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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2063
… for 2022. Affected Employees Employees who participated in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure, and Exam Fee … CLEFR amount will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2 in box 14 under code FRB . Payroll Register and Employee … are informed of the taxability upon enrollment in the program. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2063-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2022State Agencies Bulletin No. 182
… This would be accomplished by establishing an October, in addition to the April, payment date. OSC Action Effective … (pay period #1), OSC began entering new increment codes in employees' records to effectuate the transition to the new … and service dates and make any necessary corrections. In addition, agencies should use the attached chart to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/182-new-increment-code-system-employees-represented-csea-pef-and-dc-37Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Brand Name Drugs
… by directing pharmacies to “dispense as written” either in writing or electronically; otherwise, a generic drug … than generic drugs. Key Findings We identified $1,102,823 in Medicaid overpayments for brand name prescription drugs … processed and paid. Additionally, we identified $1,011,990 in potential cost avoidance associated with 27,455 Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/13/medicaid-program-improper-payments-brand-name-drugsTown of Sheridan – Cellular Phones (2013M-334)
… 11, 2013. Background The Town of Sheridan is located in Chautauqua County. The Town is governed by an elected Town … service were relatives of Town managers. By participating in the Town’s plans, these individuals generally paid only … what is to be done if someone does not reimburse the Town in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Adopt a formal cell …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-sheridan-cellular-phones-2013m-334Town of Wawarsing – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2013M-202)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Wawarsing is located in Ulster County and has a population of approximately … were not accurately maintained and may have resulted in employees receiving payment for leave time to which they … approval is available for all compensatory time payments in excess of 35 hours annually. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-wawarsing-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2013m-202XIII.4.E Overnight Per Diem Rates – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… employee. The maximum allowances for travel are updated in SFS each year to coincide with CONUS rate changes. These … and November 1 for rate decreases. If there is a change in CONUS rates during the year the SFS system will be updated … outside the continental United States will only be updated in SFS annually, it is the Business Unit’s responsibility to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4e-overnight-diem-ratesNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… to trick recipients into making a payment for “an upgrade” in exchange for reduced taxes, additional money added to … Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with estimated assets of $254.8 billion … ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends March 31. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesVillage 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
… announced the details of the competitive sale scheduled for March 16 of tax-exempt and taxable New York State General … $635.9 million. The state expects to sell $181.1 million for new money transportation, education and environmental … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-636-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsTown of Seneca Falls – Justice Court (2013M-89)
… 4, 2013. Background The Town of Seneca Falls is located in Seneca County, has a population of approximately 9,000 and … Board members. During 2012, the Court collected $324,790 in fines and surcharges. Key Findings The Justice was absent … performed, records reviewed, and the results of the audit in the Board minutes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/28/town-seneca-falls-justice-court-2013m-89Medicaid Program – Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B
… parts. Medicare Part B helps pay for medical care provided in outpatient settings. Medicaid is a joint state and federal … received Medicare Part B services totaling $740 million in 2009. These services were provided in outpatient settings such as doctors' offices, clinics, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/09/medicaid-program-overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-bTown of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
… August 9, 2012. Background The Town of Hamlin is located in Monroe County and had a population of 9,045. The Town is … accounting records and resultant financial reports were in considerable disarray. For example, the Town failed to accurately report the cash position of any Town fund in its annual report to the Office of the State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197Village of Old Field – Misappropriation of Village Funds and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-44)
Village of Old Field Misappropriation of Village Funds and Selected Financial Operations 2013M44
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/17/village-old-field-misappropriation-village-funds-and-selected-financialVillage of Montgomery – Purchasing and Information Technology (2013M-210)
… 9, 2013. Background The Village of Montgomery is located in the Town of Montgomery in Orange County and has a population of about 3,800. The … did not ensure that copies of back-up data were stored in a secure off-site location and the Board has not developed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/25/village-montgomery-purchasing-and-information-technology-2013m-210Village of Huntington Bay – Compensation of Officials and Credit Cards (2012M-198)
… 2012. Background The Village of Huntington Bay is located in the Town of Huntington, in Suffolk County and had a population of 1,425 residents. … used the Village credit card at local restaurants and in most instances there were no credit card receipts to show …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/08/village-huntington-bay-compensation-officials-and-credit-cards-2012m-198City of North Tonawanda – Financial Operations (2012M-203)
… 2012. Background The City of North Tonawanda is located in Niagara County and has approximately 32,000 residents. The … did not review the fire companies’ fundraising events held in 2011 because none of the fire companies provided the City … the City with materials and supplies totaling $140,703 in 2011. We found that for all 24 claims tested, department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/08/city-north-tonawanda-financial-operations-2012m-203State Agencies Bulletin No. 1864
… processing. Affected Employees Employees who participated in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee … CLEFR amount will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2 in box 14 under code FRB . Payroll Register and Employee … are informed of the taxability upon enrollment in the program. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1864-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2020Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and the Orange County Department of Social Services . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … for bids or purchased through state or county contracts. In addition, purchases totaling $45,283 lacked adequate … Some county service providers are not providing services in accordance with agreements; therefore, the department may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Medicaid Program – Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare
… Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare. Such individuals are referred to as … Medicaid. Key Findings The audit identified $20.1 million in Medicaid payments for services provided to dual-eligible … by Medicaid. Key Recommendations Review the $20.1 million in Medicaid payments for therapy services and prescription …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/30/medicaid-program-overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicareSummit Security Services, Inc. (Summit)
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether individuals who performed security guard and fire safety director services at three New … Background Our office examined payments the Office of General Services (OGS) made to Summit Security Inc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/03/summit-security-services-inc-summit