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Comptroller DiNapoli: 26 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… the remaining 21 as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” The scores are based on the evaluation of 672 school districts … by DiNapoli today in conjunction with the fiscal stress scores showed the regions of Central New York, Long Island … high percentages of districts in fiscal stress. The scores are based on financial information submitted as part …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/comptroller-dinapoli-26-school-districts-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… in public funds. Peck pocketed cash paid by residents for fines, fees and surcharges, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “For years, Ms. Peck violated the trust of her neighbors and … County District Attorney’s office and the State Police for their hard work on this case.” “The Jefferson County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftIntroduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance
… (IT) systems including, but not limited to, costs for computers and related hardware equipment, software, … and personnel training. They rely on IT systems for storing and processing important financial and … Management, including the governing board, is responsible for ensuring that the right IT internal controls are in place …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governanceDiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… the Morris Central School District. “Stealing money meant for the education of children is shameful,” DiNapoli said. … FBI and the State Police, she has been held accountable for her actions. I thank them for their continued collaboration in combatting public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtState Agencies Bulletin No. 2161
… within the same company after being terminated or retired for more than six months. Background: The IRS released the … Publication 15-T, Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods , for use in 2020 and after. Additionally, effective December … The new 2020 Form W-4 eliminates the use of allowances for purposes of calculating adjustments to wages when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2161-locked-query-identify-employees-who-require-new-form-w-4-employeesNursing Home Surveillance (Follow-Up)
… four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Nursing Home Surveillance ( 2015-S-26 ). Background The Department of Health (Department) oversees nursing home facilities in New York State through its Division of Nursing Homes and Intermediate Care Facilities for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/08/nursing-home-surveillance-followACDS, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. Background ACDS, a not-for-profit organization located in Plainview, New York, is an … and Suffolk counties. The counties pay tuition to ACDS for these services using reimbursement rates set by SED. The … that ACDS reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/12/acds-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualHagedorn Little Village School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. Background HLVS, a not-for-profit organization located in Seaford, New York, is an … and Suffolk counties. The counties pay tuition to HLVS for these services using reimbursement rates set by SED. The … that HLVS reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/18/hagedorn-little-village-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualHear 2 Learn PLLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Manual (2014-S-3) State Education Department: Bright Start Pediatric Services - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/hear-2-learn-pllc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… pursuant to a General Development Plan (GDP), for the development and operation of the 147 acres comprising … and formal approvals that are necessary to be accountable for such costs. Key Findings We reviewed 156 payments … Included in the expenditures we questioned were payments for personal travel, out-of-state and conferences in another …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-3College at Buffalo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State, as well as other … a result of our analysis, we examined the travel expenses for one College at Buffalo (College) employee whose expenses … records prior to July 1, 2008. The travel expenses for the one College employee selected for audit were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/college-buffalo-selected-employee-travel-expensesSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, and Oneida counties. Its mission is to provide “safe, convenient, reliable, and … that support overall objectives. The audit identified a total of $4.3 million of Authority spending that was … for each. In addition, the policies should state what type of supporting documentation and formal approvals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Medicaid Program – Multiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims
… The APG system was adopted by the Department of Health (Department) in an effort to more accurately pay … APG claim payments totaling $10,195,755 for dental clinic claims that were processed without sufficient scrutiny … Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Department of Health: Overpayments of Ambulatory Patient Group Claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/medicaid-program-multiple-same-day-procedures-ambulatory-patient-groups-claimsOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing (Follow-Up)
… of both contracts and other purchases, including those for IT services provided by consultants and contract staff. … to ITS’ policies, program managers are responsible for monitoring project deliverables and timelines, and then … to ensure compliance with contract terms and deliverables. For 14 of the 20 contracts we reviewed, ITS provided adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/08/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffing-followAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act
… Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, “Acts”). The audit … into three program areas: the Dedicated Bridge and Highway Safety Program, the Compulsory Insurance Services Program, … and billing practices by analyzing reported premium data and, where indicated, taking appropriate follow-up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityCollection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees (Follow-Up)
… report, Collection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees (Report 2014-S-52 ). About the … is responsible for regulating the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles and loads on the State highway system … of the load, such as sand, soil, or gravel. Divisible load overweight permits are issued only by the Bureau. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/collection-special-hauling-and-divisible-load-overweight-permit-fees-followProcurement Practices
… paid to two vendors: Buffalo Foundation Activities, Inc. for research-related administrative services; and Corr Distributors, Inc. for custodial equipment maintenance. Buffalo’s poor … overcharges by vendors, and purchases that lack support for business need or reasonableness of price, among other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/03/procurement-practicesMedicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … made in our initial audit report, Medicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers (Report 2016-S-54 ). … To determine the extent of implementation of the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providers-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1956
… in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure, and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program, or who used Empire Star Public … dated 11/24/2021, and Institution paychecks dated 12/02/2021. OSC Actions OSC will process CLEFR transactions … is considered a taxable fringe benefit. As such, it is supplemental taxable income, will be added to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1956-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2021Steuben County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-97)
Steuben County Soil and Water Conservation District Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements 2013M97
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/08/02/steuben-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-over-cash