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Who Is Responsible? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Although there are exceptions, the governing board is generally … or a position that includes the claims auditing function. 2 Establishing a claims auditor position can be an effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/who-responsibleOpinion 91-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts Requiring … (GSA) contracts. General Municipal Law, §103 provides, in pertinent part, as follows: Except as otherwise expressly … the required security after advertisement for sealed bids in the manner provided by this section ... General Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-6Accounts Payable Advisory No. 12
… card payments properly, Business Units must enter the full billing account number followed by the two digit month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/12-citibank-account-numbers-invoice-fieldOpinion 89-33
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … -- Audit (necessity to pre-audit claims for compensation of village officers and employees) VILLAGE BOARD -- Powers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-33Access-A-Ride Accident Claims
… Purpose To determine whether the number of accidents involving vehicles providing services to … Division supplies this service through a network of 14 carriers under contract who operate specialized … required to immediately notify the Paratransit Division of any accidents/incidents and provide a written report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/24/access-ride-accident-claimsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2252
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies that position pools in PayServ may … that are associated with a chart of accounts string that is scheduled to lapse on 9/13/2024 or 9/27/2024. A link will … valid chart of account strings. If the chartfield string is lapsing on 09/13/2024, agencies will need to insert a new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2252-sfs-chartfield-strings-payserv-9132024-9272024-lapse-datesOpinion 99-5
… to contract with cooperative library system) -- Powers and Duties (authority to contract with cooperative library … library system. The amount stated in the contract and approved as an appropriation for library purposes by the … to the extent inconsistent. This is in response to your inquiry concerning a proposed contract for library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-5Opinion 2000-16
… familial characteristics," such as the exclusivity and longevity of relationships, the level of financial and … an assessment of factors such as the exclusivity and longevity of the relationship, the level of emotional and … familial characteristics," such as the exclusivity and longevity of relationships, the level of financial and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-16Town of Cameron – Justice Court and Town Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-17)
… June 19, 2014. Background The Town of Cameron is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately 945. … the Justice Court. Court records show that nearly $29,000 in fines, fees, surcharges, bail and restitution was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-cameron-justice-court-and-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015mTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. Six – Professional Services and Fuel (2014M-246)
… Key Findings The Board-adopted procurement policy does not require the use of competitive methods for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/01/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-six-professional-services-and-fuel-2014m-246Town of Rhinebeck – Internal Controls Over Cash Management and Information Technology (2013M-36)
… controls over selected financial and operational areas for the period January 1, 2011, to June 22, 2012. Background … four Board members. Budgeted general fund appropriations for fiscal years 2011 and 2012 were approximately $1.6 … deposited and cannot be located by Town officials. Users on each of the Town’s 15 computers were in the local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-rhinebeck-internal-controls-over-cash-management-and-information-technologyCity of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… of internal controls over selected financial activities for the period January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background … Council members who are the legislative body responsible for setting the City’s governing policies. The 2012 general … park and recreation, or building permit fees. Invoices for payment of sludge fees were not always billed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012mBallston Lake Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program Service Credit (2016M-379)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Ballston, in Saratoga County. The District is governed by an elected … for 2015 were approximately $184,000. Key Findings In 2015 three firefighters received one year of service … activities in accordance with General Municipal Law. Key Recommendations Correct the service credit records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/17/ballston-lake-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-service-creditBridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… did not obtain the required number of written quotes for 12 purchases totaling $108,883 made during the audit period. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingDutchess Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Electricity Contract Monitoring and Billing (2023M-45)
… have reduced BOCES electricity supply expenses by almost 50 percent, or approximately $172,000, during the 28-month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/09/08/dutchess-board-cooperative-educational-services-electricity-contract-monitoring-andTown of Alexandria - Justice Court Time and Attendance and Court Operations (2017M-284)
… of the 67 time sheets (approximately 94 percent) completed by the Clerk showed no evidence of supervisory review and … time between the Town and another municipal employer. As a result, we estimate she was paid an additional $1,800 for … not worked. The Clerk claimed 112 hours of sick leave at a cost of $1,795 on her Town time sheets on days that she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-alexandria-justice-court-time-and-attendance-and-court-operationsProgress Report: MTA Capital Security Program - November 2008
The MTA operates the largest and most diverse transportation system in the nation, and keeping it secure entails significant challenges.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-6-2009.pdfNewburgh Enlarged City School District - Financial Management and Information Technology (2017M-169)
Determine whether the Board effectively managed the District’s financial condition whether the District’s information technology (IT) system was adequately secu
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/newburgh-169.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program - Incorrect Payments by CVS Caremark for Medicare Rx Drug Claims That Were Improperly Paid Under the Commercial Plan (2022-S-24)
To determine whether CVS Caremark paid claims under the correct prescription drug plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s24.pdfState Contract and Payment Actions in November
… gaming revenue distributions for the del Lago Resort and Casino, Rivers Casino and Resort, Tioga Downs Casino, and Resorts World Catskills. Office of General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-november