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Appendix A – Auditing Authority – Legal References – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… of Cooperative Educational Services. Education Law Section 1950 Board may create the office of claims auditor. Education Law Section 1950(4)(k) County Board of Supervisors or Legislators. County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-auditing-authority-legal-referencesUnitedHealthcare – Accuracy of Payments for Surgical Procedures Involving Multiple Providers
… To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York properly reimbursed surgical claims involving … Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), is one of the nation’s largest public sector health insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/07/08/unitedhealthcare-accuracy-payments-surgical-procedures-involving-multiple-providersBeacon City School District – Information Technology (2023M-143)
… enabled network user accounts are additional entry points into a network and, if accessed by attackers, could … accounts reviewed, the oldest of which was last used to log into the network in June 2012 as of September 21, 2021. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/15/beacon-city-school-district-information-technology-2023m-143Harpursville Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-120)
… Determine whether District officials adequately managed the District’s financial condition. Key Findings From 2013-14 through 2015-16, the District adopted budgets that planned to use $1.6 million of general fund balance and certain reserve funds to finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/07/harpursville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-120City of Middletown – Payroll and Leave Benefits (2024M-26)
Determine whether City of Middletown City officials accurately paid employees salaries wages and benefits and properly accrued leave benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/09/city-middletown-payroll-and-leave-benefits-2024m-26Warsaw Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-278)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s … The debt reserve totaling approximately $600,000 has not been used since 2010-11 for related debt principal … at least annually to determine if the amounts reserved are necessary and reasonably funded. Any excess funds should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/warsaw-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-278Tier Status – Article 14 Benefits
… When you join the Retirement System, you are assigned to a tier depending on your date of membership. You are a Tier 3 member covered by Article 14 if you joined the Police … 9, 2010, you did not elect to be covered by Article 22 (Tier 5) benefits and you: Elected coverage under your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/tier-statusLynbrook Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-81)
… Medicaid-eligible services provided were properly filed for Medicaid reimbursements. If all services were provided and the Medicaid claims were properly filed, the District may … Recommendations Ensure all reimbursable services provided are claimed. Ensure all recommended eligible services are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-81City of Jamestown – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-72)
… of our audit was to review the City’s internal controls over procurement and cash receipts for the period January 1, … City of Jamestown Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations 2013M72 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/14/city-jamestown-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-72Cost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… within your budget. By developing a structured approach for assessing and funding capital assets, you can help avoid … versus acquiring new assets; Develop a structured approach for making decisions to fund capital assets; Identify which … think about these questions: Who will be responsible for overseeing the plan's development and implementation? How …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsChautauqua County – Investments and Payroll (2016M-147)
… Purpose of Audit The objectives of our audit were to review the County’s … through January 15, 2016. Background Chautauqua County has a population of approximately 135,000 and includes two … of the investment program to ensure that all investments are made in the County’s best interests and are in compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/12/23/chautauqua-county-investments-and-payroll-2016m-147West Albany Fire District – Credit Card Purchases (2017M-15)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether credit card purchases were approved in advance and related … guidelines to identify individuals authorized to approve credit card purchases or the documentation required before … supporting documentation. Key Recommendations Ensure that credit card users obtain prior approval for purchases to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/west-albany-fire-district-credit-card-purchases-2017m-15Canajoharie Central School District – Fuel Purchasing (2021M-170)
… the District was unaware its fuel card vendor began to assess a high-credit risk fee in March 2019. While the District paid high-credit risk fees totaling $1,321 for May and June 2021, the District’s incomplete records … with the purchasing policy. Thoroughly audit claims to ensure they reconcile to fuel receipts and do not include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/canajoharie-central-school-district-fuel-purchasing-2021m-170Town of Tioga – Long-Term Planning (2022M-181)
… and financial plans, which provide a framework to assess the Town’s capital and financial needs and identify … the Town’s vehicles and pieces of major highway equipment are beyond their usable life by an average of nearly 15 … our recommendations but the Superintendent indicated he has taken certain corrective action . Appendix B includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/03/31/town-tioga-long-term-planning-2022m-181New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members
… million active and retired State, local government, and school district employees, and their dependents. The Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 777
… time or vice versa) or an employee goes on Sick Leave at half pay. These amounts should be adjusted accordingly when a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/777-civil-service-employees-association-csea-dues-and-agency-shop-feeStay Informed – Regional State Park Police Plan
… to retire. Subscribe to our blog, New York Retirement News , where you’ll find tools to help you understand your benefits, as well as important retirement news. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for quick … updates on a variety of retirement topics. Sign up for E-News , our email newsletter, for the latest NYSLRS news and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/stay-informedKIPP Tech Valley Charter School – Enrollment and Billing (2012M-256)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the student enrollment and billing process for the period July 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012. Background A … budgeted operating expenses for the 2012-13 fiscal year are about $4.4 million. Key Findings We reviewed four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/kipp-tech-valley-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2012m-256XII.6.O Paying Retainage – XII. Expenditures
… Unit should refer to the appropriate purchase order in two lines: one to liquidate the full amount of the payment … Operations - Personal Service of this Guide. A few screen shots are provided below to assist Business Unit officials in understanding the process. Please refer to the Statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6o-paying-retainageBarnard Fire Department – Financial Controls (2015M-134)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether … and reported and that Department moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. … all bills and claims against the Department before they are paid. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/09/25/barnard-fire-department-financial-controls-2015m-134