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Opinion 96-10
… unexpended balance of a capital reserve fund established for the acquisition of new equipment into the general fund. … or specific item or items, of equipment. A resolution for the establishment of a capital reserve fund to finance … use of the unexpended balance of a capital reserve fund for the acquisition of equipment, subdivision 8 of section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-10Improper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … and the Essential Plan. Medicaid provides a wide range of health care services to individuals who are economically … To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollments-followV.2 Governance – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… (COA); cost center mapping; commitment control (KK); and combination edits. COA consists of the business unit … recording, budget control, financial/statistical analysis, and reporting. Cost Center Mapping consists of crosswalks of … (SW), Division of the Budget (DOB) spending plan, and agency-specific KK budget definitions and KK trees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v2-governanceForms and Publications
… Claim Forms Blank Claim Form – Use this form if you can’t find the item you are searching for online. … you and the reporting organization to complete this form if we can’t find the security/cash item you are … reporters of unclaimed funds including Change of Address Form and Extension Request Form …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/forms-and-publicationsEllenburg Center No. 15 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-103)
… operations for the period January 1, 2011, to February 28, 2013. Background The District is a district corporation … operations for the period January 1 2011 to February 28 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/19/ellenburg-center-no-15-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialExamination of Center for Economic Growth, Inc.
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine if the Center for … grant funds and associated matching expenses, reporting of revenue, and procurements complied with the terms and conditions of contract C110087. Background The claims for payment we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/14/examination-center-economic-growth-incCollection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection of Special Hauling … Central Permits Bureau (Bureau) and the regional offices. In contrast, a divisible load is any cargo that can be … overweight permits. The audit found significant weaknesses in the internal controls over the special hauling permits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/collection-special-hauling-and-divisible-load-overweight-permit-fees-followLewis County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-3)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether counties are properly maintaining their bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/lewis-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-3Accounts Payable Advisory No. 28
… Guide to Financial Operations: Chapter XII, Section 4.B - Certification of Vouchers Chapter XII, Section 4.D - Certification of Internal Controls over the Payment Process Chapter XIII, Section 2.C - Expense Report Certification Guidance : Title 2, Chapter I, Part 6, Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/28-internal-controls-certificationXV.4 Overview – XV. End of Year
… . State Agencies will not have the ability to process vouchers or expense reports in the Statewide Financial System … Calendar for the projected FYE blackout period dates. All vouchers, including any vouchers charging appropriations that are scheduled to lapse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4-overviewExamination of Superstorm Sandy Expenses
… only the generators. As a result, of the $1.17 million in equipment in our review, DHSES paid approximately $562,000 for … that was either: (i) never received, (ii) disposed of in a manner contrary to the State Finance Law, or (iii) was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/examination-superstorm-sandy-expensesTown of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
… August 9, 2012. Background The Town of Hamlin is located in Monroe County and had a population of 9,045. The Town is … accounting records and resultant financial reports were in considerable disarray. For example, the Town failed to accurately report the cash position of any Town fund in its annual report to the Office of the State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197Village of Hoosick Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected Operations (2013M-1)
… Hoosick in Rensselaer County. The Village is governed by a Village Board, which comprises a Mayor and six Trustees. The Village’s budgeted … of duties performed by the Treasurer. Village officials do not review payroll in a timely manner, and there is no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-hoosick-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-operations-2013m-1Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their … There are several steps entities can take to improve their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Terminated Drugs
… whether the Medicaid program made improper payments for drugs dispensed after their drug termination date. The audit covers the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2019. About the Program The State’s Medicaid program is … and is overseen at the federal level by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Medicaid program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-terminated-drugsTown of Java – Water Accountability (2013M-338)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s water district … 1, 2012 through October 17, 2013. Background The Town of Java is located in Wyoming County and has a population of … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns water district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/07/town-java-water-accountability-2013m-338Wyoming County Industrial Development Agency – Project Management (2015M-62)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the IDA’s process for evaluating, … General Municipal Law. The IDA is governed by a Board of seven members who are appointed by the County Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/wyoming-county-industrial-development-agency-projectOpinion 91-28
… used "for the payment of expenses or obligations incurred by such municipal corporation for municipal purposes or for … a supplemental appropriation (Village Law, §5-520[4]), or by an appropriation as a part of the annual budget process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-28Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… Transportation Authority (Authority) complies with Payment Card Industry (PCI) security standards. Our audit … (2013-S-58) State University of New York: Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (2015-S-65) … Regional Transportation Authority Authority complies with Payment Card Industry PCI security standards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsLow Income Home Energy Assistance Program – Federal Funding and New York
… Income Home Energy Assistance Program, commonly referred to as HEAP, is designed to assist income eligible households with their heating or … is $3,322; the limit increases with household size up to a maximum of $9,952 for a household of 13 people. An … Income Home Energy Assistance Program commonly referred to as HEAP is designed to assist income eligible households …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program