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Dutchess County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-5)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether counties are properly maintaining their bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/dutchess-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-5School Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… number of exemptions to individuals or entities not eligible to receive them. Our tests of one class of … STAR exemptions for multiple parcels). Local assessors do not have the ability to search the Office of Real Property … New York State does not aggressively partner with other states to identify individuals who improperly claim a STAR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… balances can eventually be turned over to his Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF), which took in a record $48 million from them in … growing number of the accounts being held by our Office of Unclaimed Funds. My office is working to get these funds back …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsXII.8.H Voucher Mass Approval – XII. Expenditures
… makes a determination that mass approval functionality is justified for certain vouchers such as those noted above, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8h-voucher-mass-approvalProblem Claims – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… question posed in the earlier section (Claims Auditing) is no, then some type of action should be taken in most … (such as invoices, purchase orders or receiving slips) is missing, the claim should be held until the supporting documentation is submitted. When original documentation is not provided, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/problem-claimsAccounts Receivable Collection and Reporting
… if the Authority’s accounts receivable collection and reporting procedures were in compliance with applicable laws and regulations for the period January 1, 2012 through June … energy solutions in ways that improve New York's economy and environment by promoting energy efficiency and the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/05/accounts-receivable-collection-and-reportingMedicaid Program – Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist
… Medicare deductibles and coinsurance. Medicaid claims for Medicare deductibles or coinsurance are called … system improved the accuracy of Medicaid payments for dualeligible recipients. Prior to the implementation, … claim payment data. Nevertheless, providers can still report Medicare payment information directly to Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/15/medicaid-program-improper-payments-physical-therapistSelected M/WBE Purchases by Various Facilities
… by management and ESDC officials. Key Recommendations How does the use of M/WBE firms as brokers for transactions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/07/selected-mwbe-purchases-various-facilitiesDiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… Ray allegedly took advantage of his sister-in-law's death to fund his lifestyle,” DiNapoli said. “I will continue to safeguard the pension system and partner with law enforcement across the state and country to prosecute those who attempt to defraud it. I thank Albany …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-lawState Agencies Bulletin No. 841
… OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … York and the Civil Service Employees Association provide for the payment of Performance Advances and Longevity … current grade on the 4/1/08 Salary Schedule are eligible for a Performance Advance if the employee: has completed one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/841-october-2008-performance-advances-and-longevity-payments-graded-and-nsMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care
To determine whether Medicaid made improper feeforservice payments for certain services covered by mainstream managed care plans
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/10/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-careSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations
… CCTV surveillance cameras, 1,746 monitors, 332 digital video recorders, five video cassette recorders, and related accessories (e.g., … recording devices. EMD is also responsible for repairing video system equipment, except for equipment still under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stationsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… was incorrectly billed for nine students, resulting in overpayments totaling $5,300 for eight students and an … documentation to ascertain that services were rendered in accordance with the contract. Madison Central School … did not always ensure employees submitted a leave request form or ensure the legitimacy of leave taken. The district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsApplying for Benefits – State Police Plan
… manner. You can file for a service retirement benefit online. Sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to the ‘My Account Summary’ area of your … received by our Albany office, one of our consultation sites, or another office of the State Comptroller. Giving a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/applying-benefitsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collection Growth Highest Since 2013
… the highest year-over-year growth since 2013. "This is welcome news for municipalities, as local revenues have … and the impact of new federal tax changes on this spending is the great unknown in this equation." DiNapoli's report … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collection-growth-highest-2013State Agencies Bulletin No. 339
… non-cash merit awards of up to $75 in value during a given State fiscal year. Pursuant to section 7.D of BPRM Item … be excluded from taxable income. OSC Actions Appropriate taxes will be deducted for the value of the Non-Cash Merit … Programs, issued 9/28/00. Web site link: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/agencies/gbull/g-153.htm Review guidelines for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/339-taxable-non-cash-merit-awards-mc-employeesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… invoices and/or other documentation. However, none of these claims were independently reviewed and approved … expectations for the claims audit process. City of Hornell – Business Improvement District (BID) (Steuben … County) The council did not provide sufficient oversight of the BID and the BID Plan lacked sufficient detail to allow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1976
… of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in SRA and TDA plans and provide instructions for entering … may defer up to $6,500 of age 50 catch-up contributions in addition to their regular contribution amount for a combined maximum contribution limit of $27,000 in 2022. An additional deferment is also available to CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1976-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 1896
… In order to correctly calculate the charges for the split payroll for fiscal year ending 2020-21 and the fiscal year … charges to be used for the following fiscal year-end payroll allocation percentages are outlined in the Guide to … 21400, 21450, and 21600) are eligible. OSC Actions OSC Payroll will begin Fiscal Year End activities on March 25, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1896-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-fiscal-year-end-rollover-positionClaryville Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Controls (2014M-53)
… and reported and that Company moneys were safeguarded for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 20, 2013. … and part of the Town of Neversink in Sullivan County. For the 2012 fiscal year, the Company reported approximately … reconciliations, bank statements and canceled check images for Board review. Ensure that all bills are approved prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/25/claryville-volunteer-fire-company-financial-controls-2014m-53