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Lackawanna City School District - Contractual Services (2019M-23)
… documentation to ascertain that services were rendered in accordance with the written agreements. Key … review of invoices to ensure claims for payment are in accordance with written agreements. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/lackawanna-city-school-district-contractual-services-2019m-23Stockbridge Valley Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-13)
… District officials did not disable unneeded user accounts in a timely manner. District officials did not provide IT security awareness training to employees. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/stockbridge-valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2019mNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities and Their Families Cover Costs
… a Better Life Experience ( NY ABLE ) program, designed to help individuals with disabilities maintain their health, … families and individuals with a secure and practical way to save and invest funds without jeopardizing their … The bill authorized the Office of the State Comptroller to administer NY ABLE. DiNapoli’s office also oversees New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-and-their-families-cover-costsCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Your Travel and Conference Expenses
… to document their expenses and follow set guidelines for reimbursement, you can cut costs and mitigate the risk of … audit travel reimbursement claims. Maintain a Travel Policy Your governing board should officially adopt a clear … Guidelines Consider adopting federal lodging, meal, and mileage guidelines as your maximum rates for travel …
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
… (2015-S-23) Homeless Shelters and Homelessness in New York State – An Overview, Exclusive of New York City (2016-D-3) … …
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
… Purpose To determine whether Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery, PLLC waived Empire Plan …
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
… Purpose To determine whether Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C. waived Empire Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-spine-specialistsOpinion 2004-5
… the annuity would be tantamount to making a direct cash payment. Accordingly, it is our opinion that foreign fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-5Town of Oneonta Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-243)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Oneonta and located in Otsego County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of … accountant and Verify the applicability of the wording in the contract relating to the calculation of the District’s … withholdings to the appropriate Federal and State agencies in a timely manner. Perform a thorough audit of claims before …
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
… Investigators. Affected Employees Senior Investigators in Bargaining Unit 62 Effective Date(s) Effective 3/31/11, … Investigators. Salary Increase - OSC will insert a row in the employee’s Job Data page using the Action/Reason code … Rate Change/ Correct Salary) where the employee remains in a Senior Investigator position. Control-D Reports The …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … information on 140,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created to promote …
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)
… evaluate the Department’s cash receipt collection process for the period July 1, 2012 through March 27, 2014. … The Finance Department, which manages and accounts for the City’s financial resources, reported cash receipt collections of approximately $4.6 million for the 2012-13 fiscal year. Key Findings Because City …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s purchasing process for … 1, 2012 through September 6, 2013. Background The City of Batavia is located in Genesee County and has a population …
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
… June 30, 2014. Background Story Place is an SED-approved, for-profit special education provider located in Castleton, … from birth to five years of age. Story Place is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by … Place reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with RCM …
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)
… consists of five elected members. The District’s general fund budget totaled approximately $38,662 for the … and reporting were developed. While we found that the Treasurer does submit monthly financial reports to the Board, the informal bank reconciliations prepared by the Treasurer were not a part of those reports. The Treasurer …
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
… Changes to the Form W-4 can be made on New York State Payroll Online (NYSPO) . Effective Date(s) Immediately Agency Actions …
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
… School District , Plainedge Union Free School District and the Tapestry Charter School . In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it's critical that schools make … dollar count, DiNapoli said. By auditing school district and charter school finances and operations, my office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0