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Oversight of Mitchell-Lama Application Fees
… (HPD) ensured that managing agents properly accounted for application fees received and, if applicable, returned … and placed on waiting lists when conducting lotteries for the various developments. Waiting lists contained … procedures instructing managing agents on how to account for application fees, handle refunds (from lotteries prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/oversight-mitchell-lama-application-feesNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
… and Disability Assistance has met federal requirements for securing National Directory of New Hires data. The audit … and Disability Assistance (Office) is responsible for supervising State programs that provide assistance and … administered by the Office are the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Supplemental Nutrition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/20/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityControls Over Transportation Services and Transportation-Related Expenses
… Our audit objective was to determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) has … OPWDD transportation expenses (outside New York City) for the period April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2019 and … March 13, 2020. About the Program OPWDD is responsible for coordinating services for nearly 140,000 New Yorkers with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/controls-over-transportation-services-and-transportation-related-expensesNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
… and Disability Assistance has met federal requirements for securing National Directory of New Hires data. Our audit … Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is responsible for supervising State programs that provide assistance and … programs administered by OTDA are the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Supplemental Nutrition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/national-directory-new-hires-data-securitySelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… (DOF) identifies and collects fines and fees that are due for parking violations. This audit covered the period from … to February 4, 2019. About the Program DOF is responsible for collecting and processing payments for parking fines for the approximately 30 entities that can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-345
… this bulletin is to explain the OSC and agency procedures for the use of the Leap Year Salary Calculation. Affected … the Leap Year Factor of .038251 effective 09/01/2023 for CAL and CYF employees. Effective Dates: Effective … 09/27/2023. OSC Actions: Job Data After payroll processing for Pay Period 11L is completed, OSC will insert a row on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-345-leap-year-salary-calculation-fiscal-year-2023-2024-sunyRefunding Local Debt
… Simplified Procedures for Local Governments Seeking the Comptroller's Approval of … following procedures. I. COVER LETTER . An application for approval of a present value savings certificate should … should include each of the documents listed below (except for item f, which should be filed in accordance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/refunding-local-debtSustainable Investments and Climate Solutions Program
… released a Climate Action Plan , which provides a roadmap for the Common Retirement Fund (CRF) to address … and more. The Fund also assesses how managers account for ESG (environmental, social, governance)-related risks and opportunities. The Fund set 2040 as its target for reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions. Accelerating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutions-programVendor File Advisory No. 3
… collect and record the email address and phone number for a vendor’s Primary Contact during the vendor add process, … this information. This information is not required for a primary contact that does not have an email address … number. Including a phone number and/or email address for a Primary Contact enables the SFS to automatically send …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/3-obtaining-vendors-primary-contact-email-addressGreenwich Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2021M-20)
… and collections and disbursements were properly accounted for. Key Findings District officials did not ensure that ECA … supported. ECA disbursements were properly accounted for. The faculty auditor did not adhere to the District’s ECA … did not maintain adequate supporting documentation for: 32 of the 70 collections reviewed totaling $30,970 (69 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/greenwich-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2021m-20St. Regis Falls Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-106)
… maximized Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all eligible Medicaid services provided. Key Findings The … not maximize Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all eligible Medicaid services provided. The District … were submitted and reimbursed. Claims were not submitted for 381 eligible services totaling $23,060. Had these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/09/17/st-regis-falls-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2021m-106Wappingers Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-88)
… School District (District) officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services in accordance … million during the audit period. Last sought competition for the architect and attorney in 2012 and 2015, … providers’ contracts is conducted to determine the need for new RFPs. Except as specified in Appendix A, District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/wappingers-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-88Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds and Admissions (2020M-169)
… funds were adequately safeguarded and properly accounted for. Key Findings ECA and event admission funds were not adequately safeguarded or properly accounted for. District officials did not provide adequate oversight of … and accurately recorded and provide sufficient oversight for the cash collection, remitting and deposit processes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/01/ravena-coeymans-selkirk-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activityBrighton Fire District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2020M-133)
… procured, properly approved, adequately supported and for District purposes. Key Findings District officials did … or provide documentation that competition was sought for 11 totaling $133,567. The District may have saved about $7,100 for meals and lodging if the United States General Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/23/brighton-fire-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2020m-133Town of Springfield – Credit Card Purchases (2020M-138)
… ensured credit card purchases were adequately supported, for legitimate purposes and approved before payment. Key … ensure credit card purchases were adequately supported, for legitimate purposes or approved before payment. Credit … totaling $420 and were unable to locate a ladder purchased for $585. Credit card reward points worth at least $1,250 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/07/town-springfield-credit-card-purchases-2020m-138Unadilla Valley Central School District – Non-Resident Special Education Student Tuition (2022M-44)
… officials established nonresident tuition (NRT) rates for special education students in accordance with … Key Findings Officials did not establish NRT rates for special education students in accordance with … tuition rate. Consult with SED to obtain the guidelines for calculating a higher tuition rate. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/unadilla-valley-central-school-district-non-resident-special-educationTown of Attica – Payments to Not-for-Profit Organizations (2021M-125)
… payments Town of Attica (Town) officials made to not-for-profit organizations were for appropriate purposes and were properly approved and … Key Findings The payments Town officials made to not-for-profit organizations were not always for appropriate … Town officials made to notforprofit organizations were for appropriate purposes and were properly approved and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/12/17/town-attica-payments-not-profit-organizations-2021m-125Watertown City School District – Procurement (2021M-176)
… School District (District) officials sought competition for the purchase of goods and services not subject to … the District’s procurement policy and seek competition for the purchase of goods and services not subject to … competitive bidding. Officials did not: Seek competition for the services procured from 13 professional service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/watertown-city-school-district-procurement-2021m-176Saranac Central School District – Tuition Billing and Collections (2023M-90)
… (District) officials properly billed and collected tuition for nonresident foster care students enrolled at the … officials did not properly bill and collect tuition for nonresident foster care students enrolled at the … $59,336 of tuition billed and did not bill $4,345 for tuition due. As a result, the District had not been paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-tuition-billing-and-collections-2023m-90Willsboro Central School District – Student State Aid (2023M-119)
… District (District) officials properly claimed State aid for special education students who received services in … District officials did not properly claim State aid for special education students who received services in … procedures to ensure State aid was properly claimed for all special education students. Provide oversight over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/02/02/willsboro-central-school-district-student-state-aid-2023m-119