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State Agencies Bulletin No. 919
… Purpose To describe changes that are required to apply the proper taxation for employees who are receiving a retroactive military stipend increase but are no longer receiving a military stipend. Affected … To describe changes that are required to apply the proper taxation for employees who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/919-taxation-retroactive-raise-payments-employees-receiving-military-stipendSecurity and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services' Core Systems (Follow-Up)
… of a disaster or mishap that disables normal processing. We found that ITS did not have established policies and … procedures for backup of key Division systems. Also, ITS does not have an active regional backup site, and Division … for total data loss in the event of a regional disaster. We also found ITS did not comply with certain State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systems-followSecurity Over Electronic Protected Health Information (Follow-Up)
… had adequate protection policies in place and a plan to make mandatory notifications when ePHI is lost or stolen. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/07/security-over-electronic-protected-health-information-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1118
… To inform agencies of the content information for the 2011 Form W-2. Affected Employees According to IRS Publication 15, Circular E for 2011, and the Instructions for Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement), employers are required to furnish each employee with a Form W-2 by January 31, 2012. Effective Date(s) 2011 Form …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1118-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2011Essex County Sheriff’s Department – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-35)
… transactions and to provide for an adequate audit trail reports. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/19/essex-county-sheriffs-department-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-andBroome County – Financial Condition (2013M-224)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the County’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to February 21, 2013. Background Broome County, located in … While the County’s general fund seems to be in the early stages of recovery, the significant reliance and use of fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/broome-county-financial-condition-2013m-224State Agencies Bulletin No. 1220
… To inform agencies of the content information for the 2012 Form W-2. Background According to IRS Publication 15, Circular E for 2012, and the Instructions for Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement), employers are required to furnish each employee with a Form W-2 by January 31, 2013. 2012 Form W-2 Content 2012 Form …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1220-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2012Wage Theft Investigations (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of the Department of Labor’s (Department) implementation of the … To determine the extent of the Department of Labors Department implementation of the seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/22/wage-theft-investigations-followMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts – Assessable Expenses for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014
… motor vehicles driven in New York State possess adequate insurance coverage, or are financially secure, to compensate those persons they might injure or whose property they might damage as a result of an accident. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-assessable-expenses-fiscalNew York Psychiatric Center – Controls Over State Resources (Follow-Up)
… Institute (Institute), established in 1895, is one of two clinical research facilities administered by the Office of Mental Health (OMH). The Institute conducts clinical trials and research studies relating to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/new-york-psychiatric-center-controls-over-state-resources-followDiNapoli: NYS Common Retirement Fund Rises to Estimated $180.7 Billion
… New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) value grew to an estimated $180.7 billion in the first quarter ending June 30, 2014, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The Fund … equities markets," DiNapoli said. “Our goal is always to grow the Fund’s long-term value in order to protect and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-nys-common-retirement-fund-rises-estimated-1807-billionViolations of Law, Conflicts of Interest and Other Improprieties at the Department of Correctional Services' Food Production Center (Follow-Up)
… Improprieties at the Department of Correctional Services' Food Production Center (2009-S-6). Background On August 31, … contracts and payments to vendors for purchases of food products that occurred between January 1, 1996 and … former Center Director Howard Dean, his staff, and various food vendors complied with State laws relating to ethics and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/violations-law-conflicts-interest-and-other-improprieties-department-correctional-servicesState Police Bulletin No. SP-129
… the Division of State Police of the new Additional Pay code and procedures for processing Hazardous Duty Pay. … OSC Actions OSC has created a new Additional Pay earning code to be used to pay the new Hazardous Duty Pay payment. … Pay page with the following information: Earnings Code: HZS Effective Date: 11/01/10 OT Effective Date: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-129-2010-state-police-hazardous-duty-payNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… international equities markets," DiNapoli said. "Our investment strategy is geared toward consistently achieving … mortgages (27.6 percent), private equity (7.8 percent), real estate (6.6 percent), absolute return strategy (3.1 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsAccounts Receivable Collections
… were incurred on the accounts. The Bureau needed to enhance its collection actions through computer matches with … where appropriate. Assess other potential practices to improve collection related operations. Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/13/accounts-receivable-collectionsMedicaid Program – Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits
… adequate controls to prevent duplicate and excessive Medicaid payments to clinics and outpatient facilities … from December 1, 2008 through May 29, 2013. Background The Medicaid program reimburses outpatient services using the APG … surgery centers on September 1, 2009. Key Findings Medicaid made $32.1 million in actual and potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/29/medicaid-program-ambulatory-patient-groups-payments-duplicate-claims-and-services-excessVillage of New York Mills – Justice Court (S9-14-4)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Court officials properly collected, reported and remitted moneys on behalf of the Court for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, … governs the Village and is responsible for overseeing the Court’s general management and financial operations. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/village-new-york-mills-justice-court-s9-14-4City of Poughkeepsie – Budget Review (B6-17-1)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City's adopted budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Poughkeepsie, located in Dutchess County, has had a … million on December 31, 2015. This occurred because the City experienced three operating deficits during the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/02/09/city-poughkeepsie-budget-review-b6-17-1Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… bank account for use by the agency. WCB was authorized to have two advance accounts with a total value of $106,000 as … payroll problem, but was ultimately not needed. Two checks have no information other than check number in the electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsNiagara Charter School – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-294)
… to examine the student enrollment and billing processes for the period July 1, 2012 through September 6, 2013. … teacher representatives. The School’s operating expenses for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $4.1 million. … was not always adequately supported. In some instances, for students with less than full-time enrollment, School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/niagara-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2013m-294