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Opinion 91-22
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Fire Police Squad (authority … departments or companies". Based on the quoted language in section 209-c, we have previously concluded that a fire … incorporate (see also 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-34, p 78, in which we concluded that an emergency rescue and first aid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-22Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
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
… the method or basis for allocation should be identified. In situations where the contractor provides services funded … allocated to the State.The following criteria must be met in determining when indirect costs are allowable: The … agency policy or contract. The items of expense included in the allocation to the state contract are allowable and not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4d-indirect-cost-allocationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1858.1
… with one or more uncashed payroll checks originally issued in calendar year 2019 are affected. Background Abandoned … NPAY539 (Non-Negotiated Payroll Checks). OSC Actions In accordance with Abandoned Property Law §1422, an initial … issued for all uncashed payroll checks originally issued in 2019 and the funds will be remitted to the OUF on April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18581-outreach-escheatment-2019-uncashed-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2135
… Increase to Hazard Duty Pay. Affected Employees Employees in Administrative Services Unit (BU02), Operational Services … Employees Association (CSEA), provides for an increase in Hazard Duty Pay for employees who are currently receiving … Lag 04/06/2023 05/04/2023 Eligibility Criteria Employees in Bargaining Units 02, 03, 04 and 47 who currently receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2135-april-2023-increase-hazard-duty-pay-employees-represented-civil-serviceStory 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 … June 30, 2014, Story Place reported about $1.9 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for three rate-based … June 30, 2014, we determined Story Place reported $5,150 in personal service costs on its CFR that did not comply with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/29/story-place-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual2013 Year End Report
… Fund, the Special Fund for Disability Benefits, the Second Injury Fund and the Fund for Reopened Cases. The Board … Fund for Disability Benefits. Payments from the Second Injury Fund are processed by the Special Funds Conservation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/13/2013-year-end-reportSelected Personal Service Contracts
… Authorities Law. We found that ESDC officials were not in compliance with many of these requirements for both the … to ensure that criteria for contractor performance are in place, communicated to the relative parties, and used in contract oversight. Other Related Audits/Reports of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/selected-personal-service-contractsCapital – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… accounted for 56 percent of all capital projects spending in SFY 2021-22, up from 49.4 percent five years earlier. The … the end of SFY 2021-22, the State reported $112.2 billion in capital assets, an increase of $1.2 billion (1.1 percent) from the prior year. * Actual spending figures in this section do not include off-budget spending by public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/capitalUnitedHealthcare – Reasonable and Customary Reimbursement Rates for Delayed Claims
… benefits portion of the Empire Plan. United contracts with in-network providers to deliver services to Empire Plan … that were paid using an R&C rate period that was not in effect on the date of the service. Key Recommendations … based on their date of service (thereby using the R&C rate in effect on the date of the service). Review the claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/12/unitedhealthcare-reasonable-and-customary-reimbursement-rates-delayed-claimsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients Diagnosed With Severe Malnutrition
… the appropriate International Classification of Diseases (ICD) code on its claim to reflect the diagnosis. Generally, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-diagnosed-severe-malnutritionAccounts Payable Advisory No. 32
… 1099 reporting SFS payments using a Single Payment Vendor ID and for non-SFS payments Guidance: Consistent with the … payments to vendors: (i) that use a single payment vendor ID; (ii) require certain information to be reported to the … 1099 reporting SFS payments using a Single Payment Vendor ID and for nonSFS payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/32-1099-reporting-single-payments-non-sfs-paymentsWestford 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 … oversight of the Treasurer such as reviewing check images in the subsequent month to verify that prior approved claims were in fact paid as directed. Audit the Treasurer’s records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/westford-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mCity of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… of internal controls over selected financial activities for the period January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background … Council members who are the legislative body responsible for setting the City’s governing policies. The 2012 general … park and recreation, or building permit fees. Invoices for payment of sludge fees were not always billed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012mCity 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 … was manipulated and misappropriations of more than $5,000 in cash receipts occurred over a three-month period. We identified weaknesses in collecting, recording and depositing the fees for code …
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 … ($36,915) and financial software support ($19,116). In addition, the City paid another professional service … as required, and update as needed. Execute all contracts in accordance with the Charter. Periodically seek requests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/24/city-batavia-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-296County of Franklin Solid Waste Management Authority – Solid Waste and Recycling Charges and Host Community Fees (2016M-418)
… was to evaluate the Authority’s procedures over solid waste and recycling charges and determine if host community … August 31, 2016. Background The County of Franklin Solid Waste Management Authority is an independent public benefit … established to plan, develop and construct solid waste management facilities and to contract with Franklin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/12/29/county-franklin-solid-waste-management-authority-solid-waste-andTapestry Charter School – Internal Controls Over Credit and Debit Cards (2013M-271)
… 16, 2013. Background The Tapestry Charter School, located in the City of Buffalo, Erie County, is governed by a Board … credit cards, only seven had signed a copy of the policy. In addition, School officials did not ensure that credit card accounts were established in a manner that complied with the policy provision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/22/tapestry-charter-school-internal-controls-over-credit-and-debit-cardsSaugerties Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-77)
… The Saugerties Central School District is located in the Towns of Saugerties, Ulster and Woodstock in Ulster County. The District, which operates six schools … collections or remitting them to the central treasurers in a timely manner. Student treasurers did not always use …
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)
… Background The King Center Charter School was established in 2000 as the first charter school to open in the City of Buffalo. The School is governed by a Board of … any amendments or change orders and document such action in the minutes of its proceedings. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/25/king-center-charter-school-purchasing-2013m-215