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Personal Income Tax Refunds
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by … (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and … returns. All returns that result in refunds are subject to audit by the State Comptroller prior to payment. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/personal-income-tax-refundsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… The State University Construction Fund (Fund) was created in 1962 to expedite the completion of the $700 million master … of $4.6 million of Fund spending, which was discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies … are appropriate and the dollar thresholds for each. In addition, the policies should state what type of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingAccess Controls Over Student Information Systems (2014-MR-1)
… Systems (SIS), to store and manage student data in a centralized database. SIS commonly contain extensive … members and external information technology support staff. In addition, many school districts provide parents and … access to the information. Key Findings Individual users in all six districts were assigned more access rights than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/19/access-controls-over-student-information-systems-2014-mr-1DiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceed Latest Projections by $7.7 Billion
… the importance of increasing rainy day reserve funds on or ahead of the schedule proposed in the Financial Plan.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceed-latest-projections-7-point-7-billionTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Police and Fire Plan
… before January 1, 2001 were given a choice between two death benefits. If you chose death benefit one and you die while in active service, your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsAnthem Blue Cross – Coordination of Benefits With Medicare
To determine whether Anthem Blue Cross coordinated benefits to properly pay claims for NYSHIP Empire Plan members with Medicare coverage
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/19/anthem-blue-cross-coordination-benefits-medicareXI.12.A Toll-Free Services – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… toll-free service. Under these contracts, vendors charge for time of connection plus applicable taxes and … surcharges. Agencies are generally able to obtain better rates by using the CTS contract when compared to the rates … complete and accurate records to ensure vendors only charge agencies for toll-free telephone numbers that belong …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12a-toll-free-servicesHuman Resource Practices
… Resource Department (HR) manages and supports resources for Upstate’s workforce across four colleges, a research … and procedures help ensure applicants are qualified for employment and employees receive appropriate … Policies and procedures also provide guidance for ensuring the safety and security of staff, students, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/25/human-resource-practicesOversight of Campus Foundations
… and regulations. The audit covers the period July 1, 2013 through October 12, 2017. Background The State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/oversight-campus-foundationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 908
… provide procedures for agencies to resolve the disposition of these checks. A new Control-D report, NPAY539, is now … for calendar year 2008 will commence in June 2009 by the Department of Taxation and Finance’s Division of the … the Treasury Attn: Depository Control PO Box 22119 Albany, NY 12201-2119 For agencies utilizing couriers or overnight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/908-non-negotiated-andor-undeliverable-new-york-state-payroll-checkOpinion 2004-8
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INSURANCE -- Health Insurance (reserve fund … care benefits of its officers and employees. This is in response to your inquiry concerning a village that … and their families through insurance coverage and, in addition thereto, reimburses employees for health care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-8United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Orthopedic Associates of Long Island
… the period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2014. On one claim, for example, Orthopedic Associates charged $19,289 … $1,733 due from the member. Orthopedic Associates wrote off the $1,733 as an “Insurance Adjustment.” Because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-orthopedic-associates-long-islandCourse Offerings
… studying toward a bachelor’s degree would earn that degree in four years of full-time study. However, over the past 30 … institutional resources available to students, difficulty in registering for courses, available financial resources, … the five senior colleges with the largest enrollment, one in each borough, as of the fall 2017 semester. These five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/01/course-offeringsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-690
… TX, U3, or U6 who reside within the following zip codes: New York City Zip Codes Brooklyn 112XX Bronx 104XX Queens 110XX, … Manhattan 100XX, 101XX, 102XX Staten Island 103XX New York State Zip Codes Nassau County 110XX, 115XX, 117XX, 118XX …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-690-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesAdministration of the Contract With the Center for Urban Community Services
… of the largest such contracts DOHMH awarded was with CUCS. In 2010, DOHMH signed a three-year contract with CUCS valued … to the contract, DOHMH reimburses CUCS on a monthly basis, in an amount equal to claimed program costs less any advance payments and not in excess of the total contract amount. DOHMH requires CUCS, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/16/administration-contract-center-urban-community-servicesDiNapoli Statement on Retirement of Rep. Carolyn McCarthy
… and better gun background checks and took time to join me in an effort to educate others on childhood obesity. I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-statement-retirement-rep-carolyn-mccarthyAccounts Payable Advisory No. 57
… preparing a voucher Guidance: When preparing a voucher in the Statewide Financial System (SFS), agencies should … submit the voucher into workflow or to OSC for approval. In these cases, the SFS will create a match exception for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/57-selecting-correct-vendor-idTown of Ossian – Tax Collector (2016M-364)
… Finding The Tax Collector accurately recorded tax payments and, with minor exceptions that we discussed with the Tax Collector, deposits were made and collections remitted to the Supervisor and County Treasurer within the statutorily required time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/23/town-ossian-tax-collector-2016m-364Town of Queensbury - Information Technology (2018M-224)
Determine whether officials ensured the Towns IT systems were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use access and loss
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/22/town-queensbury-information-technology-2018m-224Etna Volunteer Fire Department - Procurement (2019M-48)
… for the procurement of goods and services. Adopt a code of ethics to set forth standards of conduct in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/05/10/etna-volunteer-fire-department-procurement-2019m-48