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Efforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)
… must take prior to completing or closing a collection case. Collection actions may include filing a warrant, … of the five collection steps we tested: using applicable search tools to identify taxpayer resources that might be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-followNew York State Health Insurance Program – Incorrect Payments by CVS Caremark for Medicare Rx Drug Claims That Were Improperly Paid Under the Commercial Plan
To determine whether CVS Caremark paid claims under the correct prescription drug plan
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/13/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-incorrect-payments-cvs-caremark-medicare-rx-drugXI.7.C Deferred Payment Arrangements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… establishing repayment agreements resulting from Deferred Payment Arrangements (DPAs). The Division of the Budget has … arrangement and include provisions that address failure to pay. If OSC prior approval is required, the agency must … be bulkloaded into the Customer Contracts Module. Both Online and Bulkload agencies must create a contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7c-deferred-payment-arrangementsDiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… to take effect in early March. He will direct all legal affairs for the Office of the State Comptroller and … recovery of more than $54 million. “Nelson’s breadth of legal knowledge, his passion for justice and dedication to … service make him an ideal choice as counsel. Our team of legal professionals tackle a wide variety of challenges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerTown of Lebanon – Justice Court (2013M-247)
… Key Recommendations Take action to recover any moneys that are due to the Town and/or New York State. Perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/17/town-lebanon-justice-court-2013m-247Alden Central School District – Fuel Management (2024M-90)
… The Transportation Supervisor did not update fuel prices in the system and the bills were calculated based on the outdated prices resulting in billing errors totaling $9,176. Officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/alden-central-school-district-fuel-management-2024m-90Cost-Saving Ideas: Monitoring Health Insurance Premiums for Retirees
… and school districts, employees have the option to receive health insurance coverage after retirement. Among other … persons with the local government or school district’s own records. Verify Eligibility Using a Variety of Methods … governments and school districts that participate in the NYS Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), coverage may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-monitoring-health-insurance-premiums-retireesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… in the water and sewer ordinances did not conform to applicable state law. Town of Alexandria – Water and Sewer … (Rockland County) Employees accessed non-business related websites prohibited by town policy. Auditors determined that … as required in the bylaws. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… and performed all aspects of financial transactions with little oversight. Auditors found they failed to sufficiently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0XII.6.B Land Acquisition Payments – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW New York State agencies (agencies) acquire real property (i.e., land) either voluntarily, by purchasing the land from the landowner at an agreed upon … Title Report of Physical Inspection Release of Owner Title Search Affidavit of Title Assignment of Claim (if necessary) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6b-land-acquisition-paymentsTown of Victory – Justice Court (2013M-66)
… 1, 2013. Background The Town of Victory is located in Cayuga County and has a population of approximately 1,660. … and four Board members. The Court collected $35,265 in fines and surcharges during our audit period Key Findings We found no material issues in the accuracy and timing of deposits and the recording and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2013/04/26/town-victory-justice-court-2013m-66Town of Davenport - Transparency (2018M-85)
… Town’s financial operations are transparent to the Board and taxpayers. Key Findings The Supervisor did not maintain … information to assess the Town’s financial condition and file the annual report with OSC. The Clerk did not maintain a complete and up-to-date record of the Board’s meetings. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/31/town-davenport-transparency-2018m-85Town of Sharon – Fund Balance (2017M-271)
… that fund balance was reasonable for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017. Background The Town of Sharon is located in Schoharie … Town Board. Operating funds’ budgeted appropriations for 2018 total approximately $916,500. Key Findings Town-wide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/21/town-sharon-fund-balance-2017m-271Washington County – Procurement (2017M-224)
… with its procurement policy and statutory requirements for the period January 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017. … each of the County's 17 towns. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $113.4 million. Key Findings … required number of quotes or perform competitive bidding for 16 purchases totaling $154,083 and did not seek …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/02/02/washington-county-procurement-2017m-224Town of Cheektowaga – Credit Card Purchases (2017M-18)
… deliberate audit of credit card bills and charges prior to payment … Town of Cheektowaga Credit Card Purchases 2017M18 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-cheektowaga-credit-card-purchases-2017m-18Town of Kortright – Financial Management (2016M-397)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management for the period January 1, 2015 through August 25, 2016. … The general and highway funds’ budgeted appropriations for 2017 total approximately $1.2 million. Key Findings The … fund and $515,112 in the highway fund without clear plans for the use of these accumulated funds. The Board has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-kortright-financial-management-2016m-397Town of Lake Luzerne – Procurement (2022M-95)
… bids, officials could have saved Town taxpayers at least $37,000. Seek competitive quotes for 27 purchases … the Town risks acquiring further goods and services at higher costs than necessary. Key Recommendation Comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-lake-luzerne-procurement-2022m-95Olean City School District – Reserve Funds (2022M-187)
… or transparently fund reserves. Take appropriate action to address overfunded reserves. Funding reserves at levels … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action . Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/olean-city-school-district-reserve-funds-2022m-187VIII.1.A Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… transactions are used to adjust accounting entries for payment vouchers that have been posted in SFS regardless of payment status. The Office of the State Comptroller Bureau of … transactions are used to adjust accounting entries for payment vouchers that have been posted in SFS regardless of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1a-accounts-payable-journal-vouchersTown of Tuxedo – Financial Operations (2014M-284)
… January 29, 2014. Background The Town of Tuxedo is located in Orange County and has a population of approximately 3,600. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/01/16/town-tuxedo-financial-operations-2014m-284