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DiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… (PIT) collections from April and May. Still, the state is in a relatively good financial position after collecting more … stabilized after a volatile first quarter, and $3 billion in settlement revenue provides solid financial footing for … from a year earlier primarily because of PIT collections in April. Spending rose 1.6 percent, or $673 million, due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportAccess Controls Over Student Information Systems (2014-MR-1)
… many school districts provide parents and student with limited access to the information. Key Findings …
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
… from the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) Mid-Year Update to the State Financial Plan by nearly $7.7 billion, according to the monthly State Cash Report released by State … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Tax collections continued to exceed projections through December,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceed-latest-projections-7-point-7-billionXI.12.A Toll-Free Services – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Numerous New York State agencies use toll-free telephone numbers to disseminate information and allow the … to ensure vendors only charge agencies for toll-free telephone numbers that belong to them. When initially … not meet its needs, the agency should procure toll-free telephone numbers in accordance with the State’s Procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12a-toll-free-servicesStandardized Forms – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… transportation costs – dates and amounts for rental cars, taxi fares, tolls and parking fees. Other actual and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/standardized-formsVII.3.B AP Adjustment Voucher – Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… funds into the appropriate State bank account. Effective August 1, 2024, Treasury will only accept cash on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3b-ap-adjustment-voucher-treasury-requirementsDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… their major public authorities during the second quarter of 2021. The state and New York City are not planning any bond issues at this point in time. The planned sales of $2.45 billion include $1.55 billion of new money and $901 million of refundings and reofferings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarterCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Internal Auditor
… the NYSED Office of Education Management’s website or by phone at (518) 474-6541. Inter-municipal and shared service … information on cooperative agreements by contacting our regional office that serving your district or by emailing us …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditorMedicaid Program – Oversight of Managed Care Provider Networks
… in certain counties. MCOs are given an opportunity to dispute deficiencies and provide supporting information to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/22/medicaid-program-oversight-managed-care-provider-networksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2048.1
… payroll check greater than $19.99 on September 23, 2022. A second outreach letter was sent via certified mail to … uncashed payroll check greater than $999.99 on October 21, 2022. Signed outreach letters returned to OSC prior to March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20481-outreach-and-escheatment-2021-uncashed-payroll-checksUtilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility
… Authority (MTA) – Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility (Facility) was constructed … Transportation Authority Long Island Rail Road Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility Facility was constructed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facilityOversight and Collection of Snowmobile Registration Fees
… Department practices have allowed snowmobile registration discounts to registrants who are ineligible for them, … with regard to acceptable proof for registration discounts. Effectively communicate any changes. Improve … with NYSSA to provide better assurance that discounts are given only to eligible registrants. Follow up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/11/oversight-and-collection-snowmobile-registration-feesReporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Police Department (NYPD) is accurately collecting, recording, and reporting bias incident statistics and utilizing the data for management … took place in New York City. The NYPD’s data is drawn from Incident Reports that are prepared by its Hate Crimes Task …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/25/reporting-and-utilization-bias-incident-dataPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and … State personal income tax returns. All returns that result in refunds are subject to audit by the State Comptroller … refunds totaling over $93.3 million, as summarized in the following table: Reason for Stopping Refund Number of …
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-spendingContract Advisory No. 31
… to OSC through the Electronic Documents Submission System (EDSS). EBP Electronic – Lowest Price (IFB) EBV Electronic … and procurement record documentation to OSC through EDSS that supports the purchase from the vendor based on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/31-purchases-ogs-centralized-contractsAnthem Blue Cross – Coordination of Benefits With Medicare
… Objective To determine whether Anthem Blue Cross coordinated benefits to properly pay claims … 1.1 million of the members. Civil Service contracts with Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) to administer the Hospital Program … To determine whether Anthem Blue Cross coordinated benefits to properly pay claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/19/anthem-blue-cross-coordination-benefits-medicareProblem Gambling Treatment Program
… treatment are referred to the nearest OASAS outpatient program and to Gamblers Anonymous. Key Findings OASAS has not … or social impact study to identify the number or location of individuals in need of problem gambling treatment … though four commercial casinos opened in New York State in 2013. Therefore, we could not determine whether OASAS has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/05/problem-gambling-treatment-programMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines
… enrolled in Medicaid, the Medicaid program pays the vaccine administration fee. Key Findings Auditors identified … occurred because of control weaknesses in the MCOs’ claims processing systems. Medicaid made improper fee-for-service … for administered VFC Program vaccines. Ensure claims processing controls prevent improper MCO and fee-for-service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/06/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-childhood-vaccinesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1970
… provide agencies with information regarding the outreach and escheatment of uncashed payroll checks for calendar year … that remain uncashed as of April 2022 will be stopped and the funds will be remitted to the NYS Office of Unclaimed … for payroll checks issued between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020. Eligibility Criteria Employees with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1970-outreach-and-escheatment-2020-uncashed-payroll-checks