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Accounts Receivable Collections
… Key Findings Overall, the Bureau was generally effective in its collection of accounts receivable referred by state … actions taken. The Bureau indicates that staff reductions in recent years contribute to processing delays. Also, there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/13/accounts-receivable-collectionsPolice Property Room Inventory (2014-MS-4)
… updating. Property is not properly safeguarded, resulting in 293 items missing from inventory at eight of the 10 … and procedures for controlling property. Monitor activity in the property room. Improve the inventory tracking and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/02/17/police-property-room-inventory-2014-ms-4Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… is transferred from the State Treasury to a local bank account for use by the agency. WCB was authorized to have two … that both checks never cleared. Although the petty cash account is needed for subpoena fees, a New York State … appears to be an excessive authorization level for this account. Key Recommendations Issue stop payment orders for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsReal Estate Portfolio
… Authority (Authority) oversees bus and rail services in Niagara and Erie counties. Public Authorities Law Section … whether to hold or dispose of its property holdings. In some cases, it has held onto unneeded parcels for many …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/27/real-estate-portfolioComsewogue Public Library – Cash Disbursements and Procurement (2013M-316)
… would not require prior Board approval. The Treasurer does not sign all checks to pay claims. Rather, the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/31/comsewogue-public-library-cash-disbursements-and-procurement-2013m-316City of Long Beach – Financial Condition and Cash Receipts from Recreational Activities (2013M-48)
… April 30, 2012. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has a population of approximately 35,000. … the interfund advances are repaid by the close of the year in which the loans were made. Establish formal, written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/07/11/city-long-beach-financial-condition-and-cash-receipts-recreational-activities-2013mEthelbert B. Crawford Public Library – Disbursements (2013M-222)
… District is located within the Monticello School District, in Sullivan County. The Library is governed by a seven-member … The Board did not ensure that disbursements were made in an economic manner and for authorized Library purposes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/11/01/ethelbert-b-crawford-public-library-disbursements-2013m-222Town of Champion – Information Technology (2014M-130)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Champion is located in Jefferson County and has a population of approximately … may not have been prepared to notify affected individuals in the event that private information had been compromised. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/11/town-champion-information-technology-2014m-130Empire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Special Items Billed by Hospitals Within Long Island Health Network
… To determine whether Empire BlueCross paid claims for special items according to the terms of its contract with … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering nearly 1.1 million members. Civil … the hospital portion of this plan. Empire processes claims for hospital services according to contracts it negotiates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/29/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-special-items-billed-hospitals-within-long-island-healthCollege at Purchase – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… March 31, 2011. One of these employees worked at the College at Purchase (College) and incurred lodging costs totaling $991,999. Key … were appropriately approved and documented. However, College management has not conducted a formal written study …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/college-purchase-selected-employee-travel-expensesVillage of Unadilla – Budgeting (2013M-143)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s budgeting practices for the period of June 1, 2011, to March 13, 2013. Background The Village of Unadilla is … revenues, and the appropriation of fund balance to finance operations; but for three of the last six years, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-unadilla-budgeting-2013m-143State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… to maintain district financial records and perform online banking transactions. Middletown No. 1 Fire District – … spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… In addition, officials did not ensure IT policies were up-to-date with current technology changes. User accounts were … required by the district’s procurement policy. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1763.1
… issued in calendar year 2018 are affected. Background Abandoned Property Law §102 requires uncashed checks become abandoned property after one year. Abandoned Property Law … website to search for money remitted to OUF and submit a claim to recover these funds. OSC Actions Per Abandoned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/17631-outreach-escheatment-2018-uncashed-payroll-checksVillage of Mastic Beach – Treasurer’s Office and Credit Cards (2014M-150)
… use, it lacks important oversight controls. The policy does not define how many credit card accounts may be established, limit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-mastic-beach-treasurers-office-and-credit-cards-2014m-150Italian Heritage Month Reception
… Each year State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli commemorates Italian … American Institute (Queens College/CUNY), for reflections on Dante; and a musical performance by acclaimed Italian … President of NYSUT About Italian Heritage Month New York State is home to over 3 million Italian Americans, with New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/italian-heritage-month-receptionEmployer Seminars
… materials and reference tools to assist you in your role as a participating employer. For more information, email … can request individual consultations for your employees as part of a pre-retirement presentation or as a separate service. Information Tables — Your employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/employer-seminarsDiNapoli Announces Sale of General Obligation Bonds
… March 10, 2015 of tax-exempt and taxable New York State General Obligation Bonds totaling approximately $145.1 … projects authorized by the following voter-approved bond acts: Clean Water/Clean Air (1996), Environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-general-obligation-bondsDisposal of Electronic Devices
… Policy therefore requires that all electronic media (e.g., hard drives and other memory components) in these devices be … a directive requiring that all surplus computers have the hard drives removed and shredded, this will no longer be an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/disposal-electronic-devicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 331
… create a more efficient and secure notification process, new Reveal reports will replace notification letters that are … mailed to agencies. Affected Employees Employees with New or Amended garnishments Effective Date August 12, 2002 … Report - Federal Levy Report Information The NBEN744 will list any employee that has a New or Amended Child Support or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/331-new-reveal-reports-replace-garnishment-notification-letters