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The Child Study Center of New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Background CSC, a not-for-profit organization located in Jericho, New York, is authorized by SED to provide … June 30, 2014, CSC reported approximately $5.9 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for two rate-based preschool … fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, we identified $127,101 in ineligible costs that CSC reported on its CFR for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/child-study-center-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCrossroads Center for Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Cost Manual (2015-S-48) State Education Department: Story Place Preschool Inc. – Compliance With the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/crossroads-center-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualTuition Assistance Program – State Financial Aid Program at Barnard College
… students for State financial aid. Background Founded in 1889, Barnard College (Barnard) is a women’s liberal arts college. Located in Manhattan, near Columbia University, students at both schools can enroll in each school’s courses. Barnard offers bachelor’s degrees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/03/tuition-assistance-program-state-financial-aid-program-barnard-collegeSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… focused their audit efforts on the highest-cost travelers in the State, each of whom incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses during the three-year period ended March … Revenue Service "tax home" rules may apply and may result in taxable income. In addition, Judicial Travel Rules were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… York. RIOC was created by the New York State Legislature in 1984 to take responsibility, pursuant to a General … 147 acres comprising the former Welfare Island, located in New York City’s East River. RIOC assumed the role of the … $1.7 million of RIOC spending that was discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-3Real Estate Portfolio
… nation's largest state public power entity and a leader in supplying the State with electrical power. Public … generating projects, along with an administrative building in White Plains and several permanent easements. Key Findings NYPA did not include all of its property in the reports it submits to the State and posts on its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/20/real-estate-portfolioCollege of Fredonia – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State as well as other outliers. These employees each incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses during the three year period ending March … other travel expenses that we identified as outliers in our planning analysis, including three employees with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-fredonia-selected-employee-travel-expensesSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… was created by an Act of the New York State Legislature in 1967 to promote the development and improvement of … $2.65 million of Authority spending that was discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies … are appropriate and the dollar thresholds for each. In addition, the policies should state what type of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingBornhava – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Background Bornhava, a not-for-profit organization located in Buffalo, New York, offers a range of preschool special … 30, 2014, Bornhava reported approximately $1.8 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for three rate-based … June 30, 2014, we determined Bornhava claimed $14,237 in ineligible costs for its three rate-based preschool …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/26/bornhava-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualEmpire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Intraocular Lens Claims Billed by Hospitals
… not covered by fee schedules. Intraocular lenses are used in the treatment of cataracts – the clouding of the lens in the eye – which cause vision problems. A cataract is … not be paid. When hospitals send claims for reimbursement, in addition to general service codes, they typically include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-intraocular-lens-claims-billed-hospitalsSustainable Investments and Climate Solutions Program
… In June of 2019, Comptroller DiNapoli released a Climate … sustainable investment and climate-related themes. In 2023, the Fund increased its SICS target to $40 billion … the next decade. To date, the Fund has made commitments in renewable and clean energy, climate index funds, green …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutions-programAccounts Payable Advisory No. 30
… Units must charge the appropriate account code listed in the General State Charges – Claims, Awards, Judgments and Settlements category in the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO). As of January 1, … of the payments appropriate to each account code in this category, including the new interest account code. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/30-claims-awards-judgments-and-settlement-agreementsUnion Fire Company #2 Inc. – Financial Operations (2012M-205)
… Fire Company #2, Inc. is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Ballston Spa, Saratoga County. The Board of … March 31, 2012, the Company received approximately $74,000 in revenue, including $20,800 in foreign fire insurance premiums, and disbursed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/11/union-fire-company-2-inc-financial-operations-2012m-205Ellenburg Center No. 15 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-103)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Ellenburg, located in Clinton County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … The District has deposits and short-term investments in a credit union which is not a financial institution … (or 99 percent of the District’s total cash on hand) in cash deposits and certificates of deposits at the credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/19/ellenburg-center-no-15-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialCity of Ogdensburg – Budget Review (B3-16-20)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2017 fiscal year are … for the City to borrow for operating expenses, as offered in one preliminary budget option. The budget option with the … Council adopted a local law to override the tax levy limit in 2017. Key Recommendations Be mindful of the constitutional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/12/07/city-ogdensburg-budget-review-b3-16-20Pawling Central School District – Selected Financial Activities (2012M-185)
… Background The Pawling Central School District is located in the Town of Pawling in Dutchess and Putnam counties. The District is governed by … project and burdened District taxpayers with $1.3 million in unnecessary borrowing. Further, the District paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/08/pawling-central-school-district-selected-financial-activities-2012m-185Lewis County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-3)
… The County’s budgeted expenditures totaled $41 million in 2012. The County Highway Department is responsible for the … bridges. It is not fiscally responsible for other bridges in the County. Key Findings The County does not have a … not determine if the County had responded to these flags in a timely manner. For the remaining 39 flags, the County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/lewis-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-3Northport-East Northport Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2014M-164)
… Northport Union Free School District is located in the Town of Huntington, Suffolk County. The District is … appropriations over the five-year period. As shown in Table 1, District officials overestimated expenditures by … to ensure that the amounts are necessary, reasonable and in compliance with statutory requirements. Appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/northport-east-northport-union-free-school-district-financial-conditionTown of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… 29, 2012. Background The Town of Prattsville is located in Greene County, and has a population of approximately 700. … audit period, the Justices collected approximately $9,500 in fines, fees and surcharges. Key Findings Justices Blain … prepare monthly accountabilities, deposit cash receipts in a timely manner, adequately segregate the court clerk’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243Albany Leadership Charter High School for Girls – Professional Services (2013M-283)
… Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls, located in the City of Albany, Albany County, is governed by a Board … into a three-year compact agreement with the Foundation in April 2013. During the 2012-13 fiscal year, the School … of the charter school network and receive services stated in the compact. We reviewed the compact document and did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/albany-leadership-charter-high-school-girls-professional-services-2013m