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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Goshen , Town of Hague and Seaford Fire District … and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately … through April 2013, department members did not always sign the daily member attendance record and not all overtime was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) after five years of inactivity. In 2023, the Office recovered over $27 million from gift … Statewide, New York City residents are owed the most in unclaimed funds stemming from gift cards, totaling nearly … DiNapoli’s office returns an average of $1.5 million in unclaimed funds every day and works with retailers to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli Announces $500 College Savings Sweepstakes
… for college. Winnings from the sweepstakes will be put in a new or existing 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan … save for college, is overseen by DiNapoli’s office in partnership with the Higher Education Services Corp. “New … Plan. There are more than 680,000 Direct Plan accounts in New York’s 529 College Savings Program. Since January, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-announces-500-college-savings-sweepstakesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Niskayuna , Town of Theresa and the City of Yonkers . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … and did not deposit more than $740,000 of water fees in a timely manner. In addition, the receiver’s monthly reports to the supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2IX.12.P Annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and Non-Cash Awards – IX. Federal Grants
… that do not have cash receipts and disbursements posted in the SFS. Non-cash benefits represent services and products … Government. These non-cash programs are not included in the annual TSA (Treasury State Agreement) because they do … However, the value of non-cash benefit programs are used in the determination of major program thresholds to identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12p-annual-schedule-expenditures-federal-and-non-cash-awards2022 Virtual Lunar New Year Celebration
… DiNapoli hosted his 10 th annual Lunar New Year event in celebration of the Year of the Tiger with prominent Asian … hosts one of the largest Lunar New Year celebrations in the State, drawing thousands of people to the area for its … DiNapoli's Economic Report on the Greater Flushing Area In recent years, Asian communities have faced rising hate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-lunar-new-year-celebrationSubmitting Final Payment and Service Information – When Employees Retire
… reported earnings. Ensure allowable payments are included in their Final Average Earnings (FAE) calculation. Determine … using the Accrued Payments and Leave Credits page in Retirement Online . NYSLRS will not accept paper forms. … your employees’ pension benefits sooner and will result in more accurate billing information for your employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/submitting-final-payment-and-service-informationMedicaid Program – Impact of Rejected Encounters on the Collection of Drug Rebates
… 453,706 pharmacy encounter claims totaling $59.1 million in payments that were rejected by DOH’s encounter system. As … of these rejections, we estimated a total of $31.2 million in missed drug rebates. The encounter system rejected these … claim data. As a result, DOH did not include these claims in its rebate process. The most common encounter claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/23/medicaid-program-impact-rejected-encounters-collection-drug-rebatesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-762
… Family Leave program. Affected Employees All employees in the below bargaining units will be affected. NY Barg U … Dates Deductions for affected employees will begin in paychecks dated April 6, 2023. Eligibility Criteria All the employees in the above bargaining units (T7, TN and TV) are required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-762-cuny-nys-paid-family-leave-additional-bargaining-unitsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… District Transportation Authority (Authority) was created in 1970 as a public benefit corporation, to provide transportation services in the Capital District and surrounding areas. The … of $543,400 of Authority spending that was discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Hourly Based Information Technology Services
… and (iii) exclusively for hours worked. Background In November 2012, the Division of the Budget and OGS jointly … for specialty titles are based upon job title and region. In addition, the bill rates for all standard and most specialty title consultants are based in part on months of experience. Bill rates vary within job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/hourly-based-information-technology-servicesUniversity at Buffalo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State as well as other outliers. The highest-cost travelers each incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses during the three year period ending March … $3,593,928. We also audited one employee with an outlier in fuel expenses that totaled $45,882. In total, we examined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/university-buffalo-selected-employee-travel-expensesCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings
… NY, the State’s program for pursuing energy efficiency in State government buildings while advancing economic … State government’s utility expenses, fostering investment in smart buildings, protecting the environment and public … EO 88 mandated a 20 percent collective improvement in the energy performance of all covered agencies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildingsFranklin County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-252)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s financial … 1, 2009, to June 30, 2013. Background Franklin County is located in northeastern New York State and has a population of approximately 51,600. The County is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/franklin-county-fiscal-stress-2013m-252Sullivan County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-81)
… Sullivan County has a population of 77,547, is located in the southeastern part of New York State, and includes 15 … of those five years have suffered operational deficits. In addition, general fund balance is artificially inflated … the last three years. These staff reductions could result in significant delays for necessary services and an increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/sullivan-county-fiscal-stress-2013m-81Quogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Cash Receipts (2013M-274)
… The Quogue Union Free School District is located in the Town of Southampton, in Suffolk County. The District is governed by the Board of … Develop a plan to use the surplus fund balance identified in this report in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/quogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-cash-receiptsUtica City School District – Financial Condition (2013M-341)
… period July 1, 2011 through March 31, 2013. Background The Utica City School District is a small city school district whose boundaries are the same as the City of Utica in Oneida County. The District is governed by the Board … Utica City School District Financial Condition 2013M341 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/28/utica-city-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-341South Colonie Central School District – Internal Controls Over Timekeeping Procedures (2013M-298)
… The South Colonie Central School District is located in the Towns of Colonie and Guilderland in Albany County, and the Town of Niskayuna in Schenectady County. The District is governed by the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/10/south-colonie-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-timekeepingNiagara Charter School – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-294)
… 6, 2013. Background The Niagara Charter School, located in the Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, is governed by a … and enrollment was not always adequately supported. In some instances, for students with less than full-time … the full-time equivalents (FTEs), which resulted in over-billing school districts by more than $10,200. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/niagara-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2013m-294LaFayette Central School District – Reserves (2013M-387)
… through June 30, 2013. Background The District is located in Onondaga County and the Onondaga Nation Territory. It is … $19.4 million. Key Findings Four of the five reserve funds in the District were not formally established. However, since … did not have a plan for funding several of its reserves. In addition, the Board did not adopt written policies for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/lafayette-central-school-district-reserves-2013m-387