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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
State Comptroller DiNapoli announced completed audits of the BrushtonMoira CSD ClintonEssexWarrenWashington Board of Cooperative Edu Ser ClydeSavannah CSD OneidaHerkimerMadison Board of Coop Educ Serv PatchogueMedford Union Free School District and the RavenaCoeymansSelkirk CSD
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Opinion 90-38
… issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Seasonal Limited Use Highway (effect of subsequent … on) HIGHWAY LAW, §205-a: The status of a highway as a seasonal limited use highway terminates when one or more … maintenance from December 1 through April 1 (1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-235, p 296; 1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-818, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-38Opinion 89-14
… opinion still represents the views of this Office. With respect to requests for stamped self-addressed envelopes, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-14Responsibility for IT Internal Controls – Information Technology Governance
… will occur and remain undetected. Internal controls over IT seek to help ensure that computer systems and the data … in policies. Some local governments and schools use an IT vendor for assistance in establishing, conducting and monitoring IT internal controls. An important way that governing boards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/responsibility-it-internal-controlsXIII.2.B Expense Report Submission – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… be submitted by the employee or the employee’s assigned proxy. If a proxy is used, the agency must follow the process outlined in … Reimbursement Policies of this Chapter. Additionally, the proxy must be approved by the employee’s supervisor and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2b-expense-report-submissionXI.7.C Deferred Payment Arrangements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… establishing repayment agreements resulting from Deferred Payment Arrangements (DPAs). The Division of the Budget has … Attorney General's Office. The agreement establishes a payment schedule in order to satisfy a debt. A DPA represents … for revenue contracts. The DPA should outline the deferred payment arrangement and include provisions that address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7c-deferred-payment-arrangementsXV.4.A Reconciling Prior Fiscal Year Credit Card Charges – XV. End of Year
… period to the next accounting period – resulting in delays to FYE processing. Business Units are required to … for approval by the deadline for online vouchers stated in the Calendar . Ensure any existing reconciliation vouchers … for approval by the deadline for online vouchers stated in the Calendar . NOTE- reconciliation vouchers cannot be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4a-reconciling-prior-fiscal-year-credit-card-chargesWhat Not to Report – Legacy Reporting
… The following payments should not be reported to us on the monthly report (nor should contributions be taken from these … PFRS (15 percent of regular salary) members Overtime which is paid by private, non-governmental entities Payments made … Some public employers have adopted cafeteria plans (e.g., specific fringe benefits: child care, parking, dental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/what-not-reportDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar For First Quarter
… and updated in response to changes in program needs and market conditions. It is also contingent upon execution of … the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. A new schedule is released every quarter and updated … government spending and more than 50,000 state contracts, visit www.openbooknewyork.com. The easy-to-use website was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… powers, the following guidance should be considered: As a best practice, the governing board may provide the claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorJanuary 2001: Accounting & Reporting of Expendable and Non-expendable Trusts
… Issued To: County, City, Town and Village Chief Fiscal Officers, School … reported in the fiduciary funds, TE Fund (Expendable) and TN Fund (Non Expendable). GASB Statement No. 34 makes … Special Revenue Fund CM. Nonexpendable Trust Fund TN changes to Permanent Fund PN. Trusts that benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/january-2001-accounting-reporting-expendable-and-non-expendable-trustsUse of New York State Snowmobile Trail Development and Maintenance Funds
… themselves, or they can contract with a snowmobile club or association. TMEs generally use volunteers to groom … Take corrective action to ensure the affected club received the funds it was entitled to; conversely, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/02/use-new-york-state-snowmobile-trail-development-and-maintenance-fundsUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… and expanding New York's rich cultural resources. In 2007, former New York State Governor Eliot Spitzer … 1, 2007 at an annual salary capped by law at $109,800. In the same month Ms. Hitchens began work at the Council, … term. Ms. Hitchens resigned from her Council position in May 2011. Key Findings We found possible violations of law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsTuition Assistance Program – LIM College
… approach utilizing the classroom, internships, and the fashion industry at large. LIM offers seven undergraduate … by the State Education Department, these programs include fashion merchandising, management, marketing, and visual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/01/tuition-assistance-program-lim-collegeAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… and other venues located outside New York City. Each ride must be inspected at least once each year and may be … December 31, 2013, the Department issued over 5,000 ride permits and collected more than $530,000 in permit … Key Findings Over the three-year period, there were 24 ride-related accidents or incidents reported, two of which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyCompliance With State Arts Education Requirements
… Purpose To determine whether New York City (NYC) Department of Education (DoE) students completed … Arts education received by a random sample of 310 New York City students who attended 166 New York City public high schools. These 310 students were from the … To determine whether New York City NYC Department of Education DoE students completed an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/compliance-state-arts-education-requirementsOperational Advisory No. 32
… voucher must be used on the AP Adjustment Voucher to ensure that the vendor gets an accurate 1099. Since the refund relates to a payment that was posted in SFS, a “Related Voucher” … but the refund would be from the actual vendor (i.e. Staples). Agencies must include the Citibank voucher ID as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/32-refund-appropriation-ap-adjustment-voucher-guidelinesAdministration of Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Plans
… 2015 to June 30, 2018. About the Program Every year, tens of thousands of New Yorkers suffer an injury or occupational illness related to their work. Almost all … as well as medical coverage. The Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) was created to adjudicate claims and ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/25/administration-self-insured-workers-compensation-plansUnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services
… period. We found: $210,068 in overpayments from a random sample of 836 services, from 10 providers who were paid the … supported by documentation. Based on a projection of the sample to the audit population for the 10 providers, we … Plan claim payments to identify providers with irregular billing patterns. Part of United’s monitoring process is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupuncture-related-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1705
… Members 04310 NYS Senate Special Allowance 04220 NYS Assembly Members 04320 NYS Assembly Special Allowance 02009 NYS Comptroller 03009 Office … Section 5-a must end except for the following positions: Assembly Speaker of the Assembly Majority Leader of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1705-january-1-2019-salary-increases-members-legislature-and-certain-elected