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Problem 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-claimsSelected 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-facilitiesSchool 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-6Dutchess 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-s9-13-5DiNapoli: 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-lawXII.9.D Refunds Owed to the State – XII. Expenditures
… to the State using the Statewide Financial System (SFS) for a vendor in the New York State Vendor File. When a vendor … Obtain a check from the vendor Obtain a check from a third party vendor Business Units should note that in the event … a check from the vendor, or obtain a check from a third party vendor. Business Units should review each process to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9d-refunds-owed-stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 1987
… have overtime earnings effective 11:00 pm on 11/03/2021 through the end of the pilot program in one of the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1987-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState 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-nsWestmere Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-12)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District filed accurate and timely annual … as required, even though the accounting books were up-to-date and the Board received periodic information detailing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/18/westmere-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2014m-12Middletown-Hardenburgh Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-141)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Hardenburgh in Delaware County and the Town of Middletown in Ulster County. The District, which is governed by a … well as a village, another town and another fire district in Delaware County. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/01/middletown-hardenburgh-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014mClaryville 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-53Hilton Central School District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2016M-220)
… 10, 2016. Background The Hilton Central School District is located in the Towns of Clarkson, Greece, Hamlin and Parma … operates five schools with approximately 4,300 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/hilton-central-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2016m-220Herkimer Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-68)
… 31, 2015. Background The Herkimer Central School District is located in the Village of Herkimer in Herkimer County. The District, which has approximately 1,200 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/herkimer-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-68Harrisville Central School District – Claims Audit (2016M-215)
… controls over the District’s claims auditing function for the period July 1, 2014 through October 31, 2015. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $9.3 … not have adequate supporting documentation were approved for payment. Key Recommendations Ensure that all claims are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/harrisville-central-school-district-claims-audit-2016m-215Otego-Unadilla Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-245)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2013 through May … 2012-13 through 2014-15 that included $3.5 million of fund balance as a financing source. District officials are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/15/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-245Pulaski Academy and Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-81)
… The Pulaski Academy and Central School District is located in the Towns of Richland, Sandy Creek and Albion in Oswego County. The District, which operates two schools … The Board consistently overestimated appropriations in the adopted budgets. The Employee Benefit Accrued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/pulaski-academy-and-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-81St. Regis Falls Central School District – Fund Balance (2016M-141)
… our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through January 31, 2016. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year were approximately $8.1 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/st-regis-falls-central-school-district-fund-balance-2016m-141State Agencies Bulletin No. 1884
… agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings limit for Tier 5 Employee Retirement System (ERS) and Tier 5 Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS) members for calendar year 2021 is $20,763.51. Affected Employees … PayServ to reflect the pensionable overtime earnings limit for 2021 of $20,763.51 for Tier 5 ERS and TRS members. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1884-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2021-employeesYorkshire-Pioneer Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-42)
… average of $3.3 million of fund balance that was not used to finance operations. As of June 30, 2019, surplus fund … and the amount of fund balance that will be used to fund operations. Reduce surplus fund balance to comply … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/26/yorkshire-pioneer-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-42Kent Fire District No. 1 - Financial Operations (2019M-37)
… appropriations. Ensure transfers to reserves are included in the budget and that reserve funds are disbursed subject to … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/07/03/kent-fire-district-no-1-financial-operations-2019m-37