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Problem Claims – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… earlier section (Claims Auditing) is no, then some type of action should be taken in most cases. Obviously, this will … with local policies, reduce the claim by the amount of ineligible expenses. If the claim is a duplicate or has … it to the unpaid amount. Be aware that the submission of photocopies of original invoices may indicate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/problem-claimsCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-13-21)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … located in Orange County, issued debt totaling $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City’s general … requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/20/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-13-21DiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… State. These include counties, cities, towns, villages, school districts, fire districts and other special districts. … the most in cities (6.1 percent), towns (4.4 percent) and school districts (4 percent). Village levies grew 1.7 percent. The report also notes that school districts alone levied nearly $23 billion in 2019 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesTown of Ellenburg – Justice Court and Town Clerk Financial Operations and Wind Power Revenues (2013M-190)
… 28, 2013. Background The Town of Ellenburg is located in Clinton County and has approximately 1,700 residents. The … and four Board members. The Town’s budgeted appropriations in the 2013 fiscal year were $637,517 for the general fund … the highway fund. The Town has received about $2.9 million in wind power-related revenues during the period January 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-ellenburg-justice-court-and-town-clerk-financial-operations-and-wind-powerVillage of Keeseville – Financial Condition (2013M-192)
… our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition for the period June 1, 2010, through May 31, 2013. Background … an elected Mayor. The Village’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year are approximately $1.4 million. Key Findings The recorded total fund balance for the general, sewer, and water funds at the end of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/20/village-keeseville-financial-condition-2013m-192Village of Cuba – Sewer Fund Financial Condition and Records and Reports (2013M-15)
… was to review the financial condition of the sewer fund and the internal controls over financial records and reports for the period June 1, 2011, through October 31, … by an elected Board of Trustees consisting of a Mayor and four Trustees. For the fiscal year ending May 31, 2013, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-cuba-sewer-fund-financial-condition-and-records-and-reports-2013m-15Village of Clyde – Financial Management and Board Oversight (2013M-96)
… result, the Board has adopted budgets that were not based on sound and realistic estimates of expenditures, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/16/village-clyde-financial-management-and-board-oversight-2013m-96DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… cash donated at fundraisers – including the "Smile for Christmas" campaign which collects money for toys for local children. She covered her actions by exaggerating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsIII.8 Confidential, Personal, and Private Information – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… may freely enter information without restriction (free form fields). Unlike restricted fields, free form fields may not have appropriate security settings … access and/or redistribution. Examples of such free form fields include Invoice Number, Invoice Description …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii8-confidential-personal-and-private-informationState Comptroller DiNapoli and Rockland D.A. Announce Middletown Man Arraigned on Grand Larceny Charges
… DiNapoli and Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced that Ricardy Cesar, 54, of Middletown, … with Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II, we uncovered his fraud, and he will now be held … system from fraud.” Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh said: "My office and investigators from State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-rockland-da-announce-middletown-man-arraigned-grand-larceny-chargesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … were not approved, not properly supported or not expended for legitimate grant purposes. Auditors found grant … better access to the financial workings of government. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0The Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
… is National Great Outdoors Month. As New Yorkers prepare for summer vacations and to celebrate the 4th of July … well as government spending on national and state parks (for example, spending for the maintenance of hiking or snowmobiling trails). 1 In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/economic-impact-great-outdoorsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-404
… Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … This bulletin notifies agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-404-district-council-37-local-1087-dues-and-agency-shop-feeCUNY Bulletin No. CU-378
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee … represented by DC 37, Local 1087 in Bargaining Unit TO Effective Date(s) Paychecks dated July 16, 2009 OSC … (Code 471 ) and Agency Shop Fee (Code 472 ) from $23.96 to $26.86. Agency Actions Notify affected employees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-378-district-council-37-local-1087-dues-and-agency-shop-feeContract Advisory No. 20
… technical difficulties are resolved, agencies are directed to review all STS or AC 340-S forms to validate required data fields and transactional information are included and asked to write in any missing fields and/or transactional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/20-sfs-92-related-issues-contract-single-transaction-summary-sts-and-ac-340-sXV.1 Overview – XV. End of Year
… The purpose of this chapter is to provide the procedures and guidelines Business Units need … reference. Please be aware that this Calendar is designed to be used in conjunction with the details provided in this Chapter. It is not intended to include all information regarding each activity. Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv1-overviewComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… balance that was not needed to finance operations. As a result, the district’s unrestricted fund balance exceeded the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Monitoring of Medicaid Payments for Nursing Home Bed Reserve Days (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Monitoring of Medicaid Payments for Nursing Home Bed Reserve Days (Report 2010-S-21). Background Our … was issued on December 9, 2010, examined whether nursing home claims submitted to Medicaid for hospital bed reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/monitoring-medicaid-payments-nursing-home-bed-reserve-days-followTown of Oneonta Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-243)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 through July 8, 2013. … general fund budget totaled approximately $941,000 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board did not … an investment policy or a code of ethics, Issue a W-2 form for the Treasurer’s wages and take out withholdings from her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/town-oneonta-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsNewstead Fire Company –Internal Controls (2014M-92)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the adequacy of Company financial controls for the … As a result, Company officials have no accountability for how much cash was actually collected, or how many prizes were purchased and distributed. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/06/27/newstead-fire-company-internal-controls-2014m-92