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Selected Employee Travel Expenses
To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and abuse
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesOpinion 91-28
… for municipal purposes or for the payment of refunds to consumers" (see also NY Const, art 14, §1[f]). In our opinion, the reference to "profits" in section 94 means that operating revenues in … moneys may be transferred from the water fund pursuant to that statute and used for any lawful village purpose (see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-28DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for 17 Cities
… Thomas P. DiNapoli issued fiscal stress scores today for the 17 cities in New York that have fiscal years ending between March 31 … “no designation” category. The city of Rensselaer is still under review, while the city of Amsterdam failed to file its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-17-citiesCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… and the ability to accept credit card payments. In calendar 2015, the Authority reported 40,822 credit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsMedicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2012
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in … system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid eligible recipients, and it … but the status of another 19 providers was still under review. Key Recommendations We made 17 recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/09/medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2011-through-march-31-2012Disposition of Farm Assets
… June 30, 2013. Background The Department oversees the State's prison system and monitors the activities of persons … farms at 12 correctional facilities located throughout the State: Beacon, Clinton, Eastern, Elmira, Green Haven, Greene, Groveland, Mid-State, Sullivan, Wallkill, Washington, and Wyoming. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposition-farm-assetsFinancial Condition of New York State Regional Off-Track Betting Corporations (2014-MS-6)
… , Suffolk OTB [pdf] , and Western OTB [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the financial … Key Findings The five OTB Corporations have experienced an overall decline in handle over the five-year period 2009 … (24 percent) from 2009 through 2013. The net operating revenue – operating revenues less expenses – decreased by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2015/09/25/financial-condition-new-york-state-regional-track-betting-corporations-2014Pine Valley Central School District –Financial Management and Procurement (2014M-36)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial … Counties, and is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. There are two schools in operation within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/11/pine-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-and-procurementMattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-322)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial operations and use of … generated more than $5 million in budget surpluses. To reduce fund balance and stay within the year-end statutory … unrestricted funds, District officials transferred moneys to the District’s reserves and repeatedly appropriated fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/24/mattituck-cutchogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2013mRensselaer City School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-153)
… to determine if they were properly documented by both the student treasurer and central treasurer and found that none … whether the proper documentation was present in the student treasurer’s and central treasurer’s records. None of … internal auditor’s audit of the activity fund. Ensure that student treasurers maintain appropriate accounting records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/rensselaer-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomPoughkeepsie City School District – Internal Controls Over Purchasing and Claims Processing (2012M-179)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over claims … Poughkeepsie City School District is located in the City of Poughkeepsie, in Dutchess County. The District is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/11/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-purchasing-andNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Second Quarter Results
… The Fund has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-second-quarter-resultsSelected Aspects of Bus Procurement
… We audited the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to determine whether it procures buses in a manner which … In 2008, the MTA established its Regional Bus Operations to consolidate the maintenance and transportation operations … maintenance facilities. Officials explained that they try to replace buses on a 12-year cycle but were unable to do so …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/03/selected-aspects-bus-procurementDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Investments Return 11.55% for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s investment return was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-investments-return-1155-state-fiscal-year-2023-24DiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… Fund’s (Fund) request that they increase the use of renewable energy in their operations and supply chain. … priced and will provide them with options in times of volatile fossil fuel prices. This commitment to renewable … protect the Fund’s investments and supports the growth of a low carbon global economy.” As a result of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyState Agencies Bulletin No. 266
… paychecks after July 18. The notice informs employees of the following changes: Key Bank will only be required to … paychecks that are drawn on Fleet Bank if two forms of proper identification are provided. Fleet Bank branch … can be found by accessing their Website at www.fleet.com. Agencies are encouraged to remind their employees that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/266-bank-account-change-new-york-state-employee-payroll-checksNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance has met federal requirements for securing National Directory of New Hires data
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B24-1-8)
… independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2025. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, as amended … 31, 2013. The Act requires the City to submit to the State Comptroller each year, beginning January 1, 2015, and … purchase appropriations by $156,073 to purchase a new ambulance for the fire department using unanticipated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b24-1-8DiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… convicted of stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased father, State … County District Attorney David Soares for partnering with my office to protect the state retirement system.” Deanna … death, Hansen accessed her deceased father’s account online to obtain $67,423 through an online payment platform. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionOperational Advisory No. 8
… or more and do not negotiate those checks within one year of issuance will receive a State Check Outreach letter … Agency. These letters notify payees that the proceeds of an uncashed check will be turned over to the OSC Office of Unclaimed Funds if action is not taken to negotiate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreach