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The Big Picture – What Every Employer Should Know
… Fund (Fund) come from three main sources of incoming funds: investment income, employee or member contributions … Fund’s assets and compare the value of those assets to the funds needed to pay current and future benefits. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/big-pictureState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… announced the following school audits have been issued. Bay Shore Union Free School District – Procurement (Nassau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… a current fire commissioner, who pleaded guilty in Hurley Town Court, were initially charged for abusing … only pleaded to official misconduct. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption … 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations . … The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeNewstead Fire Company –Internal Controls (2014M-92)
… bank statements. For two disbursements, a Company member or a family member had a financial interest in the … accountability for how much cash was actually collected, or how many prizes were purchased and distributed. Key … written disclosure to the Board when they have any direct or indirect financial interest in a vendor that the Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/06/27/newstead-fire-company-internal-controls-2014m-92Almond Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Shortage (2014M-113)
… Background The Almond Volunteer Fire Department is located in the Village of Almond in Allegany and Steuben Counties. The Department, consisting … Take action to recover the missing funds identified in this report. Develop and include internal controls in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/almond-volunteer-fire-department-cash-shortage-2014m-113Lincoln Fire District – Financial Activities (2012M-228)
… District did not make any expenditures from the reserve funds during this time period. Key Recommendations Document …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/25/lincoln-fire-district-financial-activities-2012m-228Brentwood Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-79)
… than reported on the Department’s books. The Board allows two individuals, rather than the Treasurer, to manage the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/06/14/brentwood-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overAllegany County – County Jail Payroll and Inmate Prescription Medications (2013M-218)
… an optimal staff size by analyzing staff needs over all functions and determining how best to assign new hires to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/01/24/allegany-county-county-jail-payroll-and-inmate-prescription-medications-2013m-218Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-251)
… Ten of the 21 businesses receiving DCIDA benefits have not met their employment goals. Job creation was less … agreements, five totaling $14,351,627 were not reported on the Public Authorities Reporting Information System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/dutchess-county-industrial-development-agency-managementState Agencies Bulletin No. 919
… changes that are required to apply the proper taxation for employees who are receiving a retroactive military … Employees Employees receiving a retroactive pay increase for military stipend Effective Date(s) August 19, 2009 … and described how the FICA status would be updated for employees beginning or ending military stipend beginning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/919-taxation-retroactive-raise-payments-employees-receiving-military-stipendOrange County Community College – Information Technology and Financial Activities (2017M-111)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the College’s controls over information technology … were approximately $85 million. Key Findings The Board did not adopt adequate IT policies that address appropriate … Municipal Law (GML) requirements. Officials did not have any written procedures documenting the claims process. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/09/29/orange-county-community-college-information-technology-and-financialState Agencies Bulletin No. 1657
… may be affected. Employees with more complex tax profiles, two income families, and employees with multiple jobs may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1657-federal-withholding-change-tax-year-2018Motor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts – Assessable Expenses for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014
… in New York State possess adequate insurance coverage, or are financially secure, to compensate those persons they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-assessable-expenses-fiscalNew York Psychiatric Center – Controls Over State Resources (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York State Psychiatric Institute - Controls Over State … treatment of mental illness. The Institute is funded by a combination of State appropriations and research grants. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/new-york-psychiatric-center-controls-over-state-resources-followOverpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Follow-Up)
… three prior audit recommendations, one was implemented and two were partially implemented. Key Recommendation Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/06/overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-b-followAccidental Disability – Article 14 Benefits
… caused by your own willful negligence. There is no minimum service requirement for an accidental disability retirement … application should be filed while you are still in active service. Active service is defined as: Service while on your employer’s payroll; or When you are on an authorized medical leave of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/accidental-disabilityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it's critical that schools make every dollar count," DiNapoli … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Brookfield … appropriated and subsequent use of fund balance. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsWhitestone School for Child Development – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Fiscal Reports (CFRs) of the Whitestone School for Child Development (Whitestone) were calculated properly, … Consolidated Fiscal Reports of the Whitestone School for Child Development were calculated pr …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/07/whitestone-school-child-development-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… about $19.9 million. DMV has adequate procedures in place to ensure that it accurately identifies and reports its … also at increased risk because they have devised systems to informally hold supplies of pre-signed checks provided by … Workers' Compensation Board: Assessment of Costs to Administer the Workers' Compensation Program for the Two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Medicaid Program – Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits
… limits. For example, Medicaid limits dental exams to two times per year, yet we found Medicaid reimbursed a clinic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/29/medicaid-program-ambulatory-patient-groups-payments-duplicate-claims-and-services-excess