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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … additional fund balance to finance operations. In addition, the unemployment reserve is overfunded. … exceeding statutory limits by almost $1.7 million. In addition, the district’s tax certiorari reserve appears to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Responsibility for IT Internal Controls – Information Technology Governance
… Internal controls are essential to the effective operation of local governments and schools. They encompass the … process, transmit and store can be trusted; are available when needed; and are adequately protected from unauthorized … and ethical leadership. Generally, governing boards do not design internal controls or develop the written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/responsibility-it-internal-controlsXIII.2.B Expense Report Submission – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… proxy is used, the agency must follow the process outlined in Section 2 – Employee Expense Reimbursement Policies of … to be the employee’s proxy and the employee’s supervisor in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). All expense reports … the approver reviewing the expenses should be someone in a position of authority who is knowledgeable of the rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2b-expense-report-submissionXI.7.C Deferred Payment Arrangements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Office. The agreement establishes a payment schedule in order to satisfy a debt. A DPA represents an arrangement … debt. An agency should follow the process outlined in the DOB Budget Policy and Reporting Manual Item K-0036 to … and Transaction Preparation: DPA transactions are created in the Customer Contracts Module and require a New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7c-deferred-payment-arrangementsXV.4.A Reconciling Prior Fiscal Year Credit Card Charges – XV. End of Year
… period to the next accounting period – resulting in delays to FYE processing. Business Units are required to … for approval by the deadline for online vouchers stated in the Calendar . Ensure any existing reconciliation vouchers … for approval by the deadline for online vouchers stated in the Calendar . NOTE- reconciliation vouchers cannot be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4a-reconciling-prior-fiscal-year-credit-card-chargesDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar For First Quarter
… and $400 million is a refunding. The anticipated sales in the first quarter compare to past planned sales of $7.57 … programs. The schedule will be modified and updated in response to changes in program needs and market conditions. It is also contingent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterJanuary 2001: Accounting & Reporting of Expendable and Non-expendable Trusts
… earnings and not the principal may be spent. Currently, in the Uniform System of Accounts (USA), these trusts are accounted for and reported in the fiduciary funds, TE Fund (Expendable) and TN Fund (Non … and use the full accrual basis of accounting. As described in our June 2000 bulletin, OSC "will make the necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/january-2001-accounting-reporting-expendable-and-non-expendable-trustsUse of New York State Snowmobile Trail Development and Maintenance Funds
… Fund is used for its intended purpose. Background In 1985, the New York State Legislature required the Office … to prepare a plan to service the snowmobile trail miles in New York State and established the means to fund a statewide snowmobile trail system. In 1989, Parks completed the plan and the use of the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/02/use-new-york-state-snowmobile-trail-development-and-maintenance-fundsUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… and expanding New York's rich cultural resources. In 2007, former New York State Governor Eliot Spitzer … 1, 2007 at an annual salary capped by law at $109,800. In the same month Ms. Hitchens began work at the Council, … term. Ms. Hitchens resigned from her Council position in May 2011. Key Findings We found possible violations of law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsTuition Assistance Program – LIM College
… certifying students for State financial aid. Background TAP is the largest student grant program administered by the … risk that a significant number of students certified for TAP were not eligible for awards. Nonetheless, our tests did … to help ensure that they fully credit student accounts for TAP awards within the required time frames. The State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/01/tuition-assistance-program-lim-collegeAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… over 5,000 ride permits and collected more than $530,000 in permit revenues. Records indicate that, during this … visits to conduct inspections of rides across the State. In 2013 alone, Department staff performed more than 9,000 … accidents or incidents reported, two of which resulted in fatalities. Department inspectors promptly responded to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyCompliance With State Arts Education Requirements
… from the cohort of 51,874 students who entered high school in 2007 and graduated with high school diplomas in 2011. These students were the most recently certified … attributes to Arts education. For 87 of the students in our sample, the Arts education that they received was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/compliance-state-arts-education-requirementsOperational Advisory No. 32
… of Appropriation/AP Adjustment Voucher should be submitted in SFS for OSC approval. All other revenue sources must be … Since the refund relates to a payment that was posted in SFS, a “Related Voucher” must be linked to the … Agencies must include the Citibank voucher ID as backup or in comments. Use Supplier ID: 0RPCARDPUR - ROA Vendor Refund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/32-refund-appropriation-ap-adjustment-voucher-guidelinesAdministration of Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Plans
… to their injured employees. Virtually all employers in New York State must provide workers’ compensation, and are … Fund, or by electing to self-insure or participating in group self-insurance. Three of the MTA’s agencies – New … and administer their own workers’ compensation claims in accordance with the Law. Key Findings We found that there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/25/administration-self-insured-workers-compensation-plansUnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services
… acupuncture service. Key Findings We identified $7,331,458 in actual and potential overpayments for services not … payments during our audit period. We found: $210,068 in overpayments from a random sample of 836 services, from 10 … that United made overpayments of $7,010,427. $223,765 in duplicate payments for services already paid on another …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupuncture-related-servicesDiNapoli: Many NYC Senior Citizens Remaining Too Long on DFTA Wait Lists for Services
… P. DiNapoli. “There are nearly two million senior citizens in our city, many of whom are among our most vulnerable … to ensure seniors are getting the support they depend on in a timely manner.” DFTA contracts with service providers to … evaluate benefits, and enroll eligible clients in services. When services cannot be provided immediately, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-many-nyc-senior-citizens-remaining-too-long-dfta-wait-lists-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1598
… several individuals that are currently Retired and Rehired in PayServ who still show as Elect in the Savings Plans page and are receiving service credit … which they are not entitled. Effective Dates: Beginning in paychecks dated November 15, 2017. OSC Actions: Beginning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1598-terminating-retirement-plans-active-employees-prior-job-action-retireState Agencies Bulletin No. 1664.1
… or otherwise changed. To ensure that all actions taken in PayServ regarding union membership and union dues … to initiate, discontinue and modify the payroll deduction in PayServ for those unions that do not currently submit … consistent with payroll processing requirements. In most cases, the transaction will be processed in the next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/16641-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payroll-deductions-unionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the South Jefferson Central School District . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … School District – Financial Condition (Orange County) In fiscal years 2011-12 through 2015-16, the board … to fund operations. However, due to operating surpluses in four of the five years, $3.9 million of the appropriated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… maintenance costs. Also, the department does not monitor in-house maintenance expenses but, rather, relies on each … (2021-S-7) The audit identified over $36.1 million in improper Medicaid payments. By the end of the audit … been recovered. Auditors also identified seven providers in the Medicaid program who were charged with or found guilty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits