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Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments to … into the Medicaid program and meet certain requirements in order to provide services to Medicaid recipients. In addition, Medicaid providers must revalidate their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providers-followCity of Jamestown – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-72)
… 31, 2013. Background The City of Jamestown is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately 31,000. The City is governed by … requests for proposals (RFPs), when procuring $596,763 in professional services from five vendors, and could not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/14/city-jamestown-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-72Southside Academy Charter School – Board Oversight (2013M-318)
… relationship with National Heritage Academies Inc. (NHA) for the period July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2013. Background … that has five members. The School’s budgeted expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $9 million. … improved. The Board contracted with NHA to be responsible for the administration, operation and performance of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/southside-academy-charter-school-board-oversight-2013m-318Town of Gardiner – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-67)
… and up-to-date. The former Supervisor paid $173,000 to the Library as settlement for the balance of the 2011 real … property taxes, capital fund balance and the unexpended library fund balances from prior years without documentation … records are maintained. Review the payment made to the Library and determine whether the amount was appropriate, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-gardiner-selected-financial-activities-2013m-67Town of Ellenburg – Justice Court and Town Clerk Financial Operations and Wind Power Revenues (2013M-190)
… power-related revenues during the period January 1, 2006, through February 28, 2013. Key Findings The internal controls in the Justice Court were not adequately designed and operating effectively. We found a … cash records to ensure that proper bank reconciliations can be performed. Perform month-end accountability analyses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-ellenburg-justice-court-and-town-clerk-financial-operations-and-wind-powerVillage of Monticello – Board Oversight (2013M-226)
… The Board did not properly oversee Village operations. The full Board did not audit all claims, which totaled … are made by the Treasurer only after such approval. Gain a full understanding of the Village’s current financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/02/14/village-monticello-board-oversight-2013m-226Village of Catskill – Financial Condition (2014M-134)
… by the Board of Trustees for the period June 1, 2012 through December 19, 2013. Background The Village of Catskill is located in the Town of Catskill in Greene County and has a population … year is $4.3 million. Key Findings Because the Village did not maintain complete and accurate financial records, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-catskill-financial-condition-2014m-134City of Saratoga Springs – Financial Condition (2012M-201)
… 2011. Background The City of Saratoga Springs is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately … of $37.2 million appears on track with City officials not anticipating an operating deficit. Also, while the … in each fund. During the period reviewed, the Council did not address cash flow problems in the water and sewer funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/15/city-saratoga-springs-financial-condition-2012m-201Essex County – Financial Condition and Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-177)
… interfund advances from the general fund to the enterprise funds were fully repaid by the close of the fiscal year. As a … enterprise health fund, and enterprise refuse and garbage funds for 2013 using the same budgeting practices. County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/11/15/essex-county-financial-condition-and-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013m-177City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s 2021 proposed budget. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of … to exceed $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the general fund as of December 31, 2010. During the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12DiNapoli: New York's March 31 Cash Standing Above Projections, but Faces Significant Shortfall in Weeks
… year on March 31 with cash-on-hand in the General Fund of $8.9 billion, or $2.4 billion above projections. The state … settlements and amounts reserved for debt management. Of this amount, $428 million was deposited to the Rainy Day … $82.9 billion which was $499.1 million above the Division of Budget’s latest projections for state fiscal year 2019-20. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-new-yorks-march-31-cash-standing-above-projections-faces-significant-shortfall-weeksComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Rockland County – Budget Review (B6-16-19) The county does not have a plan for reducing the general fund’s outstanding deficit. The 2017 proposed budget does not include potential increased salary costs that may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0About Unclaimed Funds
… in newspapers. Despite these efforts, many funds remain unclaimed and are turned over to the Office of the State … Additional Resources Museum or Military Abandoned Property Listing A list of military medals found in safe … Money Scams Beware of people who pretend to be the government and offer to send you unclaimed money in exchange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/about-unclaimed-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1912
… Employees All agencies with appropriations due to lapse on 06/30/2021 are affected. Background Appropriations … allocated to certain chartfield strings will be lapsing on 06/30/2021 and will no longer be available for payroll … Chartfield Strings in PayServ A link will be posted on the PayServ Bulletin Board as well as the OSC website. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1912-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsDiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap
… initially planning to override New York’s property tax cap in 2016-17 has nearly doubled when compared to last year, but still remains relatively small, according to preliminary … cap, which first applied to local governments beginning in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-capComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0VI.2.B Policies/Laws – VI. Budgets
… Full Segregations Effective October 1, 2015, all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi2b-policieslawsDiNapoli: Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… and New York State Police Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen today announced that former state police mechanic David … and New York State Police Superintendent Kevin P Bruen today announced that former state police mechanic David …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… and requirements for each role. External Auditor – Audits financial statements to render an opinion on whether … board with matters related to both internal and external audits, including input on the hiring of internal and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-344
… in Bargaining Unit SD. Employees represented by District Council 37 in Bargaining Unit SK who reside within the zip … Code criteria is only applicable to members of District Council 37. Background: Pursuant to Internal Revenue Code … apply the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for the 2024 calendar year for employees who were in a status of Active or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-344-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucs