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Accidental Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… not due to your own willful negligence, an accidental death benefit may be payable on your behalf, regardless of … a specific meaning with NYSLRS disability and death benefits. We determine whether an incident is an … court decisions for guidance. The Benefit The accidental death benefit is a lifetime pension if paid to a surviving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/accidental-death-benefitState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … to identify reporting errors and individuals eligible for referral to the Scofflaw Program. Town of New Hartford – … County) Town officials appropriately sought competition for nearly $1.4 million in purchases that were over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Authority Contracts on Open Book NY
… Contracts Approved Eligible State Authority Contracts Under the Public Authorities Reform Act of 2009 , the … State authority hospital contracts Contracts for the purchase of power and related costs Contracts for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/state-authority-contracts-open-book-nyWhispering Pines Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… 30, 2012. Background Whispering Pines is a SED-approved, for-profit special education provider of center- and … Martha Frank (Director). Whispering Pines is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by … Pines reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with RCM …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/02/whispering-pines-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State. These travelers … We examined a total of $639,218 in travel expenses for 20 Department of Transportation (Department) employees. … eight had long-term assignments in Tarrytown, New York for work related to the Tappan Zee Bridge. From September …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/18/selected-employee-travel-expensesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B17-6-11)
… budget includes operating and debt service funding of $590.7 million for the Yonkers Public Schools (District) and … could potentially face a shortfall of approximately $1.7 million in revenue if income tax surcharges remain at … and the City’s ability to increase property taxes may be limited in future years if property values do not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b17-6-11City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B17-7-9)
… their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations … in accordance with legal requirements based on the initial budget vote date of May 23. City officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/05/11/city-long-beach-budget-review-b17-7-9Selected M/WBE Purchases by Various Facilities
… other State purchasing requirements. Background An M/WBE is defined as an entity that is at least 51 percent owned and … by management and ESDC officials. Key Recommendations How does the use of M/WBE firms as brokers for transactions … women-owned businesses and eradicating the barriers that have unreasonably impaired their access to traditional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/07/selected-mwbe-purchases-various-facilitiesOracle Charter School – School Building Acquisition and Leave Accrual Records (2013M-290)
… 22, 2013. Background The Oracle Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo. The School is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/oracle-charter-school-school-building-acquisition-and-leave-accrualMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2011 Through September 30, 2011
… system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. During the six-month period ended September … were attributable to claims which had excessive amounts for coinsurance, copayments, or deductibles from other plans; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2011-through-september-30-2011Oversight of International Offices
… Purpose To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) monitors the effectiveness of its … initiatives to improve global competitiveness for New York State companies. The International Division helps businesses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/28/oversight-international-officesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Montgomery County) Town officials did not properly budget for and allocate sales tax revenue. As a result, taxpayers … (TW) highway funds by an average of $83,477 (21 percent) for fiscal years 2018 through 2020. Copiague Fire District – … paid without an invoice attached to the claims, checks for 39 payments totaling $141,904 were deposited between one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Ontario – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2013M-105)
… Board oversight and information technology (IT) controls for the period January 1, 2011, through September 19, 2012. … The Town of Ontario is located in Wayne County and has a population of 10,135. The Town is governed by an elected … fund. Adopt an information breach notification policy and a comprehensive disaster recovery plan. … Town of Ontario …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-ontario-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2013m-105X.6.A Requesting a Special Use Vendor ID – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… ID Request Form . Ensure the appropriate Business Need box is checked and the required additional information is … to the VMU via fax at (518) 402-4212 or email at VMU@osc.ny.gov with “Special Use Vendor Request” in the subject line. … the interactive Internal Revenue Service Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) match where appropriate, to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x6a-requesting-special-use-vendor-idX.4.D Location – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… early payment discounts, and the payment method (check or ACH). Process and Transaction Preparation: Although a vendor … (i.e., purchase orders go to the correct address and ACH payments deposit to the correct account). To designate … “Automated Clearing House,” the payment will be made via ACH. In contrast, if the Payment Method is blank, the payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4d-locationOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools
… 2020. About the Program CTE prepares students to succeed in future careers by introducing them to workplace competencies and providing hands-on learning in the high school setting. According to a national … students who have completed two consecutive CTE courses in the same program is about 90 percent – 15 percentage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/21/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schoolsTown of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… Town’s financial condition and examine selected operations for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. … composed of the Town Supervisor and four Council Members. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, the Town’s reported expenditures totaled about $208,000 for the town-wide and town-outside-village general funds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryVillage of Clyde – Financial Management and Board Oversight (2013M-96)
… and the Board’s oversight of financial operations for the period June 1, 2011, through January 11, 2013. … approximately 2,100 residents. The Village is governed by a Board of Trustees which comprises four elected Trustees and … or developed long-term financial and capital plans. As a result, the Board has adopted budgets that were not based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/16/village-clyde-financial-management-and-board-oversight-2013m-96Overview – Membership and Enrollment
… About NYSLRS The New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) is one of the largest retirement systems in the United States with more than 1.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/overview