequately reconcile pending-ticket reports from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles with current Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/11/13/town-ellicott-justice-court-2015m-111DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
… provide financial help to states and local governments hit hard by this virus to avoid severe cuts to critical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-mayProfessional Development - Auditors
… At the Office of the State Comptroller, we are committed to … At the Office of the State Comptroller we are committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/professional-development-auditorsBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability to quickly restore electronic data. Adopt a Data Backup … for backing up and any other important details relating to the process (e.g., file-naming conventions, method of … There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability to quickly restore electronic data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0Oversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Follow-Up)
… of the 89,503 homeless people in New York State, 13,002 live in areas outside of New York City (NYC). Counties throughout the State utilize hotels and motels to house a substantial portion of their homeless populations. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residency-followEmployee Incentive and Bonus Payments (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Erie County Medical Center Corporation: Employee Incentive and Bonus Payments … (Report 2016-S-29 ). Background Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC) is a public benefit corporation … Law Section 3626 to manage the Erie County Medical Center health network. ECMCC is the only major public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/03/employee-incentive-and-bonus-payments-followTuition Assistance Program – Fordham University
… Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background Fordham University … the Louis Calder Center in Armonk. The school’s enrollment for the 2015-16 academic year totaled 8,855 undergraduate … social work, and theology. Annual undergraduate tuition for the 2015-16 year was $46,120. TAP is an entitlement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/27/tuition-assistance-program-fordham-universityMetro Therapy, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… on financial information reported on the providers’ CFRs. For the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2011, Metro Therapy … in non-reimbursable costs. Among the costs we recommend for disallowance are: $357,063 in excessive allocations of … Metro Therapy’s CFRs, and revise Metro Therapy’s tuition reimbursement rates, as appropriate. Work with Metro Therapy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/metro-therapy-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and … We selected these employees because their rental car expenses ranked among the highest in the State. Key … HCR officials could not provide documentation to support hours worked by one other employee. This employee routinely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesSchool of Professional Studies – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… expenditures increased from $8.11 million to $16.5 million for the same period. Over 70 percent of CUNY SPS’s revenues … bank accounts. CUNY SPS lacked adequate formal policies to open and close bank accounts. A former employee was able to … sign checks for significant dollar amounts and use them to open two unauthorized bank accounts in the name of CUNY SPS. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/02/school-professional-studies-controls-over-bank-accountsAstor Services for Children & Families – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Background Astor, a not-for-profit organization located in Rhinebeck, New York, provides preschool special education … reported costs must comply with the guidelines specified in the RCM. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, Astor reported a total of $6.4 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR, of which $3.3 million was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/02/astor-services-children-families-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualHear 2 Learn PLLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… $2.7 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR, of which $340,876 was for its SEIT program. Key Findings For … Learn’s reimbursement rates. Remind Hear 2 Learn officials of the pertinent SED guidelines that relate to the … with SED’s requirements. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest State Education Department: Dynamic Center Inc. - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/hear-2-learn-pllc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualImproper Payments Related to the Medicare Buy-In Program (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five … made in our audit report, Improper Payments Related to the Medicare Buy-In Program ( 2010-S-76 ). Background The … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/18/improper-payments-related-medicare-buy-program-followTuition Assistance Program – State Financial Aid Program at Barnard College
… Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background Founded in 1889, Barnard … social sciences and natural sciences. Annual tuition for full-time students is approximately $44,300 per year. The … TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs to eligible students. Schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/03/tuition-assistance-program-state-financial-aid-program-barnard-collegeUnder Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Follow-Up)
… Under Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Report … September 28, 2011, examined whether Medicaid payments to nursing homes were properly reduced by Medicaid recipients' … and other sources to offset the cost of their nursing home care. This is referred to as net available monthly income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/16/under-reporting-net-available-monthly-income-nursing-home-residents-causes-medicaid2014 Year End Report
… Background The Board administered four sole custody funds in 2014 – the Uninsured Employers Fund, the Special Fund for … the claims: (i) were not properly supported, (ii) were not in compliance with mandated fee schedules, (iii) contained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/30/2014-year-end-reportMaintenance and Tuition Payments to the Lake Grove School and Mountain Lake Children's Residence
… costs reported by the Lake Grove School (Lake Grove) and Mountain Lake Children's Residence (Mountain Lake) to the State Education Department and the Office of Children and Family Services were adequately supported and allowable … To determine whether costs reported by the Lake Grove School and Mountain Lake Childrens Residence to the SED and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/maintenance-and-tuition-payments-lake-grove-school-and-mountain-lake-childrens-residenceTheraCare Preschool Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… to children between the ages of three and five who live in New York City as well as Westchester, Nassau, and Suffolk counties. Pursuant to New York State's Education Law, providers such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/02/theracare-preschool-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualTravel Advisory No. 10
… (Effective March 1, 2019) Guidance: The Office of the State Comptroller updated the following sections in Chapter XIII of the Guide to Financial Operations: Chapter/Section Name …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/10-gfo-updates-employee-expense-reimbursements