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A Comparative Assessment of New York City’s Federal Pandemic Education Aid
The COVID-19 pandemic placed many State and local governments in a precarious position, both financially and operationally. Continuing to provide services during the pandemic increased costs at the same time revenue stability came into question, straining municipal budgets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2023.pdfEast Syracuse Minoa Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-174)
Determine whether East Syracuse Minoa Central School District (District) officials established adequate information technology (IT) controls to ensure employees’ personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) on the financial server was adequately protected from unauthorized access, use and loss
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/east-syracuse-minoa-2020-174.pdfImproper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Follow-Up) (2023-F-12) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Report 2020-S-61).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f12-response.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program: Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (2021-S-18) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Beacon Health Options paid mental health and substance abuse (MHSA) claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible for coverage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s18-response2.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program: Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (2021-S-18) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Beacon Health Options paid mental health and substance abuse (MHSA) claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible for coverage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s18-response1.pdfInfant and Child Learning Center - The Research Foundation for the State University of New York - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2017-S-22) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by Infant and Child Learning Center - The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (ICLC) ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s22-response.pdfOpinion 91-46
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … opinion. COUNTY CLERK-- Compensation (increase during term of office) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation … St Comp No 8445 p 55 still represents our views in light of the decision of the Court of Appeals in National …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-46Operational Advisory No. 6
… recording all re-appropriations contained in the 2025-2026 fiscal year enacted budget. All appropriations scheduled to lapse on March 31, 2026 contain the appropriate lapse date. Please see the … review appropriations scheduled to lapse on March 31, 2026 by utilizing the SFS report NYKK0004 as detailed in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/6-lapsing-notice-and-remindersWatertown City School District – Procurement (2021M-176)
… officials sought competition for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. Key Findings … policy and seek competition for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. Officials did not: Seek competition for the services procured from 13 professional service providers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/watertown-city-school-district-procurement-2021m-176Penfield Central School District – Procurement (2022M-76)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Penfield Central School … could not provide written justification for selecting the parcel that was purchased or an analysis or documentation for how they negotiated the price of the parcel, which was between $1,500 and $10,200 higher per acre …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/21/penfield-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-76Liberty Central School District – Information Technology (2022M-73)
… use, access and loss. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that were communicated confidentially … is increased. Establish adequate information technology (IT) contracts with the District’s vendors. As a result, the … the District may pay for duplicated services. Ensure the IT contingency plan was kept up to date. As a result, in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/09/liberty-central-school-district-information-technology-2022m-73Adirondack Central School District – Information Technology (2022M-61)
… information technology (IT) controls over the District’s network to help safeguard personal, private, and sensitive information (PPSI). Key Findings … Officials did not implement adequate IT controls to manage network user accounts. Of the 343 network accounts reviewed, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/12/adirondack-central-school-district-information-technology-2022m-61Whitesville Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-22)
… to define information technology services to be provided. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/18/whitesville-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-22West Canada Valley Central School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-41)
… her electronic signature was used by another employee to sign checks. The claims auditor did not approve medical, vision, and dental insurance claims totaling $3.9 million. … they will take corrective action. See OSC’s comment in Appendix B. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/west-canada-valley-central-school-district-non-payroll-disbursementsDavenport Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-147)
… There were no records to support the collection of hall rental receipts. As a result, the Board of Fire Commissioners … (Treasurer) or we are unable to verify whether all hall rental receipts were collected and deposited in a District … does not. Key Recommendations Establish controls over hall rental activity. Prepare and provide monthly financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/26/davenport-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-147City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B19-6-11)
… which expired in 2017, is settled. Key Recommendations Pass a resolution to raise water rates prior to the adoption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/15/city-newburgh-budget-review-b19-6-11State Agencies Bulletin No. 271
… and advise agencies of view access to the Retro Pay Review and Update panel, Retro Pay Summary panel, and the Workers' Compensation Data panel. … security classes that have access to paycheck data. Retro Pay Review and Update panel This panel will provide the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/271-agency-access-view-retroactive-payment-panels-and-workers-compensationTown of Dix – Justice Court Operations (2022M-06)
… Court (Court) collections and reported adjudicated cases in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings The Justices … collected, recorded, deposited, reported and remitted in a timely and accurate manner, or that all adjudicated … . Review the recording and reporting errors identified in this report and make necessary corrections. Upgrade the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2022/04/22/town-dix-justice-court-operations-2022m-06State Agencies Bulletin No. 2414
… on Military Stipend Leave on 01/01/2026, with or without pay, and recalculate the bi-weekly stipend. If the employee … wage will be used. The military wages on record for a pay period will be compared to the employee’s new biweekly … will be notified on the NPAY776 Consolidated Correction Sheet of any bi-weekly stipend changes or employees now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2414-2026-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsTier Status – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… 11 5 and 6 members under Sections 370a 371a and 375 Tier Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/tier-status