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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School and Municipal Audits
… did not audit claims before approving payments. Of 166 claim vouchers reviewed, totaling $783,400, the supervisor paid $124,000 in claims (16 percent) that were either not presented to the … recently implemented by the superintendent and board. In addition, the district has no available unrestricted fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-and-municipal-auditsTown of Davenport – Financial Operations (2013M-62)
… adequate controls over financial operations and reporting for the period January 1, 2011, to October 3, 2012. … Board members, governs the Town. The Town’s annual budget for the 2013 fiscal year is $1,143,925. Key Findings We … to cash receipt and disbursement functions. Account for the discrepancies identified in permit fee revenues. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-davenport-financial-operations-2013m-62Gloversville Enlarged City School District – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2013M-180)
… The Gloversville Enlarged School District is located in Fulton County. The District is governed by the Board of … recovery plan. The Treasurer has administrative rights in the financial software that allow access to all aspects of … an audit committee and enumerate its responsibilities in a charter. Ensure the internal audit function is performed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/20/gloversville-enlarged-city-school-district-board-oversight-andDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… balances can be turned over to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) after five years of inactivity. In 2023, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-461
… Purpose To inform agencies of the steps the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) will take to apply the … in Excludable Transit Benefits. Background The enactment of Section 203 of the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-461-retroactive-pre-tax-transit-adjustmentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1230
… Purpose To inform agencies of the steps the Office of the State … (OSC) will take to apply the Retroactive Increase in Excludable Transit Benefits. Background The enactment of … to the third party administrator, WageWorks, at the toll free number 1-866-428-7781 (TDD 1-866-353-5058). Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1230-retroactive-pre-tax-transit-adjustmentMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients Diagnosed With Severe Malnutrition
… 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017. Background Malnutrition can result from the general deterioration of an individual’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-diagnosed-severe-malnutritionOpinion 91-45
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-45Overview – Contribution Stabilization Program
… a ten-year period. Once an employer elects to participate in the CSP, their contributions are based on the graded rate system regardless of whether they choose to amortize in any year. The program was designed to help the State and … payment as rates decrease. Participation in the program does lead to higher costs over the long-term for employers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/overviewAfton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-248)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2011, to July 12, 2013. Background … consists of five elected members and is responsible for the District’s overall financial management. The District’s general fund budget totaled $114,800 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings District controls are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/afton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-248Comsewogue Public Library – Cash Disbursements and Procurement (2013M-316)
… to examine the Library’s controls over cash disbursements and procurement for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Background … which comprises five elected members. Expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year totaled $5.1 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/31/comsewogue-public-library-cash-disbursements-and-procurement-2013m-316Empire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Special Items Billed by Hospitals Within Long Island Health Network
… Recover the remaining $3,335,221 out of $3,597,688 in special item claim overpayments. Develop a corrective action plan with LIHN hospitals to prevent these errors from occurring in the future. … To determine whether Empire BlueCross paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/29/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-special-items-billed-hospitals-within-long-island-healthTown of Wappinger – Recreation Department Cash Receipts (2020M-130)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Wappinger (Town) officials developed adequate controls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/03/05/town-wappinger-recreation-department-cash-receipts-2020m-130DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… been brought to justice and we will seek full restitution. I thank U.S. Attorney Buchanan and the Social Security … defraud the Social Security Administration,” Ennis said. “I thank the New York Office of the State Comptroller for … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… crisis,” DiNapoli said. “We need every dollar available for housing needs in our state, particularly those that can … agreement through 2030. HCR acts as the pass through for the money by awarding it, in the form of grants, to local … Federally funded programs often set time frames for spending funds awarded, especially in temporary streams …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1857
… SSN not in file (never issued to anyone) Name does not match: DOB and gender code not checked Other SSN Deceased … with a Reason Why SSN Not Verified of “ Name does not match: DOB and gender code not checked ” or “ Other SSN ”: … the SSA. If the information reported in PayServ does not match the information on the Social Security card, the agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1857-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2275
… changed his or her name and has not yet obtained a new card from the SSA, provide the employee with Form SS-5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2275-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1424
… in the New York State Payroll System (PayServ) for tax year 2015. Affected Employees Employees with … used if the fair market value exceeds set amounts in the year the vehicle was assigned or if the ALV method was used … to ensure the appropriate taxes are withheld for tax year 2015. Failure to meet the deadlines may result in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1424-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1510
… in the New York State Payroll System (PayServ) for tax year 2016. Affected Employees Employees with … used if the fair market value exceeds set amounts in the year the vehicle was assigned or if the ALV method was used … to ensure the appropriate taxes are withheld for tax year 2016. Failure to meet the deadlines may result in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1510-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1348
… in the New York State Payroll System (PayServ) for tax year 2014. Affected Employees Employees with … used if the fair market value exceeds set amounts in the year the vehicle was assigned or if the ALV method was used … to ensure the appropriate taxes are withheld for tax year 2014. Failure to meet the deadlines may result in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1348-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-provided