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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1420
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new process for online payroll certification. Affected Agencies All agencies are … after 10/20/2015. Background The current manual agency payroll certification process requires each agency to submit a paper form to OSC certifying their payroll each pay period. A new electronic process has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1420-new-procedures-electronic-payroll-certificationSullivan County – County Jail Operations (2013M-33)
… is located in the southern part of New York State and has a population of 77,547. The County Legislature is the … money to operate their current jail than if they were to build a new jail with a more efficient design and a larger … Although County officials have obtained cost estimates to build a new jail, efforts have stalled multiple times. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/06/14/sullivan-county-county-jail-operations-2013m-33Safety at Stations
… Purpose To determine whether Staten Island Railway has taken appropriate steps to address … operational and accessible to all. Background MTA Staten Island Railway (SIR) was created as a public benefit … the operation of a rapid transit railroad system on Staten Island pursuant to a lease and operating agreement with New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/15/safety-stationsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… lacked sufficient supporting documentation to substantiate employee benefits and salaries. LaFayette Central School District – … governing the establishment and use of its reserve funds. Auditors found four of the five reserve funds in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Empire BlueCross – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs
… contracts with Empire BlueCross (Empire) to administer the Hospital Program of the Empire Plan. Empire processes and pays claims for hospital services, which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient services provided by a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or hospice. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/empire-bluecross-overpayments-physician-administered-drugsDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through December Were $2.5 Billion Lower Than Last Year
… State tax receipts through the first nine months of the state fiscal year were $2.5 billion lower than last … $1.8 billion higher than anticipated by the state Division of the Budget (DOB), according to the monthly State Cash … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Tax receipts in the month of December totaled $8.4 billion, $422.5 million above last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-december-were-25-billion-lower-last-yearCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-13-21)
… listed for sale at $1 million. If these properties are not sold within the 2014 budget year, the City will experience a … water fund balance. Determine the necessary adjustments or course of action necessary to address the identified issues. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/20/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-13-21Village of Clyde – Financial Management and Board Oversight (2013M-96)
… and the Board’s oversight of financial operations for the period June 1, 2011, through January 11, 2013. Background The Village of Clyde is located in the Town of Galen in Wayne County and has approximately 2,100 residents. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/16/village-clyde-financial-management-and-board-oversight-2013m-96Town of Ellenburg – Justice Court and Town Clerk Financial Operations and Wind Power Revenues (2013M-190)
… effective annual audit of the Justice Court and the Clerk. Keep detailed records of receipts including the form of each deposit. Consider developing comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-ellenburg-justice-court-and-town-clerk-financial-operations-and-wind-powerWestford 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 … records to the bank statements monthly, follow up on any differences, document such reconciliations and provide … 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-2013mCounty of Franklin Solid Waste Management Authority – Solid Waste and Recycling Charges and Host Community Fees (2016M-418)
… 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016. Background The County of Franklin Solid Waste Management Authority is an independent … solid waste management facilities and to contract with Franklin County, other municipalities, state agencies, public … County of Franklin Solid Waste Management Authority Solid Waste and …
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
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Global Concepts Charter School , Sherrill City School … and the Solvay Union Free School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it's … at times allowed the board chair to control all aspects of the disbursement and purchasing processes. Sherrill City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0CUNY Bulletin No. CU-310
… Purpose To explain processing of the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for tax purposes for the 2007 calendar year. … OSC Actions OSC will automatically apply the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for the 2007 calendar year. Listed below are … the union, bargaining units, value of the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit and the Earnings Code. Union Bargaining Units …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-310-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesRichford Fire District – Long-Term Planning and Board Oversight (2024M-55)
… Ensure the annual financial reports (AFR) were filed in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) … it used to make financial decisions were inaccurate. In addition, three of the five Commissioners did not comply … 176-e which required them to complete fiscal training in a timely manner, and while not required, the Treasurer had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/09/06/richford-fire-district-long-term-planning-and-board-oversight-2024m-55Saugerties Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-77)
… and Finance. Most student treasurers did not maintain cash receipt and disbursement ledgers. Key Recommendations Ensure … and procedures, follow the specific requirements for the receipt of funds and maintain adequate and appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/14/saugerties-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m-77King Center Charter School – Purchasing (2013M-215)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s purchasing process for the period July 1, 2011, through July 12, 2013. Background The King Center Charter School was established in 2000 as the first charter school to … King Center Charter School Purchasing 2013M215 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/25/king-center-charter-school-purchasing-2013m-215Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… BOCES , Marion Central School District and the Valley Stream Central High School District . “In an era of limited … level requirements necessary for reimbursement. Valley Stream Central High School District – Payroll (Nassau County) … BOCES Marion Central School District and the Valley Stream Central High School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0XI.4.D Indirect Cost Allocations – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Indirect costs are costs for activities that benefit more than one program or … or contract, the State will reimburse grant contractors for the State's share of properly allocated indirect costs. … indirect costs will be reimbursed and the method or basis for allocation should be identified. In situations where the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4d-indirect-cost-allocationsTown of Coeymans – Recordkeeping and Cash Disbursements (2013M-186)
… and postage-servicing contractor made withdrawals directly from the Town’s bank accounts. Key Recommendations Review the … is an adequate segregation of duties for vendor payments or institute compensating controls. Ensure that blank check … practice of permitting vendors to withdraw funds directly from the Town’s bank accounts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-coeymans-recordkeeping-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-186Citizens Hose Company – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2015M-157)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Company’s internal controls over its financial operations for … Citizens Hose Company (Company) provides fire protection and emergency rescue services for the Village of Shortsville (Village) and Towns of Manchester, Hopewell and Farmington in Ontario …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/12/11/citizens-hose-company-board-oversight-financial-operations