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Cost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
… insurance carrier Purchase a policy from the New York State Insurance Fund Become self-insured as authorized by the … to those job classifications. If you participate in the State Insurance Fund or purchase a policy from a private insurance carrier, your premium is often based on various factors such as employee wages, level of risk for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Internal Auditor
… the risk assessment; tests and evaluates one or more areas of the district’s operations periodically; and prepares … report directly to the board. Hiring an internal auditor You must hire an internal auditor unless your district has: … that you’re exempt from hiring an internal auditor. You can obtain more information on the certification requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditorMilestone 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-manualState Pension Fund Adds $30 Million for Investments in New York Companies
… Partners. "This new commitment to Primary Venture Partners for state-based investments will help grow the pension fund and expand businesses and jobs across New York state," said DiNapoli. "With $293 … has been funded by investment returns. The Fund’s fiscal year ends March 31, 2015. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/state-pension-fund-adds-30-million-investments-new-york-companiesBrighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Financial Operations (2013M-321)
… 2013. Background The Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls is located in the City of Albany. The School is … Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls Financial Operations 2013M321 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-financial-operations-2013m-321City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B23-5-4)
… exceed $8.3 million to liquidate the cumulative deficits in the City’s general, transportation, sewer and recreation … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the 2023-24 proposed budget are reasonable. However, we … City officials did not implement all recommendations in our previous budget review letter when preparing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/05/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b23-5-4Implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act (Report 2016-S-28 ). About the Program New York State’s Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) seeks to provide students in New … July 1, 2013 defined cyberbullying and added requirements for investigating and reporting alleged incidents. The State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/21/implementation-dignity-all-students-act-followOversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services (Follow-Up)
… report, Oversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services (Report 2016-N-1 ). About the Program Governed by a “right to shelter” mandate, New York City provides temporary emergency … shelters. The majority of shelters are operated by private providers through contracts with DHS. As part of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-services-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… the following school district audits have been issued. Northern Adirondack Central School District – Financial … plan or a plan to address the declining fund balance. Northern Adirondack Central School District – Leave Accruals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… not provide information technology (IT) security awareness training to all employees. Also, district officials did not … not provide information technology (IT) security awareness training for individuals who used district IT assets. … Waterloo Central School District – Financial Condition Management (Seneca County) District officials, consistently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $192 Billion
… that ended on March 31, 2017. The Fund has an estimated value of $192 billion. “Strong returns over the fiscal year, … said. “New York state’s pension fund is at a record value based on prudent long term asset allocation. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-192-billionDiNapoli: Former Village of Sherman Treasurer Arrested for Alleged Theft of $20,000
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Gilbert, 54, who now resides in … “I thank District Attorney Schmidt and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office for partnering with my office to hold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-former-village-sherman-treasurer-arrested-alleged-theft-20000DiNapoli: One of the Nation's Largest Energy Suppliers Agrees to Report on Climate Change Risk
… P. DiNapoli today announced that Duke Energy, one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States, has agreed to produce a climate change risk assessment that includes an … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that Duke Energy one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-one-nations-largest-energy-suppliers-agrees-report-climate-change-riskMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines
… from a number of diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responsible for … of the VFC Program. The CDC purchases vaccines from drug manufacturers at a discount and distributes the vaccines … in Medicaid, the Medicaid program pays the vaccine administration fee. Key Findings Auditors identified $32.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/06/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-childhood-vaccinesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-260
… and executed. As the State’s payroll administrator, OSC is responsible for processing required payroll deductions … With respect to the deduction for union dues, because OSC is not a party to the relationship between the unions and its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-260-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payrollState Agencies Bulletin No. 414
… Purpose To explain the new certification process resulting from the Payroll System upgrade. Affected Employees Employees who require certification or recertification by the Office of Court … To explain the new certification process resulting from the Payroll System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/414-employee-certification-process-unified-court-system-ucsFare Evasion (Follow-Up)
… ). Background The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is North America’s largest transportation network, … Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA has two agencies that provide bus and subway service … within New York City: New York City Transit (Transit) and MTA Bus. Transit is responsible for operating the subways and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/fare-evasion-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) … in August 2020 identified $18.2 million that was paid for hospital services for ineligible members. Of the $18.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… pandemic rapidly depleted the New York State Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund, resulting in the state borrowing from the federal government to pay claims. State UI tax rates have already risen to the … debt to repay the outstanding balance. Report Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund: Challenges Ahead Track state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-governmentComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… reserves. In addition, the board transferred unavailable funds to its capital reserves, and expended funds from … and reliable accounting records. Rockland County – Sale of Estate Real Property The Office of Public Administrator (PA) guidelines regarding the sale of estate real property state that the PA shall determine fair …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits