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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2198
… bulletin is to inform agencies of the content information for the 2023 Form W-2. Affected Employees: All employees who receive a Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement for calendar year 2023 are affected. Background: According to IRS Publication 15 (Circular E) for 2023, and the Instructions for Form W-2 (Wage and Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2198-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2023State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Over a 16-month period, officials missed an opportunity for the district to realize approximately $487,000 in … investment program. The assistant superintendent for business, finance and support services and district … State Aid (Essex County) District officials did not apply for all applicable transportation state aid for new bus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… that employees were paid appropriately. As a result, for the limited periods reviewed, 11 employees (15%) received … were overpaid by $49,000 with two officers accounting for $39,000 of the total. The payroll clerk accrued and used unauthorized leave and paid herself for more time than she was entitled, resulting in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSelected Procurement and Contracting Practices
… $3 billion annually. System Administration is responsible for establishing policies that are in compliance with … requirements and through higher dollar thresholds for specific purchasing requirements. System Administration … consistently follow some of these procurement policies. For example, of 924 procurements we reviewed, 97 in the $500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/selected-procurement-and-contracting-practicesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … cash flow analysis to monitor and assess reported revenues for reasonableness. The comptroller did not provide the … during the audit period did not provide adequate guidance for purchases when competitive bidding was not required. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsMedicaid Program – Improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations
… (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs pay for services their members require. In addition to the monthly premiums, MCOs can receive a … MCOs are not eligible to receive SMCPs for maternity cases that end in termination or a miscarriage, as these are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-careState Agencies Bulletin No. 1943
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies the process for reporting hours of … vaccination leave data to OSC by 10/22/2021. This leave is only permitted to be used for a maximum of 4 hours per injection, it is not appropriate to reflect this portion of COVID leave in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1943-covid-19-vaccination-leave-under-2021-american-rescue-plan-act-arpaState Agencies Bulletin No. 1984
… bulletin is to inform agencies of the content information for the 2021 Form W-2. Affected Employees All employees who receive a Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement for calendar year 2021 are affected. Background According to IRS Publication 15 (Circular E) for 2021, and the Instructions for Form W-2 (Wage and Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1984-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2021Allegany-Limestone Central School District – Reserve Funds and Fixed Assets (2013M-228)
… District official’s internal controls over reserve funds and movable fixed assets for the period July 1, 2011 through … officials added approximately $1 million to reserves and increased the real property tax levy by approximately 26 … for reserve funds that included the intent, funding levels and use of such funds. As of June 30, 2013, the District had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/allegany-limestone-central-school-district-reserve-funds-and-fixed-assetsCollection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints
… and Community Renewal’s Office of Rent Administration is appropriately accounting for and collecting fines (civil … they could face fines of at least $1,000 for each first non-compliance offense and at least $2,000 for each … settlement amounts are sufficient, particularly for owners who repeatedly fail to provide essential services. Enhance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/11/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaintsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Hempstead , City of Lackawanna , Town of Willing and the Town of Wright . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State. These travelers … We examined a total of $1.7 million in travel expenses for 10 University at Albany employees. Of the 10 employees, … in the area of fuel costs. Key Findings Expenses for nine of the 10 University employees selected for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/07/selected-employee-travel-expensesComptroller DiNapoli Statement on Earth Day 2016
… mitigate climate change and help save the planet. “Today is an historic day, as leaders from around the world … the companies in which the Fund invests. Currently, he is asking ExxonMobil to explain how it can adjust its … growing low carbon economy. The centerpiece of this effort is an expandable $2 billion low emissions index for public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-earth-day-2016Ignition Interlock Program Monitoring (2015-MS-4)
… audit was to determine if counties using public resources for the State’s Ignition Interlock Program were adequately … the program to help ensure the safety of the public, for the period January 1, 2010 through May 29, 2015. … It requires that, as a condition of being sentenced for certain alcohol-related offenses occurring on or after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/04/25/ignition-interlock-program-monitoring-2015-ms-4Internal Control System Components
… Workers’ Compensation Board’s management of its internal control system appropriately addresses all five components of internal control. Our audit scope included the period January 1, 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/01/internal-control-system-componentsInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
… years – and some not at all. The Corporation’s process for determining Inspection and maintenance priorities is inconsistent, and the basis for decisions is sometimes unclear. In numerous instances, we … and effectiveness of the Inspection scheduling process for high- and intermediate-importance structures. Work with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/26/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenanceCosts to Administer the Insurance Division Operations for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2012
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Financial Services (Department) is reporting its assessable expenses accurately, pursuant to … New York State. Key Findings We found that the Department is reporting its assessable expenses accurately. The funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/costs-administer-insurance-division-operations-three-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2012Mission Statement and Performance Measures
… New York State. The Canal Corporation is responsible for a 524-mile canal system. The Authority indicated that its … to develop a mission statement and performance measures for evaluating their operations. Key Findings The Authority's … Authority has not set performance and accountability goals for 13 of the 15 performance measures in quantitative terms. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/11/mission-statement-and-performance-measuresSunshine Developmental School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Manual (Manual). The audit included all expenses claimed for the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2011. Background … education and integrated therapeutic preschool programs for about 600 children between the ages of three and five … those costs. SED reimburses the DoE and other localities for a portion of their payments to Sunshine Developmental. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/10/sunshine-developmental-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… were filed in a timely manner or conduct an annual audit of the secretary-treasurer’s accounting records for 2020 … board also did not properly audit claims prior to payment. Of the 108 claims totaling $209,006 that auditors reviewed, … had one or more exceptions. Neptune Hose Company No. 1 of Dryden, Inc. – Disbursements (Tompkins County) Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0