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Appendix A – Auditing Authority – Legal References – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… City comptroller (for cities governed by the Second Class Cities Law, see Second Class Cities Law Section 64); otherwise, depends on city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-auditing-authority-legal-referencesDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Through First Half of Fiscal Year Exceed Projections by $2.4 Billion
… State tax receipts totaled $58.4 billion through the first half of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23, exceeding the latest … Update by $2.4 billion, according to the September State Cash Report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. … State tax receipts totaled $584 billion through the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-through-first-half-fiscal-year-exceed-projections-2-point-4-billionTown of White Creek – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-64)
… AUDs to OSC within 60 days of the Town’s fiscal year end. Perform a proper annual audit of the books and records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-white-creek-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-64City of Mechanicville – Records and Reports (2012M-162)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s financial management … 1, 2010, through February 29, 2012. Background The City of Mechanicville is located in Saratoga County and has … City of Mechanicville Records and Reports 2012M162 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/city-mechanicville-records-and-reports-2012m-162DiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… statements have been issued since the 2015 fiscal year because city officials have not provided their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesXIII.2.C Expense Report Certification – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… by an agency Finance Office employee with the authority to certify that the expense report is just, true and correct and, therefore, appropriate to pay. An employee’s supervisor and the Finance Office … by an agency Finance Office employee with the authority to certify that the expense report is just true and correct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2c-expense-report-certificationVillage of Cuba – Sewer Fund Financial Condition and Records and Reports (2013M-15)
… health appearing to be more favorable. The Treasurer does not provide, and the Board does not request, monthly reports that would provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-cuba-sewer-fund-financial-condition-and-records-and-reports-2013m-15City of Mount Vernon – Budget Review (B21-6-3)
… evaluation of the City’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. Background The City of Mt. Vernon is … of uncollected taxes and could create a shortfall in 2021. The Comptroller has not prepared a valuation of the … taxes, as required, and has not filed the City’s 2020 or 2021 Constitutional Tax Limit form. The City’s adopted 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/04/16/city-mount-vernon-budget-review-b21-6-3Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-37
Department of Transportation Bulletin No DOT36 2020 Shift Lump Sum Payment for the Winter Maintenance Season
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-37-2020-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonTown of Poland – Internal Controls Over Vehicle Fuel Inventory (2013M-386)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Town was adequately safeguarding its fuel inventory for the period January 1, 2012 through … The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Town was …
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)
… was to evaluate the financial condition of the Town’s sewer and water districts for the period January 1, 2009, to … budgeted appropriations totaled approximately $44,850 for sewer district operations and $75,800 for water district operations. Key Findings The sewer district’s total reported fund balance declined from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216About Unclaimed Funds
… the information in newspapers. Despite these efforts, many funds remain unclaimed and are turned over to the Office of the State Comptroller. Types of Unclaimed Funds Accounts Bank Accounts – savings, checking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/about-unclaimed-fundsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 34
… Reportable Payments There is no longer a Withholding Class code 03 for interest payments. Business Units must use … Settlement Agreements There is no longer a Withholding Class code 03 for interest payments. Interest payments as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/34-payment-and-reporting-interestDisaster Recovery Planning
… 2017 through June 2017. Background ITS was established in November 2012 as part of a New York State Information … agencies and monitoring large technology expenditures in the State. ITS also operates a statewide data center at … for the CNSE data center and anticipates it will be done in late 2018. Key Recommendations Finalize the NYS Disaster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/06/disaster-recovery-planningVariety Child Learning Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the … Variety, a not-for-profit organization located in Syosset, New York, is an SED-approved provider of special education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/31/variety-child-learning-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualUniversal Pre-Kindergarten Program – Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements
… Purpose To determine whether the State Education Department’s … was established through Chapter 436 of the Laws of 1997 to provide all four-year-olds in the State with the … UPK provides four-year-old children access, at no charge, to comprehensive early childhood education experiences that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/20/universal-pre-kindergarten-program-monitoring-health-and-safety-requirementsSamaritan Village, Inc. – Chemical Dependency Services Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance … Services (OASAS) is effectively monitoring the contract to ensure claims submitted by Samaritan Village, Inc. are … To determine whether Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/samaritan-village-inc-chemical-dependency-services-programSelected Aspects of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
… for administering State participation in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (Program). The Program's goal is to reduce the number … a traffic citation. Key Recommendations Actively monitor carrier compliance with the requirements for certification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/22/selected-aspects-motor-carrier-safety-assistance-programNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members
… Objective To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of … Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired State, local … UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York (United) to administer the medical/surgical portion of this plan. From …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-servicesMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments During Permissible Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Coverage
… Department of Health-authorized overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan coverage. The audit covered the period from … disadvantaged. The Department also administers New York’s Essential Plan, which provides health insurance to … individuals may transition between Medicaid and the Essential Plan. Both programs provide comprehensive health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/14/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-during-permissible-overlapping-medicaid-and