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2022 Financial Condition Report – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… of the COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying volatility in the State’s finances, New York ended the State Fiscal Year … selected financial, economic, and demographic information in an easy-to-understand format. Read More …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcrLackawanna City School District - Contractual Services (2019M-23)
… documentation to ascertain that services were rendered in accordance with the written agreements. Key … that includes the dates and services provided. Perform a deliberate and thorough 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
… assistance. If eligible, people with disabilities can now pay for important and meaningful supports such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-and-their-families-cover-costsOversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services
… July 1, 2013 through May 30, 2017. Background Governed by a “right to shelter” mandate, New York City (City) provides … services for eligible homeless families and individuals in the City and for fiscal oversight of the homeless … homeless shelters for single adults and families. In August 2016, following a comprehensive 90-Day Review of …
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
… is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering a range of services from inpatient hospital care to … higher out-of-pocket costs (deductibles and co-insurance) when they use non-participating providers. In accordance with … obligations. However, if a non-participating provider does not collect (i.e., waives) the member’s out-of-pocket …
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
… is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering a range of services from inpatient hospital care to … higher out-of-pocket costs (deductibles and co-insurance) when they use non-participating providers. In accordance with … obligations. However, if a non-participating provider does not collect (i.e., waives) the member’s out-of-pocket …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-spine-specialistsOpinion 2004-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (annuities for volunteer firefighters) INSURANCE LAW §§9104, … of the Insurance Law, unless a special law enacted by the State Legislature provides otherwise. 1 In general, these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-5Town of Oneonta Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-243)
… 1, 2012 through July 8, 2013. Background The District is a district corporation of the State, 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 …
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
… Related Groups (APR-DRG) inpatient claims containing a severe malnutrition diagnosis . The audit covered the … 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 …
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 … Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement is considered a taxable fringe benefit. As such, it is supplemental taxable … CLEFR amount will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2 in box 14 under code FRB . Payroll Register and Employee’s …
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, … Senior Investigators. Salary Increase - OSC will insert a row in the employee’s Job Data page using the Action/Reason code …
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 the board chair to control all aspects of the disbursement and purchasing processes. …
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 11,000. It is governed by a … was manipulated and misappropriations of more than $5,000 in cash receipts occurred over a three-month period. We …
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 governed by a City … ($36,915) and financial software support ($19,116). In addition, the City paid another professional service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/24/city-batavia-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-296Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-5
… process the 2003 adjustment. Eligible Employees Employees in the CSEA Operational Services Unit (Bargaining Unit 03) in the Department of Transportation. Effective Date(s) … which require them to change their normal working hours to a shift, any part of which falls between the hours of 6:00 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-5-2003-shift-lump-sum-adjustment-7500-and-2004-shift-lump-sum-paymentStory 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 services and programs, including preschool special … June 30, 2014, Story Place reported about $1.9 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for three rate-based …
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)
… 1, 2012 to August 1, 2013. Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct 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 …
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 … the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) strongly urge all employees to complete a “paycheck checkup” to verify they …
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)
… and disposing of solid waste. The District is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors appointed by the County … 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/12/29/county-franklin-solid-waste-management-authority-solid-waste-and