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Debt – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… The debt burden of a governmental entity creates fixed costs that … grants. New York State Ranks Second Highest in Outstanding Debt Nationwide At the end of SFY 2020-21, the State reported … authorized, voter-approved general obligation debt, a decrease of 11.9 percent since SFY 2016-17. $58.7 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/debtOpinion 91-40
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … military duty during a calendar year for a total of 39 days, 30 of which coincide with his or her regular work … military duty during a calendar year for a total of 39 days 30 of which coincide with his or her regular work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-40XVI.3.C State Funds Included in the ACFR – XVI. Financial Reporting
… is a comprehensive list of those funds included in the New York State reporting entity, organized under GAAP*, as of … Fund 20600-20601 Charter Schools Stimulus Fund 21500-21503 New York State Infrastructure Trust Fund 21900-22266** … 20100-20209** Combined Expendable Trust Fund 20300-20301 New York Interest on Lawyer Account Fund 20350-20351 NYS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3c-state-funds-included-cafrInappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our initial audit report, Inappropriate Payments Related … as evaluation and management (E/M) services, are included in Medicaid’s payment for the procedure. E/M services … services during the global surgery period, which resulted in Medicaid overpayments totaling about $2.6 million. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/31/inappropriate-payments-related-procedure-modifiers-followCenter for Disability Services – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five years. CFDS is reimbursed for preschool … included: $64,954 in personal service costs that consisted of ineligible bonuses and executive compensation above the … reimbursement rates, as appropriate. Remind CFDS officials of the pertinent SED guidelines that relate to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/center-disability-services-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSummit Educational Resources – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… costs reported by Summit Educational Resources (Summit) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly … calculated, adequately documented and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED’s) guidelines, including … requirements. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest State Education Department: Dynamic Center Inc. - Compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/summit-educational-resources-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualRescue Fire Company, Inc. – Unaccounted-For Bar Receipts (2012M-250)
… audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2010, to January 24, 2013. … and five Trustees. The Company’s expenses totaled $148,073 for the 2011 fiscal year. Key Findings On August 21, 2012, we … cash from the safe. Bar committee members routinely paid for bar-related purchases with undeposited cash generated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/04/19/rescue-fire-company-inc-unaccounted-bar-receipts-2012m-250Improper Medicaid Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges (Report 2020-S-8 ). … Related Groups (DRG) methodology to reimburse hospitals for inpatient medical care. The DRG methodology classifies … and severity of illness, which provides the basis for calculating the reimbursement. When a hospital bills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/improper-medicaid-payments-misclassified-patient-discharges-followXIX.3 Project IDs with Multiple Funding Sources – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… journal. Additional information on Project Budgets can be found in Chapter VI.5 of this Guide. Federally Funded Billing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix3-project-ids-multiple-funding-sourcesTown of Sheridan – Cellular Phones (2013M-334)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over cellular telephones for … basis which individuals are provided a Town cell phone, according to the Town Clerk. The Town does not have established written guidelines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-sheridan-cellular-phones-2013m-334Town of Wilson –Purchasing (2014M-077)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s internal controls … 1, 2012 through February 11, 2014. Background The Town of Wilson is located in Niagara County and serves a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/25/town-wilson-purchasing-2014m-077Town of Java – Water Accountability (2013M-338)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s water district … 1, 2012 through October 17, 2013. Background The Town of Java is located in Wyoming County and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/07/town-java-water-accountability-2013m-338Payroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-002
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of changes to the Reserve EMPLID process for online transactions, the … File (NHRP573), and the AI Feedback File (NHRP574) due to the PayServ 9.2 upgrade. Affected Agencies Agencies that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-002-changes-related-reserve-emplid-process-92-upgradeMedicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2012
… To determine whether the Department of Health's eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted … State's Medicaid program. The Department's eMedNY computer system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for … … To determine whether the Department of Healths eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/09/medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2011-through-march-31-2012IX.12.C State Responsibility – IX. Federal Grants
… programs have designated CMIA contacts, usually located in the budget or finance office, who are regarded as the … the state’s response, possibly including participation in negotiations with Treasury Department or other federal … cash management practices and reduce such liabilities. In those instances, CMIA contacts for the affected lead state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12c-state-responsibilityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2161
… identify employees who require a new Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate. Affected Employees: Employees who … Background: The IRS released the new Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Certificate , and Publication 15-T, Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2161-locked-query-identify-employees-who-require-new-form-w-4-employeesVII.2.B Payment Worksheet – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… A Payment Worksheet is used by agencies to apply payments received from … (AR) Items in SFS. The process for creating a Payment Worksheet starts with the agency entering the deposit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii2b-payment-worksheetMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Brand Name Drugs
… Program The Department of Health (Department) administers New York’s Medicaid program. The Medicaid program covers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/13/medicaid-program-improper-payments-brand-name-drugsControls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Follow-Up)
… of Taxation and Finance (Department) is responsible for enforcing certain aspects of the New York State … we allow 30 days from the date this report is issued for officials to provide information on any actions that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-deposits-followState Police Bulletin No. SP-154
… an annual fitness bonus. Effective Date(s) Administration Pay Period 5L/6C; paychecks dated 06/18/14 Eligibility … the employee’s Additional Pay page for Earnings Code FTA. Retirement and Deduction Information The fitness bonus payment is included as salary for retirement purposes. All general deductions for employees who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-154-2013-2014-state-police-fitness-bonus-payment