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Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Internal Auditor
… risks. The internal auditor must report directly to the board. Hiring an internal auditor You must hire an … of the above conditions, you must still annually certify to the Commissioner of Education that you’re exempt from … us . Who qualifies Candidates for the position must have expertise in district financial operations, pertinent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditorThe New Interdisciplinary School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… associated mandated fringe benefits related to a health insurance incentive program; and $36,560 in other than … as needed. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest North Country Kids, Inc.: Compliance With the Reimbursable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/new-interdisciplinary-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualBrookville Center for Children’s Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the costs were unnecessary and duplicative; $240,673 in lease expenses that were not in compliance with the Manual, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/04/brookville-center-childrens-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMultiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims (Follow-Up)
… services according to the Ambulatory Patient Groups (APG) payment methodology, which is based on patient condition and … of deficiencies in the Medicaid claims processing and payment system. The audit covered the period December 1, 2008 … not implement adequate controls to enforce APG policy and payment rules. As a result, we identified over $11 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/multiple-same-day-procedures-ambulatory-patient-groups-claims-followMilestone School for Child Development – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… whether the costs reported by the Milestone School for Child Development (Milestone) on its Consolidated Fiscal … The audit included all expenses claimed on Milestone’s CFR for the fiscal year 2012-13, and certain expenses claimed on Milestone’s CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2012. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/17/milestone-school-child-development-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualFire District Information
… to file an annual financial report (AFR) with the New York State Comptroller's Office, within 60 days of the end of the year, on our Online Services portal. Below are some resources to make that as easy as … for Implementing New Training Requirements [pdf] List of Training Providers For Training Providers: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/fire-district-informationOversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services (Follow-Up)
… of Homeless Services (DHS) implemented the recommendations in our initial audit report, Oversight of Selected Fiscal … services for eligible homeless families and individuals in New York City and for fiscal oversight of the homeless … similar shelters and often exceeded prescribed ranges. In addition, the various DHS data systems were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-services-followMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines
… at a discount and distributes the vaccines to state health departments and certain local and territorial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/06/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-childhood-vaccinesImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Implementation of the Dignity … for All Students Act (DASA) seeks to provide students in New York with a safe and supportive environment free from … included curriculum and annual reporting requirements in 12 bias-related categories (e.g., race, sexual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/21/implementation-dignity-all-students-act-followCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
… local governments located within the county. Monitor Your Bill If you purchase a policy from a vendor, your chief … officer or other appropriate official should review your bill to assess the accuracy of your employees' job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsState Pension Fund Adds $30 Million for Investments in New York Companies
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund has committed an … Venture Partners to invest in state-based companies, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced … Thomas P. DiNapoli is trustee of the $176.8 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund, the third largest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/state-pension-fund-adds-30-million-investments-new-york-companiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Northern Adirondack Central School District … County and Franklin County) Auditors found expenditures have exceeded appropriations by a total $626,000 in 2017-18 … the budgets are not structurally balanced and have used $1.5 million in appropriated fund balance to fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District officials did not provide information technology (IT) security awareness training to all employees. Also, … District officials did not provide information technology (IT) security awareness training for individuals who used … or unnecessary. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B23-5-4)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2023-24. Background Chapter 531 of the Laws of … the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/05/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b23-5-4Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Financial Operations (2013M-321)
… compact contract with the Foundation, and the process for developing and monitoring its annual budget for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013. Background The Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls is located in the City of Albany. The School is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-financial-operations-2013m-321Opinion 99-4
… feasibility study of expanding the town's municipal water service to help attract industrial or economic development, … or by necessary implication therefrom (see, e.g., Civil Service Forum v New York City Transit Authority , 4 AD2d 117, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-4DiNapoli: New York Sends More Money to Washington Than It Gets Back
… New York state were more than 30 percent higher than the national average. DiNapoli’s report notes: Half of the $3.1 … tax payments of $6,986 were 44 percent higher than the national average of $4,847. New York ranked fourth among the … at $4,094 per capita, was 15.5 percent above the national average of $3,543, ranking it 10th among all states. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-new-york-sends-more-money-washington-it-gets-backComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Ardsley Union Free School District , Babylon Union Free School District , Berkshire Union Free School District , Cobleskill-Richmondville Central … today announced his office completed audits of the Ardsley Union Free School District Babylon Union Free School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 95-4
… with respect to possible criminal conduct relating to two matters: certain travel vouchers submitted to the county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-4Medicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients With End Stage Renal Disease
… Department of Health took sufficient steps to control the Medicaid costs of recipients diagnosed with end stage renal … alive. For the six-year period ended December 31, 2015, Medicaid paid $909 million for medical services (including … equipment, and laboratory services) on behalf of 10,906 Medicaid recipients who were diagnosed with ESRD. Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/medicaid-program-reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-end-stage-renal-disease