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Registration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Registration and Enforcement of Automotive Service Sales and Salvage Facilities 2016S71
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-service-sales-and-salvage-facilities-followTown of Elmira – Audit Follow-Up (2015M-226-F)
… on our limited procedures, it appears that the Town has not made significant progress implementing corrective action. … was partially implemented and eight recommendations were not implemented. … The purpose of our review was to assess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/04/town-elmira-audit-follow-2015m-226-fCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employees-followOversight of Certified Homeless Shelter Food Services
… and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) are adequately monitoring the food services at certified homeless shelters in New York … the meals served meet State regulations and New York City Food Standards. Our audit covered the period from January 1, … a daily basis. To this end, some shelters cook their own food on site while others have their food catered. Regardless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/29/oversight-certified-homeless-shelter-food-servicesReducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients With End Stage Renal Disease (Follow-Up)
… end stage renal disease (ESRD) who were eligible for, but not enrolled in Medicare. Medicaid recipients with ESRD may … cost avoidance. Our audit determined the Department did not effectively control the Medicaid costs of recipients … who met the Medicare eligibility criteria, but who were not enrolled in Medicare at the time their medical services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-end-stage-renal-disease-followFacilities Planning Bureau Project Review
… its review of projects in a timely manner and, if not, what the impacts on school districts are. We also sought … cost almost $8.7 billion. The remaining 1,957 projects did not have associated estimated costs for a variety of reasons … for the 6,905 projects was over $1.2 million. State aid is available for certain projects with construction costs of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/04/facilities-planning-bureau-project-reviewDiNapoli: Consumers Should Read Fine Print On Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… many types of retail cards sold after August 22, 2010 are not permitted to charge inactivity fees unless the card has … must be disclosed directly on the card and gift cards may not expire within the first five years after purchase. Since … card is not used within a certain period of time; Fees to call and check the balance remaining on the card; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-consumers-should-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonAppropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the 14 … which provides a wide range of health care services to individuals who are economically disadvantaged and/or have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-health-system-followDiNapoli: New York's Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Fixing
… and improvements over the next two decades, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … in public health threats, property damage or inconvenience for residents and businesses. New York needs to significantly … capital plans; establishing legal capital reserve funds when appropriate; and keeping taxpayers informed about system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-drinking-water-infrastructure-needs-fixingTown of Altona – Apparent Misappropriations of Cash Receipts and Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-282)
… including special districts. Key Findings The Board did not have the information needed to properly monitor and … the apparent misappropriation of funds. The Town does not have complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records. The Supervisor did not perform proper monthly bank reconciliations during our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/15/town-altona-apparent-misappropriations-cash-receipts-and-supervisors-records-andSUNY Bulletin No. SU-251
… Purpose To notify agencies of the renaming of TDA deduction code 404 … deduction code 404 – SUNY 403(b) Plan. SUNY is authorized to request these changes under Education Law Article 8C. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-251-modification-state-university-new-york-suny-tax-deferredDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows
… growth since the end of the 2008-09 recession, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … the state grew by $439 million, or 3 percent, from 2013 to 2014. In 2013, the growth rate was 5.2 percent. New York’s … in monitoring their revenues and spending and be ready to tighten their belts should this slowdown continue.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slowsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1275
… Purpose To notify agencies of the new deduction codes 616 PAF Retirement Before Tax (PAF … PAF Arrears Before Tax (PAF ARBTX) established for members of the New York State Police and Fireman Retirement System (PFRS). Affected Employees Members of PFRS in Tiers 3, 5 and 6 Background An Internal Revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1275-new-deduction-code-616-paf-retirement-tax-paf-btx-and-new-deductionState Agencies Bulletin No. 2195
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of processing requirements for employees who claim exempt … year 2024. The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance requires Form IT-2104-E (Certificate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2195-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2024Chautauqua County – Financial Condition (2023M-111)
… Legislature (Legislature) and other County officials did not adopt realistic budgets, routinely monitor the District’s … or 29 percent each year, from 2019 through 2022. Did not enforce collection of water usage billed to Chadwick Bay … from the general fund for District operations and did not repay the general fund, as required, because the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/12/22/chautauqua-county-financial-condition-2023m-111State Agencies Bulletin No. 2150
… CSEA LLS payment and provide instructions for payments not automatically processed. Affected Employees: Employees in … in the check dates listed below. For employees who do not have direct deposit, this payment will be processed in a … – Payments Not Processed Automatically . Control-D Report Available Prior to Processing: Prior to the automatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2150-october-2023-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lumpUse of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the one … administering and enforcing election laws in the State. To fulfill these responsibilities, the BOE offers assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-security-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2139
… 2023 M/C LLS Payment and provide instructions for payments not automatically processed. Affected Employees: Employees … this payment via direct deposit. For employees who do not have direct deposit, this payment will be processed in a … – Payments Not Processed Automatically. Control-D Report Available Prior to Processing: The following Control-D report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2139-april-2023-managementconfidential-mc-longevity-lump-sum-lls-paymentState Agencies Bulletin No. 2138
… Performance Advances and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees: Employees … Rate Code of ANN on the payment effective date; and Did not have a withholding recommendation approved by DOB. … performance advance (see OSC Actions ). Control-D Report Available Prior to Processing: The following Control-D report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2138-april-2023-managementconfidential-mc-performance-advancesCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-5)
… Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $45 million to liquidate current deficits in … use tax as well as City and State mortgage tax that may not be achievable. Results in additional debt and interest … State aid for services and expenses, which may not be available in future years. Does not include a specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/16/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-5