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Accounts Payable Advisory No. 35
… term for other types of payments and must receive prior approval from OSC to use this term. Agencies should contact [email protected] to request approval. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/35-voucher-payment-termsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2017
… As the state's chief financial officer, DiNapoli's office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain state … Expressway. $23 million with Intercounty Paving Associates LLC for asphalt concrete resurfacing 55.7 miles on Rte. 907H, … bridge repair projects. $7.8 million with Grace Industries LLC for safety improvements on Harlem River Drive, New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2017Medicaid Program – Medicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers
… Background Many Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare. Such recipients are commonly referred to as “dual-eligibles.” In 1997, Congress established Medicare Part C, the Medicare … plan contracts offered by Fidelis and WellCare and, based on judgmental sampling, determined certain providers reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/10/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providersHoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… there were two signatures on checks. The Board established a "best practices" policy for use of debit cards. However, the term "best practices" is vague, and … Company official is required before someone uses the debit card. Key Recommendations Revise the by-laws to define the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09Contributing Toward Your Retirement – State University Police Plan
… to the Retirement System. These contributions, plus the interest they earn, will provide you with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/contributing-toward-your-retirementDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… today his office stopped $24.2 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds payments so far in … of them," DiNapoli said. "My office continues to stop fraudulent refunds from reaching the hands of dishonest … today his office stopped $242 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds payments so far in 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… written cash receipts and disbursements policies. Town of Guilford – Justice Court Accountability (Chenango County) … to identify outstanding balances. The Court has a shortage of $370 and unidentified funds of $8,207. Town of Lloyd – Financial Condition (Ulster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… initially accused of defrauding the district of $20,755 by laundering payments through a relative, who had a cleaning … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… officials did not effectively ensure the accuracy of employee salaries and wages paid. Auditors found more than 50 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsAttica Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-127)
… in Erie County. The District, which operates three schools with approximately 1,300 students, is governed by an elected … to pay related debt service expenditures in compliance with statutory requirements. Money improperly residing in the … that benefits District residents and is in compliance with statutory provisions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/attica-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-127Shelter Island Union Free School District –Financial Condition (2014M-132)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial … Island Union Free School District is located in the Town of Shelter Island in Suffolk County. The District is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/shelter-island-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-132Lackawanna City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-119)
… unexpended surplus funds, a slight timing difference in cash inflows and outflows could result in cash constraints forcing the District to rely on short-term borrowings. District officials do not prepare cash flow statements and therefore cannot assess the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/lackawanna-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-119Hamburg Central School District – Capital Project (2014M-129)
… is located in the Towns of Hamburg, Boston, Eden and Orchard Park in Erie County. The District is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/hamburg-central-school-district-capital-project-2014m-129Albany County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-340)
… adequate internal controls over its financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Background Albany County is located in eastern New York State and has a population of … Probation Department collected $464,508 and $542,187 in restitution, fines and fees during 2011 and 2012, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/07/albany-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSaugerties Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-77)
… and Finance. Most student treasurers did not maintain cash receipt and disbursement ledgers. Key Recommendations Ensure … and procedures, follow the specific requirements for the receipt of funds and maintain adequate and appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/14/saugerties-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m-77Quogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Cash Receipts (2013M-274)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Districts controls over its budgeting … District taxpayers. Develop a formal plan indicating how reserves will be funded, how much will be reserved and when reserves will be used. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/quogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-cash-receiptsKing Center Charter School – Purchasing (2013M-215)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s purchasing process for the period July 1, 2011, through July 12, 2013. Background The King Center Charter School was established in 2000 as the first charter school to … King Center Charter School Purchasing 2013M215 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/25/king-center-charter-school-purchasing-2013m-215Security Over Electronic Protected Health Information
… Purpose To determine whether the Roswell Park Cancer Institute … its ePHI and has protection policies in place and a plan to make mandatory notifications when ePHI is lost or stolen. … To determine whether the Roswell Park Cancer Institute Institute is properly safeguarding its ePHI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/security-over-electronic-protected-health-informationHadley-Luzerne Central School District – Financial Condition (2012M-188)
… services or sharing them with other districts, and saving money on energy costs. Given the District’s declining … use of fund balance. Adopt a reserve policy establishing how reserves will be funded, how much will be reserved, and when reserves will be used. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/25/hadley-luzerne-central-school-district-financial-condition-2012m-188DiNapoli Issues Fiscal Stress Scores For Upstate Cities
… and 87 school districts. The system uses a 100 point scale to classify whether a municipality is in significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-issues-fiscal-stress-scores-upstate-cities