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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the following school audits have been issued. Bay Shore Union … officials did not seek competition for the services of 16 of 20 professional service providers who were paid … The district’s failure to solicit competition may result in obtaining services on unfavorable terms and conditions, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsParkland Alienation (2014-MS-5)
… compliance with their Parkland Alienation legislation for the period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013. … convey parkland to a non-public entity, or to use parkland for another purpose, the municipality must receive prior … appraised fair market value of the lands being alienated for the purchase of additional parkland. Key Findings Five of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/parkland-alienation-2014-ms-5South Colonie Central School District – Internal Controls Over Timekeeping Procedures (2013M-298)
… to April 30, 2013. Background The South Colonie Central School District is located in the Towns of Colonie and … working for different functional departments and school buildings. Our tests included regular hours, overtime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/10/south-colonie-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-timekeepingState Agencies Bulletin No. 231
… Purpose To explain the use of deduction code 431 Fingerprint Fees Affected … or titles required to have a fingerprint search through the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), except for employees of the City University of New York Effective Date Immediately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/231-fingerprint-fee-processingDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… balances can be turned over to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) after five years of inactivity. In 2023, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1718
… Purpose To advise agencies of the proper treatment of qualified parking benefits provided … Employees Employees who receive qualified parking benefits from agencies Background The IRS issues guidance on an annual … parking,” using mass transit, commuter highway vehicles, and car pools. Qualified parking is defined as parking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1718-qualified-parking-benefitsIX.12.P Annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and Non-Cash Awards – IX. Federal Grants
… Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 10.555 National School Lunch Program 10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12p-annual-schedule-expenditures-federal-and-non-cash-awardsMedicaid 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-rebatesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1493
… Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax and income tax withholding. The adjustment rules are designed to provide a … (correction) of errors in FICA tax and income tax withholding. As the employer, once OSC becomes aware of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1493-new-repayment-rate-deduction-code-502-nys-ssmedicare-deficiencyCUNY Bulletin No. CU-547
… Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax and income tax withholding. The adjustment rules are designed to provide a … (correction) of errors in FICA tax and income tax withholding. As the employer, once OSC becomes aware of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-547-new-repayment-rate-deduction-code-582-cuny-ssmedicareOversight of Certified Homeless Shelter Food Services
… the food services at certified homeless shelters in New York City, and whether the meals served meet State … provide meals that are balanced, nutritious, and adequate in amount to meet the dietary needs of residents. Such meals … Regardless of where it is prepared, all food served in New York City shelters must comply with New York City Food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/29/oversight-certified-homeless-shelter-food-servicesMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Payments to Transportation Management Contractors and Providers
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) made improper Medicaid … the Medicaid Redesign Team to reduce Medicaid costs and improve the delivery of health care services. As part of … process of removing non-emergency transportation services from the mainstream Medicaid managed care benefit package and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/15/medicaid-program-appropriateness-payments-transportation-management-contractors-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 1012
… processing and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees Eligible … year of service in such grade by October 1, 2010; and did not receive a Performance Advance in April 2010; and was … ”Unsatisfactory” on their last annual evaluation date are not eligible to receive a Performance Advance. Agencies must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1012-october-2010-performance-advances-graded-and-ns-equated-grade-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 977
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for payments not processed … of 2008, Article 8, Section 131.6 of the Civil Service Law and the 2007-2011 negotiated agreement between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association provide for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/977-april-2010-performance-advances-graded-and-ns-equated-grade-employeesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-50
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for payments not processed … Chapter 49 of the Laws of 2008, Article 8, Section 131.6 and the 2007-2011 negotiated agreement between the State of New York and RRSU provide for the payment of Performance Advances to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-50-october-2010-performance-advances-graded-and-ns-equatedDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-31
… agency review after the automatic payments have been made. All reports will be sorted by agency code, then by employee … Increment Payment Report This report identifies all employees who received the automatic Performance Advance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-31-april-2008-performance-advances-and-longevity-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 778
… for tax withholdings that are entered into PayServ does not comply with IRS Rules and Regulations. Affected … page 3: “Form W-4 includes three types of information that your employer will use to figure your withholding. Whether to … for tax withholdings that are entered into PayServ does not comply with IRS Rules and Regulation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/778-fixed-amounts-tax-withholdingState Agencies Bulletin No. 947
… provides either a paycheck credit or an income tax refund to employees who earn low or modest wages, provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/947-agency-instructions-employees-who-claim-advance-earned-income-tax-creditTown of Fishkill – Fiscal Stress (2013M-188)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for the period … Key Findings The Town is currently in fiscal stress, due to the Board’s failure to adopt realistic budgets over the past four years. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/16/town-fishkill-fiscal-stress-2013m-188VI.2.B Policies/Laws – VI. Budgets
… and how or when state funds are spent. State Finance Law (SFL) §24 , also known as “Budget Reform” Legislation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi2b-policieslaws