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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… – Audit Follow-Up (2018M-236-F) Auditors issued a report in May 2019 identifying certain conditions and opportunities … the department on February 22, 2022 to review progress in implementing the recommendations. The follow-up review was … of certain documents related to the issues identified in our report. Based on the limited procedures, it appears …

State Agencies Bulletin No. 857

… under an educational assistance program is excluded from taxable wages.  Amounts in excess of $5,250 are subject to Social Security, Medicare, … of employees is not a qualified program.  Benefits paid from an unqualified program are fully taxable. Most New York …

UnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59

… Purpose To determine whether UnitedHealthcare improperly paid for … day. The audit covered the period from September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013. Background The New York State Health … to August 31, 2013, United paid over $82.3 million for about 1.3 million services with modifier 59. Key Findings For …

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1034

… Purpose To provide agencies with instructions to apply the … that all educational assistance benefits are included when determining the taxable amount for tax year 2010 … provides benefits to spouses or dependents of employees is not a qualified program. Benefits paid from an unqualified …

Other Bulletin No. 53

… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with the new procedure for calculating promotions for CSEA employees … 7.4(a) of the collective bargaining agreement between the State of New York and CSEA and Chapter 165 of the Laws of 2017 provide for …

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2012

… ends. AC-230s AC-230s submitted to reverse the overpayment in PayServ will continue to be received and audited by OSC. … AC-230s will not be processed to reverse the paycheck in PayServ until the corresponding direct deposit reversal … out period, ensure the employee’s Direct Deposit Table in PayServ is updated immediately. Agencies must continue to …

State Agencies Bulletin No. 948

… been received, OSC will update the employee’s Tax Data pages to reflect the marital status of “Single” and the … update the employee’s Federal, State and/or Local Tax Data pages as follows: Navigate to Home > Compensate Employees > … also be followed to update the State and Local Tax Data pages. If an employee appearing on the report does not …

State Agencies Bulletin No. 936

… Purpose To provide agencies with instructions to apply the … that all educational assistance benefits are included when determining the taxable amount for tax year 2009. … provides benefits to spouses or dependents of employees is not a qualified program. Benefits paid from an unqualified …

XI.18 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Decision

… We need to continue the fight to ensure equal protection in the workplace and beyond, but today's victory is truly …

SUNY Bulletin No. SU-261

… code for after tax (ROTH) contributions to the 403(b) plan Affected Employees All SUNY employees Background On … from exceeding their IRS limit. See Bulletin Number 1621 Supplemental Retirement Annuity (SRA) and Tax Deferred Annuity (TDA) …

Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 2 – Financial Condition and Procurement (2016M-388)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition and controls … provides refuse collection and recycling pickup services to more than 55,000 households and commercial businesses, is … $12 million. Key Findings The Board did not adopt a policy to address the level of unrestricted fund balance to …

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1683

… will be available to agency payroll staff via a link on the PayServ Bulletin Board. The report will include the … is issued to) Invoice Information Payment Amount Voucher in SFS Vendor ID Vendor Description: Payroll Check Exchange … Payment Status: Paid (Check has been created in SFS) Stopped (Check has been stopped at the bank) Stale …

Carthage-Wilna Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-191)

… 2013. Background The Carthage-Wilna Fire District, located in Jefferson County, is a district corporation of the State, … other bills prior to audit that are not allowed by Town Law. For example, the Board approved the payment of claims … all claims, other than those exceptions allowed by Town Law, are audited and approved by the Board before the …

Property Tax Credits

… whether Property Tax Freeze, Property Tax Relief, and STAR credits processed by the Department during the … (the Property Tax Freeze program) beginning in levy year 2014. Each of these credits are intended to offset the … a homeowner from receiving the credit when his or her income exceeds a maximum threshold amount. The Department …

Town of Rochester – Financial Condition and Highway Department Payroll (2015M-324)

… July 31, 2015. Background The Town of Rochester is located in Ulster County. The Town, which has approximately 7,300 … adopt structurally balanced budgets over the five years from 2010 through 2014 and Town officials overexpended … Employees did not always use the time clock to clock in and the Superintendent was unable to provide examiners …

Oswego County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-8)

… The County’s budgeted expenditures totaled $193 million in 2012. The County Highway Department is responsible for the … bridge. For the nine available and completed fiscal years from 2002 through 2011, the County had an average of 21 … not determine if the County had responded to these flags in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Budget for and track …

Village of Hunter – Cash Receipts and Board Oversight (2015M-254)

… Village’s procedures over the collection of cash receipts for trash bag sales and the summer recreation program to … and examine the Board’s oversight of Village operations for the period June 1, 2013 through April 14, 2015. … three-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year were $904,278. Key Findings There …

Selected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Peter's Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011

… Plan. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member … $4,836 from St. Peter’s for the overpayments we identified in this audit. Develop and implement the controls necessary …

Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Mount Sinai Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011

… Plan. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member … $6,231 from Mount Sinai for the overpayments we identified in this audit. Develop and implement the controls necessary …