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Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… documentation. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Battery Park City Authority: Selected Aspects of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-3Elementary and Secondary Education – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… from the Education Supplemental Appropriations Act, and $243 million from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Federal pandemic relief … states in per-pupil disbursements for public elementary and secondary education at $26,571, according to the U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/elementary-and-secondary-educationUse of New York State Snowmobile Trail Development and Maintenance Funds
… the Fund of about $5 million annually and then distributes funds to approved local sponsors, who administer snowmobile … Association Treasurer and President of a TME to redirect funds from another TME to his own. We referred this matter to … corrective action to ensure the affected club received the funds it was entitled to; conversely, recover any improperly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/02/use-new-york-state-snowmobile-trail-development-and-maintenance-funds-0Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Purpose To determine whether the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority’s discretionary spending complied with its guidelines and was reasonable, adequately supported, and properly … period was April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2012. Background The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (Authority) was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingState Agencies Bulletin No. 302
… Purpose To provide a listing of employee addresses that do not meet United States Postal Service standards for bar … Not Barcodeable Report, contains employees' addresses that do not meet U.S. postal standards for bar code mailing. These … To provide a listing of employee addresses that do not meet United States Postal Service standards for bar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/302-npay766-employee-address-not-barcodeable-reportSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Authority (Authority) was created in 1970 as a public benefit corporation, to provide transportation … for each. In addition, the policies should state what type of supporting documentation and formal approvals are … questionable expenses included the costs for special events, memberships, and sponsorships. Although the nature of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Fare Evasion (Follow-Up)
… Connecticut. The MTA has two agencies that provide bus and subway service within New York City: New York City Transit … York Codes, Rules and Regulations. Riders who enter the subway system or ride buses without paying the fare are … Planning is responsible for generating random samples of subway stations for traffic checkers to observe and record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/fare-evasion-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2156
… purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of changes in maintenance rates for employee housing and meals. Affected … or 402 (Non-Taxable Maintenance) are affected. Background: In accordance with Division of the Budget Policy and … for State employees. Effective Dates: The changes outlined in Item s B-0300 and B-0300A are effective as of September 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2156-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsState Agencies Bulletin No. 238
… Purpose To explain OSC and agency procedures when filled positions are abolished or inactivated by the Department of Civil Service Affected Employees Employees … Report to notify agencies when inactivated or abolished positions are incumbered or "encumbered". The Position …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/238-abolished-and-inactivated-nystep-positionsXVI.3.K Interim Reporting – XVI. Financial Reporting
… will be reflected in the interim period in which the revision is made and results of prior interim periods will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3k-interim-reportingXI.2.F Timely Submittal of Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Sufficient time must be incorporated to allow for review of contract transactions submitted to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). RISKS IN PROVIDING GOODS OR … providing goods or services prior to OSC approval of a contract assumes a risk of non-payment or reduced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2f-timely-submittal-contractsNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members
… Objective To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York paid claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible. The audit covered the period from … Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired State, local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-servicesLowville Academy and Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-154)
… purposes and were properly audited and approved prior to payment. Key Findings Because the claims auditor was also … such as a lack of purchasing agent approval prior to purchase, evidence of oral quotes, departmental approval, … involved in the purchasing function. Develop procedures to provide additional guidance on the claims auditor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/lowville-academy-and-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019mTaconic Hills Central School District – Financial Management (2019M-155)
… limit. Key Findings The Board overestimated appropriations by a total of $12.6 million from 2013-14 through 2017-18. As … approximately $6.5 million, exceeding the statutory limit by 13 percentage points. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/25/taconic-hills-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-155Children’s Education Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… for-profit special education provider located in Jamestown. CES provides preschool special education … the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, CES reported $725,856 in reimbursable costs for the two rate-based preschool … programs it operated. Key Findings We identified $2,509 in other than personal service costs reported by CES on its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/childrens-education-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualChildren's Development Group, PLLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs submitted by Children’s Development Group, PLLC … applicable State Education Department (SED) requirements. The audit covered costs reported on CDG’s CFR for the reporting year ended June 30, 2016. About the Program CDG …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/11/childrens-development-group-pllc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Industrial Hemp
… (Department) is adequately administering the Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program (Program) in … 1, 2016 through May 31, 2019. About the Program Industrial hemp is an expanding commodity in the United States, as both … plastics. Federal and State law define industrial hemp as any part of the Cannabis sativa L. plant with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/oversight-industrial-hempTravel Advisory No. 18
The Office of the State Comptroller updated the following in Chapter XIII Section 9 of the Guide to Financial Operations
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/18-gfo-updates-chapter-xiii-section-9-allowed-values-processing-payments-sfsTravel Advisory No. 16
… Values for Processing Payments in SFS Reference : Guide to Financial Operations: Chapter XIII, Section 9 – Allowed … the following in Chapter XIII, Section 9 of the Guide to Financial Operations: Chapter / Section Name Description … – Business Purpose Updated the Business Purpose attachment to include a new business purpose: Deployment: Travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/16-gfo-update-chapter-xiii-section-9-allowed-values-processing-payments-sfsMedicaid Program – Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients
… premium payments on behalf of recipients enrolled in the Medicare buy-in program. The audit covered Medicaid payments for individuals enrolled in the Medicare buy-in program for the period from January 1, … premium payments on behalf of recipients enrolled in the Medicare buyin program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipients