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Oversight of International Offices
… to foreign representatives to ensure they are made only for authorized contract purposes. Our audit scope period was … Background ESD's International Division is responsible for promoting international trade and investment initiatives to improve global competitiveness for New York State companies. The International Division …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/28/oversight-international-officesNew York State Health Insurance Program – Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage (Follow-Up)
… two recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York State Health Insurance Program: Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage (Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/26/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-empire-plan-members-dual-family-coverage-followTown of Wawayanda – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-260)
… management and controls over information technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2012, to April 30, 2013. Background … and four Board members. The Town's budgeted expenditures for the 2013 fiscal year were approximately $4.3 million. Key … Town taxpayers have benefited from a declining tax levy for the past three years and an anticipated reduction in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/29/town-wawayanda-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-260Focus on Identity Theft
… access to bank or social media accounts. The consequences of identity theft can be devastating for victims, ranging … in New York State between 2019 and 2021. (Source: Federal Trade Commission) Here are ways to protect yourself … official communication from the DOL regarding unemployment benefits for which you did not apply, you can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theftState Agencies Bulletin No. 422.1
… one week before payday. This allows sufficient time for the checks and direct deposit advices to be printed, … Agencies cannot use form AC230 , Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange, to process a paycheck reversal for employees in direct deposit until the funds are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/4221-direct-deposit-stop-payments-and-reversalsProcurement and Contracting Practices (Follow-Up)
… (ITS), formerly known as the New York State Office for Technology, resulted in the best value for taxpayers, consistent with applicable legal, regulatory … policies. This did not result in the best value for the taxpayers, but instead led to a waste of substantial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/procurement-and-contracting-practices-followFinger Lakes United Cerebral Palsy – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED’s) … with learning disabilities in Geneva, Canandaigua, and Waterloo, NY. Happiness House is reimbursed for preschool … directly related to the special education program and properly documented. For the fiscal year ended June 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/05/finger-lakes-united-cerebral-palsy-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Agencies Bulletin No. 974
… mandatory employee contribution for members who have ten (10) or more years of membership in the Optional Retirement … these changes that began in April 2008. Effective April 1, 2009, affected employees’ contributions were further … in Chapter 617 of the Laws of 2007. Effective April 1, 2010, any employee who is a member of the ORP, has an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/974-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirementComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… established and funded a liability reserve to $800,000 for a purpose that was not permissible. Owego-Apalachin … District officials did not develop reasonable estimates for expenditures and use of fund balance in the annual … close to the actual revenues received, expenditures for fiscal years 2008-09 through 2012-13 were significantly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Town of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… 30, 2012. Background The Town of Lyonsdale is located in Lewis County. The Town is governed by an elected … of the Town’s highway town-wide fund has declined in recent years from a balance of $88,293 at the beginning of … balance of $12,600 at the end of 2012. This decline in fund balance was caused by the Board not adopting …
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. Background The Village of Clyde is located in the Town of Galen in Wayne County and has approximately 2,100 residents. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/16/village-clyde-financial-management-and-board-oversight-2013m-96Town of Ontario – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2013M-105)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review Board … through September 19, 2012. Background The Town of Ontario is located in Wayne County and has a population of 10,135. … for periods of time taken off during their scheduled work day, and prepare time records supporting hours worked and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-ontario-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2013m-105State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… charges that were not for valid district purposes. Town of Sanford – Claims Audit Process (Broome County) While town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsX.6.A Requesting a Special Use Vendor ID – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… starting with ‘0’. These Vendor IDs have been established for processing expenditures to unique vendors. The VMU will … Unit to approve and establish a Special Use vendor for a business need. Process and Document Preparation: … must submit a request to the Vendor Management Unit (VMU) for a new Special Use Vendor ID to use in the Statewide …
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
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The “Location” section of the Vendor Record contains payment values defined by the vendor. Agencies should note that Location includes a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4d-locationOverview – Membership and Enrollment
… Death benefits; Service retirement; Disability retirement for both on-the-job and non-job-related disabilities; … years of service (they’ve earned enough service to qualify for a pension benefit). If Tier 6 members leave public … your employees fall into one of two categories: Those for whom membership in NYSLRS is mandatory and who, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/overviewState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… drugs. However, there are improvement opportunities in some of their pharmaceutical management practices. While … of Taxation and Finance: Collection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax (2018-S-28) Diesel and … may be required to provide collateral security in an amount provided for in statute or determined by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools
… Objectives To determine whether current State Education Department (Department) career and technical … According to a national non-profit entity that represents State CTE directors, the high school graduation rate for … Department is responsible for overseeing CTE funding and State CTE programs. CTE programs may be Department-approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/21/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schoolsWhispering Pines Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with RCM requirements. For the two fiscal years ended June … Ensure that costs reported on annual CFRs fully comply with SED’s requirements, and communicate with SED to get clarification as needed. Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/02/whispering-pines-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied … such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide audit initiative to determine whether the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/18/selected-employee-travel-expenses