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XI.4.D Indirect Cost Allocations – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the method or basis for allocation should be identified. In situations where the contractor provides services funded … allocated to the State.The following criteria must be met in determining when indirect costs are allowable: The … agency policy or contract. The items of expense included in the allocation to the state contract are allowable and not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4d-indirect-cost-allocationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2135
… Increase to Hazard Duty Pay. Affected Employees Employees in Administrative Services Unit (BU02), Operational Services … Employees Association (CSEA), provides for an increase in Hazard Duty Pay for employees who are currently receiving … Lag 04/06/2023 05/04/2023 Eligibility Criteria Employees in Bargaining Units 02, 03, 04 and 47 who currently receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2135-april-2023-increase-hazard-duty-pay-employees-represented-civil-serviceStory Place Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… for-profit special education provider located in Castleton, New York. Story Place offers a range of … June 30, 2014, Story Place reported about $1.9 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for three rate-based … June 30, 2014, we determined Story Place reported $5,150 in personal service costs on its CFR that did not comply with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/29/story-place-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual2013 Year End Report
… Background The Board administered four sole custody funds in 2013 – the Uninsured Employers Fund, the Special Fund for … whether processed by the Board or SFCC, are entered in the Board’s automated payment system, where they are … they: (i) were not properly supported, (ii) were not in compliance with mandated fee schedules, (iii) contained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/13/2013-year-end-reportSelected Personal Service Contracts
… Authorities Law. We found that ESDC officials were not in compliance with many of these requirements for both the … to ensure that criteria for contractor performance are in place, communicated to the relative parties, and used in contract oversight. Other Related Audits/Reports of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/selected-personal-service-contractsCapital – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… accounted for 56 percent of all capital projects spending in SFY 2021-22, up from 49.4 percent five years earlier. The … the end of SFY 2021-22, the State reported $112.2 billion in capital assets, an increase of $1.2 billion (1.1 percent) from the prior year. * Actual spending figures in this section do not include off-budget spending by public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/capitalUnitedHealthcare – Reasonable and Customary Reimbursement Rates for Delayed Claims
… benefits portion of the Empire Plan. United contracts with in-network providers to deliver services to Empire Plan … that were paid using an R&C rate period that was not in effect on the date of the service. Key Recommendations … based on their date of service (thereby using the R&C rate in effect on the date of the service). Review the claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/12/unitedhealthcare-reasonable-and-customary-reimbursement-rates-delayed-claimsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients Diagnosed With Severe Malnutrition
… necessary, whose necessity is evident from documentation in the patient’s medical record, and that meet existing … malnutrition diagnosis. Key Finding We identified $416,237 in overpayments on inpatient claims that certain hospitals … billing rules; and Properly document severe malnutrition in a patient’s medical record. Other Related Audits/Reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-diagnosed-severe-malnutritionAccounts Payable Advisory No. 32
… processed within the Statewide Financial System (SFS). In certain circumstances, BSE will also produce and send 1099 … establish a plan for transmitting this information to BSE in a secure manner. Agencies should transmit this information … using the method established by the third business day in January . Agencies that elect not to use OSC to produce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/32-1099-reporting-single-payments-non-sfs-paymentsTapestry Charter School – Internal Controls Over Credit and Debit Cards (2013M-271)
… 16, 2013. Background The Tapestry Charter School, located in the City of Buffalo, Erie County, is governed by a Board … credit cards, only seven had signed a copy of the policy. In addition, School officials did not ensure that credit card accounts were established in a manner that complied with the policy provision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/22/tapestry-charter-school-internal-controls-over-credit-and-debit-cardsSaugerties Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-77)
… The Saugerties Central School District is located in the Towns of Saugerties, Ulster and Woodstock in Ulster County. The District, which operates six schools … collections or remitting them to the central treasurers in a timely manner. Student treasurers did not always use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/14/saugerties-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m-77Richford Fire District – Long-Term Planning and Board Oversight (2024M-55)
… Ensure the annual financial reports (AFR) were filed in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) … it used to make financial decisions were inaccurate. In addition, three of the five Commissioners did not comply … 176-e which required them to complete fiscal training in a timely manner, and while not required, the Treasurer had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/09/06/richford-fire-district-long-term-planning-and-board-oversight-2024m-55Town of Oneonta Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-243)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Oneonta and located in Otsego County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of … accountant and Verify the applicability of the wording in the contract relating to the calculation of the District’s … withholdings to the appropriate Federal and State agencies in a timely manner. Perform a thorough audit of claims before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/town-oneonta-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsWestford Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-270)
… and separate from the Town of Westford and Otsego County in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners … oversight of the Treasurer such as reviewing check images in the subsequent month to verify that prior approved claims were in fact paid as directed. Audit the Treasurer’s records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/westford-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mCity of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… to May 31, 2012. Background The City of Beacon is located in Dutchess County, and has a population of approximately … for the collection and payment of delinquent taxes are not in compliance with the Law. City officials did not adopt a … City police and MTA officers to issue parking tickets in a sequential order and maintain copies of all tickets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012mCity of Corning – Misappropriation of Finance Department Cash Receipts (2014M-140)
… March 27, 2014. Background The City of Corning is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately … was manipulated and misappropriations of more than $5,000 in cash receipts occurred over a three-month period. We identified weaknesses in collecting, recording and depositing the fees for code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/13/city-corning-misappropriation-finance-department-cash-receipts-2014m-140City of Batavia – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-296)
… 6, 2013. Background The City of Batavia is located in Genesee County and has a population of 15,645. The City is … ($36,915) and financial software support ($19,116). In addition, the City paid another professional service … as required, and update as needed. Execute all contracts in accordance with the Charter. Periodically seek requests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/24/city-batavia-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-296County of Franklin Solid Waste Management Authority – Solid Waste and Recycling Charges and Host Community Fees (2016M-418)
… policy to provide guidance for employees involved in the billing and collection of solid waste and recycling … it was not comprehensive and the procedures included in the policy were not always adhered to. Authority officials … Routinely compare the amounts collected as recorded in the system and on manual receipts with the amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/12/29/county-franklin-solid-waste-management-authority-solid-waste-andKing Center Charter School – Purchasing (2013M-215)
… Background The King Center Charter School was established in 2000 as the first charter school to open in the City of Buffalo. The School is governed by a Board of … any amendments or change orders and document such action in the minutes of its proceedings. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/25/king-center-charter-school-purchasing-2013m-215Town of Barrington – Financial Management (2017M-103)
… 10, 2017. Background The Town of Barrington is located in Yates County and has a population of approximately 1,700. … As of December 31, 2016, the unrestricted fund balance in the general town-wide fund was about $1.2 million, or 273 … the preceding year. Audit results should be documented in the Board minutes and include a description of the records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-barrington-financial-management-2017m-103