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Village of Huntington Bay – Compensation of Officials and Credit Cards (2012M-198)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Village’s method of compensating Village … April 30, 2012. Background The Village of Huntington Bay is located in the Town of Huntington, in Suffolk County and … and required that receipts be submitted for any purchases; it did not specify who was authorized to use the credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/08/village-huntington-bay-compensation-officials-and-credit-cards-2012m-198Village of Chatham – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-132)
… 26, 2012. Background The Village of Chatham is located in Columbia County. The Village is governed by an elected … procedures and leave accruals. We identified 79 errors in nine employees’ accrual records. There were no timesheets … all Village bank accounts or update the accounting records in a timely manner. Further, the Board did not ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/23/village-chatham-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-132DiNapoli Announces Sale of $636 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… bonds, totaling $635.9 million. The state expects to sell $181.1 million for new money transportation, … and depending on market conditions, $454.8 million to refund a portion of certain outstanding General Obligation bonds to reduce the state’s debt service costs. The net proceeds of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-636-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … Although service providers submit reports that indicate how they met their performance measures, department officials … do not verify the information. As a result, the county may have overpaid providers by $562,864. … New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0CUNY Bulletin No. CU-735
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform CUNY agencies of the additional bargaining units … Background The City University of New York (CUNY) agreed to implement the NYS Paid Family Leave program (PFL) … will be 0.511% (0.00511) of an employee’s weekly wage, up to the statewide average weekly wage. Based on the 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-735-cuny-nys-paid-family-leave-additional-bargaining-unitsTown of Sheridan – Cellular Phones (2013M-334)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over cellular telephones for … basis which individuals are provided a Town cell phone, according to the Town Clerk. The Town does not have established written guidelines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-sheridan-cellular-phones-2013m-334Summit Security Services, Inc. (Summit)
… Of those 27, 10 individuals worked without an active DOS registration, which requires individuals to pass … for up to eight months prior to applying for their DOS registration, two individuals who never applied or obtained a DOS registration, and one individual whose registration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/03/summit-security-services-inc-summitTown of Bangor – Board Oversight (2012M-193)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls over … January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Bangor is located in Franklin County and has approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-bangor-board-oversight-2012m-193NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov or by calling the Albany FBI Field Office at 518-465-7551 … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1864
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the taxable fringe benefit CLEFR for … through Time Entry using the earn code CFR . This amount is used for reporting and tax withholding purposes only and … Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement is considered a taxable fringe benefit. As such, it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1864-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2020City of North Tonawanda – Financial Operations (2012M-203)
… at Canal Fest and a variety of raffles, bingo, and other games of chance. We identified fire company fundraisers that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/08/city-north-tonawanda-financial-operations-2012m-203Medicaid Program – Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers’ Medicaid claims for therapy services and … are required to bill Medicare, which is generally the primary payer, before billing Medicaid. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/30/medicaid-program-overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicareContract With Shorefront Mental Health Board – Compliance With Prevailing Wage Law
… Purpose To determine whether the Shorefront Mental Health Board … (OMH). The audit covered the period from November 1, 2011 to March 31, 2014. Background OMH contracted for $2.3 million … of Labor to determine whether contractor employees are due back wages for the periods they were underpaid. … To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/28/contract-shorefront-mental-health-board-compliance-prevailing-wage-lawCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… Transportation Authority (Authority) complies with Payment Card Industry (PCI) security standards. Our audit … The Authority accepts credit cards as a method of payment for bus fares and parking. All organizations that … and the ability to accept credit card payments. In calendar 2015, the Authority reported 40,822 credit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsState Agencies Bulletin No. 955
… Employees Employees represented by CSEA Local 1000 in Bargaining Units 02, 03, 04, 41, 42, 47, 79, 87 and 97 … These amounts should be adjusted accordingly when a change in job status results in a salary decrease. Questions Questions regarding this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/955-civil-service-employees-association-csea-dues-and-agency-shop-feeAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Dowling College
… Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. … Aviation, Business, and Education. Undergraduate tuition for full-time study is about $12,700 per semester. Current … TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs to eligible students. Schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-dowling-collegeOpinion 89-46
… -- Planning Board (members must be U.S. citizens) TOWN LAW, §§23, 271; PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §3; ELECTION LAW, … qualifies for office, but is not a citizen of the United States, may serve as a member of the town planning board. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-46City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B24-5-5)
The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Citys proposed budget for 202425
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/13/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b24-5-5XIII.4.E Overnight Per Diem Rates – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… SECTION OVERVIEW New York State reimburses employees for overnight lodging and … 1 for rate decreases. If there is a change in CONUS rates during the year the SFS system will be updated to … rates. Changes to the OCONUS rate take effect on the first day of the month and may occur during any month throughout …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4e-overnight-diem-ratesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2278
… Licensure, and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program, or who used Empire Star Public Service awards for certification, license, or … informing them of the tax implications. CSEA and Empire Star Public Service awards CSEA and Empire Star Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2278-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2024-0