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Cost-Saving Ideas: Containing Employee Health Insurance Costs
… the right coverage for your employees. Offer Cash Payment In Lieu of Health Benefits For employees who have coverage … secondary source, offer them the option of a cash payment in lieu of health benefits. This provides a win-win: you save … how many employees would qualify and are interested in the plan. Have your employees weigh the benefits and risks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-containing-employee-health-insurance-costsState Agencies Bulletin No. 339
… programs that exceed the maximum allowable limit of $1600 in the calendar year. Awards from all non-qualified award … programs that exceed the maximum allowable limit of $400 in the calendar year. Effective Date Immediately OSC Actions … are eligible to receive non-cash merit awards of up to $75 in value during a given State fiscal year. Pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/339-taxable-non-cash-merit-awards-mc-employeesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… was either not posted or comprehensive, resulting in a lack of transparency. Officials did not post external … did not establish non-resident tuition (NRT) rates in the best interest of school district taxpayers. The board … non-student user account access to the district’s network. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses, auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Hampton , Village of Farmingdale , Village of Hastings-on-Hudson , Town of Marlborough , New Hyde Park Fire District … County , City of Troy and the Village of Tuxedo Park . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget are reasonable and the 2019 tentative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsWalden Fire District No. 2 – Purchasing (2017M-204)
… the Board ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the District’s procurement policy for the … State, distinct and separate from the Town of Cheektowaga in Erie County. The District is governed by an elected … Key Finding District officials did not obtain quotes in accordance with the District’s procurement policy during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/22/walden-fire-district-no-2-purchasing-2017m-204Penn Yan Central School District – Separation Payments (2015M-258)
… Background The Penn Yan Central School District is located in the Towns of Barrington, Benton, Jerusalem, Milo and Potter in Yates County, Geneva and Seneca in Ontario County and Pulteney in Steuben County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/12/penn-yan-central-school-district-separation-payments-2015m-258Waterville Central School District – Criminal History Background Checks (2016M-23)
… The Waterville Central School District is located in the Towns of Augusta, Kirkland, Marshall, Paris, Sangerfield and Vernon in Oneida County and the Towns of Brookfield and Madison in Madison County. The District, which operates two schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/09/waterville-central-school-district-criminal-history-background-checksAlbany Parking Authority – Cash Collections (2016M-181)
… 2016. Background The Albany Parking Authority is located in the City of Albany in Albany County. The Authority, which is governed by an … Legislature to construct, operate and maintain locations in the City for parking and storing of motor vehicles. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/08/05/albany-parking-authority-cash-collections-2016m-181Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … compact agreement with the Brighter Choice Foundation in April 2013. The compact, however, does not provide … detail of the activities the foundation will engage in or how delivery of services will be measured. Charter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Utica School District Superintendent Sentenced for Public Corruption, Must Pay Over $160K to District
… to pay UCSD $150,000 by May 17, representing a reduction in his pension earnings from the date of his crime until his … and the New York State Police for their assistance in ensuring justice was served.” District Attorney Carville … for their assistance and tireless pursuit of justice in this matter.” New York State Police Superintendent Steven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-utica-school-district-superintendent-sentenced-public-corruption-must-pay-over-160kComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… No. 1 , Niagara Falls Water Board and the City of Olean . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … authorization. District officials paid 16 employees $9,127 in holiday bonus pay to which they were not entitled and … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable, with the exception of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli & U.S. Attorney Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing of Former Albany Resident for Defrauding NYS Retirement System of $130,624
… confinement. Grossmann was also ordered to pay $130,624 in restitution to the New York State & Local Retirement … System with fake documents and other schemes has ended in his guilty plea and an order for restitution to the … to our partnership with the U.S. Attorney's Offices in New York and South Carolina, Mr. Grossmann is facing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-us-attorney-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-former-albany-residentSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) was created in 1970 to provide low-cost capital and expert technical assistance for environmental projects in New York State. Its two major programs are the Clean Water … of approximately $5.2 million that were discretionary in nature. Each public authority and benefit corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingCVS Health – Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… 1.1 million members. Individuals who are dual enrolled in the Empire Plan and Medicare have their prescription drug … prescription drug program averaged $2.5 billion per year. In accordance with the contracts, CVS Health was required to … 31, 2019, Civil Service received about $1.2 billion in Empire Plan Medicare Rx rebates. Key Findings We reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/cvs-health-accuracy-empire-plan-medicare-rx-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civilEssex County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-38)
… to September 30, 2012. Background Essex County is located in northeastern New York State and has a population of … were not properly accounted for, secured, and deposited in a timely manner. The Department’s failure to establish … while intoxicated (DWI) administrative fees has resulted in an inequitable assessment of fees to probationers and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/19/essex-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsCanajoharie Central School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2015M-339)
… The Canajoharie Central School District is located in the Towns of Canajoharie, Charleston, Minden, Mohawk, Palatine and Root in Montgomery County and the Towns of Carlisle and Sharon in Schoharie County. The District, which operates three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/canajoharie-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-extraTown of Southampton - Board of Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty – Trustee Oversight (2013M-39)
… and Commonalty of the Town of Southampton (Trustees) in 1686. The Patent granted the Trustees title and authority … of ways to the water, marshland and common areas located in the Town of Southampton, Suffolk County (Town). The … comprise five elected members and are separate from, and in many respects independent of, the Town Board. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-southampton-board-trustees-freeholders-and-commonalty-trustee-oversight-2013mAlbany City School District – Separation Payments and Information Technology (2012M-251)
… Background The Albany City School District is located in the City of Albany, Albany County. The District is … payments and those controls are operating effectively. In 2010, District officials developed a disaster recovery … to ensure that the computer system could be restored in a timely manner. We also found that the District has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/albany-city-school-district-separation-payments-and-informationVillage of Parish – Board Oversight (2012M-240)
… 31, 2012. Background The Village of Parish is located in Oswego County with a population of 450. The Village Board … Village’s 2010-11 expenditures were approximately $153,000 in the general fund and $183,000 in the sewer fund. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-parish-board-oversight-2012m-240Town of Forestport – Financial Management (2013M-184)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Forestport is located in Oneida County and has approximately 1,500 residents. The … revenues. As a result, at the end of 2012, fund balance in the general fund had increased to $741,000 or 67 percent … and sewer districts were not properly funded, resulting in the general fund having to make interfund loans to these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-forestport-financial-management-2013m-184