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Cost-Saving Ideas: Managing Your Travel and Conference Expenses
… related to travelling with a spouse or other non-employee (In some instances, reimbursements for conference and other … may be governed by collective bargaining agreements. In these cases, you should follow your travel policy unless there are differences stated in the collective bargaining agreement). Follow Reimbursement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-your-travel-and-conference-expensesOversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) has adequate … DHS contract and ratesetting practices, New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (Title 18, Part 900), and PPB rules. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/10/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-servicesUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery
… provided to Empire Plan members. United contracts with in-network participating providers who agree to accept … co-insurance) when they use non-participating providers. In accordance with the Empire Plan’s requirements, when … waives) the member’s out-of-pocket costs, it will result in United making an excessive payment on the claim. Our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-laparoscopic-surgeryUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Spine Specialists
… provided to Empire Plan members. United contracts with in-network participating providers who agree to accept … co-insurance) when they use non-participating providers. In accordance with the Empire Plan’s requirements, when … waives) the member’s out-of-pocket costs, it will result in United making an excessive payment on the claim. Our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-spine-specialistsOpinion 2004-5
… tax monies may be expended for any purpose, other than an illegal purpose or a purpose contrary to public policy, … Opn No. 82-10, supra ). Since the purpose of the proposed annuity would be to provide direct cash payments to … 2 This requirement, however, does not preclude a company from paying all or a portion of the tax to the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-5Town of Oneonta Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-243)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … Key Findings The Board did not establish adequate controls to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/town-oneonta-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients Diagnosed With Severe Malnutrition
… necessary, whose necessity is evident from documentation in the patient’s medical record, and that meet existing … malnutrition diagnosis. Key Finding We identified $416,237 in overpayments on inpatient claims that certain hospitals … billing rules; and Properly document severe malnutrition in a patient’s medical record. Other Related Audits/Reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-diagnosed-severe-malnutritionState Agencies Bulletin No. 1612
… income. Affected Employees Employees who participated in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee … CLEFR amount will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2 in box 14 under code FRB . Payroll Register and Employee’s … are informed of the tax impact upon enrollment in the program. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1612-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2017State Police Bulletin No. SP-133
… the movement of Command Pay and Premium Overtime to base salary for Senior Investigators. Affected Employees Senior … and Premium Overtime compensation shall be added to base salary, effective 3/31/11 for Senior Investigators. OSC … on Additional Pay for all Senior Investigators. Salary Increase - OSC will insert a row in the employee’s Job Data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-133-movement-command-pay-and-premium-overtime-base-salary-state-policeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Solvay Union Free School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … the board did not ensure that the policies and procedures in the charter and bylaws were followed and at times allowed … easy-to-use website was created to promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0City of Corning – Misappropriation of Finance Department Cash Receipts (2014M-140)
… March 27, 2014. Background The City of Corning is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately … was manipulated and misappropriations of more than $5,000 in cash receipts occurred over a three-month period. We identified weaknesses in collecting, recording and depositing the fees for code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/13/city-corning-misappropriation-finance-department-cash-receipts-2014m-140City of Batavia – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-296)
… 6, 2013. Background The City of Batavia is located in Genesee County and has a population of 15,645. The City is … ($36,915) and financial software support ($19,116). In addition, the City paid another professional service … as required, and update as needed. Execute all contracts in accordance with the Charter. Periodically seek requests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/24/city-batavia-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-296Story Place Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… for-profit special education provider located in Castleton, New York. Story Place offers a range of … June 30, 2014, Story Place reported about $1.9 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for three rate-based … June 30, 2014, we determined Story Place reported $5,150 in personal service costs on its CFR that did not comply with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/29/story-place-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualWestford Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-270)
… and separate from the Town of Westford and Otsego County in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners … oversight of the Treasurer such as reviewing check images in the subsequent month to verify that prior approved claims were in fact paid as directed. Audit the Treasurer’s records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/westford-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mState Agencies Bulletin No. 1657
… compensation subject to federal tax withholding Background In December of 2017, new legislation (TCJA) was passed … personal tax returns for 2018, that employees file in 2019, may be affected. Employees with more complex tax … will need the previous year’s personal income tax return in order to maximize the benefit provided by the calculator. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1657-federal-withholding-change-tax-year-2018County of Franklin Solid Waste Management Authority – Solid Waste and Recycling Charges and Host Community Fees (2016M-418)
… policy to provide guidance for employees involved in the billing and collection of solid waste and recycling … it was not comprehensive and the procedures included in the policy were not always adhered to. Authority officials … Routinely compare the amounts collected as recorded in the system and on manual receipts with the amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/12/29/county-franklin-solid-waste-management-authority-solid-waste-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … County) The district's budgets included appropriated fund balance that was not used as planned to fund operations. As a result, the unrestricted fund balance increased to almost $2.26 million, or 17 percent, of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0CUNY Bulletin No. CU-310
… Employees who are represented by District Council 37 in the bargaining units listed, reside within the following … U6 $107.00 PL3 Note: This benefit also will be processed in paychecks dated December 6, 2007 for employees who receive … 21, 2007, and for whom the benefit was not applied in October. Agency Actions Notify affected employees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-310-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1165
… BU21 Deficit Reduction Plan. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Unit 21 Effective Date(s) Immediately … WRK ADJ” report. The adjustment represents a reduction in the days worked for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. Agency … to the various tiers, if there are no other reduction in days reported (i.e. lost time), there will be no impact on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1165-2011-2012-days-worked-adjustment-bargaining-unit-21Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-121
… Employees Employees represented by District Council 37 in Bargaining Unit SK who reside within the Zip Codes listed … SK $107.00 PL3 Note: This benefit also will be processed in paychecks dated December 12, 2007 for employees who … 28, 2007, and for whom the benefit was not applied in October. Agency Actions Notify affected employees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-121-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucs