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Oversight of the Farm-to-School Program
… (e.g., fruit and vegetable slicers) and storage (e.g., commercial refrigerators). Key Findings We found the Department needs to improve monitoring of both Program expenditures and recipient … We generally attribute these findings to a breakdown in monitoring functions as well as a lack of policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/19/oversight-farm-school-programMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges
… failed to properly report correct patient discharge codes on inpatient claims. The audit covered the period from … inpatient stay, the hospital reports certain information on its claims, such as the patient’s diagnoses and services … because payments may vary significantly depending on whether a patient is transferred or discharged. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-misclassified-patient-dischargesBuffalo Hearing & Speech Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… is an SED-approved special education provider located in Erie County. Among other programs, the Center provides … disabilities who are between three and five years of age in Western New York. The Center is reimbursed for these … 30, 2018, the Center reported approximately $9 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for the Preschool Special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/buffalo-hearing-speech-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Administration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Report 2017-S-88 ). About the Program The Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT), enacted in 1968 under Tax … our initial audit report Administration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes Report 2017S88 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxes-followOversight of Chronic Absenteeism (Follow-Up)
… absenteeism is a widespread problem, defined by the State Education Department (Department) as a student missing … 2,620,000 K–12 public school students enrolled in New York State’s 732 public schools. Nationally, 7 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-chronic-absenteeism-followSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our initial audit report, Sales Tax Vendor Registration … and imposed by localities and range from 3% to 4.875%, and in the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District at … The use tax is imposed on taxable items or services used in New York when a sales tax has not been paid. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices-followProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Project Tracking Systems and … the years, ESD has primarily tracked its programs using an in-house project tracking system as well as desktop applications. In November 2016, ESD’s Board of Directors approved the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/14/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluations-followImproper Managed Care Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Managed Care Payments … (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs arrange for the provision of services for … for transfers and discharges are different and may result in lower payments for transfers. The objective of our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/06/improper-managed-care-payments-misclassified-patient-discharges-followMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2018 Through September 30, 2018
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the … 2018, eMedNY processed over 154 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of more than $35 billion. The claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/10/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2018-through-september-30-2018Administration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… and practices in place to allow it to effectively collect Real Estate Transfer Taxes (RETT), as required by relevant … of interests in real property, including those of real estate investment trusts, easements, and leases, are … and practices in place to allow it to effectively collect Real Estate Transfer Taxes as required by relevant law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxesStandardized Forms – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… A travel reimbursement form should be provided to all employees who are approved to … with the official travel, for example, conference registration fees, if not prepaid. Net amount – the form … (Exemption Certificate) should be presented to hotels upon registration. Copies of this form can be obtained at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/standardized-formsCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B22-1-8)
… an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2023. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, as … Comptroller each year, beginning January 1, 2015, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the debt … The result of these petitions will not be known until the middle of the 2023 fiscal year. The proposed budget contains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b22-1-8SUNY Bulletin No. SU-230
… Purpose To provide instructions for processing Discretionary Lump Sum Payments. Affected … 21P , ANN , BIW , CAL , CYF and CYP Background Pursuant to the MOU Side Letter dated 08/05/98 between UUP, GOER and … To provide instructions for processing Discretionary Lump Sum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-230-suny-discretionary-lump-sum-payments-dlp-and-dls-fall-2015SUNY Bulletin No. SU-132
… Lump Sum Payments. Affected Employees Active employees in Bargaining Units 08 and 41 with the following Pay Basis … employees who were part-time during the 1996 academic year may receive Discretionary Lump Sum Payments. Effective … Employees who were part-time during the 1996 academic year and have since become full-time. Employees anticipated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-132-suny-discretionary-lump-sum-payments-dlp-and-dls-fall-2006SUNY Bulletin No. SU-144
… Purpose To provide instructions for processing Discretionary Lump Sum Payments. Affected … Discretionary Lump Sum Payments. Effective Date Payments for the Fall and Spring semesters may be made beginning in … become full-time. Employees anticipated to be employed for both the Fall and Spring semesters are due a lump sum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-144-suny-discretionary-lump-sum-payments-dlp-and-dls-fall-2007State Agencies Bulletin No. 1901
… agencies instructions for processing the 2021 Special Assignment to Duty Pay (SAD). Affected Employees Employees of … Service Employees Association (CSEA), employees whose assignment constitutes an exposure to inherent danger by … within the highway Rights-of-Way are eligible for Special Assignment to Duty Pay. The pilot project will sunset on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1901-2021-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2020Chenango Valley Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-162-F)
… District’s (District) progress, as of November 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Chenango Valley Central School District – … Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-162), released in June 2023. The audit determined that District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/24/chenango-valley-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-162-fAvoca Central School District – Payroll (2025M-14)
… contracts and board-established rates. The payroll clerk is responsible for entering and adjusting employee salary, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-payroll-2025m-14CUNY Bulletin No. CU-280
… CUNY employees who are or were in an eligible title of Auto Mechanic, Auto Mechanic (CUNY) and Machinist at any time during the … the rows that exist on the employee’s Job Data page. Any Auto Mechanics or Machinists hired before April 1, 2006 will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-280-retroactive-salary-rate-increases-auto-mechanics-autoCUNY Bulletin No. CU-353
… from January 1 to November 15. Be in Active pay status for 1225 to 1714 hours from January 1 to November 15. Be in … from January 1 to November 15. $116.40 $174.60 $232.79 Agency Actions Retroactive Adjustment NYSNA implemented a … who were paid a Uniform Allowance in December 2007. The agency should submit an adjustment for these employees on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-353-cuny-december-2008-uniform-allowance