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Smithfield Fire District –Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-113)
… through February 28, 2015. Background The Smithfield Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Smithfield in Madison County. The District, which is governed by an elected five-member Board … Smithfield Fire District Controls Over Financial Activities 2015M113 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/07/smithfield-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-113Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Amani Public Charter School , Holland Central School … and the Onteora Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … vacation time did not show beginning and ending balances of vacation time available. Holland Central School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsKillawog Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-111)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Lisle and located in Broome County. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) … Develop a plan to reduce the amount of fund balance in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Audit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/28/killawog-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-111Generic PINs
… Contract Guidelines (Guidelines), the State Vehicle Use Policy (State Use Policy), and DEC’s Policies and Procedures (DEC Policies). … cards does not comply with the Guidelines, the State Use Policy, or DEC Policies, and DEC does not have sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/generic-pinsReal Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2017-MR-4)
… Chenango , Cherry Valley , Coventry , Davenport , Greene , Lisle , Meredith , and Springfield . Purpose of Audit The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/04/13/real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2017-mr-4Opinion 97-20
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (remodeling and purchasing appliances for firehouse kitchen) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Unless otherwise provided by … Whether a volunteer fire department may expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to remodel and purchase appliances for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-20State Agencies Bulletin No. 879
… for affected titles and employees. Affected Employees Payroll Bargaining Unit Code 68 has been established for … created new codes for the following new data elements: The Payroll Bargaining Unit Code will be Bargaining Unit 68 ( … Questions regarding Deductions should be directed to the Payroll Deductions mailbox. All other questions should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/879-new-bargaining-unit-and-establishment-new-payroll-bargaining-unit-codesOpinion 95-14
… computer for fire department); (ceremony to dedicate fire house and apparatus) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Unless … purposes and to pay for a ceremony to dedicate a new fire house and new fire apparatus. You ask whether a volunteer … purposes, and to pay for a ceremony to dedicate a new fire house and new fire apparatus. Sections 9104 and 9105 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-14DiNapoli: More Needs to Be Done to Provide Mental Health Training to School Staff
… lacked some or all the recommended components, including how to access crisis support and recognizing warning signs … personnel are often the first to notice if a student is having mental health challenges, and they need effective … and communities. Unfortunately, my office has found much of this vital training is not taking place. School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-more-needs-be-done-provide-mental-health-training-school-staffOversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (Health and Hospitals) ensured that direct hire and temporary nurses were appropriately screened before they … To determine whether the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation ensured that direct hire and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/16/oversight-nurse-hiring-and-retentionSUNY Bulletin No. SU-164
… Employees SUNY nonresident alien students who receive scholarships (Company SCL- SUNY Scholarships, BU 71) Effective Date(s) Institution paychecks … Under IRS regulations, institutions that provide scholarships for items other than tuition and required fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-164-new-deduction-code-424-suny-nra-scholarship-paymentsControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… internal controls over these accounts to ensure that funds are properly accounted for and payments are only made … business needs. Key Recommendation Reduce the amount of funds held in each advance account to more appropriate levels … practices and anticipated future needs. Return excess funds to the State Treasury. Other Related Audits/Reports of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsService Retirement Benefit – State Police Plan
… completing 20 full years of creditable service. State Police officers must retire by the last day of the year in which their 60th birthday occurs. You must file an … plus 1.66 percent of your FAE for each year of non-State Police service. Your total benefit may not exceed 50 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/service-retirement-benefitTuckahoe Common School District – Purchasing (2013M-158)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s controls over purchasing for the period July 1, 2011, to February 28, 2013. Background The Tuckahoe Common School … District’s purchasing policy, for purchases required to be bid, or those that were required to be purchased by obtaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/08/tuckahoe-common-school-district-purchasing-2013m-158Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and … have no assurance that these travel expenses complied with rules and regulations and are free from fraud, waste, and … monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/selected-employee-travel-expensesSelected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Mary's Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… Purpose To determine if BlueCross BlueShield’s (Empire’s) payments to St. Mary’s Hospital (St. Mary’s) for … made according to the provisions of the agreement between Empire and St. Mary’s. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-st-marys-hospital-january-1-2011-through-march-31-2011Empire BlueCross BlueShield Special Items Made to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… Purpose To determine if BlueCross BlueShield’s (Empire’s) payments to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center … made according to the provisions of the agreement between Empire and Englewood. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-special-items-made-englewood-hospital-and-medical-centerEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Saratoga Hospital From January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… school district employees and their dependents. The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. … in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member hospitals, including Saratoga. Empire's payments to Saratoga … costs to acquire them. Key Finding We reviewed one claim payment to Saratoga for special items and determined Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-made-saratoga-hospital-januarySelected Payments for Special Items Made to Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… district employees and their dependents. The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. … in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member hospitals, including Bassett. Empire’s payments to Bassett … costs to acquire them. Key Findings We reviewed one claim payment to Bassett for special items and determined Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-mary-imogene-bassett-hospital-january-1-2011-throughSelected Payments for Special Items Made to Albany Medical Center from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… if BlueCross BlueShield’s (Empire’s) payments to Albany Medical Center (AMC) for special items were made according to … Insurance Program: Payments Made to Stony Brook University Medical Center (2009-S-27) New York State Health Insurance … if BlueCross BlueShields Empires payments to Albany Medical Center AMC for special items were made according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-albany-medical-center-january-1-2011-through-march-31