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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Albany Public Library – Leave Accruals (Albany County) There is no procedure in place to verify that leave credits earned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 93-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … district is not required to advertise for sealed bids to contract for the services of physicians to give physicals to … that, except as otherwise expressly provided by the State Legislature or by local law adopted prior to September …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-3State Agencies Bulletin No. 1275
… Tax (PAF ARBTX) established for members of the New York State Police and Fireman Retirement System (PFRS). Affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1275-new-deduction-code-616-paf-retirement-tax-paf-btx-and-new-deductionOpinion 92-51
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Officers … regional council, and the State Job Development Authority. In several instances, the meeting specifically included a … necessary expenses, including travel expenses, incurred in the discharge of their duties". Public Officers Law, §64 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-51Opinion 92-42
… employees and equipment on private property pursuant to contract) PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Municipal Equipment (use for private property pursuant to contract) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (authority to use employees and equipment on private property pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-42Opinion 95-24
… a mandatory reserve fund for the payment of debt service to the extent that the aid is not applied directly to pay for the project or to retire obligations issued in … More specifically, section 6-l(2) provides that: [w]hen a municipal corporation, fire district or school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-24DiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… account after Schwinzer’s mother’s death. This prosecution is the result of a joint investigation by the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2020-S-34 ). About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the … insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired State, local government, and school district employees, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-servicesXVI.3.H Materiality – XVI. Financial Reporting
… decisions requires the use of professional judgment to assess the quantitative and qualitative circumstances … particular case. Except as provided in the instructions to the Agency Financial Reporting Package, no omissions of … its discretion, modify or may eliminate information deemed to be immaterial. Guide to Financial Operations REV. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3h-materialityResources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding
… of certain public water systems across the State. The discovery, at a DEC-regulated facility, led to legislation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/resources-and-responsibilities-new-york-states-environmental-fundingDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $3 Billion Through July
… since March. All Funds spending through July totaled $53 billion, down $2.3 billion, or 4.2 percent, from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-3-billion-through-julyImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… Covered by Managed Care (Report 2017-S-74 ). About the Program The Department of Health (Department) pays Medicaid … services rendered to their members. The State’s Medicaid program offers different types of managed care. Most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/11/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-care-followCUNY Bulletin No. CU-682
… pay period 6C. CUNY is required to provide a 607 form for any employee who is receiving FSD – Fire Safety … taxable gross and will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2. Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-682-cuny-ibt-2018-2019-additional-pay-increases-and-newResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments (Follow-Up)
… in the initial audit report. Of the initial report’s two recommendations to NYPD, one was implemented and one was not implemented. We found … in the initial audit report. Of the initial report’s two recommendations to SLA, neither have been implemented. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishments-followMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Long-Term Care Plans
… Objective The objective of this audit was to determine whether the Department of Health (Department) made improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-long-term-care-plansDiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
… town funds over a four-year period. “The defendant abused her position to treat herself to video rentals, gifts, … our laws, accountable,” Nigrelli said. “Ms. Asquith used her position with the town to take money from taxpayers for … from 2010 to early 2022. During a routine audit, DiNapoli’s office found that from March 2017 to September 2021, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-townUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-319
… the effective date of the payment, the payroll system does not consider the AC-230 when calculating the automatic … to the Social Security Administration (SSA). As PayServ does not include this information, OSC will be mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-319-retroactive-april-2022-ucs-sled-payment-increaseDiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… in unauthorized payroll payments. Green also had the town pay back her loans from the state’s retirement system while … to allegedly give herself a raise and have taxpayers pay back a loan," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to our investigators … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-738
… Employees CUNY employees represented by IUOE, Local 30 in Bargaining Unit T2 may be affected. Effective Dates Effective in Institution pay checks dated April 21, 2022. OSC Actions … for enrollments, cancellations, and/or changes in a biweekly file. Agency update access is not available for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-738-new-deduction-code-international-union-operating-engineersDanby Fire District – Claims Audit (2020M-149)
… be paid prior to Board approval. Did not follow its credit card usage policy requiring supporting charge slips for four credit card purchases totaling almost $1,000. Key Recommendations … have proper supporting documentation, including credit card charge slips. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/danby-fire-district-claims-audit-2020m-149