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Use of New York State Snowmobile Trail Development and Maintenance Funds
… Snowmobile Trail Development and Maintenance Fund is used for its intended purpose. Background In 1985, the New York … (Program) administered by Parks. Parks is responsible for authorizing payments, monitoring the Program, and planning for the development and maintenance of safe snowmobile trails …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/02/use-new-york-state-snowmobile-trail-development-and-maintenance-funds-0DiNapoli: Five Fortune 500 Companies Reach Agreements on Corporate Political Spending
… proposal pending at eight other portfolio companies: Aetna Inc.; Express Scripts Holding Co.; Johnson & Johnson; NextEra Energy Inc.; Nisource Inc.; The Travelers Companies Inc.; Western Union Co.; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-five-fortune-500-companies-reach-agreements-corporate-political-spendingComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Brushton-Moira Central School District , Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Many NYC Senior Citizens Remaining Too Long on DFTA Wait Lists for Services
… Department for the Aging’s (DFTA) client wait lists to get critical assistance like home delivered meals, … ensure seniors are getting the support they depend on in a timely manner.” DFTA contracts with service providers to … benefits, and enroll eligible clients in services. When services cannot be provided immediately, clients are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-many-nyc-senior-citizens-remaining-too-long-dfta-wait-lists-servicesXV.4.A Reconciling Prior Fiscal Year Credit Card Charges – XV. End of Year
… and Reconciling State Credit Card Charge of this Guide SFS Coach for Job Aids, as well as SFS's Quick Start Guides on … on this topic, visit the job aids published to SFS Coach. SFS Coach is accessible from the SFS home page after logging in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4a-reconciling-prior-fiscal-year-credit-card-chargesXIII.2.B Expense Report Submission – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… reimbursement, receiving no reimbursement, or owes money to the State (i.e., Due to State.) Employees should … and necessary. Expense reports shall be submitted by the employee or the employee’s assigned proxy. If a proxy … of this Chapter. Additionally, the proxy must be approved by the employee’s supervisor and the agency Finance Office. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2b-expense-report-submissionAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… (or sole) responsibilities. Providing dedicated resources to perform this function will help ensure that this key … of public money. Although boards are not required to establish a position with claims auditing responsibilities, many have found it to be a successful approach to fulfilling this key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorOperational 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-guidelinesUnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. Civil Service … acupuncture. United defines acupuncture as a technique for treating certain painful conditions by passing long thin … to December 31, 2019, United paid more than $247 million for acupuncture services and more than $48 million for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupuncture-related-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… documentation to support efforts were made to obtain the best price. None of the 10 professional service providers … The board decided this was not in county residents’ best interest due to cost and environmental factors. City of … and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsAdministration of Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Plans
… 2015 to June 30, 2018. About the Program Every year, tens of thousands of New Yorkers suffer an injury or occupational illness … and are required to buy insurance against the cost of occupational injury and illness by using a private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/25/administration-self-insured-workers-compensation-plansDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar For First Quarter
… sales of $4.27 billion include $2.97 billion of new money and $1.30 billion of refundings or reofferings as … scheduled for January, of which $1.59 billion is new money and $140 million is refundings or reofferings. $1.14 … than 50,000 state contracts, visit www.openbooknewyork.com. The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterWhat Not to Report – Legacy Reporting
… Not all items considered taxable by the IRS constitute salary as defined by the Retirement and … PFRS (15 percent of regular salary) members Overtime which is paid by private, non-governmental entities Payments made … 125 of the Internal Revenue Code: “…by an employee who is a participant in the New York State and Local Employees’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/what-not-reportVendor Responsibility Documentation
… PDF Version Transaction Type Vendor Responsibility Profile Parts I & III Contract … Multi-phase project - not initial submission New York State agencies Non-administering agency use of multi-agency … Water, Sewer and Water & Soil Districts The Office of the State Comptroller reserves the right to request a Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendor-responsibility-documentationCompliance With State Arts Education Requirements
… one unit of Arts education (i.e., visual arts, music, dance, or theater) during their stay to receive a high school … the benefits that research attributes to Arts education. For 87 of the students in our sample, the Arts education that … who lacked the required Arts education certification. For 126 students in our sample, documentation supporting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/compliance-state-arts-education-requirementsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. Department of … of Transportation Services and Expenses (2021-S-1) The department has not established adequate controls to … limited to no central monitoring of payments made through the contractor responsible for serving vehicles. Further, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsXI.7.C Deferred Payment Arrangements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… The purpose of this Section is to set forth requirements for establishing repayment … The agreement establishes a payment schedule in order to satisfy a debt. A DPA represents an arrangement made by a … For additional instruction on this topic, visit the job aids published to SFS Coach. SFS Coach is accessible from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7c-deferred-payment-arrangementsMonitoring the Green Innovation Grant Program
… administers is the GIGP, which supports projects across New York State that utilize unique stormwater infrastructure … allowed to soak back into the ground, recharging aquifers, rivers, and streams. Green stormwater infrastructure includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/monitoring-green-innovation-grant-programCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… Establishing an effective water accounting system is a necessary first step in controlling water losses and reducing water system costs. The Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has … rate. Perform a cost-benefit analysis Now that you know what your current situation costs, you should perform a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemCost-Saving Ideas: Monitoring Health Insurance Premiums for Retirees
… costs by allowing the retiree to buy coverage at the group rate. 1 Containing health insurance costs should be a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-monitoring-health-insurance-premiums-retirees