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Oversight of Industrial Hemp (Follow-Up)
… hemp as any part of the Cannabis sativa L. plant with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of no more … of agriculture to grow or cultivate industrial hemp for research purposes. In response, Article 29 of New York’s … the Department did not always follow established practices when reviewing applications, conducting inspections, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/oversight-industrial-hemp-followBus Driver Licensing
… bus drivers met the requirements of Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. The audit covers bus … complete medical records. Key Recommendations Ensure that all drivers have met the requirements of Article 19-A, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/13/bus-driver-licensingVillage of Deposit – Fiscal Monitoring and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-205)
… disbursements (including payroll) were made, that all moneys received were properly deposited, or that all transactions were properly recorded and reported. There … to ensure that the Board reviews, audits and approves all claims against the Village. Ensure that all salaries paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/12/13/village-deposit-fiscal-monitoring-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-205State Agencies Bulletin No. 1912
… may require updates for lapsing. Affected Employees All agencies with appropriations due to lapse on 06/30/2021 … 07/07/2021. OSC Actions OSC has provided a spreadsheet of all current position pools that are affected by lapsing: June … is lapsing on 06/30/2021, agencies will need to insert a new row into the Department Budget Table USA (refer to Job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1912-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsCity of Saratoga Springs – Financial Condition (2012M-201)
… operations. The City’s annual budget for the 2012 fiscal year was $37.2 million for the general fund, $2.9 million for … on December 31, 2011. As of October 31, 2012, the fiscal year 2012 general fund budget of $37.2 million appears on … to remain in a deficit. As of October 31, 2012, the fiscal year 2012 water budget of $2.97 million and sewer budget of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/15/city-saratoga-springs-financial-condition-2012m-201Problem Claims – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… be held until the supporting documentation is submitted. When original documentation is not provided, there may be an … claim for the corrected amount. If the original invoice does not sufficiently itemize the goods purchased or services … for the local government or school district is advisable. When there is a claims auditing official, the official should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/problem-claimsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-696
… by the Deputy Director of the NYC Management Benefits Fund, Tax-Favored Benefits, and Citywide Programs. To pay the … is subject to all employment and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-696-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outTown of Bridgewater – Financial Operations (2013M-309)
… general ledger cash accounts were not maintained for funds in which cash was commingled and the Board was not … reports timely since 2008, the late filings ranged from 10 days for 2008 to 59 days for 2011. Further, as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-bridgewater-financial-operations-2013m-309DiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… plans, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our audit found city … for interim financial reporting, budget transfers and fund balance. For example, a policy regarding the maintenance … at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Second Quarter Results
… to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “A second straight quarter of strong investment returns raised the pension fund’s estimated value to a new high,” DiNapoli said. “Our pension fund is strong and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-second-quarter-resultsOverview – Membership and Enrollment
… with five years of service (they’ve earned enough service to qualify for a pension benefit). If Tier 6 members leave … They can receive a refund of all contributions made to the Retirement System plus interest (the current interest … to decline membership, or may join by filing a membership application with NYSLRS. Once an employee joins, membership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/overviewCity of Mechanicville – Records and Reports (2012M-162)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s financial management … 1, 2010, through February 29, 2012. Background The City of Mechanicville is located in Saratoga County and has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/city-mechanicville-records-and-reports-2012m-162Town of Poland – Internal Controls Over Vehicle Fuel Inventory (2013M-386)
… through November 27, 2013. Background The Town of Poland is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately 2,400. The Town is governed by … supplies. Develop policies and procedures to safeguard vehicle fuel. Ensure that vehicle fuel inventory records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/28/town-poland-internal-controls-over-vehicle-fuel-inventory-2013m-386Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Town of Alexander – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2013M-195)
… Supervisor and four council members, is the legislative body responsible for managing Town operations. The Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-alexander-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2013m-195State Agencies Bulletin No. 1838
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies that position pools and/or chartfield … Affected Employees Agencies with appropriations due to lapse on June 30, 2020 are affected. Background Appropriations allocated to certain chartfield strings will be lapsing on June 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1838-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1808
… Form W-2 Content 2019 Form W-2s will include earnings paid in paychecks dated: Administration: 01/09/2019 through … 12/19/2019. Employees who worked for more than one agency in the same company during the year, for example, State of … Form W-2. Employees who worked for more than one agency in multiple companies, for example, both NYS and CUNY, will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1808-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2019NYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Third Quarter Results
… 2019, with an estimated value of $225.9 billion, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “A strong upswing in the markets to close out 2019 boosted the Fund’s returns in its third … the nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends March 31. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-third-quarter-resultsUtilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial report, Utilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility ( 2016-S-78 ). About the … the New York City metropolitan area. As part of the MTA’s East Side Access Project (ESA), it constructed a new yard and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/28/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facility-followMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments Made Pursuant to Medicare Part C
… Background Many Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare. Such recipients are commonly referred to as "dual-eligibles." In 1997, Congress established Medicare Part C, also known as … liabilities (deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments). In New York, Medicaid pays the entire Part C cost-sharing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/09/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-made-pursuant-medicare-part-c