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Travel/Conference Claim Requirements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… must be submitted for audit. The claim should be submitted in a timely manner and include sufficient information for the … traveler is exceeding the general maximum rates set forth in the travel policy, authorization to do so). An original, … advance. 8 Claims or vouchers may be used interchangeably in this section. Both refer to a claim for reimbursement by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/travelconference-claim-requirementsOptional Service Credit Purchase Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… will provide a link to the Loan/SCP Deductions page in Retirement Online , which will list the member’s service … page and view SCP deductions for your employees: Sign in to Retirement Online . From your Account Homepage, click … the notification. Members can make lump sum payments in addition to payroll deductions. The easiest way for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/optional-service-credit-purchase-paymentsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider
… authorized transportation providers. Participation in Medicaid requires that providers agree to prepare and … to December 31, 2015, which accounted for $1.4 million in inappropriate Medicaid payments to the provider. Key Recommendation Review the $1.4 million in Medicaid payments to the provider and recover any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-transportation-providerMaximus, Inc.
… the claimed savings. Background DOH added $435 million in contract amendments for services outside the scope of the … life of the contract to August 19, 2017. This is the third in a series of letters related to this contract. Key Findings … occurred because Maximus included the data centers staff in the same cost pool as bonus-eligible executives, even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/23/maximus-incCircle of Friends – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… expenses must comply with the guidelines specified in the RCM. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, Circle of Friends claimed about $1.1 million in reimbursable expenses for the preschool special education … and allowable according to the RCM. We did note $604 in non-reimbursable costs that were either undocumented or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/circle-friends-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and … State personal income tax returns. All returns that result in refunds are subject to audit by the State Comptroller … refunds totaling about $53.3 million, as summarized in the following table: Reason for Stopping Refunds Number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/11/personal-income-tax-refundsClaryville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-167)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Neversink located in Sullivan County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … policy. The Board also has not ensured that procedures are in place for financial recording and reporting. As a result, … Ensure that formal written policies and procedures are in place for financial recording and reporting. Perform, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/claryville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mWarwick Valley Central School District – Potential Operational Efficiencies (2012M-245)
… The Warwick Valley Central School District is located in Orange County. The District is governed by the Board of … capacity on buses, decreasing the number of spare buses in its fleet and increasing the District’s buses-to-mechanics … of annual cost savings and as much as $1.4 million in avoided future bus replacement costs. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/warwick-valley-central-school-district-potential-operational-efficienciesSouthold Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2013M-183)
… The Southold Union Free School District is located in the Town of Southold, Suffolk County. The District is … claims processing function that ensure claims are audited in a timely manner and are properly supported. The claims … Ensure that purchase orders are prepared and approved in advance of any purchase and limit the use of confirming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/23/southold-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-183Chautauqua County – Financial Condition (2023M-111)
… Chadwick Bay Intermunicipal Water Works (CBI), resulting in a balance owed of $1.4 million. Spent $5.2 million from … reports and cash flow analyses to prevent further decline in financial condition. County officials generally agreed … findings. Appendix B includes our comment on issues raised in the County’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/12/22/chautauqua-county-financial-condition-2023m-111Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science and Technology – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-100)
… Trustees (Board) member’s stamp, and modify or delete data in the financial software, which increased the risk that an … The School’s former Operations Manager was arrested in December 2024 for the alleged theft of $1,100 in gift cards. On July 2, 2025, the former Operations Manager …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/10/24/exploration-elementary-charter-school-science-and-technology-non-payrollHammond Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-70)
… when they used reserves funds totaling $1.6 million. In addition, they exceeded the voter-approved funding level … Accumulated excessive balances totaling about $600,000 in three reserves. Did not budget to fund reserves. From … July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023, more than $1.5 million in fiscal year-end unbudgeted transfers were made to increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/11/hammond-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-70Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi – Financial Management (2024M-21)
… the statutory limit on surplus fund balance and resulted in a real property tax levy that was higher than needed to … or 29.5 percentage points. Improperly held $3.25 million in a debt reserve and maintained an unemployment insurance … to comply with the statutory limit and overfunded reserves in a manner that benefits taxpayers. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/09/delaware-academy-central-school-district-delhi-financial-management-2024mEast Brentwood Fire District – Control Environment and Expenditures (2015M-112)
… of our audit was to examine the District’s internal control environment and selected expenditures for the period … East Brentwood Fire District Control Environment and Expenditures 2015M112 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/14/east-brentwood-fire-district-control-environment-and-expenditures-2015m-112Village of Cedarhurst – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-19)
… results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: … Section 4-408. The 2019 fiscal year audit was completed in May 2023, subsequent years have not been audited. Ensure … required by GML Section 30 and Village Law Section 4-408. In addition, revenue and expenditure accounting entries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-cedarhurst-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-19Village of Hoosick Falls – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-16)
… results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in a lack of transparency with the public regarding the … required by GML Section 30 and Village Law Section 4-408. In addition, timely accounting records and water, sewer and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-hoosick-falls-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-16City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-14-14) - Revised
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s adopted budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are … 55 of the Laws of 2014, which will not be available in future years and will create a funding gap. The City … tax may be optimistic. The budget includes $5.3 million in revenue generated by red light cameras; the legislation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/07/03/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-14-14-revisedNewfield Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-238)
… Background The Newfield Central School District is located in Tompkins County. The District is governed by the Board of … funds were transferred to various reserves resulting in three reserves having more money than is likely necessary. … a plan to reduce the amount of unexpended surplus funds in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Consult with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/newfield-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-238Hampton Bays Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2013M-333)
… The Hampton Bays Union Free School District is located in the Town of Southampton, Suffolk County. The District is … claims processing function that ensure claims are audited in a timely manner and are properly supported. Even though … Ensure that purchase orders are prepared and approved in advance of any purchase and limit the use of confirming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/27/hampton-bays-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-333Town of Stanford – Financial Condition (2013M-225)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Stanford is located in Dutchess County and has population of approximately 3,800. … At the end of 2010, the Town had $2.7 million in unexpended surplus fund balance, which was more than … the planned use of the unexpended surplus fund balance in a manner that benefits Town taxpayers and provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-stanford-financial-condition-2013m-225