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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… determined that because the claims auditor was also the Athletic Director, his audit of the claims for the athletic department was not independent. Auditors reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members
… To determine whether Empire BlueCross paid hospital claims for members who were not eligible. The audit covered the … records; however, Civil Service is ultimately responsible for ensuring these groups fulfill their duties. Civil Service … and Accounting System (NYBEAS) as the system of record for member enrollment and eligibility information, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-empire-bluecross-hospital-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Holland Patent Central School District , Rochester Career Mentoring Charter School and the Tully … users could use their access for questionable activity. Rochester Career Mentoring Charter School – Procurement … School District Holland Patent Central School District Rochester Career Mentoring Charter School and the Tully …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Oversight of Mitchell-Lama Application Fees
… cooperative developments with approximately 46,500 total apartments. Each development is governed by a Board of … by the development or HPD. Generally, as vacancies occur, apartments should be offered and awarded to applicants based … applicants. However, few of these applicants are obtaining apartments. HPD has not established criteria as to the number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/oversight-mitchell-lama-application-feesEndwell Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-277)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Union and the County of Broome in which it is located. The Board of … were for proper purposes. The Board did not audit and approve 63 disbursements prior to payment, totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/endwell-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-277Genesee County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-66)
… of 101 “active projects” totaling more than $600 million in reported capital investment. Key Findings The GCIDA Board … critical procedures and policies that are used as criteria in the project evaluation processes. The job report form used … use employee benefits attributed to newly created jobs in the cost-benefit analysis. Formally develop a cost-benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/05/14/genesee-county-industrial-development-agency-projectDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-31
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the 2017 Shift Lump Sum Payment. Affected … receive a lump sum payment of $400. Employees eligible for the 2017 Shift Lump Sum Payment of $400 shall not receive Inconvenience Pay for the same period of the employee’s winter maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-31-2017-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonCUNY Bulletin No. CU-549
… code of PAY/CRT (Pay Rate Change/Change Rate) on the Job Action Requests page, using the effective date of … request must be made for each of the rows that exist on the employee’s Job Data page. Deductions for Inactive … in the employee’s taxable gross and will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2. Questions Questions about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-549-cuny-rate-increase-supervisor-mechanicsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District , Candor Central School District , Lowville Academy and Central School District and the Westhampton Beach … than $230,000 over the last three fiscal years. Lowville Academy and Central School District – Financial Condition … School District Candor Central School District Lowville Academy and Central School District and the Westhampton Beach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsPutnam County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-257)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Putnam County Industrial Development Agency’s (PCIDA) management practices for the period January 1, 2012 to May 3, 2013. Background The PCIDA was established in 1995 and is governed by a Board which comprises seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/putnam-county-industrial-development-agency-managementSteuben County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-97)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the accounting records and internal controls of the … was a lack of segregation between those who use the credit cards and those who oversee compliance with the District’s … credit card purchases totaling $5,446 including gift cards totaling $150. Key Recommendations Adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/08/02/steuben-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-over-cashState Comptroller DiNapoli: Former Corrections Officer Used Fake Pay Stubs to Seek $237,000 Mortgage Loan
… their family income to qualify for mortgage loans from KeyBank and Citizens Bank, according to an investigation by … their family income to qualify for mortgage loans from KeyBank and Citizens Bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-former-corrections-officer-used-fake-pay-stubs-seek-237000-mortgage-loanOperational Advisory No. 8
… Subject: State Check Outreach Guidance: Payees that receive State checks for … checks within one year of issuance will receive a State Check Outreach letter advising them to negotiate the check or request a replacement check from the issuing Agency. … State Check Outreach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreachComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … , Fonda-Fultonville Central School District , Monroe 2 – Orleans BOCES and the Newcomb Central School District . “In … in the district’s accounting software program. Monroe 2 – Orleans Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… District officials implemented a well-designed system of internal controls over the claims audit process. Due to … School officials did not always obtain competitive pricing in compliance with the school’s procurement policy or … process for 27 purchases totaling approximately $214,000. In addition, school officials did not verify that the school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Accounts Payable Advisory No. 3
… the Correct Address Sequence Vendors that provide goods and services statewide through regional offices located at … New York State (e.g., entities such as Time Warner Cable and Verizon) have experienced difficulty receiving payments and applying them to the appropriate accounts. The Statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/3-address-sequenceSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… transportation systems in the central region of New York State, including Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, and Oneida … that employees used due diligence to obtain the lowest reasonable cost. We questioned the propriety of … reasonable, we questioned whether the Authority paid the lowest reasonable costs to obtain the benefits intended from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 777
… 1, 2008 will remain at the same amount for calendar year 2008. The deduction amount for CSEA Hourly employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/777-civil-service-employees-association-csea-dues-and-agency-shop-feeSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and … We selected these employees because their rental car expenses ranked among the highest in the State. Key … employee purportedly worked prior to pickup of the rental car. The employee received wages totaling $12,834 for 378 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesRensselaer City School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-153)
… Background The Rensselaer City School District is located in the City of Rensselaer in Rensselaer County. The District is governed by the Board … District’s extra-classroom activity fund recorded $72,645 in receipts and $70,470 disbursements. Key Findings The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/rensselaer-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroom