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Metro-North Railroad - Response Planning for Unexpected Events (2019-S-55) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North) has plans or procedures to address unexpected or unplanned events and whether those plans were followed, and whether the plans or procedures addressed the needs of its customers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s55-response.pdfFinancial Condition Analysis (for Board Members)
Performing a regular, timely financial condition analysis can provide board members with valuable information on the current and future state of a local government's finances. Regular analysis can highlight potential fiscal problems and provide information necessary for timely corrective action. Thi
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/financial-condition-analysis-11-9-22.pdfNew York City Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Still Face Uphill Recovery
This report examines the damage the pandemic has inflicted on the RRR sectors, and considers the distribution of federal funds for businesses in the City, particularly for businesses in low- and moderate-income communities and in historically underutilized business zones.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2022.pdfFraud Prevention and Detection
This session will identify steps local officials can take to help detect and prevent fraud and abuse. Participants will learn about the fraud triangle, which consists of common red flags, organizational vulnerabilities to fraud and how to minimize risks.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fraud-prevention-detection-080724.pdfDiNapoli Praises NYC Comptroller Stringer's City Pension Fund Reforms
… New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer is coming out of the gate very strong and doing the right thing for New York City's public pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-praises-nyc-comptroller-stringers-city-pension-fund-reformsDiNapoli: New York State Gets 91 Cents for Every Dollar Sent to Washington
… procurement and federal salaries. Federal spending is not apportioned to the states by any single formula or … in the Federal Budget ,” or go to: http://osc.state.ny.us/reports/budget/2015/fed_budget_fy2013.pdf Excel files … the report can be downloaded by clicking http://osc.state.ny.us/reports/budget/2015/fed_budget_fy2013_data.xlsx … For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-new-york-state-gets-91-cents-every-dollar-sent-washingtonMedicaid Managed Care Organization Fraud and Abuse Detection (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the 11 recommendations made in our initial audit report, … solely to the prevention, detection, and investigation of fraud and abuse. State oversight of MCOs must ensure that only eligible health care providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/22/medicaid-managed-care-organization-fraud-and-abuse-detection-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1684
… will be mailed to the employee’s home address located in the Modify a Person page in PayServ. OSC will update the Payroll Check Notification … as the AC3340. Ensure the employee’s address is up-to-date in the Modify a Person page in PayServ. Questions Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1684-new-form-stop-and-reissue-new-york-state-payroll-checkState Agencies Bulletin No. 1669
… from federal withholding as well as a new Locked Query for payroll officers that lists all employees who claimed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1669-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-warning-message-federal-exemptionState Agencies Bulletin No. 1011
… agencies of the new procedure to obtain a prior year Form W-2 replacement. The procedures for issuing current year … expect a 10 – 15 day turn around. Please note that the fillable forms have been removed from the secure payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1011-new-procedures-replacing-2007-2008-prior-year-form-w-2s-wage-and-taxState Agencies Bulletin No. 708
… 21P and CAL employees will be processed in September After an employee receives a Merit Step payment, the merit … for advancement to the merit step of the new grade after completing one year at Job Rate in the new grade … made to an employee’s Job record that affect eligibility after a report is created and prior to payment may result in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/708-public-employees-federation-pef-and-rent-regulation-services-unit-rrsuWestford 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 … adopted purchasing and investment policies, as required by statute. The Board also has not ensured that written … oversight of the Treasurer such as reviewing check images in the subsequent month to verify that prior approved claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/westford-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mSylvan Beach Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-76)
… separate from the Towns of Vienna and Verona, and located in Oneida County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of … maintained complete and accurate financial information in order to provide the financial information necessary to … Adopt an investment and code of ethics, as required by statute. Conduct a deliberate and thorough audit of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/07/sylvan-beach-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSwan Lake Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-258)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that District moneys … bid, as required. Although the Board Chairman informed us it was bid, we were not provided any documentation to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/29/swan-lake-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mSummit Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-264)
… to July 26, 2013. Background The Summit Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … investment, or code of ethics policies, as required by statute. While the Board generally provided adequate … the Board did not review or approve any disbursements being made out of this checking account; it allowed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/summit-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-264Stanley Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-259)
… 20, 2013. Background The Stanley Fire District, located in Ontario County, is a district corporation of the State, … Board members did not complete their required training in legal, fiduciary, financial, procurement and ethical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/stanley-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-259South Byron Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-155)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls are … Byron Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is located in the Town of Byron, in Genesee County. The Company is governed by a … activity is properly recorded and reported and that Com …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/south-byron-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialRidgeway Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-196)
… Background The Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company is located in the Town of Ridgeway, in Orleans County. The Company is operated in accordance with its Bylaws which stipulate that an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/28/ridgeway-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialGrahamsville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-117)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board properly developed … The Grahamsville Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/09/grahamsville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsColdspring Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-229)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are … 2013. Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/coldspring-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m