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IT Asset Management (2022-MS-2)
… – pdf] We also released 20 letter reports to the following School Districts: Brighton Central School District [pdf] , Central Valley Central School District [pdf] … assets costing about $279,270 were not properly accounted for. Specifically, 11 percent, including 81 Chromebooks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/it-asset-management-2022-ms-2Opinion 88-73
… opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Reserve Fund (authority to establish) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund … fund for improvement district purposes. This is in reply to your letter asking whether a town of the second class may … note that suburban towns are authorized by Town Law, §55-a to establish such a fund. There is no general authorization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-73Opinion 88-69
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (by village … a private volunteer ambulance service with which the town, in which the village is located, also contracts. You ask … No. 80-85, unreported), town residents who also reside in a village within the town are paying for and entitled to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-69DiNapoli Criticizes Ill-Conceived Presidential Executive Order
… Order is yet another ill-conceived and dangerous attack on environmental protections. Along with the President's … or eliminating the Clean Power Plan, easing restrictions on flaring of methane from gas wells and eliminating climate … a leading investor voice for better corporate practices on climate change and the environment to safeguard the $186 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-criticizes-ill-conceived-presidential-executive-orderMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments During Permissible Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Coverage
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments on … Medicaid program, which provides health care services to individuals who are economically disadvantaged. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/14/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-during-permissible-overlapping-medicaid-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the villages did not receive all the benefit they should have from county sales tax distributions. The town board … made during the audit period, 753 totaling $70,458 did not have receipts or invoices attached to the claims. Nineteen … by New York State Town Law Section 118. Town officials may have saved $5,010 in fuel costs if they had used the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsXIII.2.C Expense Report Certification – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… AND POLICIES Expense reports must be certified by the employee requesting reimbursement, the employee’s supervisor, … signed Claim for Payment to the expense report. Bulkload agencies are required to keep these forms in a central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2c-expense-report-certificationNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members
… with health care providers may include limitations on the recovery of claims paid for members who were … after the date eligibility ended). For contracts that do not include this language, typically improperly paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-servicesDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-37
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2020 Shift Lump Sum Payment. Affected … Services Unit Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA), employees … receive a lump sum payment of $400. Employees eligible for the 2020 Shift Lump Sum Payment of $400 shall not receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-37-2020-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonAppendix A – Auditing Authority – Legal References – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… The body or official responsible for auditing claims will vary depending on the type of … of Locality Designated Claims Auditing Body Other Options School District Board of Education / Trustees. Education Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-auditing-authority-legal-referencesCity of Mechanicville – Records and Reports (2012M-162)
… audit was to review the City’s financial management system for the period January 1, 2010, through February 29, 2012. … the Mayor. The City finances these services mainly through real property taxes, State aid, and fees charged to … deficiencies and determine the correct balances in the accounting records. Ensure the City’s accounting records are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/city-mechanicville-records-and-reports-2012m-162City of Mount Vernon – Budget Review (B21-6-3)
… an independent evaluation of the City’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. Background The City of Mt. Vernon … sources, including fund balance appropriation and sale of real property. Revenues for real estate transfer taxes, mortgage taxes and Court fees are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/04/16/city-mount-vernon-budget-review-b21-6-3Village of Cuba – Sewer Fund Financial Condition and Records and Reports (2013M-15)
… was to review the financial condition of the sewer fund and the internal controls over financial records and reports for the period June 1, 2011, through October 31, 2012. … The Clerk-Treasurer did not maintain the Village’s accounting records in a complete and accurate manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-cuba-sewer-fund-financial-condition-and-records-and-reports-2013m-15Village of Monticello – Board Oversight (2013M-226)
… fund operations, the amount owed to the Village for real property taxes, or the Village’s overall fiscal health. … all money that is due the Village – in fact, real property tax or utility payments and/or penalties totaling … to implement procedures to ensure all revenues for real property taxes and utility charges, including penalties, owed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/02/14/village-monticello-board-oversight-2013m-226DiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… The City Council of Mount Vernon did not have adequate financial information for the effective … and issue audited statements. In addition, they did not have financial information available to develop multiyear … my hope that other city officials will work with the Mayor on implementing these recommendations. Taxpayers deserve to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesTown of Poland – Internal Controls Over Vehicle Fuel Inventory (2013M-386)
… if the Town was adequately safeguarding its fuel inventory for the period January 1, 2012 through November 27, 2013. … The Town of Poland is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately 2,400. The Town is … Town Supervisor. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year totaled $1.08 million. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/28/town-poland-internal-controls-over-vehicle-fuel-inventory-2013m-386Town of Black Brook – Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts (2012M-216)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Black Brook is located in Clinton County and has approximately 1,500 residents. The … reserve which totaled $106,374 for 2009 and $107,609 in 2011 that is not related to the individual sewer district. … sewer district could experience another operating deficit in 2012 totaling $4,610, which will further reduce unexpended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216Samaritan Village, Inc. – Chemical Dependency Services Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is effectively … are being provided. Background OASAS administers programs for the prevention and treatment of alcohol and substance … conduct a Chemical Dependency Services Program (Program) for adults. Samaritan Village has service facilities located …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/samaritan-village-inc-chemical-dependency-services-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 258
… agencies with instructions on accessing Garnishment panels and interpreting the information on the panels. Effective … in the panels. The new security class - 'VGARN' - is for garnishment access only and should be assigned in … with explanations of the various fields are attached for agency reference. Agency Actions We are requesting that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/258-agency-view-access-paysr-garnishment-panelsDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Through First Half of Fiscal Year Exceed Projections by $2.4 Billion
… half of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23, exceeding the latest projections from the First Quarterly Update by $2.4 … billion above the state Division of the Budget’s (DOB) latest financial plan projections through Sept. 30. However, … through last September, but $560.2 million below DOB’s latest financial plan projections. The large year-over-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-through-first-half-fiscal-year-exceed-projections-2-point-4-billion