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Procurement Practices
… assurance that funds are spent appropriately, are in the best interest of the State, and adequately safeguard against … in place to ensure that spending is appropriate and in the best interest of the State. Key Findings Our review of $8 … whether $895,839 was spent appropriately and in the best interest of the State. The majority of these expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/03/procurement-practicesMedicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Medicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers (Report 2016-S-54 ). About … of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people age … and people under 65 who have certain disabilities. Under Medicare Part C, private managed care companies administer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providers-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1956
… and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program, or who used Empire Star Public Service awards for certification, license, or … informing them of the tax implications. CSEA and Empire Star Public Service awards CSEA and Empire Star Public Service participants are informed of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1956-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2021Town of Edwards – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-20)
… April 30, 2012. Background The Town of Edwards is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of 1,160 … maintain the Town’s financial stability. The fund balances in the Town’s major operating funds fluctuated significantly … primarily because the Board over-appropriated fund balance in the budget and allowed the budget to be overspent. Duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-edwards-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-20Village of Village of the Branch – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-43)
… Background The Village of Village of the Branch is located in the Town of Smithtown, Suffolk County, and has a … of a Village officer, does not reside within the Village. In addition, the Village and this individual have entered … know whether the individual’s compensation is excessive in any given year. If it is excessive (e.g., more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/village-village-branch-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-43Bolivar-Richburg Central School District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-92)
… Central School District (District) is located in the Towns of Alma, Bolivar, Clarksville, Cuba, Friendship, Genesee and Wirt, in Allegany County. The District is governed by the Board of … budgeted general fund expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year are approximately $17 million. Key Findings From fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/bolivar-richburg-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectedTown of Johnsburg – Management Oversight and Online Banking (2013M-6)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit were to evaluate the Town’s oversight of financial activities and … over online banking for the period January 1, 2011, to July 31, 2012. Background The Town of Johnsburg is located … her incompatible financial duties. Because the bookkeeper can initiate transactions, make accounting entries, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/town-johnsburg-management-oversight-and-online-banking-2013m-6City of North Tonawanda – Financial Operations (2012M-203)
… by law. These events included chowder sales, food and beer tents at Canal Fest and a variety of raffles, bingo, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/08/city-north-tonawanda-financial-operations-2012m-203Poughkeepsie City School District – Internal Controls Over Purchasing and Claims Processing (2012M-179)
… being audited. The District purchased services for web hosting, spam, and virus filtering totaling $8,205 from a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/11/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-purchasing-andNorthport-East Northport Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2014M-164)
… July 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. Background The Northport-East Northport Union Free School District is located in the Town … NorthportEast Northport Union Free School District Financial Condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/northport-east-northport-union-free-school-district-financial-conditionMattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-322)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial operations and use of fund balance for the period July 1, 2012 through … $5 million in budget surpluses. To reduce fund balance and stay within the year-end statutory limit for unrestricted … officials transferred moneys to the District’s reserves and repeatedly appropriated fund balance to reduce the tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/24/mattituck-cutchogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2013mHolley Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-342
… Background The Holley Central School District is located in the Town of Murray in Orleans County. The District is governed by a Board of … budgeting practices generated approximately $6.7 million in operating surpluses, which caused unexpended surplus funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/holley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-342City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B20-6-6)
The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers financial condition in the current and future years
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/06/24/city-yonkers-budget-review-b20-6-6State Agencies Bulletin No. 783
… is work-related, the employee is placed on either Short or Long Term Disability after accruals are charged. Both options give … Workers’ Comp disabilities and must be placed on Short or Long Term Disability per Civil Service Attendance and Leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/783-new-workers-compensation-actionreason-code-management-confidentialOpinion 88-19
… powers of the town are affected. You state that a citizens group has requested the town board to hire an attorney for … the town can accept a gift of money from the citizens group to help defray legal expenses. Finally, you ask whether … then it may accept a gift of monies from the citizens group to aid in the payment of legal fees and expenses (1982 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-19Opinion 89-8
… MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Repair Reserve Fund (necessity for consent by the Office of the State Comptroller to … SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Repair Reserve Fund (necessity for consent by the Office of the State Comptroller to … pursuant to General Municipal Law, §6-d without the prior consent of the Office of the State Comptroller. You ask …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-8Opinion 91-49
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS … advised us that the county owns fee simple title to the road bed. Highway Law, §131-b(1) provides that a county … the area is given; and (4) there are sections of the old road as it existed before the improvement which are of no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-49VIII.1 Overview – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… Complete explanations supporting the reason for all GLJE and APJV transactions must be provided in the … for specific guidance. Agency Transactions and Workflow All APJV transactions, once approved by the State agency, are … post audit review by OSC BSAO. State agencies must ensure all documentation is attached and proper accounting/coding is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1-overviewImplementation of Suicide Prevention Task Force Recommendations
… implemented the recommendations made by the New York State Suicide Prevention Task Force to facilitate greater access, awareness, collaboration, and support of effective suicide prevention activities. The … implemented the recommendations made by the New York State Suicide Prevention Task Force to facilitate greater access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/16/implementation-suicide-prevention-task-force-recommendationsSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
… Objectives To determine whether New York City Transit has taken steps to implement safety and security in all its subway … To determine whether New York City Transit has taken steps to implement safety and security in all its subway facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilities