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Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… To determine whether the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) needs its cash advance … and Travel Fund - $3,000. Key Findings Parks consolidated some of its authorized advance accounts by transferring the … the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) of the change. Two funds had shortages that originated prior to 2011, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsRetirees
… Information for retirees of the New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS and resources to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retireesOverpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Follow-Up)
… range of outpatient medical services, physicians’ fees, and medical supplies. For individuals enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare, Medicare is generally the primary payer while … financial obligation of the patient (such as deductibles and coinsurance). Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/26/overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-b-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 817
… undeliverable, the agency should forward the check to the NYS Department of Tax and Finance, Division of Treasury, per …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/817-location-pay-location-pay-mid-hudson-and-inconvenience-pay-seasonalState Agencies Bulletin No. 800
… Step payment rules for demotions will be identical to Longevity Lump Sum payment rules as described in Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/800-april-2008-public-employees-federation-pef-merit-step-listings-andNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance has met Federal requirements for … 2016 to June 2, 2016. Background The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (Office) is responsible for supervising State programs that provide assistance and support to eligible families and individuals. Two such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/18/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityReview of Real Property Holdings for Disposal (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial report, Review of Real Property Holdings for Disposal ( 2010-S-48 ). Background Our initial … (Department) was not reviewing its real property holdings to identify properties for sale or disposal. We … made in our initial report Review of Real Property Holdings for Disposal 2010S48 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/07/review-real-property-holdings-disposal-followClinical Associates of the Finger Lakes – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED’s) … to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five years. CAFL is reimbursed for preschool special … personal service costs, such as property related costs and vehicle expenses, and $17,650 in personal service costs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/clinical-associates-finger-lakes-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOverpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions (Follow-Up)
… in our audit report, Overpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions (2010-S-30). Background … have special health care needs. When billing Medicaid for inpatient services, hospitals must indicate a patient’s … occurred primarily because hospitals billed Medicaid for higher (and more costly) levels of care when, in fact, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/07/overpayments-hospitals-claims-lengthy-acute-care-admissions-followCollection of Lease and Permit Revenues (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the four recommendations made in our initial report, Assessment and Collection of Lease and Permit Revenues ( 2012-S-6 ). … $1.4 million at least six years past due. Of 45 permits with past due balances we reviewed, the Department had not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/07/collection-lease-and-permit-revenues-followOn-Time Performance
… determine whether Staten Island Railway trains run on time and On-Time Performance (OTP) is reported accurately and completely. The audit covers March 1, 2013 through March … Railway (SIR) operates one train line between Tottenville and the St. George Terminal, where customers can connect with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/15/time-performanceTrain On-Time Performance
… performance. The audit covers the period March 1, 2013 to January 23, 2015. Background The Metropolitan Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/12/train-time-performanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 812
… Lot Carpool 2.24 2.50 Note: All figures include 8% sales tax. Agency Actions Notify affected employees. Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/812-automatic-rate-change-ogs-parkingDisposal of Electronic Devices
… pictures, but none contained PPSI. In New York City, 13 hard drives showed indications that they still contained … wiped of data. We were unable to locate 17 computer hard drives that had already been removed from computers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/25/disposal-electronic-devicesViolations of Law, Conflicts of Interest and Other Improprieties at the Department of Correctional Services' Food Production Center (Follow-Up)
… original report, Violations of Law, Conflicts of Interest and Other Improprieties at the Department of Correctional … of our audit of certain Center procurement contracts and payments to vendors for purchases of food products that occurred between January 1, 1996 and December 31, 2009. Our objective was to determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/violations-law-conflicts-interest-and-other-improprieties-department-correctional-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 865
… Purpose To provide agencies with instructions for the review of employees who claim exempt from Federal … who claim exempt from Federal withholding must file a new Form W-4 (Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate) … as claiming tax-exempt from Federal withholding and does not provide a new Form W-4 by February 15, 2009, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/865-claiming-exempt-federal-andor-state-tax-withholdingTuition Assistance Program – DeVry College
… To determine whether DeVry College of New York complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s … certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background Founded in 1931, DeVry … at DeVry’s New York campuses. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/tuition-assistance-program-devry-collegeSelected Procurement and Contracting Practices
… in other areas – such as the current limits on procurement card transactions – SUNY should consider revising its … that prices are reasonable. Update the procurement card policy related to cardholders’ transaction limits to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/selected-procurement-and-contracting-practicesDairy Inspections
… locations (e.g., plants, farms, bulk tankers) in calendar year 2013. Despite staffing shortages, the Unit does not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/dairy-inspectionsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-191
… Purpose To provide agencies with guidelines for the payment of the Recruitment and Retention Enhancement Payments for new and existing doctoral student employees and employees … listing each employee, including the employees NYS EmplID number and SUNY ID to SUNY Administration. Each comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-191-recruitment-and-retention-enhancement-payments-academic