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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… staff did not ensure all collections were accounted for or deposited in a timely manner. Auditors determined deposits … who received Medicaid-eligible services from the district or file Medicaid reimbursement claims to recover part of the … Medicaid reimbursable services for speech, occupational or physical therapy and special transportation to 11 students …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits

Pension Payment Option Election – Divorce and Your Benefits

… At retirement, a member must elect a pension payment option, which determines how the retirement … a possible payment to a designated beneficiary after their death. Some DROs require the member to elect a pension … Pop-Up Joint Allowance in order to provide the “Pop-Up” increase in the member’s monthly benefit. Special Joint …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/pension-payment-option-election

Lehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts

… all Lehman bank accounts were authorized and used only for appropriate purposes and transactions. The audit covered Lehman’s bank accounts for the period of January 1, 2013 through February 5, 2015. … graduate and professional schools. CUNY provides education for more than 269,000 degree-credit students and 247,000 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accounts

CUNY Bulletin No. CU-723

… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … to the December 2021 Uniform Allowance Payment as follows: Title Eligibility Requirement Amount Campus Security Officer … (full-time) Campus Public Safety Sergeant Be in Active pay status for at least 100 working days from June 1 to November …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-723-cuny-december-2021-uniform-allowance-payment

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1957

… Affected Employees Employees who receive Employer paid and/or Union (PEF and/or CSEA) paid qualified Educational Assistance benefits … only the employee. A program that provides benefits to a spouse or dependents of employees is not a qualified …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1957-educational-assistance-benefits-2021

DiNapoli: State’s Financial Plan Reflects a Bleak Economic Outlook

… in poverty, individuals with disabilities, and aging New Yorkers are among those who may suffer the loss of … costs of fighting the coronavirus,” DiNapoli said. “New York is facing an unprecedented public health and fiscal … to come. As reports by my office have repeatedly shown, New York ranks first among the small group of states that …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-states-financial-plan-reflects-bleak-economic-outlook

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1860

… either: Exceed $5,250; or Exceed $5,250 when combined with any additional educational assistance benefits paid to the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1860-educational-assistance-benefits

DiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds

… indictment serve as a reminder that financial crimes of any kind will not be tolerated in New York. I want to thank … himself and by mid-2021 had completely stopped depositing any revenue into the Kartway’s bank account. In all, it was …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceeds

Schalmont Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2018M-15)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials … The Schalmont Central School District serves the Towns of Rotterdam, Princetown and Duanesburg in Schenectady …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/04/13/schalmont-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2018m-15

Chenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B18-4-3)

… The Chenango Valley Central School District is located in Broome County. Chapter 260 of the Laws of 2008 authorizes … totaling $3.5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund and food service fund as of June 30, 2008. New York State Local Finance Law Section 10.10 requires municipalities and school …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/04/06/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b18-4-3

Accounts Payable Advisory No. 50

… for making a payment before it is due. Every agency should have a process in place to ensure accounts payable staff take …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/50-early-payment-discounts

Receiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Article 14 Benefits

Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-election

Town of Johnsburg – North Creek Water District Charges (2023M-51)

… annual water revenue) in water revenues it was entitled to . Officials did not: Ensure services provided by the contractor were billed to the customers. Identify and bill all new water customers. … all water rates were Board-adopted and accurately charged to customers. Perform an annual audit of the Water Clerk’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-johnsburg-north-creek-water-district-charges-2023m-51

Fabius-Pompey Central School District – Budget Review (B3-13-5)

… includes a tax levy that is over the statutory limit by $58,246. Key Recommendation Be mindful of the legal … increase to no more than the tax levy limit as permitted by law, unless 60 percent of District voters approve the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/fabius-pompey-central-school-district-budget-review-b3-13-5

Fabius-Pompey Central School District – Budget Review (B3-14-5)

… expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/08/fabius-pompey-central-school-district-budget-review-b3-14-5

Finger Lakes Community College - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2019M-184)

… The College could have saved $18,135 on 76 lodging claims by using the United States General Services Administration … the travel policy to reflect the actual practices used by the College and include maximum reimbursement rates, such …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2020/01/10/finger-lakes-community-college-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures

Accounts Payable Advisory No. 68

… must follow when procuring and paying for moving services from the Office of General Services’ centralized contracts. … contract that requires agencies to solicit bids from the contract vendors to ensure the agency receives the … process, referred to as a “best and final offer” process, from the list of eligible contractors. An agency must monitor …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/68-monitoring-moving-services